When you have been around as long as this Crone you recognize brilliance and honor those who make the tapestry of life so fascinating. I am blessed to be teaching some brilliant young minds right now. I find its the same when I was training adult learners for a fortune 100 company for years. You …
Month: October 2015
RECIPE OF THE DAY – CHICKEN SOUP
GOOD FOOD AND GOOD MEDICINE ( or so most moms say). Grandmother Crone is suffering with a bout of Crater Crud this week. All old crones know soup, especially chicken soup, is good for what ails you. Try this recipe for a tasty treat. Serves 8 1 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil 1 med. Onion (diced) …
DON’T MESS WITH A CRONE-FULL MOON
Crones, like wounded tigers, should not be toyed with when they are ill! Especially during a FULL MOON (like today). I'd only had one cold in 35 years and am sporting my 8th bout of bronchitis in18 months since moving back to Appalachia. Is the Universe trying to tell me something? I don't know how …
IS IT JUST ME? IDIOT ALERT
This is to the lady in the Walmart parking lot who was traveling at break neck speed while puffing on a ciggy and talking on her phone. You almost broadsided me running that stop sign. I had to draw a deep breath as you puffed along and barely missed a mother and child walking into …
IS IT JUST ME?
My cousin sent me this YouTube video. Is it just me or did she hit the nail on the head ladies… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uiTMtY7CKw&sns=em The Queen
IS IT JUST ME-TRAFFIC
I believe, that as drivers, we are all responsible for seeing to it that we, and everyone on the road, arrive safely at our destination each day. I learned this in defensive driving schools because I had company cars for years. It is a solid obligation. So, to those aggressive, or winsome drivers, who grace the …
RECIPE OF THE DAY-SMOKY POTATO CAKES WITH KALE AND CREAMY RICOTTA
Serves 4 (double for 8); 400 Degree Oven; grease muffin tin 1lb. Baking Potato,peeled and cut in to chunks 1 Cup Skimmed Ricotta Cheese 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Or …
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IS IT JUST ME! WEATHER
We are in a cold snap here in the South. Great Fall weather, my favorite time of the year. But it appears that Mother Nature plays tricks on some of her Juicy Crones. I woke up this morning at a time when I'm usually at work already. Rushed to get into what I call " …
IS IT JUST ME?
You go to breakfast each morning at the same place because it's the only place close that is open. You usually have the most hospitable wait staff. Then it happens. They bring in a new "Twinkie" who seems to think the world is there to serve her and not her to serve the customer. She's …
RECIPE OF THE DAY: Muffin Tin Potatoes Gratin
Muffin Tin Potatoes Gratin INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated gruyere or jack Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 bags frozen hash browns thawed. Prep 10 m; Cook 35 m; Ready In …
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