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Hi from Linda in Michigan. A couple of issues ago, I mentioned Bob Allison’s Ask Your Neighbor radio program. This was and is a great talk program that has been on the air since the early 1960’s! People call in recipes, tips, and requests. Through the years they have published cookbooks with their reader recipes, and they now have a great website with some recipes, tips, articles and a chat room. Looking through all the recipes, the "Neighbor" part of Ask Your Neighbor came through loud and clear. People sending in recipes, helping each other, kind of like A2Z... a lot like A2Z. For those of you that have any connection with the Detroit area, you will find a recipe today that will make you say: "I remember that!"...."We went there!"... "Mom used to make that for us, now I can make that for her." Or in my own case: "We went there for breakfast the morning after our wedding." (Sanders) Thank your neighbor, for helping you, no matter how far apart you live. Help make us NUMBER ONE ! 
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Help make us NUMBER ONE ! WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR By Fred M. Rogers It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?... I've always wanted to have a neighbor just like you. I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you. So, let's make the most of this beautiful day. Since we're together we might as well say: Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor? Won't you please, Won't you please? Please won't you be my neighbor?
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! TIPS ON BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR Source: City of Vancouver Your behavior affects your neighbors, just as what they do affects you. The key way to prevent conflicts with neighbors is to be a good neighbor yourself. You don't need to be pals or spend time together. Simple consideration and conversation with neighbors helps achieve a peaceful coexistence. Making it is easier for you to live as privately or as sociably as you wish. Here are several suggestions for preventing conflicts: Meet your neighbors Introduce yourself - perhaps at the mailbox, while walking the dog or when you see moving boxes arrive. Learn your neighbors names and regularly offer a cordial "Hello" or "Good Morning" before there is any need or problem. Just knowing them can prevent conflict. Keep your neighbors informed Contact them before undertaking something that might affect them ·such as hosting a big party, building a fence, cutting down a tree or getting a puppy. Informing your neighbors ahead of time allows them to make plans or tell you how your project affects them. Getting their input lets you act in a way that avoids problems. Observe the Golden Rule Treat others as you would like to be treated. Set an example by being a good neighbor yourself. For example, be considerate about the noise from vehicles, tools, stereos, basketballs or pets. Be aware of differences Differences in age, ethnic background, years in the neighborhood, etc. can lead to conflicting expectations or misunderstandings unless we make an effort to talk with and understand each other. Consider your neighbors point of view, literally How does your compost pile, play equipment or son's car parts look from the neighbors backyards or windows? Keep areas in others view reasonably presentable. Be appreciative If a neighbor does something you like, tell them! They'll be pleased to hear you noticed the yard work or the new paint job - and it will be easier to talk later if they do something you don't like. Be positive If your neighbor does something that irritates you, don't assume it was on purpose. Most people don't intentionally try to create problems. Presume the neighbor doesn't know about the annoyance. If we jump to the conclusion that the other person is the enemy, we decrease the possibility of an easy resolution. Be candid If your neighbors do something that bothers you, let them know. By communicating early and calmly, you take a step toward solving the problem. Be tolerant, but don't let a real irritation go because it seems unimportant or hard to discuss. Your neighbors won't know the situation bothers you. It may grow worse, or become harder to talk about, as time goes on. Be respectful Talk directly with the neighbor involved about a problem situation. Don't gossip; that damages relationships and creates trouble. Be calm If a neighbor approaches you accusingly about a difficulty, listen carefully and thank them for telling you how they feel. You don't have to agree or justify your behavior. If you can listen and not react defensively, then their anger subsides, the lines of communication remain open and there is a good chance of working things out. Listen well When you discuss a problem, try to understand how your neighbor feels about the issue and why. Understanding, which is not the same as agreeing, will increase the likelihood of a solution that works for you both. Take your time If you need to, take a break to think about what you and your neighbor have discussed. Arrange to finish the conversation later, and then do so. Beginning something and not following through can start a problem or make one worse. COMMUNICATION can resolve conflict, and talking things over is the best way to handle problems and avoid enforcement or the courts. A to Z Recipes Handy Links for Diabetics
