My horoscope for for today kind of fits how I am feeling right now.
This is my horoscope for today
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
11/30/2009
You know what you want, but the situation keeps changing like the winds on a spring day. Just as you get comfortable with flying your kite one way, everything shifts and you must readjust your behavior in order to prevent it from crashing down to earth. This would not be a problem, except that you must pay constant attention or suffer the consequences. Maintaining a high level of concentration is your spiritual practice now and if you succeed, the rewards will be worth the wait.
Considering every thing that happened this past week it fits. I knew what I wanted last week and things did keep changing. I wouldnt say it came crashing down, but I think the things that did change, was for the best. It made me realize just who my true internet friends are. As to the rewards part of it, was it worth it? I would say it was. It was a learning experience that I wont forget any time soon and I have learned that I will be more careful who I trust.
The best rewards of last week was working together with Nicki and her friends and getting her car fixed, and getting to spend Thanksgiving day with Dale, Nicki, Josh and Drake.
Until next time I hope all is well in your little piece of the world. May you find peace and happiness today and every day.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Lies
Something good happened today. Nicki got her car fixed and it only cost her for the part. A friend fixed it for her. Now thats what I call a friend. Someone that tells you lies and thinks they wont get caught is not a friend and I found out today that I have just such a friend. Smiling. Hey thats ok, she will trip over her lies and she is the one who has to live with knowing she is lying to people who believed in and trusted her.
I am in such a good mood tonight. Feel better than I have for a while other than just being tired. Played in psp and started a new scrapkit. Will work on it more this coming week and for once tonight all is right in my little piece of the world.
Until next time I wish for all to be right in your little piece of the word and may you be happy and healthy.
I am in such a good mood tonight. Feel better than I have for a while other than just being tired. Played in psp and started a new scrapkit. Will work on it more this coming week and for once tonight all is right in my little piece of the world.
Until next time I wish for all to be right in your little piece of the word and may you be happy and healthy.
I Hear You
I heard you this past week. I learned just what kind of back stabbing friends I have.
I learned that from listening that there is no one whom I can count on but myself when dealing with internet friends. Why do I say that? Because things have been said that were lies about me, and the person saying them didnt have the guts to say them to me. Talk about two faced. That person is. Says good things about you when youre around and then trashes you to mutual friends when youre not around. Am I hurt by this?
I was but after thinking about every thing that happened this past week, I am no longer hurt by it. I should of known it would happen again. Yes, it has happened before and I didnt learn from it. But I have learned from it this time. What I have learned is that they no longer have the power to hurt me. That certain friendships werent ment to be. That not all things are what they seem especially people met on the internet. I have forgiven them and will be forgetting in time the hurt they caused. I will be moving on and that some will think they are moving on but in reality they are stuck in the past, cant forgive themself for the mistakes they made. My wish and prayers for those who hurt me and others this past week, may you have another chance to make things right when things go wrong in your life, may you find peace and happiness in all that you do. It has been nice knowing you and learning about the negative side of life from you all.
If your reading this and think its about you then it probaly is about you.
Until next time, may your own little piece of the world bring you peace and happiness
I learned that from listening that there is no one whom I can count on but myself when dealing with internet friends. Why do I say that? Because things have been said that were lies about me, and the person saying them didnt have the guts to say them to me. Talk about two faced. That person is. Says good things about you when youre around and then trashes you to mutual friends when youre not around. Am I hurt by this?
I was but after thinking about every thing that happened this past week, I am no longer hurt by it. I should of known it would happen again. Yes, it has happened before and I didnt learn from it. But I have learned from it this time. What I have learned is that they no longer have the power to hurt me. That certain friendships werent ment to be. That not all things are what they seem especially people met on the internet. I have forgiven them and will be forgetting in time the hurt they caused. I will be moving on and that some will think they are moving on but in reality they are stuck in the past, cant forgive themself for the mistakes they made. My wish and prayers for those who hurt me and others this past week, may you have another chance to make things right when things go wrong in your life, may you find peace and happiness in all that you do. It has been nice knowing you and learning about the negative side of life from you all.
If your reading this and think its about you then it probaly is about you.
Until next time, may your own little piece of the world bring you peace and happiness
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Mixed Emotions
I am not sure where I am going with this post this morning or how long it may get. But thats ok. Mixed emotions are my feelings right now and I am not sure how to explain them.
I have been spending my nights at my daughters this week babysitting. I have been unable to check my outlook mail. Well this morning I come home to find out who my real true friends are. By that I mean I thought I knew someone and what I knew would happen has happened. A group of people whom I thought of as close friends and were like family to me for the past year and half has just showed me again that they arent reliable as friends. Some of those people are but for the most part most of them will not keep in touch. Well thats life and I except it and them for what it/they are. People who say one thing but mean something totally different. The ones who will stay in touch are the ones whom I became close to and are the ones who are the true friends you can count on being there for you when you need them. They know who they are.
There is a lot more I could say here but wont. Because I know just how fragile some people are and how whatever any one says they think it is about them even if you clearly state that its not about any one person but people in general.
Do you follow your heart and be true to yourself? Respect yourself for standing up for what you believe in? Or do you watch what you say and only say what you think other people want to hear? Me I say what I am feeling at the time. I have no problem speaking my mind and standing up for myself or someone who is unable to speak up and take their part. By this I mean kids and elderly people.
I will be letting go of some people who have been an important part of my life for well over a year now. But thats all part of life and we just have to learn to let go and move on. I do not believe every thing someone tells me and I know from past experience that what one person said isnt true. That this person has lied before.
I wish her the best that life has to offer and I hope that she finds what she is looking for in her on lil piece of the world. I wish her luck with the things going on in her life and I truly hope that she will be happy in whatever she decides to do with her life.
Until next time may you all find peace and happiness in your own little piece of the world.
I have been spending my nights at my daughters this week babysitting. I have been unable to check my outlook mail. Well this morning I come home to find out who my real true friends are. By that I mean I thought I knew someone and what I knew would happen has happened. A group of people whom I thought of as close friends and were like family to me for the past year and half has just showed me again that they arent reliable as friends. Some of those people are but for the most part most of them will not keep in touch. Well thats life and I except it and them for what it/they are. People who say one thing but mean something totally different. The ones who will stay in touch are the ones whom I became close to and are the ones who are the true friends you can count on being there for you when you need them. They know who they are.
There is a lot more I could say here but wont. Because I know just how fragile some people are and how whatever any one says they think it is about them even if you clearly state that its not about any one person but people in general.
Do you follow your heart and be true to yourself? Respect yourself for standing up for what you believe in? Or do you watch what you say and only say what you think other people want to hear? Me I say what I am feeling at the time. I have no problem speaking my mind and standing up for myself or someone who is unable to speak up and take their part. By this I mean kids and elderly people.
I will be letting go of some people who have been an important part of my life for well over a year now. But thats all part of life and we just have to learn to let go and move on. I do not believe every thing someone tells me and I know from past experience that what one person said isnt true. That this person has lied before.
I wish her the best that life has to offer and I hope that she finds what she is looking for in her on lil piece of the world. I wish her luck with the things going on in her life and I truly hope that she will be happy in whatever she decides to do with her life.
Until next time may you all find peace and happiness in your own little piece of the world.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Its Snowing
Its cold 31 out and the snow is coming down. It has been snowing since earlier this morning. Our first snowfall this winter.
I love just sitting in front of the window watching the snow fall or out playing with my grandsons in the snow.
When I was growing up, our street got closed cause of the snow and ice and my siblings and I and the kids in our neighborhood used to take our sleds to the top of the hill on our street and go all the way to the bottom of the street and across the street at the bottom of the hill into a vacant lot. Momma use to come outside and make snow angels with us or help us build a huge snowman. She even had snowball fights with us.
My favorite childhood snow memory is when we moved from a huge city to the country. I was in high school then. My brothers, sister and I were in the churchs youth group choir. We had a hay ride one Christmas eve and it was cold and snowing. We went carroling and gave out food baskets. Afterwards, every one came back to our house and Momma served hot chocolate and baked goodies.
That was the good ole days. Things have changed alot since then. I have changed. I became a wife, a mother and a grandmother and I enjoy all of the them. Theres no other feeling like having the boys come back from spending the week at their dads and hugging me and telling me that they missed me and love me.
Its now 12:03 pm and the morning is gone. This morning as now my emotions and feelings are going in different directions.
Until next time I hope you are well and happy and things are good in your little piece of the world.
I love just sitting in front of the window watching the snow fall or out playing with my grandsons in the snow.
When I was growing up, our street got closed cause of the snow and ice and my siblings and I and the kids in our neighborhood used to take our sleds to the top of the hill on our street and go all the way to the bottom of the street and across the street at the bottom of the hill into a vacant lot. Momma use to come outside and make snow angels with us or help us build a huge snowman. She even had snowball fights with us.
My favorite childhood snow memory is when we moved from a huge city to the country. I was in high school then. My brothers, sister and I were in the churchs youth group choir. We had a hay ride one Christmas eve and it was cold and snowing. We went carroling and gave out food baskets. Afterwards, every one came back to our house and Momma served hot chocolate and baked goodies.
That was the good ole days. Things have changed alot since then. I have changed. I became a wife, a mother and a grandmother and I enjoy all of the them. Theres no other feeling like having the boys come back from spending the week at their dads and hugging me and telling me that they missed me and love me.
Its now 12:03 pm and the morning is gone. This morning as now my emotions and feelings are going in different directions.
Until next time I hope you are well and happy and things are good in your little piece of the world.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
How Do You Know Youre Doing The Right Thing?
How do you know youre doing the right thing in any given situation? Well I would have to say for me its the right thing even if it doesnt turn out the way you envision it turning out. As long as I feel in my heart that its right for me then it is. Others may not see it the way I do. I am not going to let the way others see things differently from the way I do bring me down. Especially when I feel good about the positive results of my actions.
Its late and I have to be up early in the morning so in closing I will say that I hope all is well in your lil part of the world and good night.
Its late and I have to be up early in the morning so in closing I will say that I hope all is well in your lil part of the world and good night.
Friend/Friendship
Websters defines Friend as one attached to another by affection; a favorer; one who is propitious; favorite
Have you ever really sit down and thought about how your friends effect your life. What kind of impact they have in your daily life?
For me a true friend is a rare person whom I form a special bond with. Some one whom is there for me no matter what. They will be there through the good and bad times. Laugh with me, cry with me and share all aspects of my life. Some one whom I can confide in and know it will go no farther. A person that I would be there for in the same way. A best friend doesnt have to necessary have to see you every day, but is a person who is just a call away when you need then. A best friend isnt good to you to your face and talks about you behind your back. A best friend is willing to get up to mischief with you. A best friend is a person who encourages you to be the best you can be. To support you. Who loves you for the person you are and not for the material things you can give them.
Internet friends are no different to me than a friend whom I see in person. An internet friend is often the one whom I talk to late at night when most people are sleeping. We laugh, we share things about our day, we talk about any thing and every thing. I have a lot of internet friends, some met through yahoo or google groups and some met in unusual ways, like a mishap with email being sent to me when I never even heard of the man before. Through this mishap he and I became the best of friends. Through him I met a lot of other people on a chat site and made more friends. He and I have been friends for about 15 years now.
My best friend though my high school years passed away last year and I miss her. Funny thing is her daughter and 3 grandchilden live beside of my daugher and had live there for a year before I found out she was my best friend from high schools daughter. Her dad was there one day while I was at my daughters. Thats how I found out.
Some of my friends are easier to talk to than others. But that doesnt make them any less of a friend. It just means that I have to work harder to make it a better friendship.
Until next time, I hope all is well in your own little piece of the world.
Have you ever really sit down and thought about how your friends effect your life. What kind of impact they have in your daily life?
