Menopausal Bi-Polar Witch Babbling
Check out the Article on Draven's blog. Adam from Sacred Earth was interviewed. I shop there and know him fairly well! I also found it posted on Spellbound as well.
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Well, I'm not sure if I like this new skin yet or not. I hope you like the music.
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I found a link to A Gag Reflex on Persephones Synaptic Misfire, Both of these blogs are well worth reading!
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Hubby had his appointment with the oral surgeon, he has to go back on Nov. 15 for surgery and an overnight stay at the Hospital. This will be strange, usually I'm the one that goes away overnight and he is home alone. I think I will make it a girlie night, bubble bath, facial mask, nails, etc.... Got the results from my pap smear back, abnormal, of course I can't read the handwriting. I don't have to go back for 3 - 6 months, so probably nothing life threatening. Our Coven Samhain celebration is tomorrow and one of my Coven sisters is a medical assistant so I'll ask her to look at the report. I've started to warn family and friends that bubble head is changing my meds, so I may be squirrlier than usual for a month or two or three or four.....
We just got back from the store, loaded up on candy for all the little ghouls, goblins, and such! Zion has, in it's wisdom (she says sarcastically), has trick or treating from 2 - 5 p.m. today. What a crock of shit!!! Halloween should take place on Halloween!!! I remember as a kid, it didn't matter what day it fell on, that's the day you went. We'd race home from school just so we could get a head start. Mom made us eat first, then we went. You had to be home by 9 p.m. Of course, this was in the 60's and 70's, man, I miss that!
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You care about people and are nice to them. You are
a little mean sometimes but that's okay. Every
one is mean at times. You have many friends.
Are you as nice as you really claim to be?
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Back from the VA. Ultrasound done, gave the vampires their fix of blood, and saw bubble head. She is weaning me off the Gabapentin. This will take about two weeks. Then I start on Topiramate (Topomax). She is starting me out at 25 mg 2x a day for 1 week, then 50 mg 2x a day for 1 week, then 75 mg 2x a day for 1 week, then 100 mg 2x a day for 1 week, I see her again Nov. 30. Herbal interactions are gingko and Evening primrose, side effects - sedative affect, affects word finding ability in memory (I have trouble with words now) and Weight Loss. I still need to look it up on the internet to find out all about it.
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I am feeling very whiny right now!!! While I admit, the human body is a marvelous mechanism, it needs to be easier to maintain and should come with a longer warranty! As I have posted before, my tits are racing to my navel, the left one is definitely winning! I'm 5'3" in my stocking feet and at my last weigh-in I was 220 lbs. (that IS down from the 238 lbs. I was last January). I have dunlop disease, thats where the belly dunlopped over the belt. Arthritis, boderline diabeties and exercised induced asthma. I also smoke and will likely be out of cigs this evening and am broke till Hubby gets paid on the 1st. Now I am only 45 years old and am starting to have bladder problems. I have to get up at the butt-crack of dawn tomorrow so that I can be to the VA by 07:30 a.m. to have a bladder ultrasound, so I have to arrive with a full bladder. I better take a change of clothes in-case I cough and piss on myself.
Does anyone out there have problems pissing? It has become a three stage process, Stage 1 - the first rush, that is where the majority comes out. Stage 2 - the push or stand up and dribble, this is generally where some force needs to be applied and Stage 3 - wait or stand up, cough and dribble, this is where patience is required in order for the last few drops to evacuate. I am pissed (pun intended) about this, I don't plan to need depends until I am at least 80!
I also get to visit the vampires in the lab, so I need to fast, and I get to see the bubble head about my meds.
I am having the heaviest flow day I've had in since I started playing period roulette, my back hurts and I am so bloated right now I may just explode!
Hubby is going to make me some tea, he's so good to me. Aw fuck it! I need a smoke!
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I have recovered from the Halloween party, I remember why I seldom drink. I was a bit hung over, no headache or praying to the porcelain Goddess, but I felt drained all day. To top it off, I got my period! I seldom get cramps or backache, but today I have both! While not quite trashed, you could definitely tell there was a party here. The house isn't quite back together yet, but I'm working on it. Everyone looked great! We had 2 pirates, a damsel in distress, several witches, a wizard, a pickle complete with jar, skeleton, scream killer, a medieval executioner, a medieval knight, an alien, a clown, a pilgrim and my favorite one - my friend Kat (whom I have known for 30+ years) came in a blue sheet with cotton balls attached and a squirt bottle set to mist. When asked what she was, she replied; "Partly Cloudy with a chance of showers" as she misted ya!
Todays recipe is:
Graveyard Cookies
Number of servings: abt. 5 dz.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar twin
3/4 cup sugar twin brown sugar substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 12oz bag of chocolate chips
green food coloring
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Pre heat the oven at 375 degrees.
