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The developing world is increasingly urban. Forty percent of Africans and Asians now live in cities; in Latin America it is 80%. Some of the fastest rates of urban growth are in Africa, where an estimated 225 million more people will be living in cities by 2020. By that time, eight of the nine largest megacities in the world will be in developing countries. Urbanization in the developing world is also a migration of poverty and child malnutrition to towns and cities. In Latin America about 62% of the poor is now classified as urban. In Asia and Africa, the figure is about 40%. Poor families living in and around cities find themselves in a specifically urban poverty trap. While work is limited, food is expensive and takes up a major part of earnings. Services like education are more costly than in rural areas and insecurity is endemic. Lacking the social support networks common in rural communities, poor urban households are vulnerable to economic and political shocks. With these pressures on household financial resources, the family's nutritional well-being and health are at risk. Poor urban families in the South suffer a "double health burden", facing typically rural nutritional, respiratory and contagious diseases as well as the new "lifestyle diseases" such as obesity, heart disease, cancers and diabetes. Urban ecosystems are also at risk from the rapid growth of population and poverty. City services become overstretched, local natural resources deteriorate and it is usually the poorest people whose health and safety is most compromised by these environmental problems.
Increasing numbers of poor households living in and around cities are seeking direct ways to alleviate food insecurity and secure other aspects of their livelihood through cultivating areas of land and raising livestock. As many as 800 million are estimated to be involved in this strategy world-wide with some cities, such as Dar es Salaam and Kampala having more than a third of their households pursuing urban and peri-urban agriculture. In many countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Poland and Thailand women predominate particularly due to their responsibility for household food security. Crop and livestock production thus offer potential solutions to food and income insecurity and can provide productive ways to conserve urban natural resources. At the same time, there is need to ensure that these benefits are not compromised by potential problems created by the agricultural activity itself. This concerns primarily the risk to densely settled urban producers and consumers from exposure to organic and inorganic contaminants that are concentrated in the urban environment. There are multiple, agriculture-related pathways – air, soil, water, plants, animals and their products – through which these contaminants can impact on human health.
Though urban areas in the developing world face socio-economic and environmental problems, they also present new concentrations of wealth which bring increased demand for livestock products, high-value crops and processed products as well as cut flowers and ornamental plants. Urban producers can increase their own income and food and nutrition security through better and lower cost access to diverse markets, the ability to quickly market high quality, perishable products and the advantage of establishing direct producer-consumer relations or short marketing chains. Research is needed into the actual and potential value chains and enterprise clusters linking producers to markets while paying attention to the needs and opportunities of both men and women including the young and old.
These different product markets have the potential to contribute to the economic and social development of households located along the entire rural-urban continuum. Despite the stereotype of rural agriculture and urban manufacturing, in practice the agricultural sector cross-cuts rural-urban boundaries and manufacturing and services are commonly found in rural areas. This overlap of sectors is underscored by the two-way flow of people, produce, inputs, financing and knowledge making up what is frequently referred to as rural-urban linkages, a significant portion of which is agriculture-related. This suggests that the inter-dependences between rural and urban are of greater importance than their sectoral separation. Analysis of rural-urban linkages can help us to understand where improvements in rural-to-urban food flows can contribute to better food security among the urban poor and higher incomes for rural producers. Treating the involvement of people in rural-urban flows as a heterogeneous group and recognizing differences among its members will lead to a better understanding of rural-urban linkages and development of gender responsive strategies in addressing food security for the urban poor. It can also identify where opportunities exist for urban food production to make a complementary contribution – either directly or via income opportunities – to household food and nutrition security.
Cities are concentrations of demand for a diversity of agricultural products. They are also nutrient sinks and repositories of other untapped natural resources. Nutrients are found in the vast quantities of wastewater and organic residues generated in urban and peri-urban areas. Cities also contain under-utilized land and water surfaces that can be put to productive use. The use of these urban resources also carries health risks, as do the use of agro-chemicals and animal raising in densely populated areas. Research is needed to identify where human health risks occur, who is affected, how to mitigate the risks, what mitigation measures is suitable for who, and how to support local producers to safely benefit form available urban resources.
The dense network of administrative jurisdictions, legal obligations, competing rights and policy prescriptions that reach into the lives of urban households is another key characteristic of cities. Agricultural activities are usually circumscribed and sometimes proscribed by ordinances and other regulations and frequently encounter competing rights for the resources deployed. Men and women have different access and control of resources and bargaining power in decision making in urban agriculture and if the national and local policies do not recognize this the interests, needs and constraints of both men and women may not equitably be addressed. Research on policies and institutions is needed to understand this situation and to develop strategies for stakeholder dialogue and platform building to better integrate urban agriculture in urban governance.
The goal of Urban Harvest is to stimulate the contribution of agriculture within and around cities to, alleviate poverty and increase food and nutrition security whilst contributing to the sustainability of urban livelihoods and the urban environment.
To address these objectives, a research framework has been developed which draws on earlier insights into sustainable livelihoods and urban ecosystems health and consists of three elements: Stakeholder and policy analysis and dialogue seeks understanding of the actors, policies and institutions concerned in urban agricultural activities and develops methods for communication and consensus among actors and legitimacy for urban agriculture in policy and regulatory schemes. The element of Livelihoods and markets targets production, processing, marketing and consumption systems along the rural-urban transect and identifies technology interventions to enhance incomes and increase food and nutrition security. Urban ecosystem health focuses research attention on the feedback mechanisms between agricultural activities and population, community and environmental health (see Annex 1). Urban Harvest applies a gender responsive approach in addressing its goal and objectives and has developed a gender statement to enhance gender mainstreaming in its research process. The research under this output uses a gender sensitive livelihoods approach to understand the contribution of agriculture to the mix of livelihoods strategies of low income urban and peri-urban households and identifies strategies and technologies to enhance the contribution of agriculture to income and food security, both within production systems and along input and output marketing chains of high value urban and peri-urban (UPA) crops and livestock products. It is directly related to Priorities 3A goal 2 and 3B goal 1 which target improved livelihoods of poor farmers and laborers through increasing income from fresh marketing of fruits, vegetables and livestock products or through adding value via enhancing quality or through agro-processing activities. Research particularly addresses collective action for improved marketing as a key strategy. Some of the crops in these systems are also candidates for biofortification (sweetpotatoes, beans, potatoes) and provide opportunities for enhancing the nutritional status of beneficiaries, especially young children.
The research for output 2 benefits from ecosystems health thinking with a gender perspective to identify opportunities for nutrient recycling from solid and liquid organic residues in urban and peri-urban areas, to address water and soil quality issues and to measure and mitigate negative impacts on human health of biological and chemical contaminants – including agro-chemicals – which get into the food system through agriculture. This output utilizes the concept of rural-urban linkages to understand nutrient and biomass flows between rural and urban areas. This area of research relates to priority 4D, the sustainable agro-ecological intensification in low and high potential environments.
