2 T. olive oil
2 (5 to 6 oz.) chicken breast halves
½ C. chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp. minced garlic
2½ T. balsamic vinegar
1½ tsp. honey
1 medium peach (ripe but still firm), sliced
1 C. pitted sweet cherries
Sliced fresh basil, optional
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and dump the onion around the outer edge of the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Fry the chicken a few minutes on each side, until golden brown, stirring the onion often. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Add the garlic to the skillet with the onion and heat for 30 seconds or so. Stir in the vinegar and cook for a couple of minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in the honey, then add the peaches and cherries, tossing to coat.
Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling the pieces among the fruit; season everything with a little more salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. Top with basil.
Looking for a chilling and thrilling dessert that’s out of the ordinary? This Giant Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich is just what you need to bring your next party or celebration from great to perfect! It features delicious ice cream in-between two luscious brownies for a taste so good that it could be the very reason to have the party!
2 8-inch square baking pans
Aluminum foil
Basking sheet or freezer-proof serving platter
1 19 to 22 oz. pkg. brownie mix
Eggs (oil, and water as directed on package)
1 C. chopped Milky Way candy bars
1 qt. vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 C. whipped topping
1 C. candy coated chocolate candies (M&M’s)
Line two 8-inch square baking pans with aluminium foil, shiny side up. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
Chop 3 frozen Milky Way bars. This should make approximately 1 cup of Milky Way pieces.
Prepare brownie mix according to directions on package. This should include eggs, oil, and water, as well as the mix itself. Once brownie mix has been stirred, add Milky Way pieces to mixture. Stir.
Distribute mixture evenly across prepared 8-inch pans. Be sure to push batter into corners. Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Once brownies bake, allow to cool, then place in freezer for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and then remove aluminum foil.
Remove 1 quart vanilla ice cream from freezer (if you like, you could soften the ice cream beforehand in a refrigerator). Completely remove ice cream from box and cut ice cream into several blocks that will cover an entire block of brownie. Once brownie block is covered, place the other brownie block on top of the ice cream. Smooth out edges of ice cream as necessary.
Cover top brownie block with whipped topping. We choose to cover the edges and place a dollop of topping in the middle, but you can do as you prefer.
Place M&M’s on whipped topping.
Place in freezer until serving Refreeze any leftovers.
If preferred, you can make this without the Milky Way bars, or use another candy altogether!
It’s Friday so let’s start the weekend with music.
Weekends are a time to unwind, relax and have fun after a long week of work or school. Whether you prefer to party all night, catch up on your favorite TV shows, or spend time with loved ones, there’s no denying that the weekend is a much-needed break for many. Music has always been a great companion to any weekend activity, setting the tone for the mood and making the experience even more enjoyable.
Here in the heartland (Midwest) I’m up thinking about what to do this weekend. I know better to not ask my wife. Work around the house. So let’s play some songs that get you into that weekend mood.
Here in the Heartland we dig all types of music.
And for the folks who are from Cleveland here’s another one from MSB.
Prepare to have you mind (not to mention your taste buds) blown: our Mississippi Mud Cake is one of the richest, sweetest, most awesome desserts you’ll ever have! This brownie-like dessert is an out-of-this-world combination of chocolate, marshmallow, coconut, and pecans that sets a new standard in tasty treats. And with our recipe, you can be ground zero for it in your neighborhood!
Ingredients.
1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
4 eggs (beaten)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coconut
1 jar marshmallow creme
For the Frosting:
1 stick butter (melted (1/2 cup))
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cup flour, and 1/3 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl.
Add 4 beaten eggs and 1 cup melted butter. Stir.
Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup coconut. Mix.
Add mixture to 9 x 13 inch greased pan.
Spread mixture evenly across pan. Place in preheated 350 oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
In saucepan over medium heat, add 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter.
Add 1 cup cocoa. Mix.
Stir in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and 2 cups powdered sugar.
Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat before frosting reaches boil.
When the main dish is finished baking, remove it from oven. Apply marshmallow cream across cake.
Apply frosting across top of cake. Allow to completely cool before cutting and serving.
Location, Location, Location. Songs about Location.
This should be an easy one. Let’s do songs about Location. Can be a street or a city. Can be in the artists name or in a song, or a title of a song.
Have you ever thought about how many songs have the names of streets or cities in the song or title?
Here’s one for my special friend out in California.
Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane struck gold with his hit song “Life is a Highway.” This ’90s anthem taps into the freedom and possibility of an open road journey, speaking for the wanderlust of many listeners.
The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals.
At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare.
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Michigan Central Station in 2016
It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub.
“There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News.
More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls.
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“Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.”
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The station’s interior in 2018
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
The newly renovated interior
The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor.
“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”
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A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913
That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS.
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Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations.
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration.
“I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.”
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Detroit’s Abandoned Michigan Central Station Restored to Its Former Glory 111 Years After Opening.
The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals.
