Tuesday, November 09, 2004
What am I missing?
BIRMINGHAM, AL—Nearly 14 months after he said “I do” to his new wife Karen, attorney Robert Diehl, 36, told reporters that he finally feels ready to return to the dating world.
What am I missing? “Recently Married Man Starts Dating again” I don’t understand. I thought dating kind of stopped when you get married.
Sunday, November 07, 2004
A Really Good Saturday
Yesterday we went to New York with good friends to see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. It was the first time we had seen them and – Wow – are they fantastic! We stopped for a great lunch, and a little looking around. All in all, it was an excellent nice day.
I expected the show to be good,
but it was unbelievably good
Friday, November 05, 2004
Waldorf Salad
I know that some people just don’t like apples in salad form. I’m not one of them. At least once during apple season, I just have to make a Waldorf Salad.
I found this recipe on the internet, and it’s slightly different than what I usually prepare, but I’m feeling brave and am going to give it a try
•3 or 4 apples, unpeeled, cut from the core, and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups)
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•1/3 cup raisins
•2/3 cup chopped celery
•1/3 cup walnuts (optional)
•1/3 cup mayonnaise
•1 tablespoon sugar
Don’t bother peeling the apples unless their skins are really unattractive. Cut up 3 or 4 of them, until you get about 2-1/2 or 3 cups of chopped apples.
Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples. The acid in the lemon juice prevents the apples from turning brown.
The raisins will taste best if you plump them first. Do this by measuring them into a cereal bowl and adding enough warm tap water to cover them completely. Allow them to sit for a few minutes, absorbing the water, and softening up. Drain them very well when you need them. I actually squeeze them to make sure they are very dry.
Chop up the celery, it should take about 2 stalks or so. I add black walnuts because I get them for free, but you can use regular walnuts or omit them completely if you don’t have any handy.
Mix everything together in a medium sized bowl with themayonnaise and sugar, coating all of the ingredients with the mayonnaise. It is now ready to serve, or you can chill it overnight and serve it tomorrow instead. This is so crunchy and chewy, it is perfect contrast for a meal which is soft, or easy to chew. This recipe serves 6.
The History of Waldorf Salad
Have a nice weekend!
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
All that spare time
Whatever shall I do with all the spare time I’m going to have?
No more continual phone calls from all these wonderful politicians (some out of work now), no more interrupted dinners to hear all their wonderful promises. 
And when I go to the mailbox, will I have any mail? I’ve had so much mail these past couple of months - and from the same politicians. They have been so very attentive.
I know - Maybe I’ll go on a blogwalk.
Monday, November 01, 2004
Reasons for Celebrations
I’m planning on a big celebration for the 23rd - National cashew day. I just love cashews! 
