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Posted by Specialtslisa in trauma resolution skills, Roseville, Rocklin, recreation, recipes, placeropolis, photography, parents, parenting, life, leisure, kids, human potential, holiday specials, hobbies, growth, grandparents, grandparenting, grandparent, Gold Country Families, fun, food, feeling good, family-oriented, family, families, entertainment, enjoyment, dining, Community, children, blogs, blog, auburn, Arts
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With the fourth of July approaching the planning is underway for a family get together and for me this means great food which equals lots of play time in the kitchen for chefs of all ages. We have much to celebrate, and some wounds to lick as well. So, I am going to soak up all the baking therapy that I can. Here are a couple of our favorite recipies. These are great for little helpers as well. Before the baking can begin We will set the mood. I like to make the kitchen as bright as possible, letting in lots of sunshine. In the background low up-beat music on. I have a table in the sort of breakfast nook where I put out any pictures and momentos along with all the material for scrap booking. I also place lots of disposable cameras around the area so eveyone can join in. (I really love the candide shots that get snapped this way) With the stage set these are a couple to the recipes we will be making this year. Grandma's everyday cake, with a fruity 4th inspired topping and Pineapple and Cake kabobs. Grandma's everyday cake. 1/3 cup Crisco Shortening 1 3/4 cups Sifted cake flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons real Vanilla Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Place Shortening in mixing bowl. sift in dry ingredients. Add egg and half the milk; mix till flour is moistened. beat 2 inutes at medium speed on electric mixer. Add remaining milk and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. Bake in greased and lightly floured 9x9x2 inch baking pan at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. While the cake is cooling it is time to mix the topping. clean and rinse all fruit under cool running water. Add 1 cup slice strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup rassberries and 1 meduim slice banana. gently toss in large mixing bowl with 1/4 cup sugar. place mixing bowl into refrigerator. Make sure the cake is fully cooled and then cover with enough whipped topping to completely cover cake in about 1/2 inch of whipping. gently fold fruit mixture on toppin. serve imedietly. This next recipe is fun for younger cooks to assemble Pineapple and Cake kabobs. Cut one meduim fresh pineapple and 1 pound cake into 1 1/2 inch squares. Marinate the pineapple in 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. set aside. melt 1/2 cup currant jelly, dip the pound cake cubes in melted jelly and then roll in flaked coconut until fully coated. assemble on skewers in everyother fashion. (one cube cake, one cub Pineapple) Toast over very hot coals until turning often until golden brown. Do not forget this is the perfect time to talk and laugh, to cry and hug, or just stop the hustle and bussle of modern life and enjoy some quality family time. Have a happy and safe 4th of July everyone. Lisa Sabrina Fults Special Ts and Sports.
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Posted by Specialtslisa in Roseville, placeropolis, Placer County, Placer, life, leisure, kids, holiday specials, hobbies, Gold Country Families, Gold Country, fun, food, feeling good, family, families, entertainment, Community, children
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My quilty pleasure........ Ever since I can remember the process of baking cookies made it all better. If I was sad, heart broken or lonely my mom would bring me into the kitchen and we would bake. We sometimes did not even talk. My mom did things from scratch. I love organizing the bowls, spoons, all the ingredients. Feeling the oven warm. By the time the mixing started whatever was weighing my heart down do not seem so big. Our favorite Cookie Reciepes : Spicy Hermits: 1/2 cup crisco shortening, 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed), 1 large grade a egg, 2 tablespoons water. cream shortening and sugar, mix in egg, then water, set aside. 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teasoopn ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 3/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup broken walnuts. pre-heat oven to 375, sift together dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture, stir in raisins and nuts, Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on lightly freased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Make about 40 cookies. Our kitchen was a focal point not just for bad or sad times but celebrations as well. Ever year my Dad had Pie frenzy. He would bake so many flavors all from scratch. all pie dough had to be done by scratch. Apple, pumpkin, chocolate, pecan, peach, banana cream, and on and on. We had so much joy in that space, the gang all chipped in. Neighbors, family, friends from near and far. My Dad past away in 1991 and my mom moved to O.K. to be close to her sister, my brothers and sisters are all scatter about , even my kids are grown and off doing thier own thing. So now it is just me, but I still bake. My sister, Sheila, has kept the pie frenzy going but she renamed it pie fest and all the nieghbors in Scottsdale can't wait to dig in. Coming up next issue our favorite fourth of July cake and drinks. Lisa Sabrina Fults Special Ts and Sports
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Posted by abuzzwitz in vacation, traveling, Travel, theater, restaurants, recreation, parents, leisure, Gold Country Families, families, entertainment, e-zine, Community, Bed and Breakfast
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Webster's College dictionary's describes travel as: To go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; a journey. Currently that journey is going to be expensive with fuel at new all time levels. Pessimist or optimist; is that gas tank half-empty or half full? As I see it, one of two things is going to happen: 1) People are going to stay home; or 2) The travel industry is going to offer enticing discounts to draw customers to their destinations. I don't know about you, but option "2" sounds a whole lot better then pulling garden weeds, mowing the lawn, and chemically attacking and scrubbing multi-colored allege from my opaquely winterized pool!