Since peri-urban landscapes are mosaics of multiple land uses, often with conflicting demands on resources, research in this output has a spatial and institutional focus, analyzing changing patterns of land use within municipalities, the multiple stakeholders driving these changes and the way existing plans, policies, norms and by-laws address or not the competing uses of urban natural resources. Policy interventions are focused on methods for integrating agricultural use of natural resources within municipal planning and organization and for planning a more rational management of the different uses to maximize poverty alleviation, social inclusion and sustainability of the urban environment. This output is primarily aligned with Priority 4A, integrated land, water and forest management at landscape level.
Allocation of Member, Non-Member Grants and other sources to projects, 2007-2009in $millions
Allocation of Project Costs to CGIAR Priorities, 2007-2011in $millions
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Hiya all...I got these great spindles from my Aunt. She snagged them from her mother-in-laws neighbors trash..lol.
I want to crackle paint them but never did it before.
Oh..and if your wondering what I'm doing with them...I am going to have my dad help me cut them and drill holes in the top so I can add flags to them. going to put them in my flower garden. I'll post a picture later of how I am going to use them...I put them out there already to see if I liked how it looked before messing with them..LOL thanks for any info - Jacque |
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- Posted by craftylady-2006 MA-5 (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 07 at 17:42
Hi Jacque, You can get "crackle medium" at either Walmart, Joann's or Michael's or other craft store. A two oz bottle does not cost much at all. You first paint your item the (under) color you want and let that dry. Then paint on the crackle medium and let that dry. The bottle says "overnight" but I'm not sure if you have to really wait that long. The birdhouse I did crackle, I did wait overnight. Maybe it has to do with it penetrating the base color, I don't know. Next apply your top color. Careful though, you don't want to brush back and forth over the same area as it will mess up the crackle effect in that area. I do believe, and maybe someone else knows the answer, that crackle medium comes in different sizes "of crackle" - meaning, there is a fine crackle, a medium crackle and a large crackle once you put on the top coat. Try it on a piece of wood you can throw away or not worry about first if you want to get the feel of doing the top coat. I really don't know if it will work on spray paint and maybe someone else can help you with that question also. Personally, I would try it on spray paint. And, what kind of paints are you using? If you're using acrylics, you should really seal your pieces to protect it from the outdoor elements. If you're using enamel paint, that should be just fine outdoors. Even with enamel paints, I will sometimes seal what I painted, just to be on the safe side of having it fade in the Sun. Your project sounds fantastic, please post pics when you're done so we can see. |
- Posted by kudzukween 8 MS (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 07 at 18:49
Here is a link that might be useful: my album
- Posted by curbdiver1954 7 (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 07 at 19:29
From a rather frustrating experience, don't use either metallic paint (spray or brush) or use any paint that is glossy. The crackle medium won't stick properly, even if you use a sealer. Pat |
I know you can use spray paint for your base color, but I don't think you can use it for the top color, if you're using acrylic crackle medium. I thought I tested it once & it didn't work, but I might not be remembering correctly. From my own experience, the bigger the cracking effect, the thicker you apply the crackle & with fewer brush strokes. The more brush strokes, the finer the crackle. You really should put a sealer on it, especially if it's going outside. I've crackled quite a few pieces, but nothing real big, but I plan on crackling the wooden base of an enamel top table I got. It's painted in John Deere green & yellow! |
Thanks for all the great tips everyone. Here is a quick pic of what I am doing. I just planted MOST..not all..of my flowers today. See the spindles on the left side..I set those in there so I knew where to plant around them..lol..but those are what I am going to paint and then drill holes in the tops and add flags to go along with my patriotic front porch. And I was thinking of crackle painting them. I know the colors I wanted to paint them and it was in spray cans...so if I can't crackle with spray paint..I'm going to have to skip it and just crackle paint something else..LOL. I'll test it out though. going to get some medium tomorrow and try it with some spray paint I already have as a tester. I'll let you all know how I make out. And of course will post a new pic once I get them done. - Jacque |
- Posted by purplemoon z9 Phoenix (My Page) on Thu, May 31, 07 at 2:42
Ohhhh, I like how this little area is going to be!!!!! I think the spindles are fine white since they match the gazebo. I've not had any luck with crackling, tried it twice and obviously did something wrong. Decided sponge painting closest I can do for effect. LOL Karen |
sponge painting..hmmm...now that's an idea too...didn't think of that. And I have sponge painted before..love that effect. Karen...I like the white also (they already are peeling and all) but was thinking of doing one red, one the gold yellow like I did my marine corps chair, and one navy blue (like the chairs are going to be on my porch) and then maybe adding a star to the top and bottom of the spindle. Drill the holes on top and add the flags....or do you think that is to much..LOL....I don't know. I was thinking I liked them white also after I saw them next to the gazebo but thought if I painted them it would bring even more color over to that side since there is sooooo much white..I think they get lost a bit with the white siding. What does everyone else think? - Jacque |
- Posted by craftyjanjan Z-8 La (My Page) on Thu, May 31, 07 at 8:32
Wow!! That sounds awesome. I love your idea for the spindles. I agree that if you paint them they will stand out more. Can't wait to see the finished product. |
- Posted by painterchic98 z5 W Illinois (My Page) on Thu, May 31, 07 at 8:50
I crackled my very first bowling ball using an oil based paint...in fact it was a metallic paint for the basecoat, then a latex(waterbased acrylic) for the topcoat crackle. directions on the can of crackling medium says to use waterbased paint for your topcoat. |
Yup..as much as they look nice white..I think I'm going to paint them to add more color. Took them up to my parents house yesterday so I could use Dad's saw to straighten out the tops and bottoms of them and then snagged some old rebar from him as well. I'm going to try to work on these this weekend...might have to wait til after Monday though...we have 2 baseball games this weekend that my son is playing in. |
- Posted by luvs2click 5 Ohio (My Page) on Fri, Jun 1, 07 at 16:40
I've crackled quite a few things and have been told that you need to use flat paint underneath. Not glossy or satin. It has always worked for me, but I never tried it any other way. I've never tried spray paint. Let us know if it works. Arlene |
Hi, I want to crackle finish (I think) a bedroom set I found on Craigslist. The set is an old Thomasville. Do I need to strip the very old factory finish COMPLETELY off? Or, can I just lightly sand it and go from there. I will be very grateful to anyone who has done something similar and who is willing to share what they know. |
Spray paint will work for the base coat however it dries too fast to work as a top coat. Tried it as a short cut! Thanks for all the great tips. Angie |
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Urgot, the Headman's Pride -
Story is pretty much this, Urgot is unwillingly to die, but had become so weak that he couldn't fight anymore, and, IN THE LORE, describes how he had scythe-like grifts made into his hand so he could become the excutioner. Then it says he was killed by garen, was resurecteed, and wants to kill garen.
