Crescent Roll (½ Recipe)
courtesy: Delish.com
We really enjoy crescent rolls and, as the Practical Baker, I prefer making my own rather than using the canned rolls out of the refrigerator section of the grocery store. I think that you’ll agree with me that these rolls are much tastier and are well worth the effort.
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, January 24th, for it’s weekly luncheon meeting. There were 32 members and no visitors in attendance.
“Boss” Lion Jess Irwin said on this day in 1848 that: Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill near Coloma in California, in 1935 beer first appeared in cans, (since then more than 105 billion cans have been sold), and in 1972 the last Japanese soldier from World War 2 surrendered.
You know, everyone has their vision of a perfect winter day. For me, it’s a cold, rainy day--if I can curl up in a comfy chair to read a good book. Having a warm drink and some kind of snack is the finishing touch. You can find such a spot in the library if you want to get out of the house for a while.
Chicago – the Denmark of Chicago
If you, like many Americans, are able to count to fifty without using an abacus or taking off your shoes and socks, this column might be of interest to you. If you can’t count to fifty you definitely need to read this, or at least have someone read it to you.
Yesterday afternoon was a simply wonderful day to be outside. And as it goes I was out spraying Dormant oil on the fruit trees. When I got to my Almond tree, I was examining it there it was the first flower! I received this almond tree as a gift from a local gardener.
Doctor’s offices never seem to have any magazines, other than Golf, Field and Stream, and etc... Sometimes the wait can get long. I talk to other people who also are waiting and seem bored. But, I did notice that only women talk to other women. The men just sit there and don’t join in on the conversation.
Both Ends Against the Middle?...
If the old joke had whiskers, they’d drag the floor. You’ve heard it--the one about a church with two worship services held concurrently at opposite ends of the building. The pastor announced baptismal services for the upcoming Sunday, with “infants to be baptized at both ends.”
Switch now to the “here and now.” A recently renovated Texas church also has concurrent services--one in the sanctuary and the other in a new, all-purpose ve ...
Aunt Yvonne’s Rice Corn Dish
I love being able to share the old classic recipes especially family recipes and this one that brings back fond memories. This is my Aunt Yvonne Eckert’s Rice Corn dish that we have had at many family gatherings. I know you will enjoy this dish as much as our family always has.
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During the past several months the City has begun seriously considering the various approaches to treating our public water supply to remove the radium and other radioactive particles that naturally occur in our local water. This has been an area of concern for many years, and with changes in technology and regulations we are now able to identify reasonable ways to address the problem and reach a solution that is practical and affordable.