2) Mix flour and baking soda in a large bowl.
3) Mix butter, sugars and vanilla in a medium bowl, add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add to flour mixture and mix well.
4) Stir in chocolate chips
5) Using a teaspoon or small scoop, drop 1 inch balls of cookie dough on to an ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone, flatten dough balls slightly. Add a couple drops of food coloring. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Magickal Associations: Revealing Hidden Matters Consistency Love
Raising Energy or Expectations Tenacity Smoothing Relationships
Fertility Mysticism Ancient Questions Lifting Emotions
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I'm starting to wake up, on my second cup of coffee and had my wakeup cigarette. Everything is ready for the party tonight. I need to shower yet and I have to pickup the Bloody Bat Wings at 10:45 this morning. So that will just leave Ice - I'll probably pick that up this afternoon. One of the walls in the dungeon is weeping, It only does that when we get a shit load of rain in a short time. It seems to be starting to dry up down there now, it is still raining out but it has slowed down. I will probably have to have the dungeon tuck-pointed come spring.
Time for the Halloween recipes:
Dragon Stew
Number of servings: abt. 40 people
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs. lean ground beef
3 lg. white onions
1 can stewed tomatoes
5 cans diced Mexican style tomatoes
6 cans chili beans
6 cans kidney beans
3 cans green chilies
1 cup chili powder
1 tbls. Cayenne pepper
1 tbls. Cilantro
1 tbls. crushed Red pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Brown meat in a large frying pan or large Dutch oven. Drain and rinse.
2) Return browned meat to the Dutch oven (or crock pot/stew pot). Add onions, tomatoes, beans, chilies, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro and red pepper. Cover. Cook on low about 5 hours. Allow to cool and refrigerate over night.
3) Heat stew on low for 3 hours. Serve with oyster crackers.
Magickal Associations: Prosperity, Grounding, Attracting Love, Growth, Divination,
Decision-Making
Mutant Eyeballs
Number of servings: Makes 20 eyeballs
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tbls. butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 oz. vanilla-flavored candy coating
20 M&Ms
red and black decorator gel icing
INSTRUCTIONS
1) In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until combined. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper. Let stand about 20 minutes or until dried.
2) In a small sauce pan melt candy coating over low heat. Or you can microwave on 50% power (or defrost) for 1 minute (if not melted, heat again in 30 second increments). DO NOT OVER HEAT - it will dry out.
3) Dip balls, one at a time, into candy coating. Let excess drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately press an M&M (logo side down) into the center of each peanut butter ball. Let stand until coating is firm.
4) Add a black dot in the center of each M&M for pupils. Drizzle red gel onto balls for blood shot eyes.
Variation: White chocolate may be used instead of vanilla-flavored candy coating.
Magickal Associations; Earth Magick, Male Energy, Lifting Emotions, Love, Tenacity,
Smoothing Relationships
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Jello shots are done, I ran out of Vodka, so 127 will have to do. Today I will finish off the dungeon and the kitchen, then just add the finishing touches to the decor and I am finished! Yeah! I'll call KFC and order 60 Honey BBQ Wings (Bloody Bat Wings) for pick up this afternoon. This week I will be posting some of my favorite Halloween recipes, feel free to use any that strike your fancy. Today I have two:
Bloody Bone Spread
Number of servings: abt. 40 people
INGREDIENTS
2 pkg. fat free cream cheese
2 pkg. salad dressing mix (powdered)
Crackers
Red food coloring
Dill
INSTRUCTIONS
1) In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, dressing mix and enough food coloring to make the mixture look bloody.
2) Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3) Form mixture into a ball, sprinkle or roll in dill. Serve with crackers.
Magickal Associations: Joy, Health, Things coming to fruition, Protecting children
BBQ Ogre Balls
Number of servings: Yield 28 meat balls, 14 servings.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tbls liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. barbecue seasoning (Durkee is best)
1 tsp. sugar twin
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tbls grated onions
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 cup skim milk
1-1/2 lbs. ground round or ground sirloin (weighed and ground after fat has been removed)
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Blend catsup, tomato sauce, liquid smoke, barbecue seasoning and sugar twin together well to form a barbecue sauce and set aside at room temperature for later use.
2) Place oatmeal, crumbs, onions, salt, pepper, and milk in a mixer bowl and mix together at low speed (or use hands) to mix well.
3) Add beef to mixture and mix at low speed (or with hands) until blended. DO NOT over mix.
4) Shape into balls using 2 tablespoons of the mixture for the for each meatball. Place on a cookie sheet or baking stone and broil 2-4 minutes.
5) Remove from cookie sheet and place in a casserole, brushing the balls with barbecue sauce as you put them in the casserole.
6) Pour any remaining sauce over the meatballs, cover, and bake at 325 degrees F for about 45 minutes or until done. Serve hot.
