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PEARL HARBOR
On a quiet Sunday afternoon in Oahu, on December 7, 1941, while some people slept, some children played and Military men and women and man civilians thought about enjoying Sunday, the enemy quietly advanced. At 7:55 am a surprising air raid began as Imperial Japanese Navy fighter planes and bombers began their decent on the Continue reading
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A LITTLE GOOSE STORY
Despite the fact that it’s a prized turkey that Scrooge sends a little street urchin to buy at the end of A Christmas Carol, goose was the original centerpiece on the Cratchit’s menu as shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present since turkey was too expensive to be considered. In Victorian London, when Dickens wrote A Continue reading
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Something About December
December is the 12th month and rounds out the year by being an extremely busy month. Its 31 days are filled with meaningful days and pageantry. It is a month filled with hopes, wishes, celebrations, and remembering. To begin, December 1st welcomes the Advent season, December 6th marks the Feast of St. Nicholas, December 7thcommemorates Pearl Harbor Day, December Continue reading
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IN OUR HOUSE IT’S NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY!
The day or days after Thanksgiving are ones I have to plan for, too. Some of the family sleeps over, some are coming back and there will be hungry grandchildren waiting for breakfast. They like to hit the malls and do some preliminary shopping while anticipating the leftovers for dinner. So not to disappoint them while sending them Continue reading
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A Thanksgiving Prayer
A THAKSGIVING PRAYER Gathered hands around the table,Grateful hearts that pause to pray,Giving thanks for countless blessings,Sharing love on Thanksgiving Day.Wishing you a Bountiful Thanksgiving.While you are enjoying Thanksgiving,Say a prayer for Our TroopsAnd all those who serveSo that we can be safeGod Bless Our Country. May the beauty and blessingsof Thanksgivingbring warmth and peaceto Continue reading
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THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS, AND TWO GOOD RECIPES
THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS This Thanksgiving…Mend a quarrelFind a forgotten friendEncourage a youthKeep a promiseForgive an enemyBe kind and gentleGladden the heart of an elderly personMake that phone callExpress your gratitudeApologize to someone you may have wrongedTake time to laugh Take pleasure in the awe and beauty of this seasonEmbrace those you love and tell them you love Continue reading
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HONEY BAKED APPLES
4 Apples – Golden Delicious, Jongagold, or your favorite crisp apple1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon3 Tbsp. Walnuts or Pecans1 C. Apple Cider – not juice6 Tbsp. Raisins – golden raisins or any diced dried fruit such as apricots1 Pinch Nutmeg4 tsps. Honey1/4 C. Italian Sweet Wine* Preheat oven to 350º Peel apples only halfway down and Continue reading
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AUGELLO HOLIDAY CRANBERRY MOLD
No matter what holiday, this is always on our table! Thanksgiving is beyond the turkey and the pies.It’s a day that gives us a chance to find reasons to smileand bond with family, friends and loved ones.It gives us a reason to stop and reflect on all thethings we should be thankful for. May your Continue reading
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Bread Pudding Pie
BREAD PUDDING PIE This was adapted from an Amish recipe that I had in a restaurant in Lancaster Pennsylvania. 19 in. Unbaked Pie Shell1 tsp. Vanilla or Almond Extract1 1/4 C. Thick Bread Cubed2 1/4 C. Milk3/4 C. SugarPinch of Nutmeg1 tsp. Cinnamon2 Eggs – large lightly beaten3 tsp. Butter – melted1/3 C. RaisinsLight Pinch Continue reading
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An Easy Chicken Dinner
AN EASY CHICKEN DINNER Chicken, stock, wine, onions, garlic, mushrooms, cream, butter, lemon, and capers… what could be better!!! 2 C. Chicken Stock2-3 Garlic Cloves – chopped finely1/2 C. Mushrooms – slicedPinch of Dried Sage – to taste2-3 Tbsp. Butter – unsalted1 Tbsp. Capers – rinsed, drained2 Tbsp. Olive OilSalt to taste1 Small Onion – Continue reading
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