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Play songs that you normally wouldn’t.

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Play songs that you normally wouldn’t. This is a different one for me. Never done something like this. So, play a song that you normally wouldn’t play.

It can be a genre you normally wouldn’t play or it could be a song or songs that you don’t like. Let it fly and let’s see what you come up with.

It shouldn’t be hard to come up with songs that you don’t like or normally wouldn’t listen to.

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The only bad taco salad is a taco salad you don’t eat! Spice up taco night with these this scrumptious recipe.

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The only bad taco is a taco you don’t eat! Spice up taco night with these this scrumptious recipe.

INGREDIENTS

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1.Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ground beef. Stir fry, breaking up the pieces with a spatula, for about 7-10 minutes, until the beef is browned, and moisture has evaporated.

2. Stir taco seasoning into the ground beef until well combined. If you like, you can also add 1/4 cup of water when adding the seasoning and let it simmer a bit.

3. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the ground beef. Toss everything together.

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Christmas Cookie Club delivers memories annually.

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Christmas Cookie Club delivers memories annually. These women have been friends since they were 7 years old. What’s remarkable is the fact that the women are developmentally disabled. 

Since 1992 they got together and baked their Christmas cookies. 31 years.

They enjoy a special connection which has become a testimony to the joy of the season, and an act which offers a deeper meaning — that the most important part of the Christmas holiday is being together.

The four starts at 10:30 am and bake till 4:30 pm. After baking, the group will go Christmas caroling at the homes of family members and then have dinner together. “They love that, they love going out to eat,” Bobbie said.

Article complete can be found here.

 

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A few different cookie recipies.

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Is there a holiday cookie, bar, or baked good in your life that makes you misty-eyed? If so, you’re not alone. There’s something about the aroma and the simple act of baking and sharing that bring up nostalgic memories for people.

This year, we’d like to share with you a handful of RADA employees’ favorite recipes for holiday sweet treats. Maybe one of these will become your new favorite too. From the employees of Rada Cutlery, have a wonderful start to your holiday season!

From Sandra’s office comes this recipe from the 1959 Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cookbook. She says it’s an old but reliable recipe she has used for many years and creates perfect dough for using cookie cutters.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
1 C. butter or margarine
1½ C. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3½ C. sifted enriched flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt

Directions

Cream the butter. Add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Sift together the dry ingredients; add gradually to creamed mixture. Chill thoroughly (3 to 4 hours).

On a well-floured surface, roll dough ⅛” to ¼” thick. Cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375˚ for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to a rack to cool.

Frost and decorate as you wish.

 

Kristi shared this recipe for Toffee that her grandma always made for Christmas. Kristi and her sister still make it as a tradition every year, but she says it never turns out as good as Grandma’s (but it’s still delicious).

Toffee

Ingredients
About ½ C. chopped pecans
1 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
About ⅔ C. semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Line an 8″ or 9″ square pan with foil, allowing the edges of the foil to hang over the pan. Grease the foil lightly with cooking spray. Spread chopped nuts over the bottom of the pan; set aside.

In a large saucepan, bring the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring to help melt the butter. Bring the mixture to a boil and, stirring constantly, boil the mixture for exactly 7 minutes. Mixture will be thicker and caramel colored. Stir in the vanilla and pour the mixture over the chopped nuts.

Immediately sprinkle with the semisweet chocolate chips in an even layer; let sit for a few minutes until the chips are melty then spread out over toffee. Break into pieces when cool.

 

This recipe from Andrea is easy to make—no scooping into individual cookies—and you can make them festive for any holiday by using holiday M&Ms!

No Flour Christmas Monster Cookie Bars

Ingredients
½ C. butter, softened
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. white sugar
1½ C. peanut butter
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
4½ C. quick oats
1 C. M&Ms
1 C. chocolate chips

Directions
Cream butter and sugars. Mix in peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla then add the baking soda and oatmeal. Stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips. Press into a 12×17″ jelly roll pan (dough is sticky so I use a greased sandwich bag over my hand). Bake at 350˚ for 15 minutes. Super easy and yummy!

 

Mel shares this recipe from her neighbor who made these when Mel’s daughters were little. The cookies found their way over to their house many times along with stories of early morning fishing trips and camping adventures. They’ve always been a family favorite.

Peanut Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (a.k.a. “Fishing Cookies”)

Ingredients
¾ C. Parkay or butter
1 C. sugar
1 C. brown sugar, packed
½ C. peanut butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2½ C. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
½ pkg. Heath toffee chips
1 (11.5 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips

Directions
Mix butter, sugars, and peanut butter until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in toffee and chocolate chips.

Bake at 350˚ for 10 to 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheets.

 

This recipe from Sue has been on friends’ and relatives’ Christmas cookie trays for as long as she can remember. They’re delicious—just don’t eat them above your pretty velvet party dress.

Pecan Snowballs

Ingredients
2 C. flour
¾ tsp. salt
2 C. chopped pecans, divided
1 C. unsalted butter, softened
⅓ C. sugar
1½ tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar

Directions
Preheat the oven to 325˚ and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the flour, salt, and 1 cup of the pecans. Finely grind the remaining pecans in a food processor, then stir them into the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the vanilla and the flour mixture until mixed. Roll into scant tablespoon-sized balls and bake for 18 minutes or until the bottoms are golden. Cool on the pans for 2 minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.

Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar. Let stand about an hour, then roll again in powdered sugar.

 

What’s your favorite Christmas/holiday sweet treat?

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Looking for folks to write some good articles on Food, Music, and Feel Good stories.

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Looking for folks to write some good articles on Food, Music, and Feel Good stories. We here at Koda invite folks to add articles to our website. These are non political articles.

We feature Music, Food, and feel good articles. If you would like to try, contact me at

ledbed12345@gmail.com

We use wordpress here, if not familiar we will teach you.

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Cranberry Chicken Wraps

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The more flavor you can cram into a wrap, the better. Loaded with chicken, dried cranberries, and all the flavorful, crispy, chewy, tangy ingredients imaginable, these rollup pinwheels are the best! Let’s dig in!

What Makes the Best Wrap?

