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Today, is Allen and Luvs Birthdays!! I hope that you both have a spectacular day. Also, Happy Birthday to anyone else who may have a birthday today!!

This recipe was given to me by a coworker. His wife's mother handed this recipe down to her. I have been looking for a long time for a made from scratch recipe for Spanish Rice. Most of the ones I had found have been bland tasting. I have included some notes on modifications to the recipe...

I stayed home today because of the snow. After I drug out the snowblower and cleared off the driveway, alley, and front sidewalk. I decided to make beef stew for dinner. Baking powder biscuits sound good with the stew, but I am not sure if I will get around to making them. What are you...

The local butcher had baby back beef ribs on sale the other day. I have rubbed them down with a spice mixture that a friend gave me called East Texas Cactus Rub and will cook them tonight on the grill. Hopefully, it won't be snowing to much by then. With the ribs I am having coleslaw...

I am staying home and watching the ball drop on TV. Usually, I don't make any plans because the weather is so unpredictable this time of year. Also, the only place to go to where I live is over 20 miles away. So, I was curious as to what other folks at DC are doing for New Years Eve? BTW...

Yesterday, for breakfast my mom and I made Oatmeal Cinnamon Waffles. The waffles had good hearty flavor and texture. The nice thing about this recipe is I had all the ingredients in the house. The only thing I did different when making this recipe was I reduced the amount of cinnmon to 1/2...

Tonight I heard on the local news that some KFC employees where caught bathing in the restaurant sink!!:ohmy::ohmy: That is just awful. What were they thinking!! The scary thing is I have eaten at that particular KFC when I have worked on fire assignments in Redding, CA.:sick::sick: I know...

Traditionally, for Christmas dinner my family has ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole (my brother's favorite), fruit salad, etc. This year we are adding a spinach salad to lighten the menu. I suggested that we also have a soup. I thought split pea would be a nice addition to the...

Hi, all DC'ers. Currently, I am on a fire assignment in California on the Tahoe National Forest that was started by a lightning storm last Friday. It is really frustrating to have all those trees go up in smoke. But what is more frustrating is when the fires are started by humans. So, please...

Yesterday, my Grandpa's apartment was struck by lightning. :ohmy: He heard a big boom and ran to the back of the apartment. When he went into his office the whole wall was on fire. He ran outside and to the main office to call the fire department. Major damage was done to his office and...

One of the recent topics about taco casserole reminded me of this recipe. It is a family favorite and is good for potlucks or other get togethers. If you like your dishes hotter or milder increase or reduce the amount of chili powder. I have also added a 4 oz. can of diced green chilies to...

First thing I am making today is salsa. I went shopping yesterday and bought fresh cilantro and tomatoes. I forgot to buy limes, so I am going to have to make a run back to the store for them. So, much for the shopping list. I hate it when I make a list and still forget an ingredient...

I just got off the phone with Dove and she is going to meet me for lunch tomorrow. :smile: I have training this week in Sacramento only 10 minutes from where Dove lives. So, we are meeting on the old airbase (McClellan) where I have my training. I am so excited. :bounce: :clap: :bounce: :clap...

I am going to a potluck at a friend's house. He likes to BBQ, so I am sure that there is going to be some good food. I heard him on the phone the other day ordering a keg of Fat Tire beer!! I am going to bring Spinach Salad with Sun-dried Tomatos and Farfalle and if I have time, Jkath's Jack...

I have the ingredients to make Chinese pepper steak served over white rice. But I was also thinking about making chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and applesauce. The second meal ideas sounds very comforting. It reminds me of visiting my grandmother. When my family...

GB, I hope that you have great birthday. Are you doing anything special? If I was lived nearby I would bake you a nice big birthday cake.

My family likes to have ham for Christmas dinner. We also have fruit salad, scalloped potatoes, a vegetable side dish, rolls, etc. What does your family like to have for Christmas dinner? Ham Roast Beef Turkey Pork Other

My mom used to make these cookies several times a year. She made them in all shapes: hearts and lips for Valentine's Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day, egg shapes for Easter, etc. They are still are one of her most requested cookies and one of my favorites. Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies...

and I missed you all very much. I hope that all is well with all of you and your friends and families. Wow, since I have been gone such much has happened. I was very surprised and sad to hear about Marge's loss of Paul. He was a good man and I am sure will be sorely missed by...

Hey, Bang - Happy Birthday. I hope that you have a great day!! :smile: :smile:

Here is the recipe for making lasagna in a crockpot that my mom gave me. The last couple of hours watch the lasagna closely, so it does not get overdone. Slow Cooker Lasagna ¾ lb. ground Italian sausage 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped (½ cup) 2 cans (15 oz. each)...

My mom makes a great crockpot lasagna, so I got the recipe from her and bought the ingredients yesterday. It takes about 6-8 hours to cook on low heat. Too little time to make during a work day. But I thought that at least making it on the weekends I don't have to use the oven and heat up the...

Happy Birthday, Raine!! I hope that you had a nice day and that someone cooked you dinner for your birthday. :smile:

I have been called by my dispatch on the Tahoe National Forest to go to North Dakota to work in the Interagency Dispatch Center. I will be working there as a Support Dispatcher to assist the other dispatchers. I have been packing like crazy, paying bills, etc. all afternoon and evening. I...

Tonight, I am having one of my favorite recipes: Skewered Shrimp with Lemon and Basil. I am thinking of having a rice dish with the shrimp and some sauteed zucchini. Or I might cook the zucchini on the grill with the shrimp. This morning I cooked up a bunch of Italian sausage that I had in the...