Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Back to work for Cassie-b
Well, our 3-day weekend is over. I hope you had a good one. We did.
And now it’s back to work Tuesday. But don’t forget – Friday seems to happen one day earlier this week.
I’ll be telecommuting today, so that’s an extra day I don’t have to make the trip to work.
The temperature is supposed to hit 90 degrees today just like it did yesterday here in Bucks County PA, so I guess we’ll try firing up the air conditioner.
It must be humid because my fingers are sticking to the keyboard.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Memorial Day - Decoration Day
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves.
It was first widely observed on May 30,1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers.
To celebrate, we had breakfast on the deck for the first time this season, and
this afternoon, we’re going to a family Memorial Day picnic.
I hope you have a great day!
Friday, May 26, 2006
Happy Blogaversary to Me
I can hardly believe it’s been three years since my first post.
The recipe listed in the extended entry is the recipe I posted then.
It’s one of our favorites,
and possibly the best macaroni and cheese in the world.
My Mother’s Macaroni and Cheese
Nanny Mac or My Mother’s Macaroni and Cheese
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1 10 ounce package cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup flour
8 tablespoons butter
3 cups milk
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Butter a 2 quart casserole with about 2 tablespoons of butter
make a cheese sauce with 6 Tablespoons of the butter, flour, 3 cups milk and the grated cheese.
Mix with hot cooked pasta, and let sit till cold. (very important)
Top with additional grated cheddar cheese.
Put in well (use the remaining butter) buttered casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes or until quite brown and bubbly.
Thanks, Mom.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Another Monday!
I was standing waiting for a cup of coffee at work this afternoon (to help me get through the rest of the day), and a man who was standing there also waiting for his coffee said to me, “Why do they have to make Mondays so long?”
He thought that they could spread all those extra Monday hours
throughout the rest of the week.
It sounds like a good idea to me.
I’m a bit tired after this long day.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Sorry - I just thought it was cute
If you have a little spare time this weekend, maybe you’d like to try this- 
Have a nice weekend.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Our favorite commercial
Don and I have a favorite commercial that always makes us laugh. I found out just yesterday that Karolyn, one of the stars of these commercials has her own blog site, “Blogging with Karolyn”.
I was just wondering if any of you
have a favorite commercial.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Rainy Day Food
I love French Onion soup. But sometimes just don’t want to take the time to make it. So I tried this recipe, and it’s really very good. And very easy.
2 tablespoons salad oil - or olive oil
4 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
3 ¼ cups chicken stock – I used a little more
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup dry powdered milk & 2 cups of water (or 2 cups milk, half and half, or a combination)
4 Vidalia medium-sized onions
salt and pepper to taste
Saute onions lightly in butter and oil. After they are sautéed, stir in flour. Stir in all remaining ingredients and cook – stirring often on low heat until thickened.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Happy Mother’s Day
When I came home from work last night, there was a big box on our porch. I looked, and it was for me!
Inside this box was a beautiful gardenia plant, and a card that said, “Happy Mother’s Day”
Thanks guys. I love it.
Happy Mother’s Day!
I hope you have a wonderful day.
AndI hope it doesn’t rain where you are.
It’s supposed to rain here, but I really don’t mind.