FLAVOR! Check out the ingredients in our recipe:

  • chicken
  • dried cranberries
  • celery
  • red onion
  • lemon zest
  • dried tarragon
  • water chestnuts
  • walnuts
  • alfalfa sprouts

Rounding out the list of flavor-bomb ingredients is a combination of Greek yogurt, mayo, and Dijon mustard.

Cranberry Chicken Wraps

INGREDIENTS (Makes 4)

1 T. vegetable oil
¾ lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 (5.3 oz.) container plain Greek yogurt
¼ C. plus 1 T. mayo
1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
⅓ C. dried cranberries
2 celery ribs, diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
Zest from 2 lemons
1½ tsp. dried tarragon
1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
½ C. chopped walnuts, toasted if desired*
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 (10ʺ) flour tortillas
Alfalfa sprouts

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the chicken, cooking until no longer pink; set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, mayo, mustard, dried cranberries, celery, onion, lemon zest, tarragon, water chestnuts, and walnuts; stir in the set-aside chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Heat the tortillas according to package directions. Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas and add some sprouts.

*To toast, place walnuts in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. 

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Music that moves you.

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Music that moves you can be any type of songs or melodies. Today I’m inviting some new folks to join us.

 

 

 

 

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A friend of mine was honored. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

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A friend of mine was honored. He made the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. A retired Youngstown police officer was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. The only local inductee. A career law enforcement officer, attorney and 30-year veteran who has dedicated his life to public service. Had served as an officer at the federal then local level for 30 years. Some of his accomplishments.

Did volunteer work as a police representative at the Youngstown Veterans Treatment Court. After completing an active-duty tour in 2006, he served in the Army Reserve until honorably retiring in 2012 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Finished his police career with YPD as a detective then commander, retiring in 2019. He is the recipient of the Silver Star for Bravery (Valor), the Excellent Police Duty Award, the John Edgar Hoover Memorial Gold Medal, the Distinguished Police Service Award, was recognized by the National Association of Chiefs of Police and has been inducted in the American Police Hall of Fame.

Completed the degrees of Juris Doctor and Doctor of Law and Policy. His public service contributions include giving back to the community by providing meals to elderly, disabled and persons in need.

As an attorney, he provided free legal assistance to the community and Ohio Veterans Home residents. He has conferred on the Tennessee Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Veterans Home in Cleveland, Tennessee.

He protected the public from fraud by serving on the Mahoning County Bar Association Certified Grievance committee and the Ohio State Bar Association Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee.

Veterans selected for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame served our country honorable and continue to serve their communities, state, and nation through volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, and public service.

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Play Duets.

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Play Duets. We have had so many duets that this should be a no brainer.

Open your ears, and enjoy the company of two voices, very often singing as one, and always singing brilliantly.

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My favorite car. 2014 Malibu

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My favorite car. There’s nothing special about it. It’s a 2014 Malibu. 40,000 miles, clean. So if you have a favorite, post it. You don’t have to own it, just like or love it.

2014 Malibu.

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We love our black accent pieces.

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We love our black accent pieces. We tend to use black chairs and tables in our decorations. Some of the pieces are seasonal and some are year round. I can’t take credit. My wife usually picks out the items and we will then either restore them or change them all together.

Some of the pieces are Antiques, some Vintage, and some are just cheap pieces of furniture that add that special touch.

Yes, the plant is real. Using a black accent piece

 

Our Black collection.

The ugliest piece we ever bought. Paid $3.00. I couldn’t do anything with it.

 

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Let the good times roll. Free for all weekend music.

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Let the good times roll. Free for all weekend music. We’re coming to the end of SUMMER SO LET’S GO OUT WITH A BANG.

Play whatever songs make you think about this great opportunity we have to enjoy the great songs that are out there.

 

So there are a few of my favorite’s. Of course I do have thousands.

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Let’s catch up on the gardens.

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Let’s catch up on the gardens. I should have done this back in June. But better late than never. This year we had 16 gardens. I started out with six, but ended up with my two what I call ghetto gardens.

We had a large variety of vegetables and this year I have some fruit trees. Peach, Orange, Cherry, Nectarine, Fig, Plum, and Lemon. My Cucumbers, Cantaloupes, Watermelons are not doing well. Garlic, Zucchini, Peppers, and Tomatoes are doing very well. I tried buying plants from the Amish this year. Next year all my plants will be from the Amish.

We had a gentleman who moved here from the South. Here’s a few plants he’s trying.

Did you guess Cotton? He’s actually growing a few cotton plants in Ohio. And below the one gardener planted four watermelon plants. This is back in June.

The beginning.

Here’s the four plants two days ago.

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Childhood Dream Powers Opening of Mount Granita Storefront in Little Italy.

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Childhood Dream Powers Opening of Mount Granita Storefront in Little Italy.

The owner of Mount Granita honors Little Italy’s history and his Sicilian heritage by renovating a new storefront for his business. By Katie McDaniel

Opening a storefront on Murray Hill Road in Little Italy was always in the back of Christopher Giancola’s mind. As a 12-year-old boy, he helped his great-grandparents paint the inside of their apartment building between tenants. He climbed up the ladder and began painting the walls. He lifted one of the tiles and saw a beautiful tin ceiling above.

“That’s when I knew, I’m going to do something with this one day, and here we are,” says Giancola, owner of Mount Granita.

Mount Granita opened its storefront on May 19, 2023, after three years of running the business from a street cart in front of the building. They serve authentic Sicilian granita inspired by Giancola’s family heritage. His great-grandparents immigrated from Sicily in 1955, and he remembers watching his great-grandmother Emilia Pinzone make granita.

“She used to make a granita very simply,” Giancola says. “It was the espresso flavor granita, which is just basically leftover espresso from the stovetop, mixed with some sugar and then put it in the freezer and mix it up after a little while. It was a good way of making something out of basically nothing.

Owner Christopher Giancola sits outside his new storefront with his great-grandmother, Emilia Pinzone, who inspired him to open a granita shop.

 

Christopher experimented with many recipes and is dedicated to only using fresh fruit and no syrups. He took his inspiration from the traditional flavors and processes of granita made in Sicily.