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! Gifts from the Kitchen Here's the scoop on the current theme: Just like that famous commercial saying, nothin' says lovin' like something from the oven. With the holidays quickly approaching, do you search for ways to spread holiday cheer by giving gifts from your kitchen? I do, too. And not just cooked items. What we're looking for in this theme is gift ideas from your kitchen, which could include prepared mixes, gifts in a jar, etc. Brownies and cookies in a jar, baked miniature loaves of tasty holiday bread are just suggestions. Please make sure to include the preparation methods for the recipient in your submissions. Send in your Gifts from the Kitchen ideas for sharing in our next theme issue. Please understand that we do not wish to infringe on copyrighted material; if your source states it is copyrighted then do not send it. Make sure to view the rules section to ensure your submissions are acceptable. Please use this email link to submit a recipe for theme recipes: Gifts from the Kitchen A to Z Recipes continues with its popular Theme Issues. We will share theme recipes and post them on the first Sunday of each month. Send your recipes no later than the last Friday of each month to have them posted in the next monthly theme issue. You may send in your favorite theme recipes in ONE email. If the number of recipes submitted by readers exceeds those needed in the issue, the publisher will post as many from every submitter as possible and save the remaining recipes for the following Sundays of that month. The rules for recipe submissions for the monthly theme issues are the same as ALL recipes submitted for posting. The rules for posting items in A to Z Recipes newsletters are: As a service to your fellow readers, please send only items that are in a form that others could easily copy and save for their own use. Items that would require a lot of editing or cleaning up (ALL caps or NO caps) or recipes that use non-standard measurements should not be submitted. Items without a name and location of sender may NOT be posted or posted without any credit given. Many web sites prohibit distribution of their materials without a web link. If you wish to submit an item from another web site, be sure that web site allows it. If so, you must include the web site address (the URL - in other words - cut and paste the address shown in your web browser when you viewed the item on that web site). It is unreasonable to expect a2z to research and verify your sources. There will be NO recipes posted that are copyrighted or from other recipe-zines. A to Z Recipes protects the privacy of its readers and does NOT publish email addresses. There will be no exceptions. See the A to Z Recipes Theme Issues collection here: A to Z Recipes Theme Issues The theme issue for Gifts from the Kitchen has a deadline of November 25, 2005, and will be posted on December 4, 2005. Please use this email link to submit a recipe for theme recipes: Gifts from the Kitchen As usual, only recipes are to be sent to: A to Z Recipes Inbox.   Zilch, a delicious sugar free Margarita mixer is giving A to Z Recipes readers an exclusive 10% discount on all orders. Zilch is ideal for low calorie diet programs, low carb lifestyles, and diabetic diets. The mix is packaged in easy to take along, single serve packets for enjoyment at home, in restaurants, or anywhere you go. Use coupon code “AtoZ” to take advantage of this special offer. Visit Zilch at www.zilchmixers.com. F-R-E-E SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS ! 
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Help make us NUMBER ONE !  Shamus A bright young Scottish lad named Shamus had the opportunity to go to university in London. So he packed his bags and said good-bye to his mother and left the highlands for the big city. After the first week his mother called to see how her boy was holding up. "I love it here Mother," Shamus told her, "but these English students are the oddest people ever! Why the boy who lives in the dormitory room next to me bangs his head against the wall until midnight every night. And the boy in the room above me stomps around until midnight every night. And the boy right below me blasts his stereo until midnight every night." "Why don't you complain to the Dean of students?" asks his mother. "Well, it doesn't bother me much," answers Shamus. "I'm usually up until that time quietly practicing my bagpipes anyway." Neighbors The phone rings at FBI headquarters. "Hello? I'm calling to report my neighbor, Clifford. He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood!" "Thank you very much for the call, sir." The next day, FBI agents descend on the neighbor's house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They swear at the neighbors and leave. The phone rings at the neighbors house. "Hey, Clifford, did the FBI come?" "Yep." "Did they chop your firewood?" "Yep." "Great, now it's your turn to call. I need my garden plowed."
Looking for a particular recipe, ingredient or submitter? Search A to Z Recipes Site and Newsletters: Kitchen Bestsellers from Amazon Help make us NUMBER ONE !  MAURICE SALAD The J. L. Hudson Department stores were some of the finest stores n Detroit. (They are now part of the Marshall Fields chain.) The downtown store was a treasure of marbled floors, rich polished wood casements, and an elevator operated by a white gloved person who would call out each floor. (Third floor-ladies lingerie!). Each of the stores had a dining room, with many signature dishes. The Maurice Salad was a classic. I can still taste it today. In fact, I think I now what we are having for dinner tonight. MAURICE SALAD 2 cups ham, cut in strips 2 cups turkey, cut in strips 2 cups Swiss cheese, cut in strips 4-5 cups shredded lettuce 12 gerkin pickles, cut into 8 strips each DRESSING 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped very fine or sieved 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves 1 large onion, grated 1 pint mayonnaise 1 pint salad dressing Toss salad well and top with dressing. (Serves 8) JOHNNY MOZZETTI This is a classic farm dish from the Midwest. 