Nutritive values per serving: CAL - 98, CHO - 6gm, PRO - 12gm, FAT - 3gm, NA - 152mg.
Food exchanges per servings: 1/2 milk, 1 lean meat
Low-sodium diets: Use low-sodium catsup
Sugar content per serving: .1 tsp.
Magickal Associations; Kinship, Sustenance, Cleansing, Purification, Grounding, Goddess Energy, Maternal Instinct, Nurturing, Protection, Banishing
If you try any of the recipes I have posted, please let me know how you like them.
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Well I am making progress. I have only one load of sheets to wash, I still need to fold the towels though. I did the majority of laundry yesterday and made about 70 jello shots. Today I cleaned the office, filed, vacuumed the main floor of the house, dusted, did dishes and swept. I'm taking a break right now and when I finish posting this I'm going to read a few more chapters of the fifth Harry Potter. I need to make more Jello shots, mop the kitchen and laundry room floor. Tomorrow I will vacuum upstairs and finish the dungeon. Hubby just got home from the dentist, they found a growth/legion on his gums. Now he needs to go to Westside VA, downtown Chicago, in January for oral surgery. I hope they let me ride on the shuttle with him, cause I can't drive in the city.
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This is pretty good!
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I have been mildly depressed the past couple of days, I blame the weather to some extent! It's been gloomy, windy and pissy out. Now, I don't mind gloomy and windy so much, but I can't stand it when it's pissy, if it's going to rain, then rain! None of this pissy misty crap. Give me good thunderstorm anytime!
Halloween party plans are progressing, the menu has grown a bit, we are having (so far);
Bloody Bat Wings
Fingers in Sauce
Possessed Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Cookies
Cupcakes
Kitty Litter Cake
Worm Salad
Surprise
I still need to get a hold of a few people yet to see what their bringing. I'm working on the Jello Shots and laundry today. I still need to do some filing so that I can free up the top of my filing cabinet. I have to get my Werewolf and Altar set up and tweak some of the other decor, re-do my nails, sweep, vacuum, mop, clean the bathrooms and finish cleaning the dungeon. I'm going down in the dungeon now for a smoke, Sylvia Browne is on Montel today and I don't want to miss her.
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I whored this from Stupid Evil Bastard - Fuzzy Math
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Halloween party menu is beginning to evolve. The menu so far is: Bloody Bat Wings, Fingers in Sauce, Worm Salad and Cupcakes. There is the possibility of Kitty Litter Cake. There is also a surprise dish, my cousin Drivedog isn't sure what he is bringing so that will be a surprise. My friend Pattycake told me what she might bring, but, I forgot to write it down and now I can't remember.
When I was young, I would get an occasional brain-cramp, and that was ok. Not that I am middle aged, I have developed Some-timers disease. Sometimes I can remember, sometimes I can't. Now, what was I babbling about? Shit, I forget!
I am researching a book on marriage planning. I would like to post a question here every now and then for those of you out there who are/were/married.
What is the one thing you wish you had known or discussed before tying the knot?
For those of you who are getting married, don't just plan the wedding, plan the marriage as well!I recommend the book - 101 Things I wish I knew When I got Married Simple lessons to Make Love Last by Linda and Charlie Bloom.
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Today is Hubby's 56th birthday! We are lazing about today. It's rainy and gloomy and windy out, 10 a.m. and I feel like taking a nap. Only one thing to do on a day like today - Halloween movie marathon day, the first three picks are; Rose Red, The Exorcist and End of Days.
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Yeah! Pap-smear day is over!!! Party in the streets! Doc had a hard time finding what is left of my cervix, (I had cervical cancer at age 22 and most of it was removed) so she had to re-insert and reposition the speculum a couple of times. As a result she went heavy on the KY, even after several hundred paper towels, I arrived home pre-lubed. A friend of mine called me last night to tell me she got her nipples pierced. Ouch! I had a hard time just having my ears pierced, though the tattoos didn't bother me. If I ever get down to a size 16, I am getting big red puckered lips tattooed to my left ass cheek. Hubby took me halloween shopping to day, I got a couple of new items for the yard. My party is on the 23rd, I can't wait! I'm hoping for a good turn out this year. Now that we have more room, I invited more people. Usually I spend days coming up with creepy treats, Dragon Stew, BBQ Ogre balls, Bloody Bone spread, Graveyard cookies, Mutant Eyeballs, etc.... Not this year! I am not going to wear myself out ahead of time. I am going to have bloody bat wings (KFC honey BBQ wings), jello shots, beer, pop and coffee. I have asked everyone to bring a halloween type treat. My friend Earthy is bringing fingers in sauce. I don't know what anyone else is bring yet, I have phone calls to make.
