Mini Meat Loaves Doug Kilgore, Norway 1 6-Ounce package of stuffing mix 1 Cup water 2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 Pound ground beef 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine stuffing mix, water and barbecue sauce. Mix in the beef until well mixed. Put about 1/3 cup of mixture into 12 […]
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What I’ve learned / Book Summaries
I like the sage advice found in self-help books. I dislike the fluff you have to wade through to get to the advice. I understand that an author can’t take a good idea, slap it on a single page, and call it a book. What’s he going to do, print the big idea on the […]
Home Cookin’
Baked White Fish Dorcas Butler, Norway 2 Pounds filet of any white fish 1 Medium onion, chopped 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Cup white cooking wine 1 Teaspoon chopped parsley 2 Bay leaves, crushed Wash the fish and pat dry. Place in a 2 quart greased casserole dish. Add onions, salt, parsley and bay leaves. Pour wine […]
Pet of the Week: Martha
You won’t find this Martha standing at the stove cooking. And, you won’t be reading any how-to books she has written. What you will find when you visit Martha is a cat that know what she likes. One year old Martha is a cat that likes to be touched. She will run her head under […]
Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
Baked Apples and Squash Look no further for an easy, family friendly side dish for the winter. If you’re not already turning on your oven, then make this is a skillet. Just saute till apples and squash are soft. For a more savory version add a small diced onion, leek or diced green onion for […]
Home Cookin’
Macaroni Chili Izabel Wales, Norway 1 Pound ground beef 3/4 Cup chopped onion 1 Large can red kidney beans, drained 1 8 Ounce can tomato sauce 1 7 1/2 Ounce can diced tomatoes 1/2 Cup macaroni 2 1/2 Teaspoons chili powder 1/2 Teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 Cup water 1/2 Cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Cook […]
What I’ve Learned/William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle created his famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, in 1887. Six years later, in 1893, Doyle was tired of him, felt that the detective stories were interfering with more serious work, and decided to kill off the character. In the process, he almost killed Strand Magazine, the periodical that published the story. When “The […]
Pet of the Week: Edgar
Edgar has been given a very important job at Responsible Pet Care. He is the chief mouse catcher on the second floor of the shelter. He also serves as lunch monitor to the staff and can be found sitting on someone’s lap at lunch breaks. Edgar is five years old. His black fur with the […]
Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
All in One Indian Veggies and Rice You cook the whole dish in the skillet so the flavors really come together. Don’t have turmeric in your spice rack. Head over to Fare Share Co-op and buy just what you need from there bulk spices. It’s the perfect way to try new spices without breaking your […]
Movie Review: “The Grudge”
I never saw the 2004 version of “The Grudge” or the 2002 Japanese horror film that served as its basis. I didn’t even watch either film for research before seeing this new film. I figured that if this film was going the remake route, it might hurt to know when the scares were coming. Similar […]