Mixed Berry Syrup

August 13, 1995


1 c. preserves, any flavor
1/2 c. fresh blueberries
3 T. oleo
2 T. water

Blend ingredients in a saucepan and heat until warm. Great on waffles or pancakes.

I'm washing dishes in my new stainless steel sink and preparing a cake for Debbie's birthday tomorrow.
After :America's Funniest Videos is over and it cools outside, we will go for a nice walk.

There is such a better measure of what a person is than what he does when he's absolutely free to choose...Unknown

Maple Apricot Syrup

July


3/4 c. maple flavored syrup
1T. oleo
1/4 c. apricot syrup

In saucepan, heat ingredients together. Makes 1 cup.


People generally quarrel because they cannot argue..G. K. Chesterton

An excerpt from my diary July 1, 1992

It is very hot and windy. Devin is teething plus I found bits of foam rubber in her nose.

I love you Everly Brothers..Don't Want Your Love ..Anymore

This recipe was shared with my neighbors Greg and Patricia Brown, Lucas and Matt. Pat is our captain of the Neighborhood Watch Program

Butterscotch Oatmeal

July


2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 c. milk
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. oleo

 In a large saucepan, combine eggs, milk and sugar. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.  Stir in oatmeal and cook until just bubbly. Add oleo, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 2 minutes. Serves 5


 An excerpt from my diary, July 24, 1993

 We found a Little Tyke's car that opens and the horn honks. Yard sales are fun and this was only 20 bucks.
We picnicked at Linwood Park today with your friend Tandra, whose mother I worked with at Envision.

Buttermilk Lemon Pancakes with Maple Lemon Syrup

June 3, 1994


2 c. biscuit and baking mix
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 T. lemon juice
1 egg

 Beat ingredients with a wire whisk or by hand. Pour 1/4 c. batter onto a lightly greased griddle or skillet. Cook until edges are dry, turn only once to desired doneness. Makes 12 pancakes

For syrup:

1 c. maple flavored syrup
1 T. lemon juice
2 T. oleo

Heat in a small saucepan and serve over pancakes. Makes 1 cup.

 I fixed this while my family was watching Beetlejuice cartoons. He's arresting people for indecent decomposure.
 I just happened to look out and noticed Danny's tires getting slashed.


An excerpt from my diary June 19, 1992 Friday

 The tornado sirens went off at 4:30 a.m. and I called relatives in Valley Center, Ks to warn them of a funnel on the ground there. At 6:30 a.m. we got back to bed. Later in the day we got a horrible hail storm that pounded Wichita badly. Many houses had windows blown out and roofs destroyed and siding damaged severely. There is a story in the paper about a man out test driving a new car and it came back totaled. Our truck was caught and damaged enough to pay off the balance. I'm talking huge hail, softball sized.

Even when hope and science fails us, art survives.  Janet Maslin

Cin-full Muffins

June


1 !/4 c. all- purpose flour
1/2 c. instant grits
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
4 T. sugar
1/4 c. oleo
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1 t. cinnamon or Vietnamese cinnamon

Mix fry ingredients together. Cut in oleo until mixture is course. Add milk and egg, stirring until just moistened. Spread into greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425* for 10 minutes. Serve hot dipped in cinnamon sugar.

 This recipe is very sin-sational

Plantains
 plantains look like odd bananas and they have to be cooked. Peel plantains by cutting off ends and slitting skin lengthwise several times. Run fingers between skin and fruit to remove peel. Fry in oil after slicing to 3/4" thick. Drain slices, flatten and re fry.

Let's not be too critical of the tobacco industry. After, they found a cure for old age. by unknown.

Fruity Breakfast Muffins

May 29, 1989



1 12 oz. package corn muffin mix

1 9 oz. pkg. mincemeat, crumbled well

Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Stir in mincemeat. Fill greased muffin cups 1/2 full. Bake 18 minutes at 400*

I took these to work with me, unusual and delicous


"We'll Be Together Every Other Day" by Manfred Mann..I love you and this recipe goes to you.


A man finds what is meant by a spitting image when he tries to feed cereal to his infant...by Imogene Fey

Diet French Toast

                                          Diet French Toast

1/2 c. fake eggs (egg substitute)                                                                                     May 28, 1992
1/2 c. apple juice
1/3 c. water
3/4 t. vanilla
8 slices any grain bread
1 c. plain yogurt
1T. honey
1/4 t. almond extract
2T. canola oil
2 c. fresh strawberries
1 banana, sliced

 In a small bowl, beat eggs, apple juice, water and vanilla with a fork. Pour into a 9x13" baking dish. Add bread and turn to coat. Allow 5 minutes for the bread to soak. In another bowl, combine yogurt, honey and almond extract. Set aside. In a frying pan over medium heat, heat 1T. of the oil. Add half of the bread and cook on both sides until brown. repeat. Serve with yogurt minture and fresh fruit. 4 servings

 Not like mother's, but healthier

The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up and does not stop until you get to the office.     Robert Frost

 This recipe goes out to Newton, Ks. I tried a small business there, relocated there and failed. I had a terrific landlord, Mr. MGlachlin and my neighbor, Bernadette whom swapped many jigsaw puzzles with.