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• My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning.
• My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to eat it raw sometimes too, but I can't remember getting e coli.
• Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool (talk about boring).
• The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system.
• We all took gym, not PE... and risked permanent injury with a pair of high top Ked's (only worn in gym) instead of having cross-training athletic shoes with air cushion soles and built in light reflectors. I can't recall any injuries but they must have happened because they tell us how much safer we are now. Flunking gym was not an option... even for stupid kids! I guess PE must be much harder than gym.
• Every year, someone taught the whole school a lesson [and provided comic relief] by running in the halls with leather soles on linoleum tile and hitting the wet spot. How much better off would we be today if we only knew we could have sued the school system.
• Speaking of school, we all said prayers and sang the national anthem and staying in detention after school caught all sorts of negative attention. We must have had horribly damaged psyches.
• I can't understand it. Schools didn't offer 14 year olds an abortion or condoms (we wouldn't have known what either was anyway) but they did give us a couple of baby aspirin and cough syrup if we started getting the sniffles.
• What an archaic health system we had then. Remember school nurses? Ours wore a hat and everything.
• I thought that I was supposed to accomplish something before I was allowed to be proud of myself.
• I just can't recall how bored we were without computers, Play Station, Nintendo, X-box or 270 digital TV cable stations. I must be repressing that memory as I try to rationalize through the denial of the dangers could have befallen us as we trekked off each day about a mile down the road to some guy's vacant lot, built forts out of branches and pieces of plywood, made trails, and fought over who got to be the Lone Ranger. What was that property owner thinking, letting us play on that lot? He should have been locked up for not putting up a fence around the property, complete with a self-closing gate and an infrared intruder alarm.
• Oh yeah... and where was the Benadryl and sterilization kit when I got that bee sting? I could have been killed!
• We played king of the hill on piles of gravel left on vacant construction sites and when we got hurt, Mom pulled out the 48 cent bottle of Mercurochrome and then we got our butt spanked. Now it's a trip to the emergency room, followed by a 10-day dose of a $49 bottle of antibiotics and then Mom calls the attorney to sue the contractor for leaving a horribly vicious pile of gravel where it was such a threat.
• We didn't act up at the neighbor's house either because if we did, we got our butt spanked (physical abuse) here too ... and then we got butt spanked again when we got home.
• Mom invited the door to door salesman inside for coffee
• Kids choked down the dust from the gravel driveway while playing with Tonka trucks (Remember why Tonka trucks were made tough...it wasn't so that they could take the rough Berber carpet in the family room), and Dad drove a car with leaded gas.
• Our music had to be left inside when we went out to play and I am sure that I nearly exhausted my imagination a couple of times when we went on two week vacations. I should probably sue the folks now for the danger they put us in when we all slept in campgrounds in the family tent.
• Summers were spent behind the push lawn mower and I didn't even know that mowers came with motors until I was 13 and we got one without an automatic blade-stop or an auto-drive.
• How sick were my parents? Of course my parents weren't the only psychos. I recall Donny Reynolds from next door coming over and doing his tricks on the front step just before he fell off. Little did his Mom know that she could have owned our house. Instead she picked him up and swatted him for being such a goof. It was a neighborhood run amuck.

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While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign: "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.
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A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God? A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you! know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "
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A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him in front of the service station. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."
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A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."

When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note. "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."
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A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?" The son replied, "I do know!" "Okay, said his father. "So, son, what does the Bible mean?" "That's easy, Daddy. It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.'"
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Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about. The daughter answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt." Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about. He said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming."
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The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. "Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances."

During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up." At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star Spangled Banner." And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!

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CHOCOLATE-ORANGE PETITS POTS DE CREME

~Submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada

2 cups milk
peel from 1 1/2 medium oranges, (orange part only), cut into strips 1-inch wide
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 egg yolks, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine 1 1/2 cups milk and orange peel in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to boil. Remove from heat, cover and steep 10 minutes. Remove peel using slotted spoon.

Meanwhile, melt chocolate with remaining 1/2 cup of milk in top of double boiler set over hot (but not boiling) water. Remove from over water and whisk chocolate until smooth.

Gradually pour orange-flavored milk into chocolate, whisking gently and scraping sides of pan. Lightly whisk yolks in large bowl. Whisk in sugar until just blended. Pour in 1 cup chocolate mixture in thin stream, whisking gently. Using wooden spoon, gradually stir in remaining chocolate mixture. Strain custard mixture into large measuring cup. Skim foam from surface.

Place six 5-ounce ramekins in roasting pan. Pour custard mixture into ramekins. Skim foam from surfaces. Transfer to oven and add enough very hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins. Set sheet of foil atop ramekins; do not crimp. Bake until tops of custards are nearly set, or until tester or point of small thin-bladed knife inserted 1/2 inch from edges comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on racks. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature; serve.

