Seize the Day! Put no trust in the morrow! — Horace
Dieting is something we all do after indulging… And this past season was a time of great get togethers… And with family and friends we all tend to celebrate… Maybe a wee to much.
In any event, there comes a time to take off the Santa suit… And the time for me is now. So for lunch, I pack the following… And truth be known, I crumble the crackers and tuna salad over a diet salad!
It isn’t quite “Emeril”… But that will come later… After the weight comes off!
It’s truly hard to start a discussion on how to address the problems of our economy or national defense of our country when those in authority at all levels are working so desperately to distract the citizenry with various contrived ‘crises.’ Nowhere is this more evident that the continued attacks on the 2nd amendment… that really should be a non issue.
In any event, since folks keep wanting to discuss our right to bear arms, there seems to be a lot of discussion. Nothing has brought people together more than the threats of an overzealous confiscatory government.
Here are a few of the recent issues that have caught my eye:
1) There have been many companies targeted by governmental agencies for their either neutral or pro-gun views. I particularly was amused at how the support began to swell when anti-second folks tried to boycott Starbucks!
2) President Obama has turned over his grassroots campaign to bring his fervent message of gun control and confiscation to the masses in the so-called “Gun Grabber’s Appreciation Day!”
3) Day of Resistance 2.23
The “Day of Resistance” was designed to defend the ownership of the American AR-15 rifle, which was coined as an ‘Assault Rifle”… whatever that is? The caliber is .223 so I guess they thought February 23rd was a good day to get together to support this famous rifle.
A underlying and disturbing tremor is running through the discussion with the federal government buying up every piece of ammunition and rifle they can get their hands on and passing them along to not only homeland security but also social security and the tax man… and I am sure among others.
One dark forecaster said that our federal government has enough firepower to shoot every American 100 times. Should we be concerned?
“Nothing shows loven like something from the oven!” went the old Pillsbury jingle… and so true it is! If turkey is for Thanksgiving , then chocolate, flowers and desserts are made for Valentine’s Day!
Carrot cupcakes are great for all your little Valentine’s out there.
For that special Valentine of mine, I am using a (gasp!) mix from Louisiana of which I am fond for a Red Velvet Cake!
There are many claims as to where Red Velvet Cake originated… but there is no doubt that wherever it came it has been adopted as a favorite of the American South! This mix comes from Louisiana… the home of all great food. It’s tough to lay your hands on, but so worth it!
Traditionally, folks bake it up into a multilayer cake, but I plan to use a bundt cake pan as “nature and God intended.”
Make something sweet for those you love this Saint Valentine’s day!
Something about a hot dog hits the spot on certain cold and rainy days… perfect with something refreshing and sittnig down to watch a movie you’ve put off for just this sort of occasion.
A little shout out to my Favorite local product, Farmer John and their particularly wonderful Polish Sausage. Now a Polish Sausage makes the perfect filler to a traditional ball park style bun. Personally, the Wolf Brand Chili folks make a hot dog sauce ( chili sauce) that makes it complete topped with diced onions and cheese. Sometimes the simple things are best!