For me a true friend is a rare person whom I form a special bond with. Some one whom is there for me no matter what. They will be there through the good and bad times. Laugh with me, cry with me and share all aspects of my life. Some one whom I can confide in and know it will go no farther. A person that I would be there for in the same way. A best friend doesnt have to necessary have to see you every day, but is a person who is just a call away when you need then. A best friend isnt good to you to your face and talks about you behind your back. A best friend is willing to get up to mischief with you. A best friend is a person who encourages you to be the best you can be. To support you. Who loves you for the person you are and not for the material things you can give them.
Internet friends are no different to me than a friend whom I see in person. An internet friend is often the one whom I talk to late at night when most people are sleeping. We laugh, we share things about our day, we talk about any thing and every thing. I have a lot of internet friends, some met through yahoo or google groups and some met in unusual ways, like a mishap with email being sent to me when I never even heard of the man before. Through this mishap he and I became the best of friends. Through him I met a lot of other people on a chat site and made more friends. He and I have been friends for about 15 years now.
My best friend though my high school years passed away last year and I miss her. Funny thing is her daughter and 3 grandchilden live beside of my daugher and had live there for a year before I found out she was my best friend from high schools daughter. Her dad was there one day while I was at my daughters. Thats how I found out.
Some of my friends are easier to talk to than others. But that doesnt make them any less of a friend. It just means that I have to work harder to make it a better friendship.
Until next time, I hope all is well in your own little piece of the world.
Positive Thinking
Last night while up with Josh sick, I was thinking about today and how it would go. Dale had to work last night after all and I wasn't sure if he was going to get to come home this weekend or not. But then I thought that if I was thinking more positive thoughts then just maybe God would provide a way for him to come home and spend Thanksgiving with us. He did get to come home this morning. It was just Dale, Nicki and I for dinner. Josh slept most of the day and didn't go to his dads. Drake went and they went to his other grandparents for dinner. When Josh got up he was feeling much better just before they left to go home.
I used an oven bag for my turkey for the first time today. Not sure how it would turn out. The turkey came out great, golden brown and so tender if fell off the bone.
Good things come to those who have positive thoughts and patience. So all in all my day was a good one. I hope yours was to. So until next time be well and happy.
I used an oven bag for my turkey for the first time today. Not sure how it would turn out. The turkey came out great, golden brown and so tender if fell off the bone.
Good things come to those who have positive thoughts and patience. So all in all my day was a good one. I hope yours was to. So until next time be well and happy.
Thanksgiving Morning
It's 6:45 am and I have had 3 hours sleep since 6 am yesterday morning. The house is quiet. All is sleeping but me.
The turkey is in the oven roasting. The pies are baked. The potato salad is made. All that is left to do today for dinner is cook the rest of the meal. Todays menu
is
turkey
stuffing which is home made
mashed potatos
green beans
corn
baked beans
macaroni and cheese
pumpkin and apple pies
hot rolls
The boys are going to their dads this morning and will be back around noon. Thats when we will eat.
I have many things to be thankful for today and every day. Freedom, to live life to the fullest, fair health, true friends and some family members who love me for the person I am, a place to live, food on the table, the oppertunity to spend time with family and friends, doing things together.
The holidays can be a sad time without family members who have passed on. I know that my Momma would want us to have a good and happy holiday without her. Shes gone but not fogotten. I know she's her in spirit. I miss you Momma.
I can smell the turkey cooking. Smells good and making me hungry. Will soon be time for breakfast.
In closing, I wish you all a safe, blessed and happy Thanksgiving. For those of you traveling I wish you a safe journey.
Until next time be well and happy.
The turkey is in the oven roasting. The pies are baked. The potato salad is made. All that is left to do today for dinner is cook the rest of the meal. Todays menu
is
turkey
stuffing which is home made
mashed potatos
green beans
corn
baked beans
macaroni and cheese
pumpkin and apple pies
hot rolls
The boys are going to their dads this morning and will be back around noon. Thats when we will eat.
I have many things to be thankful for today and every day. Freedom, to live life to the fullest, fair health, true friends and some family members who love me for the person I am, a place to live, food on the table, the oppertunity to spend time with family and friends, doing things together.
The holidays can be a sad time without family members who have passed on. I know that my Momma would want us to have a good and happy holiday without her. Shes gone but not fogotten. I know she's her in spirit. I miss you Momma.
I can smell the turkey cooking. Smells good and making me hungry. Will soon be time for breakfast.
In closing, I wish you all a safe, blessed and happy Thanksgiving. For those of you traveling I wish you a safe journey.
Until next time be well and happy.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Feelings
How do I feel tonight?
I feel good about myself and what I believe in. I had decide long ago that if I dont stand up for myself no one will. I decided at the same time that I am not going to let let others push me around. It has been pointed out to me that I am a doormat for my daughter. Well that may be how some sees it but the way I see it,
She is my daughter, the boys are my grandsons and I love all three of them and by babysitting them I am helping her out and I get to spend time with the boys whereas if they had another sitter I wouldnt get to spend that much time with them since they both are in school now. Thats what families do help each other out when they can. She also payes me for babysitting.
Honestly, I could care less what others think about the way I live my life. Its mine to live and I will live it as I see fit. As long as I am happy with the way things are in my life thats all that matters. I respect myself and I respect other people. Other people are entitle to their own opinions about me. Doesnt make their opinion right or wrong. It also dont make my opinions right or wrong.
I am smiling, the boys is here and all is good in my little piece of the world tonight. Tomorrow will be a good and happy Thanksgiving. My hubby doesnt have to work and neither does my daughter. We all will be spending the day together.
Until next time I hope you will be well and happy in your own little piece of the world.
I feel good about myself and what I believe in. I had decide long ago that if I dont stand up for myself no one will. I decided at the same time that I am not going to let let others push me around. It has been pointed out to me that I am a doormat for my daughter. Well that may be how some sees it but the way I see it,
She is my daughter, the boys are my grandsons and I love all three of them and by babysitting them I am helping her out and I get to spend time with the boys whereas if they had another sitter I wouldnt get to spend that much time with them since they both are in school now. Thats what families do help each other out when they can. She also payes me for babysitting.
Honestly, I could care less what others think about the way I live my life. Its mine to live and I will live it as I see fit. As long as I am happy with the way things are in my life thats all that matters. I respect myself and I respect other people. Other people are entitle to their own opinions about me. Doesnt make their opinion right or wrong. It also dont make my opinions right or wrong.
I am smiling, the boys is here and all is good in my little piece of the world tonight. Tomorrow will be a good and happy Thanksgiving. My hubby doesnt have to work and neither does my daughter. We all will be spending the day together.
Until next time I hope you will be well and happy in your own little piece of the world.
Early Morning Thoughts
The house is quiet for the most part. The furnace just kicked on adding to the sound of the radio coming from Josh's room. Both boys are still sleeping. Its raining. The rain started sometime after midnight. A little over an hour and I will be going home. Thats when my day will start. I am going to do some baking and other things to get ready for our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.
My thoughts right now are of holidays past an my Mommma. I miss my Momma and spending the holidays with her. I have good memories of the holidays. This holiday season I have things to be thankful. I have a place to live, food to eat, heat to keep me warm, my husband, my daughter and grandsons to spend the holidays with.
Smiling as I think about making stuffing the way Momma taught me to. While growing up Momma gave my younger sister and I the choice of one of use doing the cooking and the other doing the clean up after wards. My sister chose to do the clean up. So this is how I learned to cook. Funny thing is when were grown up and married, it was my sister calling asking me how to make this or that. She still does it 30 years later. Her daughter even does it and so does my daughter.
Do we ever really grow up? I dont think I did. I am still a kid at heart. I love storms, walking in the rain, splashing in mud puddle, getting down in the floor playing with the boys, coloring, and wrestling with them. Giggling an laughing at silly things. Will I ever grow up? Maybe maybe not, my body is aging and with that comes the aches and pains of growing old. I try not to let the aches and pains and my health problems keep me from doing the things I need or want to do.
I would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. May your day today be a peaceful and happy one. Until next time.
My thoughts right now are of holidays past an my Mommma. I miss my Momma and spending the holidays with her. I have good memories of the holidays. This holiday season I have things to be thankful. I have a place to live, food to eat, heat to keep me warm, my husband, my daughter and grandsons to spend the holidays with.
Smiling as I think about making stuffing the way Momma taught me to. While growing up Momma gave my younger sister and I the choice of one of use doing the cooking and the other doing the clean up after wards. My sister chose to do the clean up. So this is how I learned to cook. Funny thing is when were grown up and married, it was my sister calling asking me how to make this or that. She still does it 30 years later. Her daughter even does it and so does my daughter.
Do we ever really grow up? I dont think I did. I am still a kid at heart. I love storms, walking in the rain, splashing in mud puddle, getting down in the floor playing with the boys, coloring, and wrestling with them. Giggling an laughing at silly things. Will I ever grow up? Maybe maybe not, my body is aging and with that comes the aches and pains of growing old. I try not to let the aches and pains and my health problems keep me from doing the things I need or want to do.
I would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. May your day today be a peaceful and happy one. Until next time.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Emotional Abuse
Abuse
Abuse comes in many forms. I will discuss Emotional Abuse today.
What is Emotional Abuse?
Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation, guilt, coercion, manipulation etc. Emotional abuse is any kind of abuse that is emotional rather than physical in nature. It can include anything from verbal abuse and constant criticism to more subtle tactics, such as repeated disapproval or even the refusal to ever be pleased.
Emotional abuse is like brain washing in that it systematically wears away at the victim's self-confidence, sense of self-worth, trust in their own perceptions, and self-concept. Whether it is done by constant berating and belittling, by intimidation, or under the guise of "guidance," "teaching", or "advice," the results are similar. Eventually, the recipient of the abuse loses all sense of self and remnants of personal value. Emotional abuse cuts to the very core of a person, creating scars that may be far deeper and more lasting that physical ones. In fact there is research to this effect. With emotional abuse, the insults, insinuations, criticism and accusations slowly eat away at the victim's self-esteem until she is incapable of judging the situation realistically. She has become so beaten down emotionally that she blames herself for the abuse. Her self-esteem is so low that she clings to the abuser.
Types of Emotional Abuse
Abusive Expectations
The other person places unreasonable demands on you and wants you to put everything else aside to tend to their needs.
It could be a demand for constant attention, or a requirement that you spend all your free time with the person.
But no matter how much you give, it's never enough.
You are subjected to constant criticism, and you are constantly berated because you don't fulfill all this person's needs.
Aggressing
Aggressive forms of abuse include name-calling, accusing, blaming, threatening, and ordering. Aggressing behaviors are generally direct and obvious. The one-up position the abuser assumes by attempting to judge or invalidate the recipient undermines the equality and autonomy that are essential to healthy adult relationships. This parent-child pattern of communication (which is common to all forms of verbal abuse) is most obvious when the abuser takes an aggressive stance.
Aggressive abuse can also take a more indirect form and may even be disguised and "helping." Criticizing, advising, offering solutions, analyzing, proving, and questioning another person may be a sincere attempt to help. In some instances however, these behaviors may be an attempt to belittle, control, or demean rather than help. The underlying judgmental "I know best" tone the abuser takes in these situations is inappropriate and creates unequal footing in peer relationships. This and other types of emotional abuse can lead to what is known as learned helplessness.
Constant Chaos
The other person may deliberately start arguments and be in constant conflict with others.
The person may be "addicted to drama" since it creates excitement.
Denying
Denying a person's emotional needs, especially when they feel that need the most, and done with the intent of hurting, punishing or humiliating (Examples)
The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. confronts the abuser about an incident of name calling, the abuser may insist, "I never said that," "I don't know what you're talking about," etc. You know differently.
The other person may deny your perceptions, memory and very sanity.
Withholding is another form of denying. Withholding includes refusing to listen, refusing to communicate, and emotionally withdrawing as punishment. This is sometimes called the "silent treatment."
When the abuser disallows and overrules any viewpoints, perceptions or feelings which differ from their own.