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I whored this from Stupid Evil Bastard
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Today is pap-smear day, such fun! I like my Doctor, but feet in the stirrups has got to be the most undignified position to be in. Not to mention that it tends to make me feel very vulnerable, a feeling I don't particularly like. I thank the Goddess that my Doc uses a plastic speculum (sp?) and warms it. I will also get my forms so that I can make my appointment to get squished. I go to the Veterans Administration Hospital in North Chicago for my medical, and while they have vastly improved the services for women veterans over the 18 years that I have been going there, they contract out the mamograms to Condell Hospital in Libertyville. I get financial paperwork from the Womens Wellness Clinic at the VA, call Condell and make my appointment, then call the VA and let them know the date and time of my appointment. Then I show up on the appointed day, give them the paperwork, wait, get squished, wait, go home. I don't know what sadist invented this procedure, but it had to be a man! No woman in her right mind would come up with a device that turns a breast into a pancake while trying to shove your arm pit up to your shoulder. I think that the inventor of this machine should be sentenced to have the exam 3 times a day, everyday, for the rest of their life.
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This is the most Disgusting, Outrageous, Heinous thing I have ever heard of! I am at a loss, these people were no better than Hitler!!! They need to pay for what they have done!!!
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I have two recipes today;
Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
Beef Stew Meat
Potatoes - chopped
Onions - chopped
Carrots - chopped
Turnip - chopped
Parsnip - chopped
Celery - chopped
Better than Bullion - Beef
1 cup hot water
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown meat, place into a crock pot or Dutch oven. Cook on low for 2 hours, dissolve better than bullion in the cup of hot water, add bullion-water mix and vegetables to stew. cook 6 hours. Allow to cool. Refrigerate. The next morning, cook on low again for 5 hours.
Amounts are up to you.
Magickal Associations: Health, Prosperity, Grounding, Peace, Vision
Celebrations: Imbolc Winter Solstice (Yule)
Barley Mushroom soup
From the New Diabetic Cookbook Number of servings: 12 (1 cup serv)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onion, julienne
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 quarts vegetable stock
salt to taste
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mushroom flavored or regular soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Put barley in a food processor, preferably a small one, and give it a couple of pulses to chop barley into grits. Set aside.
2) Pre-heat a 4 to 6 quart heavy pot on medium heat for 1 minute. Swirl oil around the bottom of pot. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are well browned. Add celery, onions and garlic and continue to cook and stir until onions are soft.
3) Add vegetable stock and barley, bring to a rolling boil. Decrease heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender. Add salt and pepper. Remove soup from heat and stir 1/2 cup of soup into the yogurt. Add the yogurt mixture and soy sauce to the soup. Serve hot, but do not boil after adding the yogurt.
Nutritive values per serving: 129 Calories, 17 gm Carbohydrates, 5 gm Protein, 5 gm Fat,
142 mg sodium (low-sodium diets omit salt and use low sodium broth)
Food exchanges per serving: 1 bread, 1 fat
Magickal Associations; Love, Controlling Pain of Any Nature, Passion, Grounding,
Peace, Stolen Kisses, Fun, Love, Protection, Piercing Illusions, Cleansing, Purification,
Banishing, Health, Spirituality, Goddess Magick
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We had a great time at the party Saturday. I'm fully recovered now, Hubby found out that jello shots sneak up on ya ass! Much to do today, I have a load of laundry going already and two more to do (I did two yesterday), I have no idea how we accumulate so much laundry, there is just the two of us. I need to sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and clean the bathrooms today. Halloween decorations will go up today, well at least most of them. This is our first Halloween in our new house, I'm used to decorating an apartment and balcony. I have no idea how I'm going to decorate this house the porch and the deck. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
On a sad note, actor Christopher Reeves died at age 52 yrs. My heart goes out to his family and send healing and loving energies to them.
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Got caught up on reading my fav blogs, now I need to get a move on. I got cookies to make for the PAR-TAY tonight. I need to assemble my Love Attracting oil, powder and incense before I go through my makeup and assemble everything for my costume. It's been awhile since I've worn Goth makeup, I hope I remember how I used to wear it. I was a bit of a Goth Punk in my wild and reckless youth. I've been making wands, courtesy of my Birch tree (it has given me some very nice branches). They vary in size and I am not sure if I am going to decorate them or sell/give them as blanks. Maybe a combination of both.
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Aw shit, I couldn't get the candy coating I needed to make Mutant Eyeballs for Earthy's party. Looks like I'll have to make Bone Yard Cookies instead. This is basically Nestle Tollhouse cookies using the white chocolate chips and some green food coloring to make them look like they have bone pieces embedded and a little moldy. I need to clean up my office/library/ritual room today, but it's rainy and gloomy and I don't feel like it yet. Maybe I'll watch a horror movie this morning. I have quite a collection going, however, there are a few more I would like to get on DVD.