My probelm is that, Urgot doesn't show his personality (unwillingness to die) in any of his abilites. Then it doesn't show anything about scythe-like grifts in his hands, anywhere! It doesn't even show him have anything with beeing and excutioner. The only lore that is true to his play style is that he is "more machine then man."
In my opinion, Urgot's lore needs to be based upon him being the excutioner, or as a more machine like creature.
Excutioner Story: There are warriors who become great for their strength, cunning, or skill with arms. Others simply refuse to die. Urgot, once a great soldier of Noxus, may constitute a case in support of the latter. Prone to diving headlong into enemy battle lines, Urgot sewed chaos throughout the enemy ranks, often sustaining grievous injuries in the process. When his body was unable to weather further abuse, the crippled Urgot was delegated the position of High Executioner of Noxus. By this time, his hands had been ruined and he could barely walk. Scythe-like grafts affixed to his maimed limbs served to carry out his bloody work.
Urgot finally met his end at what should have been his finest hour. Because of his military background, he often accompanied detachments into foreign territory to carry out judgment. After ambushing an enemy force, Jarvan IV, Crown Prince of Demacia, fell into the clutches of Urgot's division. Too far from Noxus to risk transporting their prize for ransom, Urgot prepared to dispose of their captive. At the final moment, however, the Dauntless Vanguard, led by Garen, the Might of Demacia, intervened, and Urgot survived, barely, while his prize eluded him. Urgot somehow made it back to noxus in a tore up state, and the Noxians worked hard to fix their almost destroyed vessel of destruction. As the Noxians strengthed their creation, they saw what they had made, a giant, machine creature cabable of destruction.
Based on this, this is how i would see Urgot as looking and his roles.
Urgot would now be a giant man, with mutiple metal parts of his body in his legs, arms, chest, and parts of his face. He would have the tubes filled with green liquid (like his original design) coming from his head, connecting to his legs and arms. His arms would be mostly metal, and would from a sword-like arm, meant for cutting and slashing.
His new roles would be melee DPS and Tank.
Spells would involve more melee and Tank orientated moves, using his metal parts to his advantage.
Machine Monster:
Noxians have taken great stride to perfect their weapons of destruction. One of their proudest creations is the monstority that is Urgot. Urgot was once a man, but now, he is mostly machine, his life only being powered by the dark machines that the Noxians have placed within him. The Noxians have given a wide range of unique and experimental weapons devised to make this man the one of his kind. But those who see him notice that he is not perfect. They see that his attacks aren't precise and fear that this killing machine is nothing more then a prototype by the Noxians.
Urgot in his life, however, was a weak man, though he was a bright man. He saw what others didn't see, and learned how to use his enviorment to his advantage. The Noxians took great joy in him using the armys to kill foes who walked into his traps, often laughing when he saw blood. However, his body was soon failing him, and he was reasigned to a new mission, work on the perfect killing machine. As his body feel into a much worse condition, his worked seem to become more and more precise, and he felt what needed to be done. He needed an experiment. He felt that there was only man that could accept, and needed, the power he was going to give. That man was himself. He killed himself countless times as he inserted devices and tubes from both himself and other scientists worked to make him perfect. As his own devices power him now, he sees the League of Legends as a field experiment.
This lore would make him the same, and also make more sense of his abilities, in my opinion.
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MNF-November thankful swap begins. Throughout the years, many of us have made wonderful friendships here on GW. Even though we have never met our friends in person, (although on occasion, some of us have actually met), we all share our gardens, thoughts, family antics, challenges, losses and so much more. I thought November would be a good month to show our thanks to the friends we have made. I am thankful for all the friends I have made over the years. For this swap, I am asking that we send one or two items to our friend that they can use on Thanksgiving day as a reminder of this friendship. Something that can be used while preparing the big meal, dishtowel, potholder, food item etc. or placed on the table as you gather with your family and friends, napkins, figurine, utensil, anything, use your imagination. Something that when used or looked at, your friend will think of you that day. In addition, I would like those of you who sign up to let me know if you would be willing to use a recipe from another Gardenweb friend during your Thanksgiving meal. I then ask you to email me a recipe to share with someone else. If you agree to sharing a recipe, I will be randomly assigning recipes to be used in the meal. After Thanksgiving, you can review the recipe here with us. We will be posting recipes during the month but please don't post the one you will be emailing to me. I also would like you to send seeds for plants that would be used in a meal such as vegies, herbs, etc. Maybe something that would actually be in the recipe you send. So in review for this swap. 1. Send a friend something to be used during their Thanksgiving swap. (one or two items) Sign ups will be until November 14th. I will be posting a couple games so be sure to watch for those as well. I am keeping this swap small since the holidays are coming and finances can become a burden. Send something nice that you would like to have on your table or use in your kitchen. You can send priority or regular mail just as long as the package arrives in time. Please use delivery confirmation no matter how you send the package. I hope many of you can join in the sharing of our friendship. I thank all of you who have made the past year a time of enjoyment with our interactions here on Gardenweb. Margo |
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would love to sign up Margo! I have had many wonderful swaps throughout the year and am very thankful for the kindness of everyone. Yes would love to share a recipe. I love to cook, looking forward to our big Thanksgiving dinner =) Jayeanne |
- Posted by beth_b_kodiak zone 5a (My Page) on Sat, Nov 2, 13 at 10:20
Margo, this sounds like a fun swap. Please add me to the list. I have so many photos of plants that I got in swaps over the years and I really enjoy looking at them. Some have traveled from garden to garden with me and others have been left behind for the pleasure of the new gardener. Always sharing and multiplying the pleasure.year after year. Make new Friends is the perfect group for newbies and I hope we have several "new Friends " joining on this swap. Looking foreward to sharing recipes too |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Sat, Nov 2, 13 at 13:07
Margo....FUN...FUN....FUN! I am in!! I will email you a recipe next week. I always love trying others recipes....and I have certainly tried some darn good ones!! Happy weekend!! Annie |
Thanks Jayeanne Beth and Annie we are off to a good start. Beth, it is wonderful to step outdoors and see a plant in full bloom knowing someone from GW was kind enough to share it with you. Even trinkets make me smile when I look at them and remember where it came from. I hope to see more of our friends join in and we all welcome newbies. |