May is noted as the official beginning of travel season, and I was surprised to learn that May was full of travel related firsts. The first passenger railroad service in the US began in 1830, and the first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. How about the first US Post Card issued in 1873, and New York's pride and joy, the Brooklyn Bridge, opened to traffic in 1883. Then there was the first transatlantic flight in 1919, followed by the Golden Gate Bridge opening to the public in 1937. Let's not forget the first tubeless tire introduced 1947; and we celebrated the first manned space flight in 1961...now that's a lot of travel related firsts! Moreover, I'm sure I'm not the first to say shop for deals on travel and use your economic stimulus tax dollars to enjoy domestic travel opportunities to ensure those monies aren't sent out of the country purchasing foreign manufactured goods.
There are also a few wonderful holidays to celebrate in May: May Day, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day, National Maritime Day, and Memorial Day. However, in my zeal to find May information, I came across a bizarre calendar made by a couple high school students. Allow me to share a few of their "newly" created American holidays...I'm sure some of you can relate and would love to have reason to celebrate: "International Tuba Day"; "No Socks Day"; "National Hoagie Day"; "Worthless Penny Day"; "National Waitresses/Waiters Day"; "Eat What You Want ‘Cause Calories Don't Count Day", and my favorite, "Visit Your Unknown Relatives Day." Therefore, remember your mothers, nautical explorers/entrepreneurs, and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us. Rasp the rust off the ol' BBQ then invite a few friends over to commemorate your own special life's accomplishments holiday..."All About Me Day." (Hint: just don't tell your guests what you're celebrating until they walk through the door with their bounty of fruits, cheeses, and salads...it's much more embarrassing and difficult to leave immediately carrying a full bowl.)
This month's edition of Gold Country Families E-Magazine features some interesting domestic travel destinations, a wonderful cruise, additional local theater productions, and a few more humorous or touching reader's stories. We wish everyone a magnificent May.
Ciao, (Italian Good-Bye)
Patrick Witz
Writer/Editor/Publisher/Photographer
Gold Country Families E-Magazine
A FREE Internet Travel, Entertainment, & Leisure Magazine
editor@goldcountryfamilies.com
Very much enjoyed watching the movie Mandela and de Klerk, the story of Nelson Mandela played by the wonderful Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk. Of course the acting is excellent and the story is riveting and what a relief: No profanity or nudity. Unfortunately, because of the nature of apartheid/segregation, violence was depicted in a graphic manner--all offset by the stimulating conversations of Mandela and de Klerk in their attempts to end the violence and end segregation in South Africa. This film inspires because it shows what one majestic man and his followers did to change the history of segregation in South Africa. Poitier is a credit to his race and his profession and Caine certainly does a swell job in his role. Four stars to this well-produced film set in Cape Town, South Africa.
