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Recipe: Corn Bread Broccoli Pie

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CORN BREAD BROCCOLI PIE Serves 6 1 package (8 ½ oz) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)12 oz luncheon meat, cut into ½ inch cubes (preferably homemade—see recipes in Meats section—but can use Spam in a pinch)10 oz broccoli spears, cooked and drained (can use frozen)1 ½ C shredded yellow cheese Preheat oven to 400o. Prepare

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Recipe: Small Batch Broccoli Corn Bread

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SMALL BATCH BROCCOLI CORN BREAD AND VARIATION 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix1 medium onion, chopped¾ C cottage cheese2 eggs, beaten10 oz package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained3 Tbsp butter, melted1 C shredded cheese Preheat oven to 375o. Combine corn muffin mix, onion, cottage cheese, eggs, and frozen chopped broccoli, mixing well. Melt butter

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Recipe: Corn Bread Variations

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CORN BREAD VARIATIONS Mr. Big Food says, “When I’m in a pinch, I’m a Jiffy corn bread and muffin guy. It’s the closest I’ve found to scratch corn breads I like. Plus, you can doctor up your Jiffy corn bread and muffins with some interesting add-ins, as shown below.” MEXICAN CORN BREAD Stir in 2

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Looks to me like they’re building a dam

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Thought we’d go out to the Peninsula today but we detoured to the main watershed. Looks as if the beavers have had a productive spring. Since we were in the neighborhood, we went the long way around through the pines to get back to the path. Won’t be able to do that too much longer

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Looks good!

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Thought we’d mosey down to the Hidden Pasture and take a peak at the Southwest Pasture. Passed this lovely wild rose just off the shortcut. The dogs naturally went in the direction we usually go. This time, we’re headed south. Up ahead is Copper Head Crossing, so named because Mr. Big Food once ran over

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Wednesday, 10am (2)

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Well, here we are at the designated hour. It is 48* not 46 as was forecast on Monday. So we’ve got that going for us! Here’s what I’ve been up to when I’ve not been sitting at my desk. Digging up irises, replanting irises. Digging up gladiolas, replanting. Watching asparagus grow. Admiring the volunteers. And

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Sunday Stroll to the Lake and Back

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Went looking for the geese but didn’t find them. I saw them chasing something off yesterday so I know they’re there. We’re hoping to see goslings. I know, I know. Geese can be a pain. Nevertheless, we are excited! Enjoy the day!

Recipe: Old Fashioned Chocolate Bread Pudding

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“These are the best bread pudding recipes I’ve ever come across,” said Mr. Big Food. He’s not wrong! UPDATE: If we had to choose, we’d choose the regular one. (It’s the raisins.) If the chocolate was the only one available, we’d jump at the chance to have it! OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING & CHOCOLATE BREAD

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For the Nincompoops

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Courtesy Ace of Spades Headquarters Sunday Morning Book Thread where you will find, among other tidbits, some recommendations: Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths, which Kindle edition is $11.99, is actually the first of the two part Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths series. The second is Heroes, which tells the stories of

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