Only three more days until we go visit our first grandchild. Those of you who like to fly need to assure me that I will enjoy flying out there. I am not fond of flying and am already getting an upset stomach thinking about it. I could use some ideas on how to make it easier on me. I don't want to go to the doctor to get anything because I don't like taking meds. Anything homeopathic anyone knows about. HELP!! Still lots of time for sign ups. I hope to be able to keep up while in Texas and will start games as soon as I get back. I have two in mind so keep an eye out. Margo |
- Posted by beth_b_kodiak zone 5a (My Page) on Sun, Nov 3, 13 at 17:38
Margo, either dramamine or benadryl may help. Both are "drugs" in the medical sense but they are available without a prescription. Sorry I don't know about herbals other than maybe camomile tea. Usually pray and figure I'm in God's hands as much in the air as on the ground.Once I figured that out it helped as much as anything. Good luck and safe travels |
Margo, I'm playing! I'll share a recipe too! Plane ride? I've always loved flying. Such an awesome experience! It never got old or blasé. I'm going to hunt up some pics of plants/flowers that GW members have sent me over the past 3 years. Will post as soon as I find some! Back to the cards! |
Margo, Count me in! Sounds like a fun swap. I'll send in a recipe soon. Thanks! |
I'm going to sit this one out, altho it does sound like fun. I'm so excited about Thanksgiving that I decided to cook a mini Thanksgiving dinner tonight, including homemade cranberry sauce! YUM! Margo, I do not enjoy flying myself, but I have to do it often. I have to sit by the window in order to deal with it. It makes all the difference in the world for me. I am fascinated by looking at the landscape and trying to figure out what I'm flying over. It's like a real-life giant map. If you don't get motion sick, having a really good book helps immensely, because then you can immerse yourself in it. And Dramamine is a total lifesaver! Being able to take a snooze while on the plane makes it all go by in the blink of an eye. |
- Posted by poisondartfrog 7a (My Page) on Mon, Nov 4, 13 at 7:06
Not playing this time. I won't be cooking this year and my focus is elsewhere right now, but it sounds fun and I will pop in once in a while. I used to fly a lot and never really enjoyed it but I got used to it and was fine for years. Now I avoid it. I'm willing to drive for hours to keep out of the air. Irrational, yes, that's me. |
Welcome Shirley and Nikki, glad you could join us. Don't worry Katie and Alana, I understand the need to sit out once in awhile. Thanks for all the flying advice. I have to check the Dramamine out to see if it can be taken with the medicine I take. I might try it. So far, we have Sounds like everyone has agreed to send a recipe to me to be shared by a fellow gardener at Thanksgiving. Thanks all, Margo |
- Posted by primrose1x3 7 (My Page) on Mon, Nov 4, 13 at 10:11
will sit this one out too. Just want to say I hope the dramamine or some alternative your pharmacist might recommend work for you. Growing up as an army brat, we were moving/traveling all the time and without dramamine it would have been miserable. When I was 8, the army transported women and children of soldiers that had been transferred 6 months earlier to Germany to finally be with their husbands/fathers. I remember being fascinated by how the separate plates holding the fuselage together inside the plane each seemed to have a different rhythm from their neighboring plates as we crossed the Atlantic. At one point in the journey, we were gathered in a cavernous, dimly lit hanger, each of us children with his/her own personal barf bag. What a difference dramamine would have made on that trip! So, God bless the dramamine and pass the turkey! |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 16:05
Margo is in Texas now...or almost. Enjoy...Enjoy...Enjoy! Annie |
Thanks Annie, I will enjoy. I am actually ten minutes from boarding. Didn't take anything but am feeling good. Have magazines and music to listen to so hopefully it will be a quick three hours. I will catch up with everyone ASAP. Margo |
Safe Journey, Margo, enjoy the time with Braydon! Shirley! |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Fri, Nov 8, 13 at 13:37
Margo, I will email my recipe to you today or tomorrow. I hope you are having a grand time in Texas, Happy weekend! Annie |
Just stopped by to let everyone know I am still hosting. Lol I am enjoying my time in Texas getting to know Brayden. Posting pictures doesn't do well here so will post one when I get back. Planning on starting games then too. Might even start one before if I can get it pulled together. Still time to join in the Thankful swap. Margo |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Sat, Nov 9, 13 at 17:32
Margo, emailed you my recipe! Have fun with young man Brayden! Annie |
Annie, got your recipe. Still time for the rest of you to get yours to me. Annie's looks quite yummy. I know we are going to play a game of bingo so will be posting for that soon but for right now, we are going to play "where am I?" As you all know, I am in Texas visiting my son, dil, and new grandson. I am going to send a prize to the first person to guess what city I am in. You are each allowed to ask one question a day. The question must ask only one thing such as " is it east of Dallas?" not "is it east or west of Dallas?" I will start giving hints if the questions are not getting close enough. I am getting home late Wednesday so if no one had figured it out by Thursday night, the person who guesses close enough will win. Let the questions begin. Margo |
Margo, my question for the day is: is the town anywhere near Fort Worth? Have a great weekend, Everyone! |
My guess is Richmond Jayeanne |
Shirley, I am closer to Dallas then Fort Worth. Not Richmond |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Sat, Nov 9, 13 at 20:30
I better guess now as I am leaving in the AM for Las Vegas to see the one and only Rod Stewart in concert and then blow some bucks! Margo, how about Houston??? I am pretty sure Houston is closer to Dallas. I love TEXAS!!! Happy Evening! Annie |
I sent my recipe =) Jayeanne |
Not Houston, that's way off. I will give you a clue - we are north of Dallas. |
Morning! Margo, are you anywhere near Plano? Have a great day, All! |
Hi Margo! Guessing Irving today =) Jayeanne |
- Posted by beth_b_kodiak zone 5a (My Page) on Sun, Nov 10, 13 at 12:57
Hi everyone, sorry I have been MIA but I'm recovering from a bout of some flu like "krud". A bit better today but far from my usual self.. MArgo, my question is , Are you within 100 miles of Dallas? Have fun with that baby and enjoy your visit with the family. |
Beth, within 100 miles of Dallas. Jayeanne, they actually used to live in Irving. Shirley, they are northwest of Plano. I will be back with another clue. Tomorrow, I will have everyone make two guesses. Margo |
Still time to join this swap. A simple swap of thankfulness. I did not have a chance to get a clue on here last night so here it is. They live in Denton county. I am going to be back later with a more obvious clue as well as Bingo words. I will also give you a clue about the clue. LOL The next clue will be some lyrics from a song that mentions the city very near here. I will accept that as the winning guess as well. The subdivision they live in has its own name that is recognized by the post office but isnt on all maps. If someone actually guesses the name of their actual city/town, that's a double prize. You can give two guesses today but may want to wait for the clue to make your second guess. Margo |