All of Mount Granita’s flavors are made with natural ingredients. Step 1 in their process is to find good-quality, reliable, fresh fruit. Step 2 is to mix the perfect ratio of fruit to cane sugar to water. Then the mixture is put in a machine for a spin while it’s freezing, and the end product is a smooth, refreshing, cold and fruity treat.

Because no stabilizers or preservatives are used in the product, they hand blend every flavor each day to get it back to the fluffy smooth consistency before opening.

“Granita is something that reminds me of what my grandma would make, and it’s something that’s traditional to me and holds a very sentimental place in my heart,” he says.

The building has been in his family for more than 60 years when his great-grandfather bought the building after it was converted into an apartment. From 1914 to the early ’60s, the building housed several merchants and businesses.

“Many of the side streets in Little Italy used to have dozens of different niche stores,” Giancola says. “Our building was first a small grocery store. At one point, it was a barber shop, a diner, an ice cream shop, a shoe cobbler and an art studio.”

Before they renovated the building, two drop ceilings covered the original tin ceiling, plaster and drywall was crumbling off the original brick walls and several layers of flooring covered up the original maple floors.

With the help of family and friends, Giancola worked hard to restore and uncover the building to show off the craftsmanship, the building materials and the building quality that existed in the early 1900s.

When remodeling the building, Giancola wanted to keep the building’s traditional look. He wanted it to look like it belonged in the neighborhood, so he chose to install a striped awning reminiscent of storefronts he saw in old photographs of Little Italy.

It was important to Giancola that his storefront had a serving window to emulate the original street cart and to encourage a sidewalk presence, which, he believes, is the best way to meet people and to have a healthy neighborhood.

“Sometimes as you’re walking along the street, you don’t really want to go into a place, you just want to experience a place,” Giancola says. “The sidewalk part of it was important to us. It’s something for everybody, that includes our bubble machine. Even if you’re not coming to our shop, it’s just something that fills the air and brings up the spirit a little bit.”

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Old Vinyl Records That Are Worth Thousands Today.

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Old Vinyl Records That Are Worth Thousands Today.

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Today we live in the digital age, when the thought of a physical copy of our favorite record probably doesn’t even cross one’s mind. But just a few short decades ago we were all buying up vinyl records when we wanted to listen to some tunes. You might even still have a box (or two) in the garage gathering dust.

Vinyl records probably seem like a blast from the past to most people. The first vinyl record was invented in the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until 1930 that RCA Victor launched the first-ever, long-playing commercial record. Since then vinyls have waxed and waned in popularity, but one thing is for sure: you can make a lot of money from old vinyl.

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As technology has advanced, vinyl records have become a collector’s paradise. Stumble across a rare copy of a certain album and you could be sitting on a gold mine. Do you have one of these rarities lurking in your attic? It might be time to check for these old classics!

1. Tommy Johnson – Alcohol and Jake Blues

Year: 1930
Record label: 
Paramount
Worth Today: 
$37,100*

Who doesn’t love a rare blues record? Tommy Johnson released Alcohol and Jake Blues in 1930 after landing a distribution deal with Paramount. Even back then, that was a huge deal. The master tapes to the record no longer exist, making every single copy (and there are few) invaluable.

 

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Johnson was one of the most influential American Delta blues musicians to record during the late twenties, and his style influenced the styles of other artists (whose vinyls are likely worth a pretty penny nowadays) like Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Nighthawk, and Canned Heat, a band that got its name from Johnson’s song, “Big Road Blues.”

In 2013, buyer John Tefteller shelled out $37,100 to become the proud new owner of one copy. He already had one, but according to him, this version was in much better condition. The purchase made sense to him as the vinyl is just so rare it would be stupid not to buy it!

 

2. The Beatles – Yesterday & Today

Year: 1966
Record label: 
Capitol Records
Worth Today: 
$125,000*

Sometimes, it’s not just the record itself that draws attention, but the artwork. 1966’s Yesterday & Today by The Beatles proved to be famous for more than just John and Paul’s lyrical talents. The compilation album originally had the band on the cover covered in meat. The record label wasn’t too thrilled so decided to swap it out for something more palatable.

 

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Yesterday and Today was the Beatles’ ninth album on Capitol Records, and it actually contained songs that Capitol refused to release from the band’s EMI albums. It also had songs that the Beatles released elsewhere in non-album form. The idea was to drive up fan purchasing, and Capitol ended up being very successful in that.

There are a select few versions of the album with the original cover still circulating. In February 2013, one such copy sold for $125,000. That’s a lot of money to spend on one circular piece of plastic, but it’s gold dust to collectors.

 

3. U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love)

Year: 1984
Record Label: 
Festival Records
Worth Today: 
$9,000*

Irish superstars U2 have made an absolute fortune from their body of work. Back in the ‘80s, they were busy recording “Pride (In The Name of Love).” While usual copies of the record are everywhere, it’s the Australian presses that are incredibly rare and noteworthy.

 

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The lead single of the album, “Pride,” was written about civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. At the time, it received mixed critical reviews, but it has gone on to be one of the band’s most well-known, popular songs. “Pride” has been on countless compilations since the band’s early days.

There are said to be only 50 copies of the translucent vinyl ever made, but a large portion of those no longer exist. We can’t be sure exactly how many copies remain, but when they do surface they can sell for around $9,000. Bono won’t be buying it though – he’s not a massive fan of the song.

4. Bruce Springsteen – Spirit in the Night

Year: 1973
Record Label: 
Columbia
Worth Today: 
$5,000*

Many people might assume that Bruce Springsteen found instant success when he released Born to Run, but he had been hard at the grind for some time prior. His first single was 1973’s “Spirit in the Night.” At the time of its release it largely went unnoticed, but when The Boss hit the bigtime the single became increasingly sought after.

 

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Only a limited amount were pressed, so if you have a promotional copy lurking in your record collection it could fetch hundreds. The originals come at a much heftier cost, usually setting lucky buyers back around $5,000.

The backstory behind “Spirit in the Night” is interesting. Clive Davis, upon receiving Springsteen’s debut album, became concerned about commercial appeal after he received the record. He refused to release it without more singles, and that led to Springsteen writing “Spirit in the Night,” as well as “Blinded by the Light.”