Denying can be particularly damaging. In addition to lowering self-esteem and creating conflict, the invalidation of reality, feelings, and experiences can eventually lead you to question and mistrust your own perceptions and emotional experience.
Denying and other forms of emotional abuse can cause you to lose confidence in your most valuable survival tool: your own mind.
Dominating
Someone wants to control your every action. They have to have their own way, and will resort to threats to get it.
When you allow someone else to dominate you, you can lose respect for yourself.
Emotional Blackmail
The other person plays on your fear, guilt, compassion, values, or other "hot buttons" to get what they want.
This could include threats to end the relationship, totally reject or abandon you, giving you the the "cold shoulder," or using other fear tactics to control you.
Invalidation
The abuser seeks to distort or undermine the recipient's perceptions of their world. Invalidating occurs when the abuser refuses or fails to acknowledge reality. For example, if the recipient tells the person they felt hurt by something the abuser did or said, the abuser might say "You are too sensitive. That shouldn't hurt you." Here is a much more complete description of invalidation
Minimizing
Minimizing is a less extreme form of denial. When minimizing, the abuser may not deny that a particular event occurred, but they question the recipient's emotional experience or reaction to an event. Statements such as "You're too sensitive," "You're exaggerating," or "You're blowing this out of proportion" all suggest that the recipient's emotions and perceptions are faulty and not be trusted.
Trivializing, which occurs when the abuser suggests that what you have done or communicated is inconsequential or unimportant, is a more subtle form of minimizing.
Unpredictable Responses
Drastic mood changes or sudden emotional outbursts. Whenever someone in your life reacts very differently at different times to the same behavior from you, tells you one thing one day and the opposite the next, or likes something you do one day and hates it the next, you are being abused with unpredictable responses.
This behavior is damaging because it puts you always on edge. You're always waiting for the other shoe to drop, and you can never know what's expected of you. You must remain hypervigilant, waiting for the other person's next outburst or change of mood.
An alcoholic or drug abuser is likely to act this way. Living with someone like this is tremendously demanding and anxiety provoking, causing the abused person to feel constantly frightened, unsettled and off balance.
Verbal Assaults
Berating, belittling, criticizing, name calling, screaming, threatening
Excessive blaming, and using sarcasm and humiliation.
Blowing your flaws out of proportion and making fun of you in front of others. Over time, this type of abuse erodes your sense of self confidence and self-worth.
Understanding Abusive Relationships
No one intends to be in an abusive relationship, but individuals who were verbally abused by a parent or other significant person often find themselves in similar situations as an adult. If a parent tended to define your experiences and emotions, and judge your behaviors, you may not have learned how to set your own standards, develop your own viewpoints and validate your own feeling and perceptions. Consequently, the controlling and defining stance taken by an emotional abuser may feel familiar or even conformable to you, although it is destructive.
Recipients of abuse often struggle with feelings of powerlessness, hurt, fear, and anger. Ironically abusers tend to struggle with these same feelings. Abuser are also likely to have been raised in emotionally abusive environments and they learn to be abusive as a way to cope with their own feelings of powerlessness, hurt , fear, and anger. Consequently, abusers may be attracted to people who see themselves as helpless or who have not learned to value their own feelings, perceptions, or viewpoints. This allows the abuser to feel more secure and in control, and avoid dealing with their own feelings, and self-perceptions.
Emotional abuse victims can become so convinced that they are worthless that they believe that no one else could want them. They stay in abusive situations because they believe they have nowhere else to go. Their ultimate fear is being all alone.
Understanding the pattern of your relationships, specially those with family members and other significant people, is a fist step toward change. A lack of clarity about who you are in relationship to significant others may manifest itself in different ways. For example, you may act as an "abuser" in some instances and as a "recipient" in others. You may find that you tend to be abused in your romantic relationships, allowing your partners to define and control you. In friendships, however, you may play the role of abuser by withholding, manipulating, trying to "help" others, etc. Knowing yourself and understanding your past can prevent abuse from being recreated in your life.
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Are You Abusive to Yourself?
Often we allow people into our lives who treat us as we expect to be treated. If we feel contempt for ourselves or think very little of ourselves, we may pick partners or significant others who reflect this image back to us. If we are willing to tolerate negative treatment from others, or treat others in negative ways, it is possible that we also treat ourselves similarly. If you are an abuser or a recipient, you may want to consider how you treat yourself. What sorts of things do you say to yourself? Do thoughts such as "I'm stupid" or "I never do anything right" dominate your thinking? Learning to love and care for ourselves increases self-esteem and makes it more likely that we will have healthy, intimate relationships.
This is only small part of emotional abuse. You can find more here
http://eqi.org/eabuse1.htm#What is Emotional Abuse?
That is where this information came from.
I will post more on abuse at some other time. I will talk about all differnt kinds of things that interest me or things I think
is import. Because I talk about them dont mean that that is what is going on in my life at the time I post them. Because
I am in a lot of different groups, my interest varies and that dont mean that any of my post is direceted toward any one person
or group. My blogs are all public blogs and are there for any one to read. Its your choice to read them or not. Comments are welcome, positve as
well as negative. I hope that you wont be offend if I address or reply to your comments.
Have a good rest of your day/evening/night.
Abuse comes in many forms. I will discuss Emotional Abuse today.
What is Emotional Abuse?
Abuse is any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation, guilt, coercion, manipulation etc. Emotional abuse is any kind of abuse that is emotional rather than physical in nature. It can include anything from verbal abuse and constant criticism to more subtle tactics, such as repeated disapproval or even the refusal to ever be pleased.
Emotional abuse is like brain washing in that it systematically wears away at the victim's self-confidence, sense of self-worth, trust in their own perceptions, and self-concept. Whether it is done by constant berating and belittling, by intimidation, or under the guise of "guidance," "teaching", or "advice," the results are similar. Eventually, the recipient of the abuse loses all sense of self and remnants of personal value. Emotional abuse cuts to the very core of a person, creating scars that may be far deeper and more lasting that physical ones. In fact there is research to this effect. With emotional abuse, the insults, insinuations, criticism and accusations slowly eat away at the victim's self-esteem until she is incapable of judging the situation realistically. She has become so beaten down emotionally that she blames herself for the abuse. Her self-esteem is so low that she clings to the abuser.
Types of Emotional Abuse
Abusive Expectations
The other person places unreasonable demands on you and wants you to put everything else aside to tend to their needs.
It could be a demand for constant attention, or a requirement that you spend all your free time with the person.
But no matter how much you give, it's never enough.
You are subjected to constant criticism, and you are constantly berated because you don't fulfill all this person's needs.
Aggressing
Aggressive forms of abuse include name-calling, accusing, blaming, threatening, and ordering. Aggressing behaviors are generally direct and obvious. The one-up position the abuser assumes by attempting to judge or invalidate the recipient undermines the equality and autonomy that are essential to healthy adult relationships. This parent-child pattern of communication (which is common to all forms of verbal abuse) is most obvious when the abuser takes an aggressive stance.
Aggressive abuse can also take a more indirect form and may even be disguised and "helping." Criticizing, advising, offering solutions, analyzing, proving, and questioning another person may be a sincere attempt to help. In some instances however, these behaviors may be an attempt to belittle, control, or demean rather than help. The underlying judgmental "I know best" tone the abuser takes in these situations is inappropriate and creates unequal footing in peer relationships. This and other types of emotional abuse can lead to what is known as learned helplessness.
Constant Chaos
The other person may deliberately start arguments and be in constant conflict with others.
The person may be "addicted to drama" since it creates excitement.
Denying
Denying a person's emotional needs, especially when they feel that need the most, and done with the intent of hurting, punishing or humiliating (Examples)
The other person may deny that certain events occurred or that certain things were said. confronts the abuser about an incident of name calling, the abuser may insist, "I never said that," "I don't know what you're talking about," etc. You know differently.
The other person may deny your perceptions, memory and very sanity.
Withholding is another form of denying. Withholding includes refusing to listen, refusing to communicate, and emotionally withdrawing as punishment. This is sometimes called the "silent treatment."
When the abuser disallows and overrules any viewpoints, perceptions or feelings which differ from their own.
Denying can be particularly damaging. In addition to lowering self-esteem and creating conflict, the invalidation of reality, feelings, and experiences can eventually lead you to question and mistrust your own perceptions and emotional experience.
Denying and other forms of emotional abuse can cause you to lose confidence in your most valuable survival tool: your own mind.
Dominating
Someone wants to control your every action. They have to have their own way, and will resort to threats to get it.
When you allow someone else to dominate you, you can lose respect for yourself.
Emotional Blackmail
The other person plays on your fear, guilt, compassion, values, or other "hot buttons" to get what they want.
This could include threats to end the relationship, totally reject or abandon you, giving you the the "cold shoulder," or using other fear tactics to control you.
Invalidation
The abuser seeks to distort or undermine the recipient's perceptions of their world. Invalidating occurs when the abuser refuses or fails to acknowledge reality. For example, if the recipient tells the person they felt hurt by something the abuser did or said, the abuser might say "You are too sensitive. That shouldn't hurt you." Here is a much more complete description of invalidation
Minimizing
Minimizing is a less extreme form of denial. When minimizing, the abuser may not deny that a particular event occurred, but they question the recipient's emotional experience or reaction to an event. Statements such as "You're too sensitive," "You're exaggerating," or "You're blowing this out of proportion" all suggest that the recipient's emotions and perceptions are faulty and not be trusted.
Trivializing, which occurs when the abuser suggests that what you have done or communicated is inconsequential or unimportant, is a more subtle form of minimizing.
Unpredictable Responses
Drastic mood changes or sudden emotional outbursts. Whenever someone in your life reacts very differently at different times to the same behavior from you, tells you one thing one day and the opposite the next, or likes something you do one day and hates it the next, you are being abused with unpredictable responses.
This behavior is damaging because it puts you always on edge. You're always waiting for the other shoe to drop, and you can never know what's expected of you. You must remain hypervigilant, waiting for the other person's next outburst or change of mood.
An alcoholic or drug abuser is likely to act this way. Living with someone like this is tremendously demanding and anxiety provoking, causing the abused person to feel constantly frightened, unsettled and off balance.
Verbal Assaults
Berating, belittling, criticizing, name calling, screaming, threatening
Excessive blaming, and using sarcasm and humiliation.
Blowing your flaws out of proportion and making fun of you in front of others. Over time, this type of abuse erodes your sense of self confidence and self-worth.
Understanding Abusive Relationships
No one intends to be in an abusive relationship, but individuals who were verbally abused by a parent or other significant person often find themselves in similar situations as an adult. If a parent tended to define your experiences and emotions, and judge your behaviors, you may not have learned how to set your own standards, develop your own viewpoints and validate your own feeling and perceptions. Consequently, the controlling and defining stance taken by an emotional abuser may feel familiar or even conformable to you, although it is destructive.
Recipients of abuse often struggle with feelings of powerlessness, hurt, fear, and anger. Ironically abusers tend to struggle with these same feelings. Abuser are also likely to have been raised in emotionally abusive environments and they learn to be abusive as a way to cope with their own feelings of powerlessness, hurt , fear, and anger. Consequently, abusers may be attracted to people who see themselves as helpless or who have not learned to value their own feelings, perceptions, or viewpoints. This allows the abuser to feel more secure and in control, and avoid dealing with their own feelings, and self-perceptions.
Emotional abuse victims can become so convinced that they are worthless that they believe that no one else could want them. They stay in abusive situations because they believe they have nowhere else to go. Their ultimate fear is being all alone.
Understanding the pattern of your relationships, specially those with family members and other significant people, is a fist step toward change. A lack of clarity about who you are in relationship to significant others may manifest itself in different ways. For example, you may act as an "abuser" in some instances and as a "recipient" in others. You may find that you tend to be abused in your romantic relationships, allowing your partners to define and control you. In friendships, however, you may play the role of abuser by withholding, manipulating, trying to "help" others, etc. Knowing yourself and understanding your past can prevent abuse from being recreated in your life.