Still time to join this swap. A simple swap of thankfulness. I did not have a chance to get a clue on here last night so here it is. They live in Denton county. I am going to be back later with a more obvious clue as well as Bingo words. I will also give you a clue about the clue. LOL The next clue will be some lyrics from a song that mentions the city very near here. I will accept that as the winning guess as well. The subdivision they live in has its own name that is recognized by the post office but isnt on all maps. If someone actually guesses the name of their actual city/town, that's a double prize. You can give two guesses today but may want to wait for the clue to make your second guess. Margo |
one of my guesses today is Lewisville Jayeanne |
My other guess is Lincoln Park! =) Jayeanne |
My first guess for the day is: Is it Little Elm? Waiting for the 2nd clue! Shirley! |
Not Lincoln park or Lewisville. Shirley, you are real close and this clue might just give you the city I am looking for that is near them. It was raining hard in .................. |
This post was edited by smitties on Mon, Nov 11, 13 at 20:09
Second guess - Are you in Frisco? Shirley! |
Shirley, Frisco is the nearest city. You win that one. They actually live in a place called Savannah but its not really a city. The mailing address is Savannah. It is confusing. This subdivision was started 8 years ago and was established as that name when it had a certain population. I will get your prize to you after I get back to Ohio. Now for Bingo. Please choose 12 words out of the following 30 words and email them to me. I will start picking words on the 16th. Gathering |
I won? How great is that?! Good way to start a Monday! Thank goodness for Google maps! Margo, just be warned, we had a light skift of snow here in Monroe last night, not sure what you will be coming home to! Have a great Monday! |
I emailed you my bingo words =) Jayeanne |
Shirley, been receiving texts and pictures from home. Lol. Glad I missed it. Hoping more members can join our swap. I will be assigning partners Thursday evening. Those who have signed up need to send your recipes if you haven't already. I cant wait to get home to my laptop. This tablet is driving me nuts. Margo |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Wed, Nov 13, 13 at 13:14
Margo, I just emailed you my 12 BINGO selections. Let me know if you did not receive!! Happy travels home! Shirley...congrats on Frisco!! Annie |
Well, I am back home after a wonderful week of getting to know my grandson and visiting his wonderful parents. I received bingo words and recipes from Annie and Jayeanne. Still need both from Beth, Shirley, and Nikki. Tomorrow is last day to sign up for this swap. Bingo words need to be sent to me by the 15th so I can start drawing words on the 16th. I hope everyone is staying warm. It is cold here but it wasn't that much warmer the past two days in Dallas. Margo |
Welcome Home, Margo! Hoping you'll post some pics! I sent my bingo words last night, let me know if I need to send them again. Still cold here too, but no more snow - that was a bit of a shock! |
Good morning all. I sent you an email Shirley. I received the unfortunate news from Beth that she will need to pull out of the swap. I am sorry to see you go Beth but I certainly understand. Stop by and post how you are doing on occasion. Still have until tonight to sign up for this swap. It is a simple swap requiring you send one or two items that can be used at the Thanksgiving meal, a recipe sent to me to share with on of the other participants, and seeds of foods that can be part of the meal as well, (vegie, herbs, fruits). See my beginning post for more instructions. Playing so far are Thanks everyone and I will be assigning partners first thing tomorrow so get your packages ready. :) Margo |
Ok, I have all the Bingo words for those who have signed up already. I sure hope we can get a few more to sign up tonight for the Thankful swap. I will be getting up a little earlier tomorrow so I can assign partners. Remember, 1. Send a friend something to be used during their Thanksgiving swap. (one or two items) Please have your package sent in time for your partner to be able to use the items on Thanksgiving day. I have everyone but Shirley's recipe but she is sending it to me soon. I would like members to start listing recipes for their favorite foods, (please do not include the one you are sending to me for the swap). I am going to theme each one so starting tomorrow I would like each of you to give us the recipe for your favorite pie. Hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend. Margo |
Just thought I would post a pic of me and little Brayden. What a sweet guy and a good baby too. Enjoyed our visit so much. Not sure why this picture is coming up sideways. I can't figure out how to change it. Sorry about that. Margo |
This post was edited by smitties on Thu, Nov 14, 13 at 22:08
Ok, time for partners. Annie sends to Jayeanne Now I am going to give the first Bingo word since everyone has sent their list. Drum roll please............... Nap TGIF - Margo |
Yea, Partners! Margo, needless to say, I have your address, I'll be mailing out on the 19th or 20th! Jayeanne, do you need my address? Beautiful pic of you and Brayden, thanks for sharing! I have one bingo word, YAY, already ahead on the game! I'll be back on later with the pie recipe, Margo, this is a neat idea! TGIF for real!! |
This post was edited by sjc48 on Fri, Nov 15, 13 at 8:24
Hi Shirley! Yes please send me your addy. I have your package ready to go just waiting to hear from you =) Jayeanne |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Fri, Nov 15, 13 at 14:10
Good Morning/Afternoon, Margo, so glad you had a great time with young man Brayden and family. Jayeanne, since I am sending to you on this swap and OBF Thanksgiving Blessings, I think I am going to send both swaps in one priority flat rate box. I will label stuff accordingly...LOL! I will post after I send. Pie time..... I can not say this is my favorite pie...I am not a big pie person...but this is quick and easy from Paula Deen. I have made this several times and think it is better the next day. If I have time, I make my own crust. Old-Fashioned Fudge Pie (Paula Deen) 2 squares (2-ounces) semisweet chocolate Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the sugar, then the eggs; beat well. Mix in nuts (optional). Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 25 minutes or until just set. No sleet, no snow, no rain....the last fews days have been in the 90's...today probably low 70's and then this weekend we head back up to the high 80's/90's. I am ready for some cool weather...so are all my cool weather vegetables. Happy Friday! Annie |
This post was edited by canyonwind on Fri, Nov 15, 13 at 14:32
Annie, that sounds Scrumptious! Our weather is going up to the high 50s this weekend, oh, joy. Here's my pie recipe! In any event, here's the Recipe: Mock Apple Pie Heat oven to 425; I guess it beats peeling all those apples, but I still like "real" apple pie better |
These pie recipes all sound good. I was going to put in mine for silk pie but it is very similar to Annie's that I am going to do a different one. My mother is law used to make silk pie every Christmas and it was a favorite of mine. My next favorite is pecan pie and I like to make this because my oldest son just loves it. Pecan pie Crust Filling Crust, place the flour in the bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips until it resembles find breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and add enough water to mix to a firm dough. Wrap and chill for 15 minutes, until firm enough to roll out. Preheat oven to 400. Roll out the dough and line 9 inch tart pan poking holes in the bottom. Chill for 15 minutes. Place the tart pan on a cookie sheet and line with a pice of parchment paper and dried beans. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for another 5 minutes. Reduce the oven to 350. Filling Coarsely chop the pecans and add to the mixture. Pour into the tart shell and bake 35-40 minutes, until the filling is just set. Serve warm or cold. I hope everyone had a good day and thanks for posting the pies. I will be posting for another recipe in a few days. See you tomorrow with our next Bingo word. Margo |
