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Ham is easy to cook and is a traditional and delicious centerpiece for holiday dinners at Christmas and Easter in particular. From a festively glazed baked ham to casseroles, sandwiches and omelettes, ham can star at any meal. Because it can be served so many ways, ham is also an economical choice for cooks who want to stretch their cooking efforts to several meals from a main course.
Much of my work involves writing. I was quite interested to learn that Sylvia Plath and other writers found baking to be a relaxing diversion. With today's advances in bread machines, it's easier than ever to create professional quality baked goods at home.
It started with a muddy old tacklebox that was virtually buried behind old plasticware and pans on the bottom shelf at the back of the second hand store. Its tag read $4, but it was blue, which meant half price that day. Recollections of hearing about a single fishing lure fetching a five figure price on eBay came to mind, so I put the box on the little rack under the basket of my shopping cart to add to the day's purchases. Fortunately, I had a small cardboard box in my trunk, which protected the carpet and, as it turned out, was also helpful for catching small lead sinkers. Given the condition of the tackle box, it took a while for me to mention it to my husband and a little longer for him to decide he wanted to open it. The day after he finally did, he suggested we find some price guides for fishing lures. We thought it would be fun to share our research about the fishing lure collection we found...
Traveling by train evokes memories of another era in America. It's a stress-free and sometimes convenient way to travel, particularly if you have time to get to your destination and appreciate the changing panorama of scenery that unfolds along the way. If you've never traveled by train, I recommend taking a scenic trip soon!
On March 1, 2007, asked to name the next big thing in social media Robert Scoble and Chris Heuer named Twitter. Wonder what Twitter is?
I am sheywood on Twitter.
Several times a year, the planet Mercury enters a transit known as "retrograde." Mercury Retrograde (or Rx) occurs when Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky. During Mercury Retrograde, communications and travel are likely to feel like they are moving in slow motion, or even backward. Mercury also rules machines like computers, so it's always a good idea to make sure your computers are all backed up before Mercury Rx! (Of course, you do back up regularly, anyway, right?) If it seems like Mercury Rx is ruining your month, try going with the flow. Rather than fighting the slowdown, use it productively to re-visit past projects and tie up loose ends. Rather than dreading Mercury Rx, you may learn to look forward to it!
Tiffin-Franciscan King's Crown-Cranberry Flashed Glassware is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors. A variety of serving and accessory pieces are available King's Crown, also known as "Thumbprint" was made by Tiffin, a Steubenville, Ohio glass firm, which started when A. J. Beatty and Sons, built a large glassworks in Tiffin, Ohio in 1888. In 1892, the firm merged with the U.S. Glass Company. During the mid-teens, Tiffin's master craftsmen began producing delicately etched, cut and blown stemware and dinnerware patterns in clear and colored crystal.
Fans of Pat Miletich and his Quad Cities Silverbacks team will find information about Pat and his Miletich Fighting Sytem here! Follow the action as Pat coaches the Quad Cities Silverbacks in the International Fight League. Watch the Silverbacks on IFL Battleground on the My45 Network, Mondays at 8 PM EST/PST.
Crossing the US on I-80, you'll find yourself crossing the Mississippi at Davenport, Iowa, one of what is know as the "Quad Cities." Located on the border of Iowa and Illinois, the Quad Cities are the only place where the Mississippi River runs east and west. This area is full of things to discover and is an easy day trip from Chicago.
Collecting items from the kitchens of the past can be a fun and rewarding hobby. There are numerous opportunities to uncover forgotten gadgets and gizmos that gave the modern kitchens of the 1920's, 30's or 40's their distinctive look, as well as opportunities to re-create the kitchens we grew up with, whether in the 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's.