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Are You Abusive to Yourself?
Often we allow people into our lives who treat us as we expect to be treated. If we feel contempt for ourselves or think very little of ourselves, we may pick partners or significant others who reflect this image back to us. If we are willing to tolerate negative treatment from others, or treat others in negative ways, it is possible that we also treat ourselves similarly. If you are an abuser or a recipient, you may want to consider how you treat yourself. What sorts of things do you say to yourself? Do thoughts such as "I'm stupid" or "I never do anything right" dominate your thinking? Learning to love and care for ourselves increases self-esteem and makes it more likely that we will have healthy, intimate relationships.
This is only small part of emotional abuse. You can find more here
http://eqi.org/eabuse1.htm#What is Emotional Abuse?
That is where this information came from.
I will post more on abuse at some other time. I will talk about all differnt kinds of things that interest me or things I think
is import. Because I talk about them dont mean that that is what is going on in my life at the time I post them. Because
I am in a lot of different groups, my interest varies and that dont mean that any of my post is direceted toward any one person
or group. My blogs are all public blogs and are there for any one to read. Its your choice to read them or not. Comments are welcome, positve as
well as negative. I hope that you wont be offend if I address or reply to your comments.
Have a good rest of your day/evening/night.
What A Day Its Been So Far
What a day its been so far and its not over yet.
My sugar levels are running low today, making me not feel well. I walk home from Nicki and come in the kitchen door and the first thing I see is that my carpet is soaking wet. I didnt see the note Dale left telling me what happened. He wasnt home as he had left before I got home to catch the van to the VA Hospital. When he got home about 1 he said the hot water line broke last night that goes to the kitchen sink. Last year during Thanksgiving Week it was my toliet that was leaking and now this. The handyman is out of reach, hes hunting and no phone access. His wife called the landlady and Dale walked over town to get glue to glue the pipe back together. If it wasnt for bad luck I wouldnt have any luck at all!
At least the weather is nicer out today. Cool but sunny. Nice enough to be out walking. I got my exercise for the day. Walked home from Nickis, walked over town and back, and I still have to walk to Nicks tonight to babysit. I dont have to babysit tomorrow or Thanksgiving day. Part of my day tomorrow will be spent baking and getting things ready for Thanksgiving and the other part will be spent resting.
Hope your day has been better than mine has and if it hasnt then I hope it gets better as the day goes on.
Have a good rest of your day/evening/night.
My sugar levels are running low today, making me not feel well. I walk home from Nicki and come in the kitchen door and the first thing I see is that my carpet is soaking wet. I didnt see the note Dale left telling me what happened. He wasnt home as he had left before I got home to catch the van to the VA Hospital. When he got home about 1 he said the hot water line broke last night that goes to the kitchen sink. Last year during Thanksgiving Week it was my toliet that was leaking and now this. The handyman is out of reach, hes hunting and no phone access. His wife called the landlady and Dale walked over town to get glue to glue the pipe back together. If it wasnt for bad luck I wouldnt have any luck at all!
At least the weather is nicer out today. Cool but sunny. Nice enough to be out walking. I got my exercise for the day. Walked home from Nickis, walked over town and back, and I still have to walk to Nicks tonight to babysit. I dont have to babysit tomorrow or Thanksgiving day. Part of my day tomorrow will be spent baking and getting things ready for Thanksgiving and the other part will be spent resting.
Hope your day has been better than mine has and if it hasnt then I hope it gets better as the day goes on.
Have a good rest of your day/evening/night.
Monday, November 23, 2009
About My Blog
This blog is about me and my thoughts and if it offends
someone or makes them think its about them. Then its
their problem and not mine.
My blog is just my thoughts about life in general and not any one
person but people in general.
Its your choice to read it or not.
I will remain true to myself and be posting how I am feeling
at the time of the posts. For thats what this blog is about
bits and pieces of the world around me as I see it.
I know people have difference of opinions and that doesnt make
them right or wrong. My thoughts/opinions are just that. Mine and
mine alone. No two people think alike. That doesnt make my opinions right or wrong.
If you have comments good or bad please feel free to leave them. It wont
hurt my feelings any if you leave some negative feedback. Who knows I may
even address your concerns in a blog post, or if you would like to keep it
private you can leave me your email addy and I will mail you.
On that note, I will be saying good night and getting ready to leave for
my daughters. Who knows I may even post again tonight from her house or not
depending on how I feel when I get there.
This blog from now on will be about me and my thoughts. Recipes will now be posted to my Friends Cooking Together Blog since I can now get into that account.
Good night, may your slumber be peaceful and restful and may the coming day
bring you peace and happiness.
someone or makes them think its about them. Then its
their problem and not mine.
My blog is just my thoughts about life in general and not any one
person but people in general.
Its your choice to read it or not.
I will remain true to myself and be posting how I am feeling
at the time of the posts. For thats what this blog is about
bits and pieces of the world around me as I see it.
I know people have difference of opinions and that doesnt make
them right or wrong. My thoughts/opinions are just that. Mine and
mine alone. No two people think alike. That doesnt make my opinions right or wrong.
If you have comments good or bad please feel free to leave them. It wont
hurt my feelings any if you leave some negative feedback. Who knows I may
even address your concerns in a blog post, or if you would like to keep it
private you can leave me your email addy and I will mail you.
On that note, I will be saying good night and getting ready to leave for
my daughters. Who knows I may even post again tonight from her house or not
depending on how I feel when I get there.
This blog from now on will be about me and my thoughts. Recipes will now be posted to my Friends Cooking Together Blog since I can now get into that account.
Good night, may your slumber be peaceful and restful and may the coming day
bring you peace and happiness.
Positives
Positive-Definitely laid down; explicit; absolute; actual; confident; dogmatical; affirmative.
I want to take the confident part of positive and say that I am confident in myself. Even though I do have doubts sometimes about things. I am positive that I can handle just about any thing that comes my way. I am no longer afarid to stand up for what I believe in. If I think youre wrong about something I will tell you. It doesnt mean I am right or youre wrong, it just means I have the courage to let you know how I feel about the situation.
Absolute-Unlimited; unconditional; certain; despotic. This aspect of positive in my life at this time means that I believe in myself. I am the person who I want to be. I respect myself. I respect others until they give me a reason not to. I have the unconditional love and respect of the people who mean the most to me. I return their love and respect them for the person that they are.
Dogmatical/dogmatism/dogmatize- dogmatism is positiveness in assertion; arrogance in opinion. Dogmatize is to assert with undue confidence; to advance with arrogance.
Dogmatism the part about having opinions and being confident enough to express those opinions fits me to a t. I admit that I am very opinionated.
Positives in my life at this time:
Family, friends, belief in myself and my abilities to get things done, not great health but not so bad that it limits me in the things I want to do. A place to live and food on the table. Clothes to wear, the exra things that make daily living more comfortable and easier for me. The list is endless.
I am greatful for the things I have and for those that I dont have that I want but dont necessary have to have to survive, I think I will have them some day. Maybe not today or tomorrow but it is something positive to look forward to.
Now on a lighter note-I am thankful that Nicki has Thanksgiving off. I am looking forward to spending some time with her and the boys. I do miss the boys when they spend the week with their dad. I am always glad to see them when they come home.
I dont even mind when I am babysitting and its a day that they dont have to go to school and Drake comes in early and wakes me up. Like this morning he work me up at 6:45, gave me a hug and said, Nana I'm hungry. Know what I smell? I ask him what he smelled and he said cereal. I got up and the boys and I went downstairs, Josh got himself a poptart while I checked my sugar. Then I made scrambled eggs for breakfast. When I told the boys bye that I was going home, Drake wanted to know how come I was going home. I told him I had things at home to do and I would see him tonight if he wasnt sleeping when I got there or in the morning. He hugged me and said ok.
I walked home and when I got here after messaging Nicki on the pc to let her know I made it home ok, I wrote a check and Dale went to the bank and grocery store. While he was gone I checked my email and when he got back, together we put together beef stew in an oven bag and put it in the oven to bake for dinner. And that was my morning.
I hope you all have a good day/evening/night.
I want to take the confident part of positive and say that I am confident in myself. Even though I do have doubts sometimes about things. I am positive that I can handle just about any thing that comes my way. I am no longer afarid to stand up for what I believe in. If I think youre wrong about something I will tell you. It doesnt mean I am right or youre wrong, it just means I have the courage to let you know how I feel about the situation.
Absolute-Unlimited; unconditional; certain; despotic. This aspect of positive in my life at this time means that I believe in myself. I am the person who I want to be. I respect myself. I respect others until they give me a reason not to. I have the unconditional love and respect of the people who mean the most to me. I return their love and respect them for the person that they are.
Dogmatical/dogmatism/dogmatize- dogmatism is positiveness in assertion; arrogance in opinion. Dogmatize is to assert with undue confidence; to advance with arrogance.
Dogmatism the part about having opinions and being confident enough to express those opinions fits me to a t. I admit that I am very opinionated.
Positives in my life at this time:
Family, friends, belief in myself and my abilities to get things done, not great health but not so bad that it limits me in the things I want to do. A place to live and food on the table. Clothes to wear, the exra things that make daily living more comfortable and easier for me. The list is endless.
I am greatful for the things I have and for those that I dont have that I want but dont necessary have to have to survive, I think I will have them some day. Maybe not today or tomorrow but it is something positive to look forward to.
Now on a lighter note-I am thankful that Nicki has Thanksgiving off. I am looking forward to spending some time with her and the boys. I do miss the boys when they spend the week with their dad. I am always glad to see them when they come home.
I dont even mind when I am babysitting and its a day that they dont have to go to school and Drake comes in early and wakes me up. Like this morning he work me up at 6:45, gave me a hug and said, Nana I'm hungry. Know what I smell? I ask him what he smelled and he said cereal. I got up and the boys and I went downstairs, Josh got himself a poptart while I checked my sugar. Then I made scrambled eggs for breakfast. When I told the boys bye that I was going home, Drake wanted to know how come I was going home. I told him I had things at home to do and I would see him tonight if he wasnt sleeping when I got there or in the morning. He hugged me and said ok.
I walked home and when I got here after messaging Nicki on the pc to let her know I made it home ok, I wrote a check and Dale went to the bank and grocery store. While he was gone I checked my email and when he got back, together we put together beef stew in an oven bag and put it in the oven to bake for dinner. And that was my morning.
I hope you all have a good day/evening/night.
Expectations
Expectations
Expectation-act or state of expecting; prospect of good to come;
prospect of reaching a certain age.
My expectations of friends and family is for them to respect me as
a person. Nothing more nothing less. I dont need material things
from them.
With the financial difficulties this year it will be a very lean Christmas
for some families. Some people will spend the day alone while others
celebrate with family and friends. Gift exchanges for my family, will
consist of us just giving gifts to Josh and Drake. I will cook the Christmas
dinner and most likely have the boys part of the day and their Dad will have
them part of the day. Dale and Nicki will probably have to work Christmas
night.
I really dont expect my family or friends to give me a gift for any occassion,
all I ask from them is to come if they can and celebrate with me.
Expecting things from people is not always a good thing. Some people just are
built to give things or do the things others expect from them. People who have
jobs, if they want to keep them then they have to do what their boss expects them
to do and if that is work on the holidays, then they have to work to keep their jobs.
I expect others to hurt me, been there done that and I know it will happen again.
What I dont expect from my so called friends is for them to say that they are
my friend then totally ignore me. Friends that are a friend only when they want
something from me. Well learned a long time ago that friends like that I dont need
complicating my life. I can live with them or without them. Their choice, but also
my choice as to whom I will be friends with. Most of my internet friends I consider
as part of my extended family and I would be very broken hearted to lose their friendship.