Makes 6 servings



HUNGARIAN GOULASH

~Submitted by Jean, Syracuse, NY

3 tb Vegetable oil
2 lb Boneless beef chuck cut in 1-inch cubes
1 cn Beef broth (14-ounces)
1 c Chopped onion
1 sm Green pepper; slivered
2 tb Tomato paste OR ketchup
2 tb Paprika
2 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
1/3 c Cold water
3 tb Flour

In Dutch oven, heat oil. Brown beef cubes in oil; add beef broth, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Blend cold water into flour and stir into beef mixture. Simmer, covered, approximately 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; stir occasionally. Serve over noodles. Makes 5 to 6 servings.



SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

~Submitted by Tena, MO

2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium)
2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
Spice Blend, recipe follows

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300 degrees F. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.

Spice blend:

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried oregano

Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.



MY MOTHER’S APPLE CRISP

~Submitted by Lillian, FL

4 C. sliced, peeled apples
¼ C. granulated sugar
½ C. honey
¼ C. brown sugar
½ C. flour
¼ tsp. salt
¼ C. butter

Place apples in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and pour honey over it. Mix flour, brown sugar, salt and butter into crumbs (as in pie crust) . Put on top of apples and bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes, until apples test tender and done. Serve with cream or ice cream over it, or just eat plain.

SIMPLE TURKEY QUICHE

~Submitted by Jessica, Corfu, Greece

2 1/2 to 3 c. leftover stuffing or 1 pkg. (6 oz.) stuffing mix
1 c. chopped cooked turkey
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
4 beaten eggs
1 (5 1/2 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/8 tsp. pepper

Press leftover stuffing or mix into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish to form crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Combine meat and cheese. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper, sprinkle meat and cheese on baked crust. Pour egg milk mixture on top layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in 350 degree oven, until center is set. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with tomato wedges. Serves 6. (Great cold or warmed in microwave.)

CHEESE & CRAB STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

~Submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada

Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion,, chopped
1 can tomato sauce (14 ounces)
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

Pasta Shells:
1 box jumbo pasta shells (about 30)
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg lightly beaten
1 can crab, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, finely sliced
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup grated, Parmesan cheese

Sauce: Using a medium skillet sauté onion in butter until softened. Add tomato sauce and seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of sauce; pour remaining sauce into a large baking dish.

Pasta Shells: Preheat oven to 350° F. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Prepare filling by combining cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg, crab, onions and pepper. Spoon tablespoon of stuffing into each pasta shell. Arrange in single layer over sauce in baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with reserve sauce.

Serves 6 to 8.

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Heart Healthy...

APPLE BUTTER BREAD

(Reduced Fat)

~Submitted by Angelique, TX

Source: Real Food for Real People
Serving Size: 12
Preparation Time:0:00

2 cups Flour
1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Apple Butter -- divided
1/2 cup Apple Juice
1/4 cup Butter or Margarine -- melted
1 Egg --beaten (or substitute)
1 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Walnuts -- chopped

Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup apple butter, apple juice, margarine and egg. Fold in raisins and walnuts.

Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Spread remaining 3/4 cup apple butter over batter. Gently pour remaining batter over apple butter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 65 to 75 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan and continue cooling on rack.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 331 Calories; 7g Fat (19.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 261mg Sodium.

Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

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For Two...

MARTINI STEAK

~Submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada

3 tablespoon gin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon salt
dash Angostura bitters (optional)
2 5-ounce strip loin, rib-eye, or sirloin steaks
6 pimiento-stuffed olives

In shallow dish, combine all ingredients except meat and olives. Score steaks by making shallow cuts in crisscross pattern on one side; add to marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning several times. Remove steaks, reserving marinade. Broil or place on hot grill, about 3 inches from heat. Cook for 4 minutes per side for rare; 6 minutes for medium. Baste meat several times with marinade. Garnish with olives on a toothpick.

Makes 2 servings.

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Publisher's Choice...

HORSERADISH ROAST BEEF ROLL-UPS

Cream cheese, flavored with horseradish and Dijon-style mustard, makes zesty appetizer roll-ups.

10 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) package nonfat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 5 (8-in.) flour tortillas
• 30 fresh spinach leaves
• 10 thin slices deli Italian roast beef or roast beef
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese

Directions

Beat cream cheese, horseradish and mustard in small bowl until smooth. Spread about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly on each tortilla.

Arrange 5 or 6 spinach leaves over cream cheese. Place 2 slices roast beef over spinach; sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons cheese. Roll each tortilla up tightly; wrap with plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

To serve, cut each tortilla into 1-inch slices.

Nutritional Information

1 serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat:60); Fat 6g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 510mg; Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 2g); (Protein 12g)

Source: Land O Lakes®

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