I finally got a copy of Citizen X on DVD, I had it VHS, but my tape walked out of here one day and I haven't seen it since. Citizen X is not a horror movie, it is based on a true story of the most prolific serial killer in Russian history. It follows the efforts of the detective, Viktor Burakov (Stephan Rea) assigned to the case by his Colonel (Donald Sutherland). A well acted movie, it also stars, Jeffery DeMunn and Max Von Sydow. Warning - many of the killers victims are under the age of 17 yrs.
I still want to get a movie called Intensity (and it lives up to it's name), I also need to get Evil Dead 2 on DVD. I want copies of Ghost Story, Grim prairie Tales, The Lady in White, and Bram Stokers Dracula. I have all of these on VHS, but I want them on DVD.
We watched Gothika last night, I think that I'll watch The Haunting this morning, I like a good ghost story.
What is your favorite Horror/Thriller?
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I response to a comment I received from Raych, I thought I should say something about my domesticity. I am generally domestically challenged. It's not that I can't clean and cook and throw together a party that would get the Martha Stewart thumbs up. I have a pretty good eye for decorating (my house at any rate). It is just that, 90% of the time, I don't do it. I HATE housework! I might still be rebelling from my 6 years in the Army. I had to keep everything spotless. I've been out of the military since 1986 and still dream of buffing floors and polishing brass occasionally. I think the real reason is, I have things to do that, to me, are more important than trying to keep my home magazine clean. I like the cluttered, dented, lived in feel of my home. I have been in homes that are so clean and sterile that I could not relax, I didn't stay long. It is important to me that friends and family feel welcome, relaxed, and comfortable in my home. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't have anything growing in the bathroom. I just have some clutter. I do, however, like to go all out when I have a party, or guests for dinner. I like to set out a spread that not only looks and tastes fab, but lets my guests know they are special to me. Even if we only have pizza, we use the dining room.
I blame my recent motivation on Fall! I don't know what it is about fall, but I just want to nest. So to all my domestically challenged cohorts, I send out and share my current domestic motivation and energy!
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Hecate
Night descends; the Dark Mother comes,
A gust of wind, I hear Her hounds,
Goddess of Crossroads, Queen of Witches
Come to me with your whelping bitches,
Dark Goddess, sender of nocturnal visions,
Sending dreams to assist with decisions,
Goddess of Death and Renewal, Lifter of the Veil,
Guiding Souls along the Summerland Trail,
Triple Goddess, Most Lovely One,
We’ve gathered tonight, the Sabbats begun,
I honor You, and those departed,
Let me speak with loved ones, from whom I am parted,
Grant me Wisdom, Your favor and Protection,
Let me bask in Your Holy Perfection.
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Today is beef stew day, I'll get it going in the crock pot this morning, then off to do my running. I need to find vanilla candy coating so that I can make Mutant Eyeballs for Earthy's Halloween party. Hubby is going as a pirate and I am going as a Goth witch. I know, I know, I really am a witch so the costume is not too much of a stretch. I just realized that because I am Wiccan and a Witch, I have avoided dressing in a witchy costume since I was a kid. I'm jazzed, the costume fits beautifully (I think I said that in a previous post). Being a big beautiful woman of size, I get jazzed when anything fits well.
Today's recipe -Italian Sausage with Peppers
From the Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Number of servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp. olive oil 1 Bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced*
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. cooked Italian pork sausage
2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbls chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
* 1 tsp fennel seed may be substituted
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Sauteé the onion, bell peppers and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 min. Add the garlic and sauteé 1-2 min longer. Stir in the tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 min. Add the sausage; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 min. If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tbls. of water.
2. Meanwhile, cook the penne according to package directions; drain.
3. Add the basil, parsley and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.
Per serving: 438 Calories, 20 g. total fat (6 g. saturated fat), 44 mg. cholesterol, 972 mg. sodium, 50 g. total carbohydrate, 6 g. dietary fiber, 16 g. protein, 89 mg. calcium.
W. W. points: 9
Magickal Associations: Peace, Spiritual Pursuits, Energy, Vitality, Strength, Empowered Creativity, Growth, Prosperity, Hex Breaking, Banishings, Protection, Attracting Love, Fertility, Profuseness, Luck, Protection from Accidents, Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Change,
Good Fortune, Renewal, Harmony, Agreement
The recipe of the day will not be a regular feature here. It is just that it's fall. However, when I do try something new, if its good, I'll share.
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Well I managed to get two soups and a batch of chili done. Today I made Mulligatawny soup and I'm making Italian sausage with peppers tonight. The Navy bean soup is in progress. Hubby put the storm windows down on all the windows today and this afternoon we are going to plastic up the outside door to the basement, I really need a new door and threshold but that will have to wait till next year. We, I mean he, will need to go into the crawl space and insulate the pipes. I'll stand back and hold the flashlight (too many spiders). I still have to get my brother over here with a ladder so the gutters can get cleaned out. I know, bitch and whine! I haven't owned a house since 1989, I forgot how much work it was. I don't really mind though, it beats the hell out of the apartment that we were living in.