Good morning. Before I get ready for work, I decided to make this super selection Saturday and I am selecting two Bingo words today. Those two words are Gardenweb Tomorrow will be super selection Sunday and I will be choosing two more Bingo words. See you then. Margo |
Hi Shirley! Got your package ready to go for tomorrow mornings mail. I will get tracking on it so let me know if you need it. Jayeanne |
I am a little late today because I had the opportunity to go out and get some long overdue cleanup in the garden. The temps are good but the winds are strong. A cold front is heading our way and we are in the path of the strong storms headed across the country. Counties west of us are under tornado watches so its only a matter if time before we r too. I still plan to mail my package tomorrow and will post after I do so. Here are todays super selection Sunday words turkey so far pulled words are nap Time for recipes. How about posting your favorite roll/bread recipe. I just love the smell of bread baking. I refuse to buy a bread maker because that would be all I would eat. Margo |
I am a little late today because I had the opportunity to go out and get some long overdue cleanup in the garden. The temps are good but the winds are strong. A cold front is heading our way and we are in the path of the strong storms headed across the country. Counties west of us are under tornado watches so its only a matter if time before we r too. I still plan to mail my package tomorrow and will post after I do so. Here are todays super selection Sunday words turkey so far pulled words are nap Time for recipes. How about posting your favorite roll/bread recipe. I just love the smell of bread baking. I refuse to buy a bread maker because that would be all I would eat. Margo |
Hi Everyone! Margo, we had the tornado warnings down here in Kettering, sirens going off all over the place. None were sited tho. Strong winds all day, pretty clear right now. Jayeanne, will be watching for the package and I know I'll enjoy it! Rolls? I always plan to do something different, but end up doing the quick and easy tube types, turning them into garlic rolls, however, I'll post one that I would like to do this year, maybe I even will!! Have a great evening! |
Good Monday all. The wind has died down but not before knocking down my metal bird bath and breaking off the little birds perched on the side. I thought I had taken care of everything that might get damaged. Someones small plastic table ended up on our driveway minus a leg. No point in trying to find the owner. Todays bingo word is sweet potatoes Off to mail my box. Margo |
I had to go to my daughters apartment and get her food from her fridge because their power has been out since 5::30 last evening. After putting it in our spare fridge, (they are lucky we have that because they had just shopped and it would never have fit in ours. I then went to the post office and mailed my box to Nikki DC 9505 5000 2693 3322 0000 68 Now as for my recipe for Thanksgiving roll/bread, I do biscuits from my Better Homes and Garden cookbook. Drop biscuits Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moistened. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits. I can make them garlicky or cheesy as well. They are always a hit when nice and warm. Margo |
- Posted by beth_b_kodiak zone 5a (My Page) on Mon, Nov 18, 13 at 14:00
Whoo hoo hoo I am really thankful today. It's the second full day that I have felt like myself again in weeks. Seemed that I felt more like frankenstein, head too big to hold up feet and hands dragging while I tried to shuffel around. Sounds comical now but it sure wasn't while it lasted. Whatever this bug was is pretty potent. Jack is still struggling but gradually improving too. That's a lot to be thankful for. Prayers and best wishes to all with illness and those in the midwest storm areas. Bethb |
Glad you're feeling better Beth. Where is everyone? We need recipes. Speaking of recipes. I wil be sending recipes to everyone tomorrow. Please dont post who it is from. I hope you will prepare and serve the recipe at Thanksgiving. Then I would like you to post how you enjoyed it, what it was, and who you think sent it. Deadline for that will Saturday the 30th. A small prize to those who guess correctly. Today the bingo word is wishbone. How are you all doing with the game? |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Tue, Nov 19, 13 at 12:54
Margo, I will try your recipe for drop rolls. I am simply terribe when it comes to making rolls. Yours sounds great! Now my recipe...Not a roll recipe per se, but close enough. I love Popovers and have tried many recipes. I am always looking for the BEST POPOVER. I must say, I have not found it yet. This one is pretty good. Courtesy of Ina Garten... POPOVERS (INA GARTEN FOOD NETWORK) MAKES 12 popovers 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing pans Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek while baking. Happy Tuesday! Annie |
Hi Everyone! Home safe and sound! And just in case I've never said this: I really hate driving thro Toledo - 13 exits? Oh please! Margo, got home in time to mail your package out this afternoon. Should be there by Thursday or Friday, hope you enjoy! I have the DC# if needed. I'll be back later with my recipe! |
Here is a recipe for rolls that I want to try this year. I gave up making "from scratch" rolls/biscuits long ago. Usually I just get the tube types and spread them with butter and garlic salt before baking. This recipe is another take on that idea: Hidden Valley Ranch Crescent Rolls: Beat yolk and water, spread over rolls. Well, it's a little bit different. |
wow, these recipes sound great! Sorry to have been MIA lately - the week before a break is crazy for teachers and add a full moon in there....YUK I did get to send Annie's package out today. I had fun putting it together and I found the cutest thing.... so appropriate with all these recipes coming. I won't spoil it for you Annie. Bingo question- How many words do we need before saying bingo? all of them? It may have been explained already and I missed it. Yall have a great Wednesday! Nikki |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Wed, Nov 20, 13 at 11:41
Nikki...you need to get the "12" BINGO selections you sent to Margo. Once you have all 12, call BINGO! Looking forward to "the cutest thing"...LOL! Jayeanne, I sent your MNF and OBF swaps out together yesterday late afternoon...priority flat rate. I actually was able to get both swaps in the flat rate padded envelope to my surprise....I did remove two items from their boxes, but they should be fine. Let me know if anything is broken! MNF (I AM THANKFUL) is wrapped in RED TISSUE with a PINK envelope and OBF (THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS) is wrapped in WHITE TISSUE with a WHITE envelope. Delivery should be Thursday or Friday. Shirley, these rolls sound good! The dry Ranch Dressing mix, nice twist!!!! Happy Day!! Annie |
This post was edited by canyonwind on Wed, Nov 20, 13 at 12:10