Some times life's circumstances causes those friends made on the net to leave. I am sad
when that happens but I understand it has to be that way. Its just part of life.
So, live life to the fullest for you never know if tomorrow will come, no matter what
tell those you love that you love them. Be the person you are and never change for any one,
but yourself. Only you can fullfill your expectations for yourself. Others have to do it for
themselves. I think the less you expect of others the lesse you get hurt.
Enjoy your day/evening/night depending on which part of the world youre in.
Until next time may you be blessed, and stay safe.
Expectation-act or state of expecting; prospect of good to come;
prospect of reaching a certain age.
My expectations of friends and family is for them to respect me as
a person. Nothing more nothing less. I dont need material things
from them.
With the financial difficulties this year it will be a very lean Christmas
for some families. Some people will spend the day alone while others
celebrate with family and friends. Gift exchanges for my family, will
consist of us just giving gifts to Josh and Drake. I will cook the Christmas
dinner and most likely have the boys part of the day and their Dad will have
them part of the day. Dale and Nicki will probably have to work Christmas
night.
I really dont expect my family or friends to give me a gift for any occassion,
all I ask from them is to come if they can and celebrate with me.
Expecting things from people is not always a good thing. Some people just are
built to give things or do the things others expect from them. People who have
jobs, if they want to keep them then they have to do what their boss expects them
to do and if that is work on the holidays, then they have to work to keep their jobs.
I expect others to hurt me, been there done that and I know it will happen again.
What I dont expect from my so called friends is for them to say that they are
my friend then totally ignore me. Friends that are a friend only when they want
something from me. Well learned a long time ago that friends like that I dont need
complicating my life. I can live with them or without them. Their choice, but also
my choice as to whom I will be friends with. Most of my internet friends I consider
as part of my extended family and I would be very broken hearted to lose their friendship.
Some times life's circumstances causes those friends made on the net to leave. I am sad
when that happens but I understand it has to be that way. Its just part of life.
So, live life to the fullest for you never know if tomorrow will come, no matter what
tell those you love that you love them. Be the person you are and never change for any one,
but yourself. Only you can fullfill your expectations for yourself. Others have to do it for
themselves. I think the less you expect of others the lesse you get hurt.
Enjoy your day/evening/night depending on which part of the world youre in.
Until next time may you be blessed, and stay safe.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Honest and Honor
Honest-on'est, a. Free from Fraud; upright; just; sincere; candid;
virtuous
Honor-Pronunciation: \ˈä-nər\
a good name or public esteem
a showing of usually merited respect : recognition
one whose worth brings respect or fame
a keen sense of ethical conduct : integrity
synonyms honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem
shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great
respect or to any expression of such recognition
. homage adds the implication of accompanying
praise. reverence implies profound respect
mingled with love, devotion, or awe.
deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference
out of respect or reverence.
I think honor is an important part of life. You must first honor yourself. By this
I mean you must respect yourself. You must have good self esteem, if you give
your word to someone I think you should honor it. The only way I break my
word once given is if I am ill and cant do the things I said/promised I would do.
I also call the person whom I have given my word to and let them know that I
am ill and cant do what I promised I would do at that time and ask if I can do
it when I am feeling better.
Honor can mean many different things as you can see from the defination above.
Honor means different things to different people.
I was raised to mean the things I say. To keep promises. To honor my parents,
by showing them respect and to respect those older than me.
I believe that trust and respect go hand in hand and they are not to be given
lightly but to be earned. By this I mean that some one has to earn my trust
and respect for them by thier actions.
I think I have to respect myself before others can respect me. I have to be
truthful and honest about the things going on in my life and except them for
what they are. Deal with them in an honest way, the best way I know how.
Take things one day at a time. Deal with things at the time they happen and
let it go, put it behind me, for its over like the day before is gone. Letting
something go, putting it behind you dont mean that its over, it just means
that your not going to let it drag you down for the rest of your life. It means
your going to get on with your life.
Some times I think I over think things and it gets all blown out of proportion.
Have you ever tried to put yourself in the other persons shoes? Tried to see
how they feel about things? Are you the kind of person who cares and tries to
resolve things without hurting the other persons feelings, do you honor their
wishes when they ask for time and space to work things out in their own way?
They say time heals all wounds. I am not so sure that is true. I think that for
some the wounds appear to be healed on the outside but down deep in their
hearts the wound is still there. Comes out when you least expect it to to torment
us. Thus causing us to deny it ever happened.
(Deny-to declare not to be true; to disavow ; to refuse to grant or acknowledge;
not to afford or yeild.) Causing us to be in self denial mode. By not yeilding to
the other person and thier feelings on the situation. Not acknowledging how
they feel.
Letting go is hard to do. Sometimes I think it we would be better off emotionally
if we just let things go and let time heal the wounds from our emotional distress.
But, and yes there is always a but, we have to want to let go, to be able to actually
let things go and get on with our lives.
People, family and friends are and important part of our life. Our parents shape
our lives while growing up and make us the adults that we become. Based on
how we are raise, I believe is how we see things as adults. Maybe not the way
our parents saw them. After all things change on a daily basis and some times
not for the better.
I only have one daughter, I raised her the best I could. I taught her morals
and values. What she does with the things I taught her is her choice to make.
I may not like her choices, but I have to honor them for she is an adult and
responsible for herself and her actions. I may question her about some decisions
she makes but in the end I tell her that you have to do what ever you think is the
thing for you and the boys. I then support her in the decision she makes.
Its time for me to check my sugar and get breakfast. I hope you have a good day.
virtuous
Honor-Pronunciation: \ˈä-nər\
a good name or public esteem
a showing of usually merited respect : recognition
one whose worth brings respect or fame
a keen sense of ethical conduct : integrity
synonyms honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem
shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great
respect or to any expression of such recognition
praise
mingled with love, devotion, or awe
deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference
out of respect or reverence
I think honor is an important part of life. You must first honor yourself. By this
I mean you must respect yourself. You must have good self esteem, if you give
your word to someone I think you should honor it. The only way I break my
word once given is if I am ill and cant do the things I said/promised I would do.
I also call the person whom I have given my word to and let them know that I
am ill and cant do what I promised I would do at that time and ask if I can do
it when I am feeling better.
Honor can mean many different things as you can see from the defination above.
Honor means different things to different people.
I was raised to mean the things I say. To keep promises. To honor my parents,
by showing them respect and to respect those older than me.
I believe that trust and respect go hand in hand and they are not to be given
lightly but to be earned. By this I mean that some one has to earn my trust
and respect for them by thier actions.
I think I have to respect myself before others can respect me. I have to be
truthful and honest about the things going on in my life and except them for
what they are. Deal with them in an honest way, the best way I know how.
Take things one day at a time. Deal with things at the time they happen and
let it go, put it behind me, for its over like the day before is gone. Letting
something go, putting it behind you dont mean that its over, it just means
that your not going to let it drag you down for the rest of your life. It means
your going to get on with your life.
Some times I think I over think things and it gets all blown out of proportion.
Have you ever tried to put yourself in the other persons shoes? Tried to see
how they feel about things? Are you the kind of person who cares and tries to
resolve things without hurting the other persons feelings, do you honor their
wishes when they ask for time and space to work things out in their own way?
They say time heals all wounds. I am not so sure that is true. I think that for
some the wounds appear to be healed on the outside but down deep in their
hearts the wound is still there. Comes out when you least expect it to to torment
us. Thus causing us to deny it ever happened.
(Deny-to declare not to be true; to disavow ; to refuse to grant or acknowledge;
not to afford or yeild.) Causing us to be in self denial mode. By not yeilding to
the other person and thier feelings on the situation. Not acknowledging how
they feel.
Letting go is hard to do. Sometimes I think it we would be better off emotionally
if we just let things go and let time heal the wounds from our emotional distress.
But, and yes there is always a but, we have to want to let go, to be able to actually
let things go and get on with our lives.
People, family and friends are and important part of our life. Our parents shape
our lives while growing up and make us the adults that we become. Based on
how we are raise, I believe is how we see things as adults. Maybe not the way
our parents saw them. After all things change on a daily basis and some times
not for the better.
I only have one daughter, I raised her the best I could. I taught her morals
and values. What she does with the things I taught her is her choice to make.
I may not like her choices, but I have to honor them for she is an adult and
responsible for herself and her actions. I may question her about some decisions
she makes but in the end I tell her that you have to do what ever you think is the
thing for you and the boys. I then support her in the decision she makes.
Its time for me to check my sugar and get breakfast. I hope you have a good day.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Life in General
Life in General
Just my thoughts today.
The holidays are almost upon us and has many people depressed and
feeling sorry for themself. Its the time that we all should be thankful
for the things we do have. We have people who care about us in their
own way even if we think they dont love us. We have people who depend
on us even if they think they dont.
Things to be thankful for vary from person to person but here is some
things to be thankful for.
Life-it is what you make of it and should be lived to the fullest every day
for we never know if tomorrow will come for us.
Friends and Family, weather it be a few or a lot, for they are the ones who
love and care about us they way we are. Often forgiving us for the things we
have done to hurt them. Some times forgiving but not forgetting yet not
bringing it up all the time to hurt us.
Our children, no matter how they treat us, should be looked at as a gift.
It is our responsibility to care for them and teach them how to become
responsible adults, to teach them how to deal with things that life throws
at them. We as parents never stop worring about our child/children, no matter
how old they get.
Our health- it could be a lot worse. I could be worse off than I am and I thank
God each night that I am not worse off.
Internet friends who care for us, like us for the person who we are. We may
never meet face to face and yet we can tell each other any thing and in most cases
not be judged by these people. The ones I have met in person are great. Meeting
them just made our friendship grow stronger.
Our grandkids even if they arent a part of our daily life due to circumstances beyond
their control. One day they will be old enough to decide if they want to see us and spend
time with us. I am thankful that my grandsons and step grand children are a part of our
lives even if we dont get to see the step grand children as much as we do the boys.
And there is so much more to be thankful for depending on what is going on in our
every day lives.
Me? I am thankful to be alive to enjoy the upcoming holidays with my family. Dale
and Nicki will be working nights but will be spending all or part of the day with
me and Nickis boys, Josh and Drake.
We all have our daily problems and it is up to us to learn to deal with them in the best
way we know how. In ways that we wont lose our self respect and in ways
that will hurt us the least emotionally so that we can get on with our lives.
Just my thoughts today.
The holidays are almost upon us and has many people depressed and
feeling sorry for themself. Its the time that we all should be thankful
for the things we do have. We have people who care about us in their
own way even if we think they dont love us. We have people who depend
on us even if they think they dont.
Things to be thankful for vary from person to person but here is some
things to be thankful for.
Life-it is what you make of it and should be lived to the fullest every day
for we never know if tomorrow will come for us.
Friends and Family, weather it be a few or a lot, for they are the ones who
love and care about us they way we are. Often forgiving us for the things we
have done to hurt them. Some times forgiving but not forgetting yet not
bringing it up all the time to hurt us.
Our children, no matter how they treat us, should be looked at as a gift.
It is our responsibility to care for them and teach them how to become
responsible adults, to teach them how to deal with things that life throws
at them. We as parents never stop worring about our child/children, no matter
how old they get.
Our health- it could be a lot worse. I could be worse off than I am and I thank
God each night that I am not worse off.
Internet friends who care for us, like us for the person who we are. We may
never meet face to face and yet we can tell each other any thing and in most cases
not be judged by these people. The ones I have met in person are great. Meeting
them just made our friendship grow stronger.
Our grandkids even if they arent a part of our daily life due to circumstances beyond
their control. One day they will be old enough to decide if they want to see us and spend
time with us. I am thankful that my grandsons and step grand children are a part of our
lives even if we dont get to see the step grand children as much as we do the boys.
And there is so much more to be thankful for depending on what is going on in our
every day lives.
Me? I am thankful to be alive to enjoy the upcoming holidays with my family. Dale
and Nicki will be working nights but will be spending all or part of the day with
me and Nickis boys, Josh and Drake.