The landlord from our old apartment isn't giving us our security deposit back, says that since we left 1 month before (May 30) our lease was up (on June 30) and he couldn't rent it until August 15th, he applied the security deposit as the last months rent (we did give him 45 days writtem notice that we would not be renewing and were moving asap). I have been looking into Illinois Landlord-Tenant law, I believe that I got him, according to what I have read, he was supposed to pay us interest on our security deposit and the end of every year. He never did. So I need to find an attorney who will give me a free consultation and find out if its worth it to go for it.
Today's recipe is Mulligatawny Soup from the New Diabetic Cookbook
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, diced 2 tbls olive oil
1/3 cup flour
5 cups chicken broth, fat/sodium free *
1 small (4 to the pound) tart apple
3/4 cup canned tomatoes, crushed/drained
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
whisper of white pepper
1 cup cooked chicken, diced **
1 cup rice, cooked
* at room temperature ** boneless, skinless with fat removed
INSTRUCTIONS
Fry onions, pepper, and celery in oil in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat,
stirring frequently, until the onions are limp but not browned. Remove vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and reserve for later use.
Add flour to oil in pan and stir over moderate heat until smooth and lightly browned. Add broth to flour mixture and stir over moderate heat until thickened. Add the reserved vegetables.
Wash and core apple and cut into small pieces a though you were going to make a Waldorf salad. Add to soup. Add tomatoes and seasonings to soup. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken and rice to soup just before it is served. Reheat soup if necessary and serve 1 cup hot soup per serving.
Nutritive values per serving: 135 Calories, 14 gm carbohydrate, 8 gm protein, 5 gm fat, 836 mg sodium.
Exchanges per serving: 1 bread, 1 lean meat
Magickal Associations: Growth, Prosperity, Passion, Grounding, Peace, Spiritual Pursuits,
Revealing Hidden Matters, Consistency, Health, Well Being, Sunrise Magick, Love, Earth
Magick, Attracting Love, Stolen Kisses, Fun Love, Protection, Piercing Illusions
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Ok, here's the second recipe for today - Chili
1.5 lbs. lean ground beef, 1 can stewed tomatoes, 2 cans chili beans, 1 can diced green chilies, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, 1 large onion - chopped, 1 can diced Mexican style tomatoes, 2 cans kidney beans, 1/3 cup chili powder and 1 tsp. Cilantro.
Brown meat, drain and rinse. Drain the beans. Put all the ingredients into a crock pot and cook on low for 6 or more hours. (if you use a dutch oven cook covered for the same amount of time).
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Today I am a Domestic Goddess! Day one of the cooking marathon begins. I did my grocery shopping yesterday, I love having and Aldi close by, now I don't have to drive to Kenosha. It's 7:28 a.m. and I already have the ham cooking in the pot (for navy bean soup). I'm getting ready to get the chili started in the crock pot. I need to run to the hardware store and pick up plastic for the outside basement door, the weather stripping alone hasn't helped with the draft. Then put insulation around the water pipes in the crawl space and weather striping at the front and back doors. I think I'll bring the coffin upstairs and put it out on the front porch today along with the skeleton and a few other items I have for outside. Then back to cooking. My list for the next couple of days is to make: Navy bean soup, Chili, Stew, Meat Loaf, BBQ Meatballs, Italian sausage with peppers, Cowboy beans, Peas and Carrots in thyme sauce, Zucchini scramble, Barley Mushroom soup and Mulligatawny soup. Most of this I portion out and freeze. I have three new recipes to try out as well, Grilled Salmon, Lemon-Orange orange roughy and marinated Tuna Steak. Now, I don't normally do these marathon sessions except at certain times of the year, I blame the weather!
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You are Form 6, Elfin: The Wyld.
"And The Elfin saw the evil and
misjudgement in the world and shot her arrow at
the sky. Bolts of lightning struck the earth
and gave the world balance and
growth."
Some examples of the Elfin Form are Demeter (Greek)
and Khepry (Egyptian).The Elfin is associated with the concept of growth
and balance, the number 6, and the element of
water.Her sign is the half moon.
As a member of Form 6, you are a very balanced
individual. You can easily adapt to most
situations and you may be a good social
chameleon. You aren't afraid of changes in
your life, but sometimes you evolve too
rapidly, leaving others to think that you are
leaving them behind. Elfin are the best
friends to have because they are open minded.
Which Mythological Form Are You?