At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare.
Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images
Michigan Central Station in 2016
It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub.
“There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News.
More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls.
“Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.”
Bill Pugliano/Stringer via Getty Images
The station’s interior in 2018
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
The newly renovated interior
The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor.
“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”
Donaldson Collection/Archive Photos via Getty Images
A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913
That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS.
Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations.
Jason Keen/Michigan Central
A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration.
“I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.”
Dance till you drop. We have had foot moving music, but here you let the whole body go.
PLAY ANY SONG THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH DANCING.
It can be in the title, song, or artists name.When the music plays, your body sways to the beat! Since the dawn of human civilization music and dance have complemented each other. Dance is a physical way of expressing the feelings and emotions music stirs. So, it should come as no surprise that so many songs from all genres have had the word “dance” in their titles.
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Songs about flying or planes.
No music fan in their right mind would think of traveling these days without a suitable playlist. Airplane travel lends itself especially well to a thematic mix, since pop music history is so loaded with great flight songs.
Put a little crunch in your life. Portabella Mushroom Salad Recipe | Chicken and Mushroom Salad. Alot of ingredients, but this is a very good recipe.
Ingredients you will need for salad:
2 chicken breasts, sliced
4 to 6 portabella mushrooms
Mixed greens
1 C. roasted red and yellow peppers, sliced
Goat cheese
Toasted pine nuts
Ingredients you will need for chicken marinade:
1/4 C. Greek yogurt
2 T. white wine or red wine vinegar
1 T. chopped garlic
Oregano
Seasoning salt
Ingredients you will need for mushroom marinade:
1 T. chopped garlic
1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
De-stem portabella mushrooms. In a mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to make the mushroom’s marinade.
Place the marinade in a plastic bag or Tupperware container. Add a mushroom, seal the container, and shake, coating mushroom with marinade. Repeat until all mushrooms are marinated
In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, white wine, chopped garlic, oregano, and seasoning salt to make chicken marinade. Coat chicken breasts. If possible, leave in refrigerator for 12 hours. Make sure chicken is thoroughly coated. Cook chicken breasts and mushrooms on grill pan.
On the bottom side of the mushrooms, place chicken, mixed greens, red and yellow peppers, goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
The unofficial beginning of Summer. In the USA Memorial day has always been the unofficial beginning of Summer. So let’s play songs about summer, bands that have summer in their name, orsongs that have summer in the title.
Just in time for the Holiday. For those who are new here, My wife has different themes that she decorates mostly our kitchen. This is the Patriotic Theme. So enjoy her decoration skills and my lousy picture taking.
Make these tasty cheesecake pretzel pops for a dessert your friends and family will love! These sweet cream cheese bites are a refreshing treat that are unbeatable at a party or special occasion. Try them with caramel and strawberry dipping sauce.
Ingredients.
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 t. vanilla
1 t. lemon juice
1 C. powdered sugar
1 C. graham crackers, finely crumbled
Pretzel sticks
Directions
Combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Place bowl in freezer for a brief period to allow ingredients time to set.
Using a spoon, scoop out of dollop of cream cheese mixture and place in a bowl of finely crushed graham crackers.
Carefully roll into a ball.
Insert pretzel sticks into cheesecake ball. Repeat until mixture is used up. Refrigerate cheesecake balls for at least an hour.
Songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are my favorites. What about you? OK so I’m old. The 60’s and 70’s was the golden age for me. Be it Classic, Pop, or Soul.
But you can play any era you feel has the best music. Be it the 50’s, 80’s,90’s todays music. Play it.
Make this cauliflower rigatoni recipe for a pasta and vegetable dish everyone will love! Featuring fresh vegetables, delicious rigatoni pasta, and the perfect blend of cheeses and seasoning, this is a wonderful meal that you’ll want to make again and again.
Cauliflower Rigatoni Recipe
Ingredients:
1 bunch cauliflower cut into 1 1/2″ sections
2 sweet bell peppers, julienned
1 small red onion, sliced
2-3 cloves garlic chopped
¼ t. red pepper flakes
¼ C. extra virgin olive oil, divided in half
1 C. Parmesan cheese
1 t. chicken or veggie base
½ C. toasted Italian breadcrumbs
1 box rigatoni, prepared al dente
½ C. fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Prepare your vegetables. Saute 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Add cauliflower, peppers, and onions. Saute at medium-high heat.
Add parsley and cooked vegetables to a bowl of cooked rigatoni.
Songs having to do with animals. Let’s play those tunes about animals, or have animals in the title, or the band has an animal name. This should be an easy one.
If you were able to come back, but it had to be an animal. What animal would you wish to be?
I don’t believe in being able to come back, but if I did, I would pick the animal that could run the fastest. It’s a eat or be eaten world so I would not want to be another’s breakfast, lunch, or supper.
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) holds the title of the world’s fastest land animal. With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. But it can only hold that speed for about 30 seconds.