5. The Rolling Stones – Street Fighting Man

Year: 1968
Record label: 
London
Worth Today: 
$17,000*

In 1968, could pre-fame Rolling Stones have realized just how lasting their legacy would last? Probably not. The band was too busy dating gorgeous women and living the jetset life of rock ‘n’ roll stars to think about hardly anything other than music.

 

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Never ones to shy away from controversy, the band originally featured a harsh black and white image of a policeman standing over injured protesters on the sleeve for “Street Fighting Man.” The record label decided this wasn’t a good idea for the time and destroyed all the copies of the original. Only 18 of the records made it out alive. In 2011, one of these rarities sold for $17,000.

Later, in 1995, Mick Jagger would be interviewed in Rolling Stone by Jann Wenner, and he didn’t hold back. Jagger said that he thought that the seventies’ unrest was “a very good thing.” Jagger, according to his bandmates, was even part of the Grosvenor Square demonstrations and was arrested and charged by police.

6. The Quarrymen – That’ll Be The Day

Year: 1958
Record label: 
Kensington
Worth Today: 
$3,500*

Before Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon found Ringo Starr and became The Beatles, they were busy trying to make a name for themselves as The Quarrymen. In a bid to take their first steps to success, the group recorded a cover of Buddy Holly’s “That’ll Be The Day.”

 

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The single was never properly released, with Paul only pressing around 50 copies to give to family and friends as a gift. The original copy might be worth an extraordinary amount of money, but reprints still come with a price tag of over $3,500.

In 1997, the Quarrymen had a joyous reunion when the four original, surviving members joined up to play a concert together. They were performing at the fortieth anniversary of McCartney and Lennon meeting (they met at a garden fete). Today, three original members still perform under the Quarrymen band name.

7. Steely Dan – Can’t Buy A Thrill

Year: 1972
Record label: ABC Records 
Worth Today: $1450.00*

Recorded in 1972 in Los Angeles’ The Village Recorder, Can’t Buy A Thrill was Steely Dan’s debut album. It was released in November of 1972, and it marked the beginning of a successful career for the American rock band. The classic rock album kicked off with “Do It Again” and ended with “Turn That Heartbeat Over Again.”

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The artwork on Can’t Buy a Thrill was done by Robert Lockhart and features a scene from Rouen, France (it was banned in Spain). The album’s cover art was later called the seventies “most hideous album cover” by Steely Dans own members, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

8. Elvis Presley – Rock ‘N’ Roll

Year: 1956
Record label: RCA Victor 
Worth Today: $1530.00*

Rock N Roll by Elvis Presley was the UK version of the rock star’s debut album. In America, Presley’s debut was eponymous. Rock N Roll, at the time of its release, was still very novel for certain major labels. The genre itself was uncharted waters for major labels, but Rock N Roll proved the success of the genre.

 

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The album would sell over one million units, making RCA, the record label on which it was recorded, its first million-dollar album. William Robertson took the photo that is on the album cover. Rock N Roll’s album cover made Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Album Covers” list in 1991.

9. Queen – Queen Rocks

Year: 1997
Record label: Parlophone, Hollywood 
Worth Today: $1413.00*

Queen Rocks is unique for Queen. It is a compilation album, but it doesn’t really follow the usual “Greatest Hits” format. Instead, it focuses on deep tracks (though there are a few hits). Other tracks on Queen Rocks include songs that weren’t released as singles, including “Sheer Heart Attack,” “Tear It Up,” and “Put Out the Fire.”

 

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This unique album was manufactured by EMI. In Europe, it was released on Parlophone, but in America, the label credited is Hollywood. Queen Rocks also featured songs without Freddie Mercury on them, yet another reason that this record is a dark horse among the Queen discography.

10. The Beatles – The White Album

Year: 1968
Record label: 
Apple Records
Worth Today: 
$790,000*

The Beatles are so huge it’s only natural that they’ve got several special vinyls to their name. Their self-titled double album from 1968 became affectionately known as The White Album. While it sold an astronomical amount of copies, Ringo Starr held on to the very first copy ever pressed.

 

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The drummer held on to the record with the serial number ‘000001’ right up until 2015 when he decided to let it go to auction. Julien’s in the U.S. found a buyer for Ringo’s prized possession, collecting $790,000. Incidentally, Starr’s drum kit also sold the same day for an astonishing $2.2 million.

For those who may not know, the Beatles founded Apple Records in 1968. It was originally their creative outlet, and, as time went on, other artists appeared on the record, including Badfinger, Billy Preston, Mary Hopkin, and James Taylor. When the Beatles went solo, Apple Records was home to their mid-seventies solo releases.

11. Prince – The Black Album (aka “The Funk Bible”)

Year: 1986-1987
Record label: Warner Records
Worth Today: $42,300*

In 1987, Prince released The Black Album. The promo edition of this vinyl was somewhat obscure. There was no printed title, credits, photograph, or artist’s name. It was simply a black-sleeved disc. Only one emblem was present on the vinyl: a number “25677” on the disc itself.

 

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The commercial version of this vinyl had the same number, just in pink. The Black Album was Prince’s response to criticism that he’d become too pop-oriented. The album had heavy subject matter. Prince ordered TBA to be withdrawn shortly after its release, as he was convinced it was “evil.” He replaced it with Lovesexy.

12. The White Stripes – “Lafayette Blues”

Year: 1998
Record label: 
Italy Records
Worth Today: 
$12,700*

The White Stripes haven’t been around for a while, but there’s no denying that they left an impact that can’t be underestimated. Their 1998 single “Lafayette Blues” featured a hand-painted cover by Dave Buick, the founder of Italy Records.

 

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The White Stripes’, classified as a “garage rock band,” named “LaFayette Blues” after streets around their hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Detroit has many streets with French names. Live Stripes performances of the single have many different arrangements of the names. The B-side of the vinyl contains “Sugar Never Tasted So Good.”

Only a few copies of the single were made to be sold at one of their gigs, meaning they’re worth a sizable sum today. Interestingly, they went for just $6 back then. Now, if you find yourself in the market for a rare record, they’re going for $12,700. That’s more than just pocket change, that’s for sure.