2 cups chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped onions 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1 cup butter 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup chopped olives 1 can sliced mushrooms with liquid (4 ounce) 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce) 1 can spaghetti sauce (8 ounce) 1 pound broad noodles 2 cups grated American cheese (½ pound) Sauté pepper. celery, onion, and ground meat in hot butter. Add salt. Reduce heat and cook five minutes. Stir in olives, mushrooms, soup and sauces. Cook five minutes. Cook noodles per directions. Drain. Turn noodles into a lightly grease 14 x 10 x 2-¼ inch roasting pan. Add sauce and gently stir until well mixed. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes. (Serves 12) 5/30/66 BISHOP SHEEN'S MEATLOAF Oh My Gosh, I had almost forgotten about Bishop Sheen. He had a radio and a TV show when I was a kid. Besides going to Mass every Sunday, we had to watch him and listen to his sermon every week! 2 lbs. top of the round ground beef 1 c. chopped green pepper 1 c. applesauce salt and pepper to taste catsup 1 c. chopped onion 6 slices of bread, crumbled 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 to 2 T. parsley 1 egg, slightly beaten flour Place meat in a bowl; add all ingredients but the egg and catsup. Mix well with hands, add egg and mix well. Form into a loaf and coat well with flour. Place in an oiled pan and spread catsup on top to make a thin coating. Cover and bake at 350°, for 2 hours uncovering for the last 15 minutes. (Serves 6) August '90 BOB TALBERT'S WHITE CHILI Bob Talbert was a writer for the Detroit Free Press, I believe. I always enjoyed his funny, but got-my-point-across-columns. 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, washed and patted dry. (Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.) 2 cans (14 oz. ea.) chicken broth 1 jar (48 oz.) great northern beans, with liquid 1 large onion, chopped 2 t. minced fresh garlic 1 can (3 oz.) chopped green chilies, with liquid 2 t. ground cumin 1 t. ground oregano Garnish with green chopped onion tops, shredded cheese or tortilla chips (optional) In a large pot, pour small amount of broth. Add onion and garlic and simmer until onion is wilted and hot. Add the chilies, stir, then add broth and beans with liquid. Mix in the cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil and add chicken pieces. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes. (Serves 6) March, 2000 MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES (Betty's) 5 lb. potatoes , white peeled and cubed 5 T. butter margarine, divided 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cubed 1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream 2 t. onion salt 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. pepper Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 'til tender (20-25 minutes) and drain well. Mash with 3 T. butter. Add remaining ingredients (except butter) and mix well. Spoon into a greased (9x13x2 inch) baking dish. Melt remaining butter and drizzle over top. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month or refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve: thaw in refrigerator (about 1 day) and bake, uncovered, 350° for 30-35 minutes or 'til heated through. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. (serves 12-14) For my Texas neighbor, Maggie. LADYBIRD JOHNSON'S SPINACH 3 lb. spinach, washed and drained 6 T. grated Parmesan cheese 6 T. minced onion 6 T. light cream or half and half 4 T. melted butter or margarine salt and pepper to taste 1/2 c. cracker crumbs 1 T. melted butter Cook 3 lb. washed and drained spinach 'til it wilts and chop coarsely (you can substitute 2 pkg. frozen spinach). Add 6 T. grated Parmesan cheese, 6 T. minced onion, 6 T. light cream or half and half, 4 T. melted butter or margarine and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a shallow, buttered (1 1/2-2 quart) baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 c. cracker crumbs which have been mixed with 1 T. melted butter. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 10-15 minutes or 'til golden and lightly crusted. Saltine crackers have a lot of salt so be careful when salting the dish. (serves 4-6) MOLASSES COOKIES WITH JAM This is not written in our regular format, but I thought if I changed it, it would lose it’s simplicity. Cream 1 c. Crisco and 1 c. sugar; add 1 c. light molasses. Sift together 4 t. baking soda, 2 t. ginger, 2 t. cinnamon, 1/2 t. cloves,1/4 t. nutmeg, 1 t. salt and 2 c. sifted flour. Add alternately to creamed mixture with 1 c. sour milk. Gradually add another 3 cups sifted flour to make a soft dough. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in 3-4 inch rounds and sprinkle with sugar. Put a dab of raspberry jam or preserves in center (do not dent). Bake on lightly greased sheet 400° for 5-8 minutes. (makes 5 dozen, 3-inch cookies) (1/10/67 Ask Your Neighbor)