We all have our daily problems and it is up to us to learn to deal with them in the best
way we know how. In ways that we wont lose our self respect and in ways
that will hurt us the least emotionally so that we can get on with our lives.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Chicken With Butter
Chicken With Butter
A dish that can be made for dinner thats tasty and served with rice and roti or puri.
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken breast or strips
1 cup fresh cream
1 cup yogurt
2 tsp. masala
2 red chili
1/2 tsp. tumeric powder
1/2 tsp. jeera* powder
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
125 gram tomato puree
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. fine salt
125 gram butter
*Jeera powder is better known as cumin in the U.S.
Directions:
A dish that can be made for dinner thats tasty and served with rice and roti or puri.
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken breast or strips
1 cup fresh cream
1 cup yogurt
2 tsp. masala
2 red chili
1/2 tsp. tumeric powder
1/2 tsp. jeera* powder
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
125 gram tomato puree
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. fine salt
125 gram butter
*Jeera powder is better known as cumin in the U.S.
Directions:
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie
Fast and kids love it (great for leftover turkey or chicken)
Ingredients:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cooked chicken or 1 chicken breast cooked and cut up
1 cup Bisquick (or low fat Bisquick)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Directions:
Spray 9x9 inch or similar size pan with Pam. Mix the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup in a large bowl. Add the chicken and vegetables and stir well. Pour into baking pan.
Rinse your bowl and mix the Bisquick, milk and egg. Stir well and pour over the top of the chicken mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Servings: 4
Time: 5 Minutes Preparation Time
25 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: A friend; however I believe this was once a Campbell's soup recipe
By kmcb59 from Washignton State
Fast and kids love it (great for leftover turkey or chicken)
Ingredients:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cooked chicken or 1 chicken breast cooked and cut up
1 cup Bisquick (or low fat Bisquick)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Directions:
Spray 9x9 inch or similar size pan with Pam. Mix the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup in a large bowl. Add the chicken and vegetables and stir well. Pour into baking pan.
Rinse your bowl and mix the Bisquick, milk and egg. Stir well and pour over the top of the chicken mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Servings: 4
Time: 5 Minutes Preparation Time
25 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: A friend; however I believe this was once a Campbell's soup recipe
By kmcb59 from Washignton State
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 55 min.
Ingredients:
¦2 Lbs. apple\cooked, peeled and sliced
¦1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
¦2 Tbs. lemon juice
¦2 tsp. cinnamon
¦1-1/3 cups sugar
¦2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
¦1 tsp. salt (necessary)
¦3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
¦1/3 cup iced water
This Recipe is considered:
Low Cholesterol
Cooking Directions:
Combine apple slices, tapioca and lemon juice in a 9 x 13 inches glass baking dish. Stir in cinnamon, 1-1/4 cup sugar and a dash of salt. Let stand 15 minutes to soften tapioca, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix flour and salt in another bowl. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water lightly with a fork until dough just holds together. Preheat oven to 375° F. Shape dough into a 5 x 7 inches rectangle. Place on a lightly floured work surface and roll out to about 10 x 14 inches using a floured rolling pin. Place dough over apples. Trim edge, leaving at least 1-0/1 inch overhang. Fold overhang under and make a fluted edge. Cut 3 slits in crust. Brush top of crust with water and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 55 minutes or until bubbly and crust is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Per Serving: calories 327, fat 10.9g, calories from fat 30%, protein 2.0g, cholesterol 0.0mg, dietary fiber 5.2g
Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 327 Milk Exchanges 0.0
Protein 2.0g Vegetable Exchanges 0.0
Carbohydrates 59.6g Fruit Exchanges 1.7
Dietary Fiber 5.2g Bread Exchanges 0.7
Sugar 37.4g Other Carbohydrates/Sugar Exchanges 1.2
Fat Total 10.9g Lean Meat Exchanges 0.0
Saturated Fat 3.5g Very Lean Meat/Protein Exchanges 0.0
Mono-unsaturated Fat 4.7g Fat Exchanges 1.9
Poly-unsaturated Fat 2.8g
% Calories from Fat 30%
Cholesterol 0.0mg
Sodium 146.1mg
Vitamins Minerals
Vitamin A 8.6IU Calcium 19.3mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.4mg Copper 0.8mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.4mg Iron 1.4mg
Niacin (B3) 2.3mg Magnesium 12.4mg
Vitamin B6 0.9mg Manganese 1.1mg
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg Phosphorus 30.3mg
Vitamin C 10.7mg Potassium 217.6mg
Vitamin E 2.1IU Selenium 6.1mcg
Folate 9.5mcg Sodium 146.1mg
Pantothenic Acid 1.1mg Zinc 0.9mg
Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 55 min.
Ingredients:
¦2 Lbs. apple\cooked, peeled and sliced
¦1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
¦2 Tbs. lemon juice
¦2 tsp. cinnamon
¦1-1/3 cups sugar
¦2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
¦1 tsp. salt (necessary)
¦3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
¦1/3 cup iced water
This Recipe is considered:
Low Cholesterol
Cooking Directions:
Combine apple slices, tapioca and lemon juice in a 9 x 13 inches glass baking dish. Stir in cinnamon, 1-1/4 cup sugar and a dash of salt. Let stand 15 minutes to soften tapioca, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix flour and salt in another bowl. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water lightly with a fork until dough just holds together. Preheat oven to 375° F. Shape dough into a 5 x 7 inches rectangle. Place on a lightly floured work surface and roll out to about 10 x 14 inches using a floured rolling pin. Place dough over apples. Trim edge, leaving at least 1-0/1 inch overhang. Fold overhang under and make a fluted edge. Cut 3 slits in crust. Brush top of crust with water and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 55 minutes or until bubbly and crust is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Per Serving: calories 327, fat 10.9g, calories from fat 30%, protein 2.0g, cholesterol 0.0mg, dietary fiber 5.2g
Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 327 Milk Exchanges 0.0
Protein 2.0g Vegetable Exchanges 0.0
Carbohydrates 59.6g Fruit Exchanges 1.7
Dietary Fiber 5.2g Bread Exchanges 0.7
Sugar 37.4g Other Carbohydrates/Sugar Exchanges 1.2
Fat Total 10.9g Lean Meat Exchanges 0.0
Saturated Fat 3.5g Very Lean Meat/Protein Exchanges 0.0
Mono-unsaturated Fat 4.7g Fat Exchanges 1.9
Poly-unsaturated Fat 2.8g
% Calories from Fat 30%
Cholesterol 0.0mg
Sodium 146.1mg
Vitamins Minerals
Vitamin A 8.6IU Calcium 19.3mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.4mg Copper 0.8mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.4mg Iron 1.4mg
Niacin (B3) 2.3mg Magnesium 12.4mg
Vitamin B6 0.9mg Manganese 1.1mg
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg Phosphorus 30.3mg
Vitamin C 10.7mg Potassium 217.6mg
Vitamin E 2.1IU Selenium 6.1mcg
Folate 9.5mcg Sodium 146.1mg
Pantothenic Acid 1.1mg Zinc 0.9mg
Apple Skillet Cake
Apple Skillet Cake
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 35 min.
Ingredients:
¦1 cup all purpose flour
¦1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
¦1-1/2 tsp. salt
¦1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
¦3/4 cup sugar
¦1 egg
¦1/4 cup milk
¦4 apple\cooked, peeled, cored and sliced
¦1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
¦1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift together first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. Combine 4 Tbs. butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add half the dry ingredients to butter and sugar mixture. Add half the milk and beat until combined. Repeat process with remaining dry ingredients and milk. Beat thoroughly. Transfer to a buttered heavy 9-0/1 inch ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle apples over batter and bake about 25 minutes. Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a food processor or a bowl. Cut in remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle topping over cake and bake another 8 minutes or until cake has pulled away from edge of skillet.
Per Serving: calories 285, fat 12.6g, calories from fat 40%, protein 2.7g, cholesterol 55.5mg, dietary fiber 2.5g
Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 285 Milk Exchanges 0.0
Protein 2.7g Vegetable Exchanges 0.0
Carbohydrates 42.3g Fruit Exchanges 0.8
Dietary Fiber 2.5g Bread Exchanges 0.7
Sugar 28.5g Other Carbohydrates/Sugar Exchanges 1.1
Fat Total 12.6g Lean Meat Exchanges 0.1
Saturated Fat 8.0g Very Lean Meat/Protein Exchanges 0.0
Mono-unsaturated Fat 3.9g Fat Exchanges 2.4
Poly-unsaturated Fat 0.7g
% Calories from Fat 40%
Cholesterol 55.5mg
Sodium 449.6mg
Vitamins Minerals
Vitamin A 123.6IU Calcium 65.5mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.4mg Copper 0.5mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.3mg Iron 1.2mg
Niacin (B3) 1.6mg Magnesium 9.3mg
Vitamin B6 0.5mg Manganese 0.7mg
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg Phosphorus 105.9mg
Vitamin C 4.4mg Potassium 219.7mg
Vitamin E 0.9IU Selenium 7.1mcg
Folate 9.3mcg Sodium 449.6mg
Pantothenic Acid 0.6mg Zinc 0.6mg
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 35 min.
Ingredients:
¦1 cup all purpose flour
¦1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
¦1-1/2 tsp. salt
¦1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
¦3/4 cup sugar
¦1 egg
¦1/4 cup milk
¦4 apple\cooked, peeled, cored and sliced
¦1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
¦1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift together first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. Combine 4 Tbs. butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add half the dry ingredients to butter and sugar mixture. Add half the milk and beat until combined. Repeat process with remaining dry ingredients and milk. Beat thoroughly. Transfer to a buttered heavy 9-0/1 inch ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle apples over batter and bake about 25 minutes. Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a food processor or a bowl. Cut in remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle topping over cake and bake another 8 minutes or until cake has pulled away from edge of skillet.
Per Serving: calories 285, fat 12.6g, calories from fat 40%, protein 2.7g, cholesterol 55.5mg, dietary fiber 2.5g
Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 285 Milk Exchanges 0.0
Protein 2.7g Vegetable Exchanges 0.0
Carbohydrates 42.3g Fruit Exchanges 0.8
Dietary Fiber 2.5g Bread Exchanges 0.7
Sugar 28.5g Other Carbohydrates/Sugar Exchanges 1.1
Fat Total 12.6g Lean Meat Exchanges 0.1
Saturated Fat 8.0g Very Lean Meat/Protein Exchanges 0.0
Mono-unsaturated Fat 3.9g Fat Exchanges 2.4
Poly-unsaturated Fat 0.7g
% Calories from Fat 40%
Cholesterol 55.5mg
Sodium 449.6mg
Vitamins Minerals
Vitamin A 123.6IU Calcium 65.5mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.4mg Copper 0.5mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.3mg Iron 1.2mg
Niacin (B3) 1.6mg Magnesium 9.3mg
Vitamin B6 0.5mg Manganese 0.7mg
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg Phosphorus 105.9mg
Vitamin C 4.4mg Potassium 219.7mg
Vitamin E 0.9IU Selenium 7.1mcg
Folate 9.3mcg Sodium 449.6mg
Pantothenic Acid 0.6mg Zinc 0.6mg
American Lasagna
American Lasagna
Bet you can't eat just one slice. Instead of using ricotta cheese on one layer, you use cream of mushroom soup and it gives it flavor you would not believe.
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. box of lasagna noodles
2 32 oz. jars of spaghetti sauce (your favorite)
1 small bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 lb. of lean ground beef
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
2 bags of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Make your sauce by cooking your ground beef, pour off grease. Chop up bell pepper and onion and brown for one minute and season with a little salt pepper and garlic as you prefer. After drained, pour in both jars of spaghetti sauce. I use Ragu or Prego with mushrooms; whichever is on sale. Stir and simmer on medium heat.
