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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 12, 2007 07:03 PM
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SattvicMoon Knowflake Posts: 2282 From: Registered: May 2007
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posted August 12, 2007 07:12 PM
hahahahaha, Solane, you crack me up!------------------ If you are taking a walk through the garden of life What do you think you'd expect you would see? IP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 08:29 AM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 08:30 AM
Thanks for all the funny post, Sunshine and Solane!IP: Logged |
Mirandee Knowflake Posts: 4812 From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer Registered: Sep 2004
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posted August 13, 2007 09:39 AM
LOL at the pictures. The bad hair picture is so funny, Star. hahahahaha The zucchini pictures brought back memories. The first time I planted a veggie garden I planted some zucchini seeds along with my green beans, tomatoes, etc. I discovered that zucchini could easily take over the world. It multiplies at alarming rates!!! I was handing it out to all my neighbors. They started to run when they saw me coming with that zucchini. I discovered at least a thousand ways to cook zucchini and turned all my neighbors on to zucchini bread. The recipe for that helped me dump a lot of it onto the neighbors. I was learning fast how to be a successful zucchini entrepreneur. Actually how to get rid of the stuff.  Incidently zucchini casserole is really good!!! LOL My kids loved it fried. But they had me making zucchini bread once a week. I was starting to have the same shape as the zucchini.  edited to add that going over the list again I see that they actually have a day - August 8 - for dumping zucchini on your neighbors LMAO IP: Logged |
Mirandee Knowflake Posts: 4812 From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer Registered: Sep 2004
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posted August 13, 2007 09:54 AM
August 15 is . . . . National Relaxation Day and National Failures Day Too funny because August 15 & 16 are when Butch and I are taking our 2 day R&R excursion. We truly are going to be celebrating National Relaxation Day. Cool!!!
Can I add August 25th as celebrating my husband, Butch's birthday? Also August 28th is our 42nd anniversary. We were together for 3 years and he told me that when he turned 21 he wanted to marry me. So I held him to it and set the wedding date for the first Saturday after his 21st birthday.  IP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 11:54 AM
Lovely stuff, Mirandee!!IP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 11:57 AM
ZUCCHINI CRAB CAKES 2 c. grated & peeled zucchini 1 tbsp. old bay seasoning 1 tbsp. mayo 1 beaten egg 1 c. bread crumbs Mix well and shape in patties like salmon cakes. Fry until brown 6-8 cakes. These will taste just like crab cakes.
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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 07:54 PM
For Mirandee & Butch!!!!RESTING TOGETHER!!!! IP: Logged |
Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 13, 2007 07:59 PM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 14, 2007 06:39 PM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 15, 2007 09:15 AM
[img]http://www.new-age-music-shop.com/images/InnerPeace_Opt_hj70.jpg[img]Wow this is a good month. Lazy day, relaxation day, Ice cream sandwiches and Cream sicles. IP: Logged |
Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 15, 2007 09:01 PM
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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 15, 2007 09:03 PM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 19, 2007 09:32 AM
August 16 is . . . . Bratwurst Festival Yumo!! August 17 is . . . . National Thriftshop Day Sorry I was gone for so long, I was lost at the Thrift Store. August 18 is . . . . Bad Poetry Day You are a great time, just like a great wine. Now that is bad poetry for you. August 19 is . . . . Potato Day GOODIE I LOVE POTATOES!!
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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 19, 2007 11:09 AM
WOW MR.POTATOE HEAD alive and well!!!! IP: Logged |
Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 19, 2007 11:12 AM
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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 19, 2007 11:17 AM
YUM!!!BAKED POTATO SOUP!!! IP: Logged |
Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 19, 2007 11:19 AM
Baked Potato Soup!!!!!The next time you bake potatoes, make some extra ones and try this hearty soup. This is also a great soup for using up any leftover boiled potatoes. 5 lbs. russet baking potatoes (6 large bakers) ½ lb. bacon 3 Cups 2% milk 1 stick butter or margarine 3 Cups onion, minced 7½ Cups chicken stock (or 1 heaping TB. CHICKEN SOUP BASE dissolved in 7½ Cups water) ½-¾ Cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp. THYME 1 TB. PARSLEY ¼ tsp. CAYENNE RED PEPPER 1 tsp. salt (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Wash and dry potatoes, poke with a fork, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until soft. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 1 hour to speed up the cooling. Remove the skins and coarsely chop the potatoes. Set aside. Finely chop the bacon and fry until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper toweling and set aside. Let the milk come to room temperature. Place 1½ Cups of chopped potatoes into a blender. Blend or mash with a little water to make the potatoes thin, yet smooth and creamy. In a large, heavy pot, melt the margarine or butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. In a separate pan, heat the chicken broth to boiling. Using a wooden spoon, gradually mix the flour into the onion mixture. Continue stirring mixture for 3 minutes. Do not brown. While stirring the mixture, slowly add the rest of the chicken broth to the onion mixture. Next, add the potato puree. Mix well. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Stir often to avoid scorching on the bottom. Add milk, PARSLEY, THYME, CAYENNE, salt, PEPPER, and the remaining chopped potatoes. Cover and simmer another 30 minutes, stirring often. If soup is too thick, thin with more milk. Add ¾ of the crisp bacon and mix well. Serve garnished with the remaining bacon, cheddar cheese, and CHIVES, if desired. Serves: 10-12 Prep. time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour, 15 minutes IP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 20, 2007 05:24 PM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 20, 2007 05:26 PM
I love baked potatoe soup, Solane. YUMOIP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 21, 2007 11:11 AM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 21, 2007 01:59 PM
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Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 4456 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted August 22, 2007 12:42 PM
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Solane Star Knowflake Posts: 5378 From: Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2005
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posted August 22, 2007 05:02 PM
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