13. The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (signed by all four Beatles)

Year: 1967
Record label: Parlophone
Worth Today: $290,000*

When something has been signed by all four Beatles, you know it is going to be worth a lot of money. The Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band studio album is worth nearly $300K in that condition. The Beatles released this album on May 26, 1967 in the UK, while the US had to wait a few more days for a June 2, 1967 release.

 

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The Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band did extremely well in both countries (as did pretty much all The Beatles’ albums). It was on the top of the UK Albums Chart for 27 weeks. In the US, it topped the charts for 15 weeks.

14. Wu-Tang Clan – Once Upon a Time in Shaolin

Year: 2015
Record label: 
RZA
Worth Today: 
$2 million*

The Wu-Tang Clan certainly know how to pull something spectacular out of the bag. The hip hop collective recorded Once Upon a Time in Shaolin in secret over the course of six years. Instead of leading up to a big release, there was only one copy ever made. It sold for a huge $2 million dollars.

 

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Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was recorded secretly, and the recording took a total of six years. While it was awaiting auction and sale through Paddle8, a music auction house, it was stored in a secure vault in Marrakech, Morocco at the Royal Mansour Hotel. The album was inspired by Cilvaringz’ research into the Renaissance period of history.

Interestingly, the band put in a clause: “The seller may legally plan and attempt to execute one heist or caper to steal back (the album), which, if successful, would return all ownership rights to the seller. Said heist or caper can only be undertaken by currently active members of the Wu-Tang Clan and/or actor Bill Murray, with no legal repercussions.”

15. Sex Pistols – “God Save the Queen”/“No Feeling”

Year: 1977
Record label: Virgin/A&M
Worth Today: $17,000*

As anyone who has ever heard the lyrics to “God Save the Queen” can guess, this B-side vinyl single was really controversial. “No Feeling” was the A-side. Both singles would be included on Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. “God Save the Queen” released in 1977, during the Silver Jubilee, which was the twenty-fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II taking the throne.

 

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The Sex Pistols denied that the single was released because of the event, instead claiming that the timing was coincidental. This vinyl would be banned by the BBC, as well as the Independent Broadcasting Authority. It is still banned to this day.

16. Elvis Presley – That’s All Right

Year: 1954
Record label: 
Sun
Worth Today: 
$4,000*

Hip-shakin’, foot-stompin’ King of Rock Elvis Presley didn’t shy away from covering other people’s songs. While he was in the studio working on other material, Presley started messing around and singing Arthur Crudup’s “That’s All Right.” The producer thought it was incredible, so started to record it.

 

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The rest is history. The track became Elvis’ debut single, making him one of the most famous people in the entire world. These days, mint condition copies of the original pressing go for around $4,000. It’s largely considered the first ever rock ‘n’ roll track ever to exist.

Rolling Stone agreed that Presley’s cover of the Arthur Crudup song was one of the best songs ever, including it on its 2010 list of music’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” “That’s All Right” ranked 113. Fifty years after its initial issue, the song released as an anniversary CD and topped the charts in several countries.

17. Elton John – I’ve Been Loving You

Year: 1968
Record label: 
Philips
Worth Today: 
$5,000*

Elton John is a prime example of a multi-talented artist. Not only can he play piano like no other, he can sing and craft songs that speak to the very heart of his audience. Frankly, he’s a genius. His first single “I’ve Been Loving You” was released in 1968.

 

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Amazingly, the single is credited to Bernie Taupin as John was scared to admit that he wrote it himself. He came clean some time later. It’s not that he was scared of Taupin; instead, John wanted to give Taupin writing credits so that the songwriter (who wrote many other songs in their famous partnership) would get his first publishing royalties.

The royalties were short-lived, as “I’ve Been Lovin’ You” was withdrawn shortly after its release.    Copies of the single are unusually hard to find, with only one copy known to exist. It’s worth an estimated $5,000.

18. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin

Year: 1969
Record label: 
RCA
Worth Today: 
$1,000*

Led Zeppelin is well known now as a force to be reckoned with in the rock world, but back in 1969 they were still trying to get noticed at all. Their self-titled debut album mixed new tracks with blues, but not everyone was thrilled. Rolling Stone thought it was trash, though they later changed their minds.

 

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Formed in London in 1968, Led Zeppelin would go on to be cited as one of the first artists to do heavy metal music. In 1969, they were hoping that Led Zeppelin would be their ticket to the top, but, unfortunately, that debut didn’t pan out that way. However, Zeppelin would bounce back handily.

There are millions of copies in circulation, but one with turquoise lettering is particularly valuable. If this is in mint condition, lucky owners could sell it for around $1,000. Of course, if it’s battered and bruised it might not fetch quite as much at auction.

19. Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra – Xanadu

Year: 1980
Record label: 
Jet/MCA
Worth Today: 
$9,100*

Olivia Newton-John may have found great success as Sandy in Grease, but not every movie she made afterwards was a hit. In fact, 1980’s Xanadu was a financial disaster. But while fans and critics alike panned the movie, the soundtrack did pretty well. The singer collaborated with ELO to release a single simply called “Xanadu.”

 

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When the single was originally released, Olivia reportedly disliked how she looked on the cover so much that she asked the record company to destroy them all and go in a new direction. They obliged, with only 20 to 30 copies escaping. These rare finds go for around $9,000.

“Xanadu” was the title song of the eighties’ movie, Xanadu. “Xanadu” reached the top of the charts in multiple counties, and it was the only UK number-one single from ELO. For Friends fans, you’ll recognize the song and music video, as it appeared in the episode, “The One Where Rachel and Ross…You Know.”

20. The Supremes – Meet The Supremes

Year: 1964
Record label:
 Motown Records 
Worth Today: 
$100.00*

Meet the Supremes was the debut album of The Supremes, the all-female singing group comprised of Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard. The group was formed in Detroit, Michigan in the ’60s and went on to become Motown Record’s most commercially successful acts.