Meantime bring large pot of salted water to boil, and put in lasagna noodles. I usually do 3 layers but to make sure you have 15 noodles at least. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, remove from heat and drain. Using a 10x14 inch casserole dish, begin your layers. With a ladle or spoon, put a couple of teaspoons of the sauce on bottom to guard against noodles sticking, and then put layer of noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a about 6 Tbsp. (distributed inches apart) of the mushroom soup. It's too thick to drizzle but try to distribute it a little. On top of that spread a nice layer of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat this 2 more times, beginning with the noodle, meat sauce, soup then cheese. You should end up with cheese on top. Set oven at 375 degrees F, and bake for 1 hour, or till cheese is slightly brown and edges are bubbly. It is like spaghetti. It taste even better warmed up the next day, delicious.
Servings: 12
Time: 40 Minutes Preparation Time
60 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: My mother, who is not here to tell me; I think she didn't have any ricotta and just ad-libbed.
By Katie from Holiday, FL
Bet you can't eat just one slice. Instead of using ricotta cheese on one layer, you use cream of mushroom soup and it gives it flavor you would not believe.
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. box of lasagna noodles
2 32 oz. jars of spaghetti sauce (your favorite)
1 small bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 lb. of lean ground beef
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
2 bags of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Make your sauce by cooking your ground beef, pour off grease. Chop up bell pepper and onion and brown for one minute and season with a little salt pepper and garlic as you prefer. After drained, pour in both jars of spaghetti sauce. I use Ragu or Prego with mushrooms; whichever is on sale. Stir and simmer on medium heat.
Meantime bring large pot of salted water to boil, and put in lasagna noodles. I usually do 3 layers but to make sure you have 15 noodles at least. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, remove from heat and drain. Using a 10x14 inch casserole dish, begin your layers. With a ladle or spoon, put a couple of teaspoons of the sauce on bottom to guard against noodles sticking, and then put layer of noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a about 6 Tbsp. (distributed inches apart) of the mushroom soup. It's too thick to drizzle but try to distribute it a little. On top of that spread a nice layer of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat this 2 more times, beginning with the noodle, meat sauce, soup then cheese. You should end up with cheese on top. Set oven at 375 degrees F, and bake for 1 hour, or till cheese is slightly brown and edges are bubbly. It is like spaghetti. It taste even better warmed up the next day, delicious.
Servings: 12
Time: 40 Minutes Preparation Time
60 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: My mother, who is not here to tell me; I think she didn't have any ricotta and just ad-libbed.
By Katie from Holiday, FL
Crunchy Stuffed Pears
Crunchy Stuffed Pears
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 0 min.
Ingredients:
2 fresh pear
1/8 tsp. lemon juice
1/3 Lbs. ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
1 oz. walnuts, chopped
1 oz. raisins
1 apple\raw, grated
1 tsp. sweet fruit chutney
salt and pepper
This Recipe is considered:
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Cooking Directions:
Cut pears in half, remove the core, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl, adding chutney and salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Pile the mixture into the pear halves. Serve with lettuce and tomato if desired.
Per Serving: calories 160, fat 7.8g, calories from fat 44%, protein 5.0g, cholesterol 9.7mg, dietary fiber 2.9g
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 0 min.
Ingredients:
2 fresh pear
1/8 tsp. lemon juice
1/3 Lbs. ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
1 oz. walnuts, chopped
1 oz. raisins
1 apple\raw, grated
1 tsp. sweet fruit chutney
salt and pepper
This Recipe is considered:
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Cooking Directions:
Cut pears in half, remove the core, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl, adding chutney and salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Pile the mixture into the pear halves. Serve with lettuce and tomato if desired.
Per Serving: calories 160, fat 7.8g, calories from fat 44%, protein 5.0g, cholesterol 9.7mg, dietary fiber 2.9g
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Cry Baby Cookies
Cry Baby Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup molasses
2 tsp. baking soda in hot water
1 cup hot water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
4 cups flour
1 cup nuts
Directions:
Mix and cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg, molasses, soda and hot water. Add other ingredients in order given; cinnamon, ginger, salt, flour and nuts. Mix well and drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes. These cookies can be iced while hot, if you desire.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup molasses
2 tsp. baking soda in hot water
1 cup hot water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
4 cups flour
1 cup nuts
Directions:
Mix and cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg, molasses, soda and hot water. Add other ingredients in order given; cinnamon, ginger, salt, flour and nuts. Mix well and drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes. These cookies can be iced while hot, if you desire.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Cheezy Chowder
Cheezy Chowder
Ingredients:
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups potatoes, chopped
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables (10oz.)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 can cream-style corn
1 jar Cheez Whiz (8oz.)
1/2 cup milk
Directions:
Dissolve bouillon in water. Add potatoes, vegetables and onion. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients and heat until cheese is melted.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients:
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups potatoes, chopped
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables (10oz.)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 can cream-style corn
1 jar Cheez Whiz (8oz.)
1/2 cup milk
Directions:
Dissolve bouillon in water. Add potatoes, vegetables and onion. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients and heat until cheese is melted.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Liver Burgers
Liver Burgers
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground liver
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients well, add more crumbs if too moist. More liver may be added if a stronger liver taste is desired. Grill until done to your taste.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground liver
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients well, add more crumbs if too moist. More liver may be added if a stronger liver taste is desired. Grill until done to your taste.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Peas and Potatoes
Peas and Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh peas
12 small new potatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup cream
3 Tbsp. butter
Directions:
Cook peas and potatoes separately in salt water until soft, and almost dry. Combine. Add cream and butter. Heat thoroughly. Do not boil.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh peas
12 small new potatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup cream
3 Tbsp. butter
Directions:
Cook peas and potatoes separately in salt water until soft, and almost dry. Combine. Add cream and butter. Heat thoroughly. Do not boil.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Cheese Puffs Appetizer
Cheese Puffs Appetizer
My neighbor used to make these for her family once a month when my son was a little boy. She was always so sweet to bring us a ziplock bag filled with the frozen puffs so we could have them too. Beware though, they are very addictive!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup better
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 lb. sharp cheddar grated
1 loaf of unsliced French bread
Directions:
Melt 1/2 cup butter, 3 oz of cream cheese and 1/4 pound grated cheese. Cut up a 1 pound loaf of unsliced bread into about 1 inch square cubes. When cheese is melted fold in 2 beaten egg whites.
Dip bread into cheese mixture, place on wax paper tray and freeze.
After they are frozen put in a freeze zip lock. To serve, place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen.
Source: my neighbor from 20 years ago
By Gina from Oklahoma City, OK
My neighbor used to make these for her family once a month when my son was a little boy. She was always so sweet to bring us a ziplock bag filled with the frozen puffs so we could have them too. Beware though, they are very addictive!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup better
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 lb. sharp cheddar grated
1 loaf of unsliced French bread
Directions:
Melt 1/2 cup butter, 3 oz of cream cheese and 1/4 pound grated cheese. Cut up a 1 pound loaf of unsliced bread into about 1 inch square cubes. When cheese is melted fold in 2 beaten egg whites.
Dip bread into cheese mixture, place on wax paper tray and freeze.
After they are frozen put in a freeze zip lock. To serve, place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen.
Source: my neighbor from 20 years ago
By Gina from Oklahoma City, OK
Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwiches
Great way to use up leftovers and they can be wrapped and stored in the fridge for the next day if you would like to make ahead.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or diced
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 bagels*, split
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
*I happen to love sesame for this recipe but onion is yummy, too.
Directions:
Mix chicken, bacon, celery, onions, basil, garlic powder and mayonnaise in a bowl. Spread chicken mixture on bottom halves of bagels, top with cucumber slices and cover with top halves of bagels.
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Great way to use up leftovers and they can be wrapped and stored in the fridge for the next day if you would like to make ahead.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or diced
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 bagels*, split
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
*I happen to love sesame for this recipe but onion is yummy, too.
Directions:
Mix chicken, bacon, celery, onions, basil, garlic powder and mayonnaise in a bowl. Spread chicken mixture on bottom halves of bagels, top with cucumber slices and cover with top halves of bagels.
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Lemon Lemon Pound Cake
Lemon Lemon Pound Cake
It is very moist, and you can add your own flavors, icing or glaze.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
6 eggs
2 tsp. of lemon extract
3 cups of sugar
3 cups of flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 can of Carnation evaporated milk
pinch of salt
frozen lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Add lemon extract mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the flour and milk to butter mixture, beat until smooth and creamy. Repeat the above with balance of flour & milk. Pour batter into a greased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour (DO NOT open oven door before the hour is up) After hour is up, test cake until it is done. Prick cake on top and bottom, with a fork and brush on the lemon juice. Serves 16 to 18
By chicken42 from Philadelpha, PA
It is very moist, and you can add your own flavors, icing or glaze.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
6 eggs
2 tsp. of lemon extract
3 cups of sugar
3 cups of flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 can of Carnation evaporated milk
pinch of salt
frozen lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Add lemon extract mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the flour and milk to butter mixture, beat until smooth and creamy. Repeat the above with balance of flour & milk. Pour batter into a greased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour (DO NOT open oven door before the hour is up) After hour is up, test cake until it is done. Prick cake on top and bottom, with a fork and brush on the lemon juice. Serves 16 to 18
By chicken42 from Philadelpha, PA
It is very moist, and you can add your own flavors, icing or glaze.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
6 eggs
2 tsp. of lemon extract
3 cups of sugar
3 cups of flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 can of Carnation evaporated milk
pinch of salt
frozen lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Add lemon extract mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the flour and milk to butter mixture, beat until smooth and creamy. Repeat the above with balance of flour & milk. Pour batter into a greased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour (DO NOT open oven door before the hour is up) After hour is up, test cake until it is done. Prick cake on top and bottom, with a fork and brush on the lemon juice. Serves 16 to 18
By chicken42 from Philadelpha, PA
It is very moist, and you can add your own flavors, icing or glaze.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 sticks of butter
6 eggs
2 tsp. of lemon extract
3 cups of sugar
3 cups of flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1 can of Carnation evaporated milk
pinch of salt
frozen lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Add lemon extract mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the flour and milk to butter mixture, beat until smooth and creamy. Repeat the above with balance of flour & milk. Pour batter into a greased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour (DO NOT open oven door before the hour is up) After hour is up, test cake until it is done. Prick cake on top and bottom, with a fork and brush on the lemon juice. Serves 16 to 18
By chicken42 from Philadelpha, PA
Colorful Chicken
Colorful Chicken
Ingredients:
chicken pieces or breasts
salt and pepper
1 pkg. onion soup
Kraft orange french dressing
1 can whole berry cranberries
Directions:
Put chicken in 9x13 inch dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle onion soup over pieces. Drizzle about 1/2 bottle of French Dressing over pieces. Drop cranberries by spoon on top of pieces.
Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Delicious and pretty. I use juice over rice for a nice side dish with this chicken. Add a vegetable and your done.
By LadyL1 from Brentwood, TN
Ingredients:
chicken pieces or breasts
salt and pepper
1 pkg. onion soup
Kraft orange french dressing
1 can whole berry cranberries
Directions:
Put chicken in 9x13 inch dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle onion soup over pieces. Drizzle about 1/2 bottle of French Dressing over pieces. Drop cranberries by spoon on top of pieces.
Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Delicious and pretty. I use juice over rice for a nice side dish with this chicken. Add a vegetable and your done.
By LadyL1 from Brentwood, TN
Corn Crust Taco Pizza
Corn Crust Taco Pizza
This has easy, fun ingredients that kids will enjoy, and if made with lower fat items, is quite healthy, compared to some of the "fast food" stuff. It looks like a pizza, smells like tacos and is just all around good.
ingredients:
1 small box corn muffin mix
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) Taco seasoning
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, (can use the new Mexican mixes)
shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream to serve with the dish
Directions:
Prepare corn muffin mix as directed on package. Spread on greased pizza pan, or pan of similar size. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Brown ground beef, drain any fat. Mix 1 pkg. Taco seasoning and 3/4 cup Water as directed on pkg., (Be sure to check the brand you have to make sure it calls for 3/4 cup water). Add this to the meat, mix together. Sprinkle half the cheese on the baked corn muffin crust, top that with the cooked meat mix, then the rest of the cheese.
Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with the shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Any of these things, cheese, and sour cream can be the lower fat variety, and will work quite well.
servings: 5-6
time: 15-20 minutes preparation time
15 total minutes cooking time
source: This may have come off of a taco season pkg. (ages ago), but I am not sure.
by Loretta from Theodore, AL
This has easy, fun ingredients that kids will enjoy, and if made with lower fat items, is quite healthy, compared to some of the "fast food" stuff. It looks like a pizza, smells like tacos and is just all around good.
ingredients:
1 small box corn muffin mix
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) Taco seasoning
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, (can use the new Mexican mixes)
shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream to serve with the dish
Directions:
Prepare corn muffin mix as directed on package. Spread on greased pizza pan, or pan of similar size. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Brown ground beef, drain any fat. Mix 1 pkg. Taco seasoning and 3/4 cup Water as directed on pkg., (Be sure to check the brand you have to make sure it calls for 3/4 cup water). Add this to the meat, mix together. Sprinkle half the cheese on the baked corn muffin crust, top that with the cooked meat mix, then the rest of the cheese.
Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with the shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Any of these things, cheese, and sour cream can be the lower fat variety, and will work quite well.
servings: 5-6
time: 15-20 minutes preparation time
15 total minutes cooking time
source: This may have come off of a taco season pkg. (ages ago), but I am not sure.
by Loretta from Theodore, AL
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Dip
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Dip
Here's the copycat recipe
Now Thrifty Fun has it, too.
Ingredients:
15 Saltines
2 cups dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup dried minced onions
2 Tbsp. dry dill weed
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
Directions:
Put crackers through blender until powdered. Add parsley, minced onions and dill weed. Blend again until powdered. Place in a bowl and stir in onion salt, garlic salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
Place in a glass container with a tight fitting lid. The dry mix will stay fresh for up to a year.
For Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp. mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
Mix together and serve.
For Veggie Dip:
Sour cream
Mix to taste
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Here's the copycat recipe
Now Thrifty Fun has it, too.
Ingredients:
15 Saltines
2 cups dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup dried minced onions
2 Tbsp. dry dill weed
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic salt
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
Directions:
Put crackers through blender until powdered. Add parsley, minced onions and dill weed. Blend again until powdered. Place in a bowl and stir in onion salt, garlic salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
Place in a glass container with a tight fitting lid. The dry mix will stay fresh for up to a year.
For Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp. mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
Mix together and serve.
For Veggie Dip:
Sour cream
Mix to taste
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Baked Tortilla Chips
Baked Tortilla Chips
These baked chips are the perfect way to use stale or leftover flour tortillas. You can control the sodium and add any seasonings you like for custom tortilla chip flavors. These chips have a hearty flavor, but the texture is best suited for creamy dips.
Ingredients:
6 flour tortillas
vegetable oil or vegetable oil cooking spray
salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.*
Lightly brush or spray the tortillas with oil. Sprinkle one side of the tortillas with a very light dusting of salt. Stack the tortillas and carefully cut in half. Make two diagonal cuts, like an ”x”, to form six wedges.
Spread the tortilla wedges in a single layer on each pan.
Bake until crisp, about eight to ten minutes. Remove the pans midway through baking and turn the chips over. Rotate the pans so the flour tortilla chips bake evenly.
Transfer the baked tortilla chips to a wire rack to cool.
*If you have a crisper pan, skip the parchment paper and there is no need to turn the chips over during cooking.
Servings: 4 to 6
Time: 5 Minutes Preparation Time
10 Minutes Cooking Time
By Vanessa from Dallas, TX
These baked chips are the perfect way to use stale or leftover flour tortillas. You can control the sodium and add any seasonings you like for custom tortilla chip flavors. These chips have a hearty flavor, but the texture is best suited for creamy dips.
Ingredients:
6 flour tortillas
vegetable oil or vegetable oil cooking spray
salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.*
Lightly brush or spray the tortillas with oil. Sprinkle one side of the tortillas with a very light dusting of salt. Stack the tortillas and carefully cut in half. Make two diagonal cuts, like an ”x”, to form six wedges.
Spread the tortilla wedges in a single layer on each pan.
Bake until crisp, about eight to ten minutes. Remove the pans midway through baking and turn the chips over. Rotate the pans so the flour tortilla chips bake evenly.
Transfer the baked tortilla chips to a wire rack to cool.
*If you have a crisper pan, skip the parchment paper and there is no need to turn the chips over during cooking.
Servings: 4 to 6
Time: 5 Minutes Preparation Time
10 Minutes Cooking Time
By Vanessa from Dallas, TX
Dorothy's Meat Loaf
Dorothy's Meat Loaf
A meal that's yummy and can be made with chicken or beef. Can make it in advance.
Ingredients:
2.2 lbs.(1 Kg.) chicken or beef mince
1 large onion grated and squeezed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. mustard powder
1/2 cup of coriander leaves*, mint, shallot and green chillies or red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper
*This is more commonly known as cilantro in the U.S.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). and grease your loaf tin Rinse and chop all your greens. Combine all your ingredients with your meat including your seasoning. Shape and put it in the loaf tin and bake for 1hour.
Check after an hour if it shrinks from the side and take it out and let it cool, then wrap it with foil and freeze. Serve with a Greek salad or an onion and beef gravy. You can also use the meat mix for kebabs and chutney or as burger patties.
Enjoy!
Servings: 4 or 5
Time: 15 to 20 Minutes Preparation Time
60 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: home made recipe
By Dorothy from SA
A meal that's yummy and can be made with chicken or beef. Can make it in advance.
Ingredients:
2.2 lbs.(1 Kg.) chicken or beef mince
1 large onion grated and squeezed
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. mustard powder
1/2 cup of coriander leaves*, mint, shallot and green chillies or red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. pepper
*This is more commonly known as cilantro in the U.S.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). and grease your loaf tin Rinse and chop all your greens. Combine all your ingredients with your meat including your seasoning. Shape and put it in the loaf tin and bake for 1hour.
Check after an hour if it shrinks from the side and take it out and let it cool, then wrap it with foil and freeze. Serve with a Greek salad or an onion and beef gravy. You can also use the meat mix for kebabs and chutney or as burger patties.
Enjoy!
Servings: 4 or 5
Time: 15 to 20 Minutes Preparation Time
60 Minutes Cooking Time
Source: home made recipe
By Dorothy from SA
Homemade Nilla Wafers with a Fun Twist
Homemade Nilla Wafers with a Fun Twist
Had fun adjusting two completely different recipes and using both together :-)
Ingredients:
8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeds only
1 large egg white
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. milk
1 1/3 cup flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
Directions:
With an electric mixer, cream butter, salt, sugar and vanilla seeds. Beat in egg white. Beat in extract and milk until mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder and then add to mixture. Don't over mix.
Spoon small amounts of the cookie batter on to a baking sheet.
This recipe will make two and maybe three batches so if you use two or more sheets at a time, rotate on rack halfway through. If one sheet at a time, cover remaining batter bowl with a damp rag.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 15-20 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned. Cool completely before storing.
Had fun adjusting two completely different recipes and using both together :-)
Ingredients:
8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeds only
1 large egg white
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. milk
1 1/3 cup flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
Directions:
With an electric mixer, cream butter, salt, sugar and vanilla seeds. Beat in egg white. Beat in extract and milk until mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder and then add to mixture. Don't over mix.
Spoon small amounts of the cookie batter on to a baking sheet.
This recipe will make two and maybe three batches so if you use two or more sheets at a time, rotate on rack halfway through. If one sheet at a time, cover remaining batter bowl with a damp rag.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 15-20 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned. Cool completely before storing.
Rainbow Cookie Frosting
Rainbow Cookie Frosting
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
3 packages Kool-aid, if 3 different flavors are desired (you will need a total of three tsp.)
Directions:
In small bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and milk on medium speed until smooth.
Divide mixture evenly into 3 small bowls (if wanting 3 flavors). Stir 1 tsp. of Kool-aid into each bowl until mix is dissolved.
Depending on the size of each sandwich cookie, spread about 1 to 2 heaping tsp. frosting on bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down.
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
3 packages Kool-aid, if 3 different flavors are desired (you will need a total of three tsp.)
Directions:
In small bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and milk on medium speed until smooth.
Divide mixture evenly into 3 small bowls (if wanting 3 flavors). Stir 1 tsp. of Kool-aid into each bowl until mix is dissolved.
Depending on the size of each sandwich cookie, spread about 1 to 2 heaping tsp. frosting on bottom of 1 cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down.
By Deeli from Richland, WA
Pork Chop Casserole
Pork Chop Casserole
Ingredients
4-5 potatoes
4-5 pork chops
1 can cheddar cheese
1 can French onion soup
Directions
Slice potatoes into 9x13 inch casserole dish. Arrange pork chops over potatoes. Combine soups and pour over pork chops and potatoes. Cover with foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients
4-5 potatoes
4-5 pork chops
1 can cheddar cheese
1 can French onion soup
Directions
Slice potatoes into 9x13 inch casserole dish. Arrange pork chops over potatoes. Combine soups and pour over pork chops and potatoes. Cover with foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Angel Biscuits
Angel Biscuits
Ingredients
6 cups biscuit mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/4-2 cups milk
margarine, melted
Directions
Combine first 3 ingredients in bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add milk, stirring to make soft dough. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter, placing on baking sheet. Brush with margarine. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Ingredients
6 cups biscuit mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/4-2 cups milk
margarine, melted
Directions
Combine first 3 ingredients in bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add milk, stirring to make soft dough. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter, placing on baking sheet. Brush with margarine. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
By Robin from Washington, IA
6 Pizza Recipes from Kraft
Chicago-Style
Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza
1 pkg. active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water (108°F)
2 cups flour
¼ cup oil
1 tsp. salt
½ cup kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 lb. Italian sausage
¼ cup chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 pkg. (16 oz.) kraft natural Mozzarella
Low-Moisture Part-Skim, cut into slices
What You Need!
Heat oven to 425°F.
Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 min. Add flour, oil and salt; stir until mixture forms ball. Place on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. Parmesan onto bottom of greased 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan; set aside.
Remove sausage from casing. Brown sausage in large skillet; drain. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally. Place half the mozzarella on bottom of crust; cover with half the meat sauce. Repeat layers of mozzarella and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 30 min. or until crust is golden brown.
Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.
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Pizza Roll-Ups
with Dipping Sauce
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
¼ tsp. Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup kraft natural Shredded 2% Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
1 pkg. (9 oz.) shaved oven roasted turkey breast
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
What You Need!
Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza
1 pkg. active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water (108°F)
2 cups flour
¼ cup oil
1 tsp. salt
½ cup kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 lb. Italian sausage
¼ cup chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 pkg. (16 oz.) kraft natural Mozzarella
Low-Moisture Part-Skim, cut into slices
What You Need!
Heat oven to 425°F.
Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 min. Add flour, oil and salt; stir until mixture forms ball. Place on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. Parmesan onto bottom of greased 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan; set aside.
Remove sausage from casing. Brown sausage in large skillet; drain. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; simmer 15 min., stirring occasionally. Place half the mozzarella on bottom of crust; cover with half the meat sauce. Repeat layers of mozzarella and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Bake 30 min. or until crust is golden brown.
Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.
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Pizza Roll-Ups
with Dipping Sauce
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
¼ tsp. Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup kraft natural Shredded 2% Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
1 pkg. (9 oz.) shaved oven roasted turkey breast
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
What You Need!
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