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! HEALTHY TUNA ALFREDO WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPERS (From Dr. Muriel G. Wagner) 1 1/2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, washed and sliced 2 red peppers, cored and cut into strips 1 T. margarine 3 T. cornstarch 3 c. evaporated skim milk 1 c. Pecorino cheese, grated* 2 cans (6 1/2 oz. each) white albacore tuna, water-packed, rinsed and chunked 12 ounces fettuccine Peel asparagus if the stalks are thick. Slice on the diagonal into two-inch pieces. Cook asparagus uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until tender, but crisp. Drain. Run under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside until needed. Melt 1/2 T. margarine in non-stick pan and quickly sauté' red pepper strips until just slightly softened. Add mushrooms and toss until cooked through. Set aside. FETTUCCINE SAUCE: Shortly before serving, heat milk in heavy saucepan with 3 T. of cornstarch that has been mixed to paste with a little cold water. Cook sauce until slightly thickened (about 10 minutes) stirring constantly. (May be cooked in microwave about 4 minutes). FETTUCCINE PASTA: Cook pasta until just al dente. Drain, toss with 1/2 T. margarine, add prepared asparagus, red peppers, mushrooms and tuna. Add grated Pecorino cheese to sauce. Toss with pasta and other ingredients until thoroughly mixed. *Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese may be substituted, but the flavor will not be the same. (Serves 6) Nutritional values per portion: Calories : 418, Protein: 32.2 g., Carbohydrate: 50.2 g., Fat: 8.7 g. % calories from fat= 19%, Sodium: 422 mg. May '95
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! MINERAL OIL MAYONNAISE (LOW CALORIE) 1 egg yolk ½ teaspoon salt 1/16 teaspoon paprika 1 cup mineral oil 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/16 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons mild vinegar Mix mustard, salt, paprika, and pepper together. Add egg yolk and beat until smooth. Beat in slowly, one teaspoon vinegar, then beat in the oil, drop by drop, until mixture is thick. Slowly beat in the remaining vinegar and oil alternately until both are used. Keep in a jar in a cold place. (1 tablespoon equals 3 calories.) 3/22/66 A to Z Recipes Handy Links for Diabetics
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! EGGPLANT FOR ONE (Elizabeth's) 1 small eggplant 1 T. cooking oil 1/2 medium onion 1 tomato, sliced 1/4 t. salt 2 T. grated cheddar cheese 1 t. butter 1 small eggplant (peeled or unpeeled) sliced into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in salted water for 10 minutes and drain (this will remove the bitterness). Put 1 T. cooking oil into a large skillet and brown the eggplant on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towel. Slice 1/2 of a medium onion and brown. Grease a small casserole dish and layer it with half the eggplant and half the onion. Slice 1 medium tomato and layer half on top. Sprinkle with a little salt and some cheddar cheese to cover. Repeat all the layers; dot with butter and bake, uncovered, 375° for 1 hour or 'til lightly browned. (serves 1-2)
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! SANDERS' CHOCOLATE BUMPY CAKE I cannot describe Sanders. Suffice to say that it was and still is the most wonderful candy shoppe/bakery in the world. The one in our neighborhood, (when I was a kid,) had a long marble soda fountain counter with seats bolted to the floor that you twirled on. If you were too little to reach the counter, they had little drop-down trays to put your sandwich and milkshake on. Anyone who has ever been to Sanders can start drooling now...as I give you...Bumpy Cake! 1/2 c. hot black coffee or water 1/2 c. cocoa 1/2 c. oil 1 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 2 t. vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 c. sugar 2 c. flour In large bowl, combine coffee and cocoa; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add oil; beat for 30 seconds; add buttermilk; beat for 30 seconds; add baking soda; beat for 30 seconds; add salt; beat for 30 seconds; add vanilla; beat for 30 seconds; add eggs; beat for 30 seconds; add sugar; beat for 30 seconds. Add flour; beat for 5 minutes. Batter will be very bubbly. Pour batter into greased (9x13 inch) pan and bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes. SANDERS' BUTTERCREAM ICING: 2 c. butter 2 c. sifted powdered sugar 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk 2 large egg whites 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1/2 c. powdered sugar Place butter in mixing bowl, add 2 c. powdered sugar; mix at low speed to obtain smooth paste. Whip at medium speed, adding milk slowly and gradually, until light and fluffy. Using a very clean bowl and beater, whip egg whites until stiff while adding the 1/2 c. powdered sugar slowly. Mix this meringue slowly into the above mixture. Add vanilla and remaining 1/2 c. powdered sugar. This last amount of sugar can be doubled if stiffer icing is desired. POURABLE FUDGE FROSTING: 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. dark corn syrup 1/3 c. cocoa dash salt 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter, divided 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 t. vanilla extract Over medium-high heat, combine buttermilk, sugar, corn syrup, salt and half the butter. Bring mixture to a boil. When mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, remove from heat. Add remaining butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. This will have a "pouring consistency". TO ASSEMBLE CAKE: prepare cake as directed. When cake is cooled, place cake in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Prepare buttercream icing, then shape into (1 inch) rolls, placing on frozen cake, 1 inch apart across the top of the cake. Return to the freezer for at least an additional 15 minutes. Apply cooled fudge frosting to top of cake, covering buttercream rolls completely. Return to freezer for several minutes or more to set frosting. (yields 24 servings) per serving: 545 calories; 29.4 g. fat (16.3 g. saturated fat, 48 % calories from fat); 85 mg. cholesterol; 416 mg. sodium. July, 1999
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