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June 25, 2008
Watermelon Cake, A Summertime Treat
1 box white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 package (0.13 oz) cherry-flavored or other red-colored unsweetened soft drink mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 container (12 oz) white frosting
Green and red food colors
2/3 cup green jelly beans
1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, egg whites and drink mix with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. (Batter will be lumpy.) Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour into pans.
2. Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round pans. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. In small bowl, stir 1 cup of the frosting with 10 to 12 drops green food color. Stir 10 to 12 drops red food color into remaining frosting. Frost sides of cakes with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost tops of cakes with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds. If desired, cut cakes crosswise in half and arrange "slices" randomly on tray. To serve, cut into wedges. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
You can find more easy and delicious recipes like this at THE DIVA DINER
Is My Hubby Just Selfish Or What?
Man oh man, I am so pissed right now. Let me explain. I always make enough food at dinner for my hubby to take leftovers in his lunch AND so that I can too if I want. Okay, so what is the problem then right. Well........ my husband and a friend at work swap out their leftovers sometimes. That is no problem except now my husband takes a boatload of extra food to work EVERY day just to swap and leaves me nothing. I mean is that just thoughtless and selfish or what?
We have literally argued over this and it is very frustrating. He accuses me of "not wanting HIM to have any lunch." However, I see it as I do not care what he takes for lunch for HIMSELF but when he takes MY lunch to work and gives it away it really pisses me off. This means at MY lunch I have to make a whole new meal. I have told him that sharing at work is great but NOT when he is taking food away that I would definitely eat and he just gives it away. My God, if he insists on eating what his co-worker brings in then maybe he could go to THEIR house and eat dinner.
Here is an example or two that just happened. Last night I was making salad to go with our meal. Hubby and I both adore green olives on top of our salads. I had just bought a HUGE jar not more than a week ago. They were a bit tart and I said that to my husband. So..........last night I am in the fridge searching all over for the olives and he says, "we must be out". I tell him we cannot be because I just bought some. He said, "Oh those olives. Well you mentioned they were a bit tart so I took them to work." I almost blew up. This happens over and over and I never know what we have or do not when I shop for groceries.
Then, this morning I had 3 pieces of corn on the cob laid out to prepare tonight with a meatloaf I plan to make. There were also two LARGE containers of leftover mexican casserole I had made last night. Honestly each container had way more than enough to feed two men. But, right after hubby leaves for work I notice that the corn and BOTH dishes of casserole are GONE! So I call his cell and sure enough he has done it again. He had it all with him on his way to work. I am FURIOUS. This has been an ongoing situation for about 3 years and I am fed up!
Why doesn't he get it? Does he not realize or care that I would like to eat too?
Advice from anyone would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
We have literally argued over this and it is very frustrating. He accuses me of "not wanting HIM to have any lunch." However, I see it as I do not care what he takes for lunch for HIMSELF but when he takes MY lunch to work and gives it away it really pisses me off. This means at MY lunch I have to make a whole new meal. I have told him that sharing at work is great but NOT when he is taking food away that I would definitely eat and he just gives it away. My God, if he insists on eating what his co-worker brings in then maybe he could go to THEIR house and eat dinner.
Here is an example or two that just happened. Last night I was making salad to go with our meal. Hubby and I both adore green olives on top of our salads. I had just bought a HUGE jar not more than a week ago. They were a bit tart and I said that to my husband. So..........last night I am in the fridge searching all over for the olives and he says, "we must be out". I tell him we cannot be because I just bought some. He said, "Oh those olives. Well you mentioned they were a bit tart so I took them to work." I almost blew up. This happens over and over and I never know what we have or do not when I shop for groceries.
Then, this morning I had 3 pieces of corn on the cob laid out to prepare tonight with a meatloaf I plan to make. There were also two LARGE containers of leftover mexican casserole I had made last night. Honestly each container had way more than enough to feed two men. But, right after hubby leaves for work I notice that the corn and BOTH dishes of casserole are GONE! So I call his cell and sure enough he has done it again. He had it all with him on his way to work. I am FURIOUS. This has been an ongoing situation for about 3 years and I am fed up!
Why doesn't he get it? Does he not realize or care that I would like to eat too?
Advice from anyone would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
June 23, 2008
A Sisterly Reunion
It has been 6 years since I have saw either of my two sisters because we all live so far apart, have children, careers, etc. Last Wednesday my younger sister Denise arrived with my 2 nieces Lauren and Savannah. They live in Myrtle Beach, SC. It was great to see them all and we had a total blast.
We spent time on the beach, played basketball, handball, croquet, spent time on the beach at our lakehouse, shopped till we dropped, etc. On their last night here (Saturday) we built a huge bonfire down on the beach and toasted marshmallows and made smores. It was an awesome night. They headed home yesterday and I miss them so much already. My older sister is coming to visit in August. I can hardly wait!
June 13, 2008
Plurk Me Baby!
Oh yeah, thats right, I want you to PLURK me, lol. So what the heck is Plurk you ask? Plurk is a new online social networking site where you can meet, greet, and put your life on the line, lol. Hey, they came up with that, I didn't.
So come on bany and plurk me, click the link below to sign up and instantly be my friend. Come on now, don't be shy, would I steer you wrong? :-)
PLURK ME NOW
So come on bany and plurk me, click the link below to sign up and instantly be my friend. Come on now, don't be shy, would I steer you wrong? :-)
PLURK ME NOW
June 3, 2008
Have You Seen Her?
IVELISSE VALLE
DOB: Sep 9, 1990
Missing: May 18, 2008
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: Hispanic
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 120 lbs (54 kg)
Missing From:
CHICAGO
IL
United States
She may still be in the local area. Ivelisse's nose, tongue and navel are pierced. She has a tattoo on her right ankle. Ivelisse may go by the nickname Ive.
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
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Chicago Police Department (Illinois) 1-312-745-6052
May 30, 2008
Memorial Day For Peace
On Memorial Day, Codepink: Women For Peace held a worldwide banner drop for peace and to remember our troops.......past present and fallen. These images are from the Peoria, IL group for which I am the coordinator. Our drop was held at 3:00 pm at the North St overpass of Interstate-74.
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