 

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The original album had 10 songs on it, with Diana Ross singing lead vocals on almost all of them. Eventually, Ross left the group in 1970 to pursue her own solo career. Today, you can find the original album sold on eBay for $100, and even a version signed by Mary Wilson for $2,500.

21. Bob Dylan – The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan

Year: 1963
Record label: 
Columbia
Worth Today: 
$35,000*

Imagine painstakingly compiling an album only for someone to mess it up by putting the wrong songs on it. That’s exactly what happened when 1963’s The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan was initially pressed.

 

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The mistake was caught before its release, but only after a few copies had already been made. Records with the serial number ending in “-1A” include several songs not originally pegged for release, including “Rocks and Gravel” and “Talkin’ John Birch Blues.”

The album, despite the mistakes in the beginning, is no doubt one of Dylan’s most relevant. The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan took from news stories about the Civil Rights Movement. Though the album contained love songs and surreal humor, we got to see how Dylan really felt about all the turmoil in the sixties.

22. The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico

Year: 1967
Record label: 
Verve Records
Worth Today: 
$25,200*

It might be difficult to imagine now, but there was a time when The Velvet Underground was just another obscure band trying to hit the big time. In 1967 they released their debut album, The Velvet Underground and Nico. It displeased the media so greatly that it was largely banned from being played on radio stations.

 

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The content was reportedly “too controversial” for the media to play it. Magazines wouldn’t even advertise it. AllMusic’s Richie Unterberger stated that it was “too daring” for commercial radio to want a piece. The Velvet Underground & Nico also came about at a time when underground rock was just getting started.

Only 30,000 copies were sold, but those that were quick enough to grab one were smiling years later – and not because it was so good. Copies are known to go for up to $25,000. If you were into punk in the ‘60s then it may be time to revisit your collection.

23. Nirvana – Bleach

Year: 1989
Record label: 
Sub Pop
Worth Today: 
$2,500*

Two years before they gained widespread notoriety after the release of Nevermind, Nirvana released their first album, Bleach. Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic were both on the record, but Dave Grohl had yet to join the band. Some tracks from the album including “About a Girl” would gain popularity some years later.

 

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Reportedly, Nirvana practiced nonstop for two to three weeks to prepare to record a full-length album. When the band arrived at Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, Washington, they were ready to create a masterpiece. Recoding took place from December 1988 until January 1989. Though it didn’t chart initially, critics really liked it.

Their debut album only had 1,000 copies pressed the first time around. These originals go for $2,500, while others can be bought for $1,100. The third pressing only contained 500 copies. Of course, prices went up following Kurt Cobain’s tragic death in 1994.

24. The Beatles – Please Please Me

Year: 1963
Record label: Parlophone
Worth Today: 
$4,200*

The Beatles were in such hot demand in 1963 that their album Please Please Me had to be rushed through production at a great speed. There wasn’t time to be fussy as they needed seven songs to meet their deadline. The band toiled overnight to get the album finished in time, despite the fact that John Lennon had a terrible cold.

 

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You’ll notice that the songwriter credits on the vinyl are credited to “McCartney-Lennon.” This was before the credits would read “Lennon-McCartney.” Rolling Stone would later cite this album was “early evidence” of the innovative idea of a “self-contained rock band” that played its own instruments and wrote its own hit songs.

The story behind the album helps rare copies sell for over $4,000. They have to be in good condition for buyers to take a keen interest, but even if they’re not mint they can still fetch a couple of thousand.

25. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon

Year: 1973
Record label: Harvest Records 
Worth Today: $3,242.31*

While Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most popular and ubiquitous albums in the world, a first-pressing vinyl in mint condition can sell for thousands at auction. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon was recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios. It took Pink Floyd two sessions, completed in January of 1973.

 

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Alan Parsons was the staff engineer, and Parsons had already worked with Floyd on Atom Heart Mother. He also was a recording engineer for Abbey Road and Let It Be, two of the Beatles’ most popular records. Dark Side of the Moon was recorded on the Harvest Records label.

 

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10 Cities Known For Food & Drink In The USA.

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10 Cities Known For Food & Drink In The USA.
BY
KAITLYN ROSATI
PUBLISHED FEB 17, 2023

Some USA cities are drawing in tourism through an easy way to everyone’s hearts: the local food. These cities do it best.

 

Who doesn’t love a good bite to eat when traveling? It’s part of the experience to try local delicacies. However, some cities and towns in the USA might even draw tourism specifically for their cuisine or beverage. These 10 USA cities are best known for a specific dish or ingredient they produce and are well worth adding to every foodie’s bucket list.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10For Cherries: Head To Traverse City, Michigan

Not only is Traverse City home to where 40-50% of domestic cherries are grown, but this Michigan city is known to be the cherry capital of the world. Traverse City produces 100-120 million pounds of tart cherries each year. While tart cherries can be found here year-round, the best time to visit for peak harvest is in July. Even their airport is named Cherry Capital Airport. While cherries are the main event of Traverse City, this gorgeous town is also well-known for its wineries and picturesque blue waters of scenic Grand Traverse Bay and is notoriously one of the most popular places to visit along the Great Lakes.

 

 

9For Margaritas: Head To Dallas, Texas

When one thinks of food and Texas in the same sentence, their mind likely goes to beef, grilled meats, and barbecue. Texas is not only home to some of the country’s best beef, but one city is home to a favorite cocktail: the frozen margarita. That’s right, the origins of the frozen margarita can be traced back to the fun city of Dallas. Dallas has so many great margarita offerings that they, in fact, are well-known for their margarita mile, which comes in handy since national margarita day is right around the corner on February 22nd, 2023. Some notable spots to grab a marg on margarita mile are Gloria’s Latin Cuisine, Jalisco Norte, Jose, and Beto & Son.

 

8For Wine: Head To Fredericksburg, Texas

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Margaritas aren’t the only boozy concoction the Lone Star state is known for. In fact, Texas is the fourth-largest wine-producing state in the United States of America. Who knew? Fredericksburg is one of the state’s primary wine-producing towns, with over 50 wineries there, donning it the epicenter of Texan wine production. Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg was named Top All Around Winery and earned Top Texas Wine at the 2023 Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition, so though visitors can’t go wrong in choosing, they’d be remiss not to include Becker Vineyards.

