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Greek Grilled Chicken Salad.

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Greek Grilled Chicken Salad.

For a lighter lunch, toss together Greek Grilled Chicken Salad. Mediterranean ingredients like Feta cheese and Kalamata olives give this salad plenty of flavor.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 romaine hearts, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 4 oz. crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken evenly with coriander, oregano, salt and pepper. Grill for 14 to 17 minutes, turning halfway through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Place lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, Feta and olives in a large bowl. Top with grilled chicken slices and drizzle with dressing.

 

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Musical Artists that flip your Bic.

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Musical Artists that flip your BIC.

Joss Stone is someone who I just recently found. So play the songs of your favorites or someone you recently discovered.

 

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Cheese Filled Sausage Manicotti Noodles | Italian Casserole Recipe.

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Cheese Filled Sausage Manicotti Noodles | Italian Casserole Recipe.

Whether you say “casserole” or a “hot dish,” there’s something comforting about a hot and homey meal. No weird ingredients, just simple, classic recipes the whole family will appreciate.

Ingredients.

  • 1/2 lb. bulk spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Directions.
  1. In a large pan or skillet, cook 1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage. Once it is done, place on a plate where it should drain over a paper towel.
  2. Add 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes to the same pan.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
  4. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, place 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
  6. Add 1 beaten egg to ricotta cheese.
  7. Add 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies.
  8. Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Mix thoroughly.
  10. Chop 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley. The Rada French Chef knife is incomparable when it comes to chopping parsley.
  11. Add parsley to mixture.
  12. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix.
  13. Take a 1 gallon size freezer bag and place the filling inside.
  14. With a pair of scissors, cut a quarter inch space in the bag. Have a 9″ x 13″ pan ready.
  15. Gently squeeze the freezer bag, pushing the filling into the manicotti. Try putting the filling in both sides of the manicotti for best results. Repeat until all manicotti are filled or filling is used up.
  16. In 9 x 13 pan, take 1 cup of prepared sauce and spread evenly across bottom of the pan.
  17. Place manicotti shells on top of the sauce.
  18. Sprinkle cooked sausage over shells.
  19. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells and sausage.
  20. Cover pan completely with aluminum foil. Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 50 minutes.
  21. Remove manicotti from oven. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to top. Put back in oven uncovered for 10 minutes.
  22. Remove from heat. Allow a few moments to cool.

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Musical Artists who have died.

Listen to the music.

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Musical Artists who have died. Below are songs by musical greats who have died before their time. Most shouldn’t have. They’re gone, but their music isn’t. Enjoy.

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Irish Beer Cheese Dip.

Irish Beer Cheese Dip. Author Sparkle Market.

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Irish Beer Cheese Dip.

What’s better than Guinness beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Not much! We’re making a delicious dip with beer, Irish cheese, and cream cheese all mixed together for a delicious snack to eat on the holiday. Serve this with soft pretzels for a yummy treat!
 this dish is a guaranteed favorite!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword beer, cheese, dip, guinness, irish
Prep Time 10 
Servings 6
Author Sparkle Markets

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup Guinness beer
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. brown mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 6 oz. Irish Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Soft pretzel bites for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese with beer, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Add cheese and stir until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Top with green onions and enjoy with soft pretzels.

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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce.

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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce.

This dish is a guaranteed favorite!

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/2 freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, thyme, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.
  4. chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.

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Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding.

Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding

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Old Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding.

An old fashioned grated sweet potato pudding is a labor of love. The hardest part is grating the sweet potatoes which my mother always did by hand. You can certainly a food processor but it is key to grate the sweet potatoes really fine. You don’t want to boil or bake the sweet potatoes because it changes the texture of the dish. If you have the time, this dish is certainly one that you should have on your holiday dessert table.Enjoy it as a dessert but you can also make it as a side dish.