The AM 950 KAHI Connections Program was incredible. Sid Dakota is an amazing folk/country music artist that plays locally. On the Golf Connection, Loyce had on Golfer George Kazeszki and Golfer/Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger Jim Lindsau. Over at Courthouse Coffee for the Round Table Discussion featured: George Kazeszki, Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI, Diana Farr Sales Manager of The Ridge Golf Course, Loyce host of AM 950 KAHI Connections and even Golfer Spencer Strand. It was a joy to connect with Spencer again. Talked a lot about golf and other fun stuff. Had the priviledge of doing some interviewing with George Kazeszki. George is a fascinating man having traveled all over the world playing golf in Australia, Canada, Mexico and all over the United States. He used to be a Deputy Sherriff for San Mateo, CA. You will find out more about him in an upcoming article in the Foresthill Messenger. Following this interview, will have the opportunity of interviewing Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI. A few things about Barry is he is a musician and has been in radio all of his life. He loves to play golf. Enjoying the opportunity of continuing the connection with Jim Lindsau. He has provided several opportunities to get my writing published in the Foresthill Messenger. Thank you very much Jim! Continuing to network/connect with Diana Farr, Sales Manager at the Ridge Colf Course in Auburn, CA. She is a very nice lady and we all appreciate the work she does in the surrounding community. Blessed to have joined Loyce over at the Ridge for practice and putting. Have had many opportunities to play at The Ridge too. Will be playing again in a few weeks. Have had the opportunity to have instruction too. There are so many wonderful opportunities in Auburn. It is nice to be back in town. Thank you very much Loyce for providing such wonderful opportuinties to connect with people in the Foothills Community of Auburn. Owner Linda Lareau of Courthouse Coffee got into the discussion with the Round Table Group too. She is a joy to have around. Thank you very much Linda for providing such a wonderful coffee shop for the community of Auburn. Head over to the Round Table at 10am over at Courthouse Coffee on Thursdays at 1425 Lincoln Way. You never know who you are going to meet.
Looking forward to Dakota Sid guesting tomorrow, Thursday, on KAHI CONNECTIONS. Sid "grabs the audience in the gut" says Bill Varbie of the Medford Mail Tribune so we shall see. At 9:30am Jim Linsdau, Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger and fellow golfer George Kazezski guest on THE GOLF CONNECTION; and at 10am I head over to Courthouse Coffee to enjoy the post-program connections where Barry Stigers, Liz Pope and Dina Farr usually drop in. Should the weather clear up, I'll point the golfmobile in the direction of The Ridge to practice the swing and putting so I can be on point Friday when I join up with pal Donna Arz for an enjoyable experience out on the green carpet. Home Sweet Home
So enjoyed the experience today: Hosted Zoo-Keeper/musician Gary Bowman at KAHI where we cranked up the mirth meter by playing Bowman's new CD with animal sounds/theme. Bowman also shared his interesting background and talked about meeting Jane Goodall. On the golf program I chatted with Shawn Kelly, pro/instruction at The Ridge, about the short game and Kelly gave his opinions on golf etiquette. After the programs, we all headed over to Courthouse Coffee and joined The Ridge Sales Manager Diana Farr, golfers Liz Pope and Spencer Strand and were also joined by KAHI programmers Barry Stigers and Stewart Schurr. No dues/rules/structure--just good community connections at our Round Table group. Picked up my newly fitted clubs at The Ridge and headed home and look forward to a joyous time on the links tomorrow with good friend Donna Arz. And now you know why I NEVER LEAVE HOME to travel.
Enjoyed a delicious latte over at Courthouse Coffee and chatted with Courthouse Coffee Owner Linda Lareau. The drive up yesterday was not bad at all. Clear skies and a gorgeous warm day. It is great to be back in the Auburn Community and connecting with the local community. The radio broadcasting career is being restablished again. Made another connection/contact with the Promotions Director at 103.9 FM The Fish. He used to work at Americom Broadcasting as the Programming Director for Alice 96.5 Fm and knows the General Manager and the New programming Director Beej. It was wonderful to be able to connect with the Sacramento Broadcasting world this morning. From there, headed down to Trader Joes, where the grocery list had grown to a few more things from the older sister and mom. Life is great and it is wonderful to be back in this gorgeous community of Auburn, CA. Looking forward to chatting away on Thursday morning at Courthouse Coffee at 10am.
Just finished watching a magical movie The Rainmaker starring Burt Lancaster, Kate Hepburn and Wendell Corey. Directed by Joseph Andrew, this movie makes you smile, big and wide, all the while being highly entertained by the wonderful performances--a film the individual and/or the family can watch without flinching. I'd give five stars to this wonderfully magic film and am grateful for these fine films that will live on and triumph over those films which have been produced with no regard for the audience. This film will entertain and renew your faith in movies.
Just enjoyed very much a movie titled The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck and while this tale is one of violence, I enjoyed the story which is depicted by the great Peck and guess what? This wonderful film is in black and white, has minimum killing, little graphic depiction of the violence, no profanity and yet the message is clear: Violence begets violence and man has a choice. The film is beautifully acted by Peck and supporting actors Mitchell Mallard and Helen Westcott add to the authentic feel of the production directed by Henry King. Actors are unique in that they leave a dimensional body of work behind that can become classics; and King and his actors have left us viewers with renewed faith in the movie industry, although this film was made in 1950. See it.
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