 

 

7For Kumquats: Head To Dade City, Florida

A town known for the quirky fruit kumquat might seem odd, but Dade City, Florida, is so well-known for their kumquats that they hold an annual Kumquat Festival. Dade City is the largest kumquat-producing city in the USA, and anything from kumquat dressing to kumquat marmalade to kumquat body lotion can be found all throughout the city. Move over oranges; there’s a new tiny orange fruit that’s just as worthy in Florida: the sweet yet tart kumquat.

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6For Green Chiles: Head To Hatch, New Mexico

Green chiles are popular throughout the entire state of New Mexico, but one small town does them so well that the green chile has adapted its name: Hatch, New Mexico, where hatch green chiles are produced. Known as the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch is notorious for growing a wide variety of peppers. The green chile has been deemed the state vegetable of New Mexico and is a common ingredient in some of the state’s most popular dishes. Green chiles are so popular in New Mexico that there is an annual Hatch Chile Festival held each year in, that’s right, Hatch.

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5For Pizza: Head To New York City

Some might argue that Chicago makes the best pizza, and some might even argue that New Jersey is where it’s at, but only the true and tried ‘za lovers know where the best slice, pie, and cheesy late-night snack can be found: New York City. New York has all types of cuisines that knock other towns out of the water, many thanks to being the melting pot of the USA, but there’s no arguing that they really do their pizza right. Throughout each borough, pizza shops can be found on every corner, ranging from humble dollar slices to wood-fired sit-down restaurants to modern slices with toppings such as burrata, ‘nduja, and even pasta. It’s difficult to go wrong when grabbing pizza in New York, but for the best spots the city has to offer, check out this list.

RELATED:10 Best Vegan Restaurants In NYC

 

4For Hotdogs: Head To Chicago

While New York might claim the pizza title, Chicago gives the Big Apple a run for its money when it comes to another favorite cult street food: the humble hotdog. Chicago is worthy of visiting for many reasons, but toward the top of that list is to eat a proper Chicago-style hotdog. A Chicago-style hotdog starts with a steamed poppy seed bun and an all-beef frankfurter. It is then topped with yellow mustard, green relish, chopped onions, tomato, a kosher-style pickle spear, and a few spicy sports peppers, all topped with celery salt. Its origins come from the Great Depression in the 1930s, and to this day, it is a favorite in the windy city.

 

3For Cheesesteaks: Head To Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A simple concoction made to perfection is perhaps the best way to describe the lush delicacy of the Philly Cheesesteak. Thinly sliced beef is typically griddled with onions, piled into a bun, and topped with cheese. While many variations now offer toppings such as fried onions, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, ketchup, and more, the classic Philly way is kept simple. There’s a big rivalry between two popular hotspots: Geno’s and Pat’s. Both spots are worthy, and hungry visitors to Philadelphia should try both to decide which one is superior.

 

2For Oysters: Head To Seattle, Washington

The state of Washington produces more oysters than anywhere else in the USA. With Seattle being a coastal town, it’s no surprise they do this aphrodisiac delicacy correct. While it’s hard to find a bad oyster in Seattle, some of the best spots to grab these seafood snacks are at The Walrus and the Carpenter, Taylor Shellfish Farms, RockCreek, and White Swan Public House.

 

1For Potatoes: Head To Blackfoot, Idaho

Idaho potatoes can be found in grocery stores throughout the United States of America, but it goes without saying that they simply taste better when eaten right from the source. Blackfoot, Idaho, is the state’s largest potato-producing town. There’s even a potato museum here, where curious visitors can learn all about the history of one of the most versatile vegetables. Whatever way visitors choose to eat potatoes in Blackfoot, Idaho, they can’t go wrong: from baked to fried to mashed.


 

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Ordering from an Amish Restaurant / Store. Mary Yoder’s in Middlefield, Ohio. And a few great recipes.

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Ordering from an Amish Restaurant / Store. Mary Yoder’s in Middlefield, Ohio. And a few great recipes. One of our favorites. Was just there this past Tuesday.

Mary Yoder’s is a Amish restaurant my wife and I frequent often. Actually going there for dinner Saturday and I’ll be getting several loafs of bread. Also I’m giving you a link to their store if anyone would wish to order from there.

https://www.maryyodersamishkitchen.com/shop-mary-yoders-amish-kitchen/

I’ve had their bread, pies, pastry, plus jelly and jams. For those who don’t live nearby, they have online ordering.

Currently Featured Amish Recipes
Hearty Hamburger Soup

1 tbsp. butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced carrot

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 lb. ground beef

2 cups tomato juice

1 cup diced potatoes

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tsp. seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/3 cup flour

4 cups milk

Melt butter into saucepan, brown meat; add onion and cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients except flour and milk.  Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender.  Combine flour with one cup of milk.  Stir into soup mixture.  Boil.  Add remaining milk and heat, stirring frequently.  Do not boil after adding remaining milk.

This recipe can be adapted to your family’s taste.  Celery can be substituted for the green pepper if you wish.

 

Pineapple Sheet Cake

Filling:

1 can crushed pineapple

2/3 cup sugar

2 tbsp. corn starch

 

Dough:

2/3 cup warm milk

4 tsp. sugar

1 cake yeast

3 beaten egg yolks

3 cups flour

1/2 lb. margarine

Preheat oven to 350o.  Combine crushed pineapple, sugar and cornstarch in pan. Cook until thick. Cool. Cut margarine into flour as for pie dough; crumble yeast into milk and add sugar.  Let stand until mixture bubbles, add to flour mixture.  Mix in beaten egg yolks.  Knead dough lightly and divide into two parts.  Roll out one half of dough on floured board and fit in a 9 x 13 inch pan.  Spread pineapple mixture on top.  Roll out second piece of dough and place on top of filling.  Let stand for one hour in warm place.  Bake in 350o oven for 30 minutes.  At once put on thin confectioners sugar frostiing.  Other fillings such as blueberry and raspberry may be used instead of pineapple.

