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Remember TO Care for the Birds

God our heavenly father created every creature here on earth. God provides for you and me each and every day. We can testify to that God also takes care of every little creature like the birds. God also created mankind to care about others. We can help take care of the birds this winter here is an easy way to ensure they have food

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups cornmeal

Combine all ingredients until well-mixed. I used my hands. Feel free to add some sunflower seeds, nuts, dried fruits, anything your birds might like!
There are many ways to serve this treat! We have a board attached to a pole, but you can also smear it right onto the tops of your bird feeders, or even onto the branches of a tree or bush. Or, add chunks of it to a tray feeder. The options are endless

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Cherry Pie Muffins #recipe

My dad loved his sweets. I can recall him at family reunions. He would get a large plate of food and and an equally large plate of sweets. If any thing in particular stood out I would say it would be cherry pie. In honor of my dad I share with you a recipe Cherry Pie Muffins

TOPPING

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups tart cherries, pitted

MUFFINS

1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup pitted, chopped tart cherries

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a muffin tin, or line with paper liners. For the topping: combine the flour, sugars, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until thoroughly combined and little clusters form. Set aside. For the muffins: in the bowl of a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each egg. Mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture and the milk to the mixer bowl in two alternating additions each, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. In the bowl from the flour mixture, mix together the cream cheese and chopped cherries. Portion half of the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups. Scoop small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Top with remaining batter. Place cherries on top of the batter (4-5 cherries per cup). Carefully sprinkle the prepared topping over the cherries. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the muffins are golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean (try to avoid testing through the cream cheese centers!).

By Put On Your Cake Pants

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Spaghetti Pizza Casserole

1 Box Gluten-Free Spaghetti

3 Large Eggs

1/4 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

1 Jar Pasta Sauce or Marinara Sauce

Turkey Pepperoni

1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning

1/2 Tsp. Salt and pepper or to taste

1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese

First, cook the gluten-free pasta (or the pasta of your choice) in accordance with the directions listed on the box. Drained. Combine eggs and milk together and set aside. Add the pasta sauce, cheese, eggs mixture, salt and pepper, and all the other ingredients. Toss everything together, then transferred to the baking dish. Topped with more cheese, turkey pepperoni, and more cheese, bake for 25 minutes on 350 degrees. Let cool, serve warm.

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A Bit of History Did not Last Long

The 18th Amendment abolished the sale or manufacture of alcohol in the United States. This amendment was later repealed (taken back/erased).

On December 18th , 1917 the prohibition of alcohol in the United States was proposed. The proposed bill became a new amendment on January 16, 1919 However, it would be repealed by the 21st amendment on December 5, 1933.

Why was the 18th amendment created:

The need for the 18th amendment came from decades of trying to create a temperance movement. It was believed if a ban was put on the sale of alcohol the issue of poverty and other societal issues would go away. The amendment made the acts of production, transport and slae of any intoxicating liquors illegal. What many did not know is that it did not outlaw the consumption of alcohol.

Following the passing of the amendment the government set out to declare all wine, beer and other alcoholic specialties illegal. Enforcing the law and new amendment would prove to be very hard to do. Individuals would begin to make money by those that desired these alcoholic beverages. Bootlegging or rum running as well as speakeasies became very popular social sites. The popular opinion was turning against prohibition and in 1932 presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt ran on the step to repeal the 18th Amendment Eventually in 1933 the amendment was repealed. .

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Good or Bad Snow Is Here .... Might as well have Snow Cream

So the weatherman says we need to prepare for a winter storm... The stores go crazy everyone trying to buy the needed items. ... How much will we get?? ?How many days will kids be out of school??

After the snow starts to fall we all know there is nothing else we can do so we might as well enjoy it. In fact it does look a bit beautiful. In our family it does not take long before they are gazing out the windows and ready to go play.

While it was not warm enough for the youngest one to go out we did bring her some in to share the experience of her first snow.

So after that it was time for a sweet treat... a bit of snow ice cream.

1 cup milk (any kind)

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

8 cups clean snow or shaved ice (more or less, depending on the density of the snow)

optional topping: sprinkles!

In a large bowl, whisk milk, sugar, vanilla and salt together until combined. Go scoop up some fresh (clean!) snow, and immediately stir it into the milk mixture until you reach your desired consistency. (The ice cream should be fluffy, not runny. But it melts quickly, so dive in quickly.)

Top with sprinkles or other ice cream toppings if desired, and enjoy!

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German Based Dish For Dinner

I was blessed with a vast amount of heritage from my ancestors. They lived life and they loved it. One area is from my dads mom my grandmother. The Crawdocks were from Germany. In honor of her I am sharing this delicious sausage and sauerkraut dish that her family would have loved.

1 large onion, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 pounds cold pack sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 pounds smoked sausage (andouille, kielbasa, knackwurst, or chicken apple sausage)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, or to taste, optional

Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large ovenproof saute pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the onion and sliced sausages in vegetable oil until onion is golden and sausage is lightly browned about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the apples and saute for 1 minute longer. Add apple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, sauerkraut, and pepper. Add caraway seeds, if using. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Serve with crusty rolls or biscuits and a tossed salad.

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