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Fall, fall, fall, fall; Fall, fall, fall, fall - cool, crisp, I feel like making soup. I love fall! I feel revitalized this time of year. The leaves are turning beautiful colors, I just love the show the Goddess puts on.
Halloween is in the air. Hubby and I went out to Antioch yesterday. We went to the bank, he took me out to breakfast for our anniversary (12 years, I can't believe it! Where does the time go?), then to Blinkers! I found a beautiful costume that actually fits!!!! Note to the other beautiful women of size out there, the plus size costumes run about 1 full size smaller than marked. I normally wear woman's size 18/20 bottoms and 20/22 tops, the costume is marked size 24/26 and fits beautifully. Hubby found a great costume! He's going to look very sexy! My friend Earthy and her Hubby are having their annual Halloween party next weekend. I can't wait, the jello shots will fly. I'm curious to see what our friend whom we shall refer to as Pattycake, will wear, and to see just how many red jello shots she can consume before getting sick or passing out. I know, I know. It's cruel, but it's funny!
I remember (sort of) the day when I was young and drunk, I used to like to do specialty shots at the bars, up one side of the list and down the other. 20 years ago, I got very sick on peppermint schnapps (sp?), to this day, I can't stand the smell.
Happy Anniversary for yesterday to my friend Her Royal Majesty, Queen of the Universe and her Hubs.
I have the bridal shower today, I have decided to be nice. No gag gifts. I put together a basket with the towels I bought at B. B. and B. (see previous post), a lavender votive, a beautiful crackle finish votive holder, a gorgeous Burgundy lace teddy and a bottle of lavender bath oil that I am mixing up this morning. I will wrap it beautifully, and ever so tastefully, tie it up with as many ribbons as I can. Lets see her unwrap it without breaking any of them! Whahahahahaha (in my best cackle)!!!!
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We just got back from the store, loaded up on candy for all the little ghouls, goblins, and such! Zion has, in it's wisdom (she says sarcastically), has trick or treating from 2 - 5 p.m. today. What a crock of shit!!! Halloween should take place on Halloween!!! I remember as a kid, it didn't matter what day it fell on, that's the day you went. We'd race home from school just so we could get a head start. Mom made us eat first, then we went. You had to be home by 9 p.m. Of course, this was in the 60's and 70's, man, I miss that!
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:03 AM
a little mean sometimes but that's okay. Every
one is mean at times. You have many friends.
Are you as nice as you really claim to be?
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Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 1:10 PM
Does anyone out there have problems pissing? It has become a three stage process, Stage 1 - the first rush, that is where the majority comes out. Stage 2 - the push or stand up and dribble, this is generally where some force needs to be applied and Stage 3 - wait or stand up, cough and dribble, this is where patience is required in order for the last few drops to evacuate. I am pissed (pun intended) about this, I don't plan to need depends until I am at least 80!
I also get to visit the vampires in the lab, so I need to fast, and I get to see the bubble head about my meds.
I am having the heaviest flow day I've had in since I started playing period roulette, my back hurts and I am so bloated right now I may just explode!
Hubby is going to make me some tea, he's so good to me. Aw fuck it! I need a smoke!
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 1:14 PM
Todays recipe is:
Graveyard Cookies
Number of servings: abt. 5 dz.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar twin
3/4 cup sugar twin brown sugar substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 12oz bag of chocolate chips
green food coloring
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Pre heat the oven at 375 degrees.
2) Mix flour and baking soda in a large bowl.
3) Mix butter, sugars and vanilla in a medium bowl, add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add to flour mixture and mix well.
4) Stir in chocolate chips
5) Using a teaspoon or small scoop, drop 1 inch balls of cookie dough on to an ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone, flatten dough balls slightly. Add a couple drops of food coloring. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Magickal Associations: Revealing Hidden Matters Consistency Love
Raising Energy or Expectations Tenacity Smoothing Relationships
Fertility Mysticism Ancient Questions Lifting Emotions
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:19 AM
Time for the Halloween recipes:
Dragon Stew
Number of servings: abt. 40 people
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs. lean ground beef
3 lg. white onions
1 can stewed tomatoes
5 cans diced Mexican style tomatoes
6 cans chili beans
6 cans kidney beans
3 cans green chilies
1 cup chili powder
1 tbls. Cayenne pepper
1 tbls. Cilantro
1 tbls. crushed Red pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Brown meat in a large frying pan or large Dutch oven. Drain and rinse.
2) Return browned meat to the Dutch oven (or crock pot/stew pot). Add onions, tomatoes, beans, chilies, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro and red pepper. Cover. Cook on low about 5 hours. Allow to cool and refrigerate over night.
3) Heat stew on low for 3 hours. Serve with oyster crackers.