Cinnamon Bread

1/2 cup lukewarm water

2 pkgs yeast

1 1/2 cup lukewarm milk

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup flour, plus

1/4 cup shortening

1 egg beaten

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cinnamon

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.  Soak for five minutes.  Combine lukewarm milk, 1/4 cup sugar and salt.  Add 1 cup flour, shortening and beaten egg.  Continue to add flour until you get a soft dough.  Let rise for one hour.  Punch down and let rise again.  Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.  roll dough into rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.  Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture and roll like a jelly roll.  Let rise again and bake at 350o for about 30 minutes.

Delicate Lemon Squares

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

 

1 cup sufted flour

 

Preheat oven to 325o. Mix all ingredients.. Pat into a 9inch square pan.  Bake at 325o for 15 minutes.

Filling:

1 cup sugar

2 tablespooons flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

juice of one large lemon

2 eggs, slightly beaten

Combine all ingredients.  Pour over baked layer.  Bake at 325o for 25 minutes.  Cool.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar.  Cut into squares.

 

Chicken and Dumplings

1 chicken – preferably a 4 pound hen

1 teaspoon salt

Water to cover

4 medium-sized potatoes, sliced

2 tablespoons parsley

 

For Dumpling dough:

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

2-3 tablespoons water

 

Cut chicken into serving pieces and cook until tender.  Season with salt.  When chicken is almost soft, add the potatoes.

To make dumplings, make a well in the flour and add the eggs and salt.  Work together into a stiff dough, adding the water or milk if too dry.  Roll out the dough as thin as possible (1/8 inch) and cut in 1 inch squares with a knife or pastry wheel.  Drop into the boiling broth, which should be sufficient to cover the chicken.  Add the chopped parsley.  Some flour can be added to the broth to make it like gravy.  Serves 6-8.

 

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Does anyone dress up when going to weddings?

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Does anyone dress up when going to weddings? Lately I’ve noticed that more and more people are not getting dressed up when going to a wedding. About 10 years ago I stopped wearing a suit, but I still will wear a nice polo and dress pants. And if I wear a dress shirt, I will wear a tie. Now this jeans and shorts for men just is too casual.

Some of the women I’ve seen lately, same thing. Shorts, jeans, and dresses you would see on Sunset Blvd. So what happened to going out and dressing up?

And the way the couples dress? They’re getting married not going out for a good time. Call me old fashion, but weddings should be more formal.

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This Dad Built a Fully Accessible Theme Park for His Daughter With Disabilities.

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This Dad Built a Fully Accessible Theme Park for His Daughter With Disabilities.

In San Antonio, a one-of-a-kind theme park has welcomed visitors from all 50 states and across the globe — but the main attraction isn’t a sky-high roller coaster. Instead, people flock to Morgan’s Wonderland because it’s a fully accessible space designed with people who have special needs in mind. And it all began with one dad who wanted to make his daughter happy.

Morgan Hartman, now nearly 30 years old, was born with cognitive and physical disabilities and would eventually be diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome. On a family vacation back in 2006, her father Gordon noticed Morgan being excluded by a group of children she was trying to play with at a hotel swimming pool.

Morgan and Gordon on a ride togetherPhotos courtesy of Morgan’s Wonderland

“It almost puts a lump in your throat because it gives you a sad feeling that, all Morgan wanted was to participate,” Gordon said when recounting the moment to CBS News. “She just wanted to play.”

So, like any good father who sees his child being hurt in some way, he set out to fix the problem — and in a big way. A philanthropist and former house builder, he resolved to create a space where everyone felt welcome: those with disabilities and those without. Four years and $35 million later, Morgan’s Wonderland opened to the world. The nonprofit theme park features 25 rides and attractions and offers free admission to anyone with a disability.

Photos courtesy of Morgan’s Wonderland

Morgan’s Wonderland is “Ultra-Accessible,” meaning all visitors have the same opportunity to participate and be included. Ultra-Accessible standards surpass those put into place by the American With Disabilities Act, the nonprofit notes, and all compliant accommodations must “blend in seamlessly to the surroundings and never attract unnecessary attention to their use or existence.” It’s a model the organization is actively encouraging the wider community to adopt as well.

Photos courtesy of Morgan’s Wonderland

At the theme park, those above-and-beyond accommodations include sound-absorbing floors and pink noise to reduce disturbances for those with sensory sensitivities; a specially designated outdoor service animal area; and quiet rooms where visitors can seek repose when feeling tired or overstimulated.

“It’s the small things that make the big difference: having fun,” Gordon told CBS. “And for too long, I think, individuals had to watch and say, ‘I wish I could.’ Here at Morgan’s Wonderland and all the different Morgan’s venues, you don’t watch. You participate.”

But the Texas native is clear that Morgan’s Wonderland and its 2017 water park addition, called Morgan’s Inspiration Island, welcome all individuals, encouraging the kind of interactions he saw his daughter denied of so many years ago.

Photos courtesy of Morgan’s Wonderland

“That’s the beauty of this place is that it’s an opportunity for everyone to truly enjoy playing together. But also, no matter what their condition may be, that’s not a question anymore,” he said.

In addition to rides and games, Morgan’s Wonderland also offers an experience called the Home Lab, where visitors and their families can practice daily activities — like preparing food, getting dressed, housekeeping, and socializing— in a safe, comfortable setting using regular materials and assistive technology.

Morgan and GordanPhotos courtesy of Morgan’s Wonderland

For out-of-towners who cannot afford the trip to the Lone Star State, the park works with another nonprofit, Project Angel Fares, which was set up specifically to provide children who have special health needs or disabilities the chance to visit Morgan’s Wonderland with their families.

To find out how you can volunteer with or donate to the theme park, click here.

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Koda. Wednesday working blues. It’s been three years now that I retired. Seems like yesterday. But as you know, there are still millions upon millions who still work. So let’s do some songs that have something to do with work.

It can be in the title, song, or even the name of the artist or band. If you are looking for a bit of motivation to get through that project or if you need some tunes to listen to while you work, then thee songs are for you! Here’s some easy ones.

 

his song is sure to get your blood pumping and make you feel motivated to take on whatever challenges come your way. So put on your best work clothes, turn up the volume, and take care of business!

 

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