Ingredients.
Here are the basic ingredients that you will need to make Old-Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups grated sweet potato, about 2 to 3 medium size potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions.
To make Old-Fashioned Grated Sweet Potato Pudding, simply…
1 Using a hand grater or food processor, grate 2-3 sweet potatoes into an 8×8 Pyrex baking dish.
2 Mix all ingredients until well combined with the grated sweet potatoes. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, 1-1/2 to 1 hour and 45 mins. Bake until brown on top and the corners are crispy. If serving as a dessert, top with whipped cream.

Carlena Davis

@spilling_the_sweet_tea

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Carlena Davis is a culinary content creator, foodie, cookbook author, children’s book author, jam and biscuit maker all rolled into one. In July 2017, she started her food blog, Spilling the Sweet Tea, combining her love for Southern cuisine and quick & delicious recipes for the entire family to enjoy.
In 2020, Carlena launched Miss Lena’s Brand starting with her peach & raspberry preserves, shipping across the United States. Carlena followed up her successful jam launch with her Miss Lena’s Buttermilk and Sweet Potato biscuit mixes and has now expanded the brand to include her signature Miss Lena’s Biscuit bowl.
She is a North Carolina native and currently lives on the East Coast with her husband and daughter, where she spends time in her home kitchen creating new recipes and reimagining classic recipes with a twist!

 

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Let’s start the week with a free for all.

What's on your free for all playlist?

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Let’s start the week with a free for all. I’ve been away from this website for a while, so let’s start the week with some music to soothe the soul. Nothing does that better than a free for all Monday.

I’m best defined by my love for classic rock,but I can get funky when the need arises.

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Pumpkin Torte.

One excellent treat. Orly Catz for Taste of Home

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Pumpkin Torte.

This pumpkin torte is rich and creamy, with beautiful orange hues, making it ideal for fall celebrations.

Ingredients
  • 1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • PUMPKIN FILLING:
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 can (5-1/2 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions
    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes.
  1. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a large saucepan, combine pie filling and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly.
  2. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Cool for 10 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread whipped topping over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Pumpkin Torte Recipe Variations 
    • Use a shortbread cookie crust: Swap the traditional graham cracker crust for a crumbly shortbread cookie crust to impart buttery flavors into this torte.
    • Swap the pumpkin: In the fall you can use a variety of seasonal squashes or root vegetables. Consider substituting the pumpkin for sweet potato or butternut squash.
    • Top with sauce: Drizzle chocolate over this pumpkin torte for a more decadent dessert.

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Easy Listening.

Listen to the music.

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Easy Listening. Easy listening is a popular music genre and radio format that was most popular during the 1950s to the 1970s. It is related to middle-of-the-road music and encompasses  recordings of  hit songs, non-rock vocals and  covers of selected popular rock songs.

Easy listening music is often confused with lounge music, but while it was popular in some of the same venues it was meant to be listened to for enjoyment rather than as background sound.

Let’s play what I call easy listening. All genres have it. So play your favorites. Below are a few of mine.

 

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Grilled Chicken Tenders.

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Grilled Chicken Tenders.

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need.

Serve them with a salad for the ultimate easy meal. A few  favorite salads to serve with them are homemade coleslaw, creamy cucumber salad, broccoli salad, and cherry tomato salad (as shown in the photo on this page).

Ingredients
Marinade:


2 tablespoons olive oil – extra-virgin

Chicken:

  • 1 pound raw chicken tenders – 8-12 pieces, depending on their size
Instructions
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, hot sauce, and kosher salt.
  • Brush the mixture on both sides of the chicken pieces.
  • Grill the tenders until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Their internal temperature should reach 165ºF. Serve immediately.

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One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe | Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet.

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One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe | Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet.

This bacon cheeseburger skillet is meal that’s incredible tasty and surprisingly easy to make. The whole family will adore this hearty dinner so much they won’t believe you didn’t spend all day on it!

Ingredients.

