Lasting Light Poetry April 7, 2002
Welcome back everyone! I'm very happy to share a brand new poem using a favorite artist of mine, Robert Williams. His California Impressionist style is always captivating to me. You will notice I have used one of his beautiful paintings on my home/index page. I love watercolors! Enjoy......
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Deja Vu or maybe new to you~ Here are a couple of my poems to read and share if you like. I would like to add that the midi "Hey Jude" on "Long Ago" was a favorite song of my dad's. I would play it on the piano while he played along with his French Harp (harmonica). The memories in this poem are definitely about him, but I feel sure many of you will relate to the meaning. Thanks.~
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Deb & Lynn's Spot~ no new pages this time, but they'd like to invite you to check out their personal websites.....
Inspirational Gatherings - Lynn's website Wee Inspirations - Deb's website =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
RECIPES FROM THE BOARD~ These delicious recipes were all posted on my message board, which has become a favorite place to visit. Stop by for a cup of tea and enjoy all the sharing going on like mad! There is a little bit of everything there, and I hope you'll have a look and leave a post if you like. Ready to cook? Let's go!
~~ PINEAPPLE NUT BARS ~ Posted by Beatrice
Base: Filling: Glaze: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour and ½ cup sugar. With pastry blender or fork, cut in ½ cup margarine until crumbly. Press in bottom of ungreased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
In small bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tbsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. milk, vanilla and egg; beat until smooth. Stir in pineapple. Spread over partially baked base. In small bowl, combine coconut, nuts and 1 tbsp. melted margarine; sprinkle evenly over pineapple mixture.
Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes or until coconut is golden brown and filling appears set. Cool completely.
In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients. Drizzle over bars. Refrigerate until serving time. Makes 36 bars.
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~~ TUNA SURPRISE Posted by Beatrice
Provides a complete main course with a green salad or add 4 eggs for a double protein dish.
Ingredients: Instructions: Sprinkle each with a mixture of white and yellow cheeses. Bake in oven until eggs are at the consistency required by personal taste. Separate servings and place on mound of rice or mashed potatoes.
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Just had to share this recipe I found :) Posted by Deb~
~~ Elephant Ear Cookies - makes 36 cookies
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~~ CRANBERRY DATE SCONES Posted by Deb~
Makes 12 scones
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 15-by-12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper In a medium bowl, combine the flour, the 1/2 cup of sugar; the orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cranberries and dates and toss. Stir in the buttermilk until a stiff dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead gently just until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 7-inch round about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle the tops with the spiced-sugar mixture. Using a knife, cut each round into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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~~ Spring Smoothie~ Posted by Easter Bunny (who has hopped off by now, I imagine :-) unless one of you clever cooks decided to...hmm..never mind)
1 medium- large banana cut into chunks Place the banana, juice, milk, vanilla, and ice cubes in the blender. Cover and blend until frothy. Pour smoothie into 2 glasses.
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~~ Onion Pudding Posted by Midge~
Serve this hearty side dish with any entree. Serves 4.
4 Tablespoons Butter Preheat the oven to 350. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the onions and cook over low heat until lightly brown (about 25-30 minutes). Allow this to cool slightly. Add the sugar, salt, flour and baking powder to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, blend together the eggs and cream. Whisk the egg mixture into the dry mix. Add the parsley and onions. Lightly grease a medium (1-quart) casserole. Add the mixture and bake for 25-35 minutes (or until lightly brown and firm in the middle). Serve warm.
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Karen's Musings~ I have a new musing or two posted there. If you haven't visited this area of my website, I'd like to invite you now. I could have called this "Bits and Pieces of My Mind", but I thought Karen's Musings sounded better.
Smile.....Now you know what it's about~ please stop by when you can.
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Message from Karen~ I'd like to extend a warm welcome to all new subscribers. It's a pleasure to have you along on this journey. I am so grateful to those of you who take a moment to sign my guestbook and send your comments. Please encourage someone today. Encouragement is like air, we all need it. Be good to yourselves.
Until next time........Shine on~ Karen
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Quotes~
STRESS spelled backwards spells DESSERTS. Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. Fear grows out of the things we think; it lives in our minds. Compassion grows out of the things we are, and lives in our hearts. I believe in the sun when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate. The measure of love is when you love without measure. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DON'T FORGET TO SHARE A SMILE :-)
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