I am sorry I am late with the Bingo word. I had a store meeting this morning so was out earlier than usual. Before I give the word, I want to post that I received Shirley's box today and was thrilled with the contents. She sent the cutest metal decorative pumpkin that is already setting on the table. I figured why wait til Thanksgiving day to think of my thoughtful friend. She also sent pretty dinner napkins that I will definitely be using at dinner. There was a cute card with acorn squash seeds to plant in the spring. Can't wait. Thank you Shirley for the super box. I will be thinking of you on Thanksgiving day when I look at the pumpkin and use the napkins. Thinking of you will remind me of how we met on GW and that will remind me of all my GW friends that I am thankful for. :) Now the word today is November I will be emailing everyone their recipes today. Please try to serve your item on Thanksgiving day or maybe even before. I hope you will post how it turned out and take a guess at whose recipe it is. Thanks Margo |
Ok, recipes are sent. Please let me know if you did not get yours or if you have any questions. I did my best to make sure you did not receive your own recipe so hopefully, I did it all ok. Margo |
Margo, glad you enjoyed the box, can you believe it was HARD to find something for Thanksgiving? The card was kind of snarky but it made me laugh! And yes, I got the recipe. I'm going to try to persuade my daughter to make it instead of what she usually brings - oops, almost gave it away! Work is done for the day and I am VERY thankful for that! Shirley! |
yahoo! I received my box from Margo today: a pretty potholder with a birdhouse and seed packet on it - I will get to think of you often with this one Margo, so useful! a solar dancing turkey! how cute is that?!? He will be in my dining room window for the thanksgiving meal:) pretty thanksgiving napkins and an acrylic napkin holder to put them in. I finally will not have to ask my sister in law to bring her napkin holder to family gatherings... I will have my own I especially like that its acrylic so you can see the pretty napkins in it for seasonal gatherings. and last but not least SEEDS: I love everything!!!! Thanks so much Margo and for all of my gardenweb friends - I am thankful for you all. |
Jayeanne! Thank you for such a great package! The chocolate covered orange marshmellow pumpkin is already history! I got a Happy Turkey Day card with three packs of seeds inside: Lettuce Mesclun, French Thyme and sage, which is one I really needed. Jayeanne also sent a beautiful t-towel with owls and leaves on it - whoever dries the dishes after dinner on Thanksgiving will be using this! A package of Thanksgiving napkins, a spiced pumpkin tart (candle) and a cute little spatula decorated with leaves. Jayeanne, this was wonderful, everything will be put to use over the holidays. Thank you, thank you! Such thoughtfulness! Well, gotta go check out the game, oops, wrong swap! Gonna check it out anyway! |
Good morning. I am glad to see packages arriving well in time for Thanksgiving. Great packages too. It looks like the others should be arriving any day. Today's Bingo word is squash So far, the words pulled are nap Does anyone want to post a recipe using potatoes? Have a good day. Margo |
Hey Annie! Your wonderful package arrived! =) -an amazing selection of seeds...Kolhrabi -early purple vienna, carrot - parisienne, Rutabaga - american purple top, onion - walla walla sweet (yum!) Runner beans - sunset, Butterhead lettuce (yum!), greens - corn salad dutch, Runner beans - golden sunshine, and papalo. - something "pink" that i might need while cooking the fat bird.... a pink bell that says "ring for a drink" **love this!** LOL - the original microplane zester/grater tool. wow! Annie! I will most definitely be using this, on a daily basis! lol I love to grate my own cheese, garlic and things - this will come in handy! thank you! Thank you so much Annie for the wonderful package, loved everything! (i hear that pink bell ringing...LOL) |
Shirley - So glad you enjoyed your package, my girls helped me put that together and we had fun together while doing it. They had a hard time leaving that chocolate covered orange marshmellow pumpkin in there, I was kinda wondering if that would get to you, or if they would sneak it outta there.... ha ha ha. Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving =) |
Unless I missed a post, we are just waiting for Annie's package to arrive and the sending and receiving is complete. I hope everyone will continue to stop by for Bingo words and recipe sharing. Don't forget to share your reports on the recipes you will be preparing for Thanksgiving day and your guess as to who may have sent it. See you for the next Bingo word tomorrow. Margo |
Wow! That was quick. Tracking says that Annie's package was delivered today so I'm sure we will be hearing from her soon. All the packages sound great - what a fun swap! I will be checking in for the bingo words and recipe guesses, etc. Happy Friday! Nikki |
Nikki, we look forward to hearing about Annie's package. TGIF - today's Bingo word is corn. |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Fri, Nov 22, 13 at 14:57
Margo, I will post a potato dish today.... Here I am, the last one to report. Nikki, I just went out to get yesterdays mail and found your package on the porch. Oh my, you sent me way to much! WOW! Here we go..... *Beet seeds Tall Top Early Wonder *Cilantro seeds *Better Homes and Gardens magazine, November issue *50, yes 50, Glad jumbo bulbs "Brilliance" (RED) *a WELCOME sign with a pumpkin ....This is really cool. The sign is about 9 x 8 with a hanger. It is made out of sheet metal/tin, very colorful and has a glitter like finish. I really like this! *Pomegranite Cranberry soap...nice! I almost want to eat it!! *Silver Measuring Spoons....these are BEAUTIFUL measuring spoons. Each of the four spoons has a bird Nikki, thank you so much!!!! Truly wonderful! Also, received your email...will get back to you today! Annie |
This post was edited by canyonwind on Fri, Nov 22, 13 at 16:49
Just dropping by to say HI and to let everyone know that I am not doing well with Bingo, just in case you were wondering! How is everyone else doing? Margo, will post a potato recipe soon, need to find the one I want, need it for Thanksgiving too, so I'd better get moving! Still haven't talked my daughter into making my secret recipe for Thanksgiving. Drat, might have to do it myself :( Have a great weekend, |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Fri, Nov 22, 13 at 20:21
Potato time...here is a recipe, not mashed potatoes...LOL! I made German Potato Dumplings for the third time in my life a couple of months ago. I think I found this recipe on Food.com or allrecipes. Serve with beef roast and gravy, sauerbraten etc. Kartoffelkloesse (German Potato Dumplings) 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes ( about 2 large) Trim crusts off bread and save them for another use. Happy Friday evening! Annie |
Sounds yummy Annie.. I am so pleased that we were all so quick with your packages and everyone has received them well in advance of Thanksgiving. It will be fun knowing that we will all have reminders of our GW friends as we celebrate a time of thanksgiving. Here is a recipe I found that is a make ahead mashed potato. 9 medium potatoes (3 pounds) 1. Scrub potatoes. Leave skins on, if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes. Cut into large pieces. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; add potato pieces. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan gently over low heat to dry potatoes. Margo |
Super selection day. We get two Bingo words. Thursday Words so far nap |
Super selection Sunday Bingo words are green bean casserole How are you all doing with your words? |
OOPS! wrong swap! I am nowhere near being close - Sorry! Well, I've searched and searched for that potatoe recipe and can't find the dratted thing. So I will tell you what I remember from it. It was called a Fall Vegetable Medley and it called for fresh vegetables. You will need potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, beets (?), cauliflower and as many kinds of squash as you can fit in. Peel, cube, chop, etc., the veggies. Lightly coat them with olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Place in 8x11 pan and cover with foil. Roast at 350 until all the vegetables are tender. I remember thinking that I was going to parboil the white potatoes first. I also made a note to try this using my favorite salad dressing instead of the oil. Off to do dishes, |