  • 6 bacon strips
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • Season salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 C. chopped onion
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 C. beef broth
  • 1/2 C. water
  • 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 C. canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 T. ketchup
  • 1 T. spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Directions.
  1. Brown 6 bacon strips and 1/2 lb. ground beef in skillet, breaking ingredients apart as they cook. Season to taste with season salt and black pepper.
  2. Dice 3 Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
  3. Add diced onions and tomatoes to skillet.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, 15 oz. tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth.
  5. Add 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta.
  6. Add 8 oz. canned, diced tomatoes.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons ketchup.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard.
  9. Bring heat to a boil.
  10. Once boil is reached, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  11. Remove pan from stove.
  12. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Let cool, serve, and enjoy!

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Caramel Apple Cookie

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Caramel Apple Cookie.

This dessert takes everything you love about a caramel apple and dumps it onto a cookie base. Easier to eat (no wooden stick) and even more delicious.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 12)

½ C. chopped pecans (to chop, use the Rada Serrated Food Chopper or a large knife)
1 (16.5 oz.) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 C. cream cheese frosting
2 large apples (Granny Smith and Jonagold were used here)
1½ C. seltzer water or lemon-lime soda
Caramel sauce

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes; set aside to cool.

Grease a 9″ Springform pan and press the sugar cookie dough evenly into it. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookie crust. Core and dice the apples into a bowl and add the seltzer water or soda; soak at least 3 minutes.

Drain the apples, pat dry, and scatter them over the frosting. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top and drizzle with caramel sauce.

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Making up for lost time.

Cat getting into the grove. giphy.com

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Making up for lost time.

It’s been a while since I posted here, I apologize to the thousands who come here looking for music, feel good stories and receipies. Let’s start October with music.

Play anything that you wish. Doesn’t matter if it’s rock, soul, top forty, etc.

 

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Songs about Summer.

Summer tunes.

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Songs about Summer.

There are a few ways we define the perfect summer song: It can be about summer, it can be released in the summer, or, in the case of some tracks on this list, it can define an entire summer with its impact and airplay.

 

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Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe.

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Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe.

Make this incredible chicken mushroom spinach bake for a dinner the whole family will love! Featuring chicken and vegetables topped with cheese and baked to perfection, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again! Watch the video or read the instructions below to learn how to prepare this wonderful dish.

Ingredients you will need:

  • 3 lbs. chicken breast sliced into medallions
  • 16 oz. portabella mushrooms
  • 2-4 C. fresh spinach
  • 1/2 C. milk or heavy cream
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 C. chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 C. white wine
  • 3 T. flour
  • 2 t. thyme
  • Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  1. Cover the bottom of a baking dish add grapeseed oil and layer chicken breasts. Season with seasoned salt and dried thyme.  Turn chicken over and repeat ending with a sprinkle of black pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl combine garlic, chicken stock, milk, chopped garlic, white wine, and salt. Whisk in flour and set aside.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken with chopped rosemary. Layer half of the sliced mushrooms oer chicken then layer with spinach.
  4. Top spinach with remaining mushrooms and pour on sauce mixture.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and remaining fresh rosemary.
  6. Bake covered at 400° F. for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!

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Fruited Balsamic Chicken.

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Fruited Balsamic Chicken.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

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.

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It’s Friday so let’s start the weekend with music.

It's time for music and more music. Giphy.

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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.

 

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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe | Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies.

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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe | Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies.

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.
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cup flour, and 1/3 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 4 beaten eggs and 1 cup melted butter. Stir.
  4. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup coconut. Mix.
  5. Add mixture to 9 x 13 inch greased pan.
  6. Spread mixture evenly across pan. Place in preheated 350 oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. In saucepan over medium heat, add 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter.
  8. Add 1 cup cocoa. Mix.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and 2 cups powdered sugar.
  10. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat before frosting reaches boil.
  11. When the main dish is finished baking, remove it from oven. Apply marshmallow cream across cake.
  12. Apply frosting across top of cake. Allow to completely cool before cutting and serving.

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Location, Location, Location. Songs about Location.

Street and city songs.

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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.

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