This post was edited by sjc48 on Sun, Nov 24, 13 at 18:55
Hi all! Just checking in... looks like I have about 1/2 of the bingo words. I hope everyone is having a great week. I was able to do some seed harvesting yesterday. Today, I need to clean the inside of the house and leave the outside alone lol. Looking forward to seeing the recipe pics. I just hope I can make the one I was given - not known around here for my cooking skills... Happy Monday! |
It's manic Monday to two words today. butter |
Good morning. Bingo word for today is traveling I hope anyone who might be traveling for Thanksgiving is not headed east. If you live in the path of the storm that is heading that way, stay safe. Margo |
I hope everyone is watching their words. The first one to call Bingo is a winner. I am doing a Wacky Wednesday drawing and pulling two words again today. pilgrims double check your list nap I can't believe how long it takes to get to Bingo. :) Margo |
Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a great day! Shirley! |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Thu, Nov 28, 13 at 12:34
Happy Thanksgiving....Enjoy your day! Annie |
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Gardenweb friends. My recipe is prepared and I am anxious to give it a try for dinner. I ran a Smoke the Turkey 5k bright and early this morning in temperatures in the mid 20's. Benefits hospice so was glad to do it. Now, in thanks for all my GW friends, I am giving three words today. I sure hope someone is getting close. stuffing Enjoy the day. Margo |
Happy Black Friday. I have to say I have not done any shopping today or yesterday. Most sales get repeated so I will shop at my leisure when I can. LOL I did my Gardenweb friends recipes yesterday and it was a hit. It was a sweet potato recipe but I can't tell you who until after everyone has posted their guesses. I hope everyone was able to make up the recipe they were given. If not, you have until Sunday to do so and make your guess as to whose recipe it is. Today's double word draw is pie Happy shopping to those who are brave enough to go out today. :) Margo |
Hi Everyone! I don't shop anytime, willingly, definitely not going out today! Margo, I made my recipe for a litte office party we had on Wed. It was the Green Bean Bundles. Everyone liked it. Several had tried it themselves and some wanted the recipe. I really liked it and will make it again, but think I will try to get the bacon crispier next time. My guess is Annie! My kids vetoed any messing around with the green beans. So tomorrow, when we gather and celebrate, it will be, you guessed it, Green Bean Casserole! Hope everyone is having a good day, |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Fri, Nov 29, 13 at 14:06
I am making my ?????? recipe today. I will report back by Sunday with reviews and my guess for who submitted it. Looking forward to making it. Regarding shopping today...I have NEVER gone shopping the day after Thanksgiving and I NEVER will. I must add that the word "NEVER" is a word I use carefully. It is raining YAH!!! I am cooking, I have college football on, I am bringing all my Christmas stuff down from the attic....nice day!! Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Annie |
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving day! Mine was wonderful starting with breakfast with my extended family on my mother's side. It was the perfect time for my recipe, Sticky bun breakfast ring. I have pictures on my phone but I'm not sure how to get them on here... tips? It was a big hit! Everyone was so impressed:) Thanks to whoever sent it in... I'm guessing Shirley? I really want to see pics of everyones recipes. I love pics. Have a great weekend! Nikki |
Even though we are going to have to have a new well drilled, old one went dry which is what ran the pump until it burned out...Im very Thankful for many things...our Thanksgiving day was wonderful and I cant complain - even with no water. Besides that...I really enjoyed the Cranberry Jello Salad....and so did the kids! It is gone! D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S...! My guess is going to be Annie! =) Jayeanne |
Just checking to see if anyone else has posted about their recipe. I am glad to see you guys did try them and that Annie will be doing hers tomorrow. Once I check her guess, I will let you all know who sent the recipes in. We will see then if we have a winner. I checked everyones list and we do have a Bingo winner but apparently the winner does not realize it. LOL I will wait until tomorrow sometime to see if she figures it out. If not, I will announce it. See you all tomorrow. Margo |
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo!! Just checked the last full list and found two I had missed! Can't believe I went Bingo, first time ever! I sure hope I'm right. Night all, |
Congratulations Shirley, you are indeed the winner. I will be sending off your prizes asap. Once Annie reports on her recipe, I will let you know who sent what. I will also post all the recipes so you can all see what was served. Thank you to all of you for helping me with this swap. It seems it was a great success. I know I had fun hosting it. I enjoyed thinking of all of you while at Thanksgiving. Margo |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Sun, Dec 1, 13 at 13:52
Time to report on my recipe! I made SWEET POTATO ROLLS.....these were delicious! Easy, very quick to put together and tasty. I have made many recipes with sweet potatoes but never a roll type recipe. My guess for who sent this recipe in is Margo. Thanks you Margo for "I Am Thankful"....what a fun swap!! Great group of ladies here!! Happy Sunday!! Annie |
Annie wins. It was indeed my recipe. If you would be so kind as to post it for us, that would be great. I have misplaced it at the moment. :/ As for the recipes that were sent: From Nikki, prepared by Shirley Stick of butter (yum) Cinnamon Rolls Biscuit CINNAMON Roll!! Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring: Instructions: Sent by Annie, prepared by me Sweep potato casserole Sent by Shirley, prepared by Jayeanne Cranberry Jello Salad: Annie, your prize will be in the mail soon. Congratulations. |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Mon, Dec 2, 13 at 13:29
And here is Margos recipe that I prepared for Sweet Potato Rolls. Sweet Potato Rolls 2 cups all-purpose flour In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the sweet potato, milk and honey just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-8 times. Pat out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 17 biscuits. Thanks again Margo! Annie |
Prizes are going out this morning. Thanks again to all of who were a part of this swap. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and stay safe in 2014. Margo |
Margo, I received my prizes today, thank you! I got a Resurrection plant, have never heard of this, and a tube of Avon handcream! Very pleased. Saving the plant for when Tabs and Myrnd come for Christmas, it seems like something they would enjoy! Thanks, Margo, it was a great swap. LOVED the card too! Shirley! |
- Posted by canyonwind Z9 Southern Californ (My Page) on Tue, Dec 10, 13 at 14:09
Margo, I recieved my prize yesterday!!! A lovely card and .......So cute, so cute, so cute....little black, red and white mittons. They are hanging happily on my Christmas tree...... Thanks so much! Merry Christmas! Annie |
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