Magickal Associations: Prosperity, Grounding, Attracting Love, Growth, Divination,
Decision-Making
Mutant Eyeballs
Number of servings: Makes 20 eyeballs
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tbls. butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 oz. vanilla-flavored candy coating
20 M&Ms
red and black decorator gel icing
INSTRUCTIONS
1) In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until combined. Shape into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper. Let stand about 20 minutes or until dried.
2) In a small sauce pan melt candy coating over low heat. Or you can microwave on 50% power (or defrost) for 1 minute (if not melted, heat again in 30 second increments). DO NOT OVER HEAT - it will dry out.
3) Dip balls, one at a time, into candy coating. Let excess drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately press an M&M (logo side down) into the center of each peanut butter ball. Let stand until coating is firm.
4) Add a black dot in the center of each M&M for pupils. Drizzle red gel onto balls for blood shot eyes.
Variation: White chocolate may be used instead of vanilla-flavored candy coating.
Magickal Associations; Earth Magick, Male Energy, Lifting Emotions, Love, Tenacity,
Smoothing Relationships
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 6:33 AM
Bloody Bone Spread
Number of servings: abt. 40 people
INGREDIENTS
2 pkg. fat free cream cheese
2 pkg. salad dressing mix (powdered)
Crackers
Red food coloring
Dill
INSTRUCTIONS
1) In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, dressing mix and enough food coloring to make the mixture look bloody.
2) Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3) Form mixture into a ball, sprinkle or roll in dill. Serve with crackers.
Magickal Associations: Joy, Health, Things coming to fruition, Protecting children
BBQ Ogre Balls
Number of servings: Yield 28 meat balls, 14 servings.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tbls liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. barbecue seasoning (Durkee is best)
1 tsp. sugar twin
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tbls grated onions
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 cup skim milk
1-1/2 lbs. ground round or ground sirloin (weighed and ground after fat has been removed)
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Blend catsup, tomato sauce, liquid smoke, barbecue seasoning and sugar twin together well to form a barbecue sauce and set aside at room temperature for later use.
2) Place oatmeal, crumbs, onions, salt, pepper, and milk in a mixer bowl and mix together at low speed (or use hands) to mix well.
3) Add beef to mixture and mix at low speed (or with hands) until blended. DO NOT over mix.
4) Shape into balls using 2 tablespoons of the mixture for the for each meatball. Place on a cookie sheet or baking stone and broil 2-4 minutes.
5) Remove from cookie sheet and place in a casserole, brushing the balls with barbecue sauce as you put them in the casserole.
6) Pour any remaining sauce over the meatballs, cover, and bake at 325 degrees F for about 45 minutes or until done. Serve hot.
Nutritive values per serving: CAL - 98, CHO - 6gm, PRO - 12gm, FAT - 3gm, NA - 152mg.
Food exchanges per servings: 1/2 milk, 1 lean meat
Low-sodium diets: Use low-sodium catsup
Sugar content per serving: .1 tsp.
Magickal Associations; Kinship, Sustenance, Cleansing, Purification, Grounding, Goddess Energy, Maternal Instinct, Nurturing, Protection, Banishing
If you try any of the recipes I have posted, please let me know how you like them.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 8:16 AM
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Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 6:27 PM
Halloween party plans are progressing, the menu has grown a bit, we are having (so far);
Bloody Bat Wings
Fingers in Sauce
Possessed Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Cookies
Cupcakes
Kitty Litter Cake
Worm Salad
Surprise
I still need to get a hold of a few people yet to see what their bringing. I'm working on the Jello Shots and laundry today. I still need to do some filing so that I can free up the top of my filing cabinet. I have to get my Werewolf and Altar set up and tweak some of the other decor, re-do my nails, sweep, vacuum, mop, clean the bathrooms and finish cleaning the dungeon. I'm going down in the dungeon now for a smoke, Sylvia Browne is on Montel today and I don't want to miss her.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:21 AM
- Dimension:: 5th
- Roger:: Daltry
- CSI:: Vegas
- Passenger:: 57
- Thankful:: I don't live in Florida
- Has-been:: Never was
- Bambino:: Babe Ruth
- Wrinkles:: I'm getting some
- Cable TV:: Expensive
- Voicemail:: Useless
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:28 AM
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 8:37 AM
When I was young, I would get an occasional brain-cramp, and that was ok. Not that I am middle aged, I have developed Some-timers disease. Sometimes I can remember, sometimes I can't. Now, what was I babbling about? Shit, I forget!
I am researching a book on marriage planning. I would like to post a question here every now and then for those of you out there who are/were/married.
What is the one thing you wish you had known or discussed before tying the knot?
For those of you who are getting married, don't just plan the wedding, plan the marriage as well!I recommend the book - 101 Things I wish I knew When I got Married Simple lessons to Make Love Last by Linda and Charlie Bloom.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 5:10 PM
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Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 4:00 PM
If I was a dog, I'd be 316 years old!
Find out your age in dog years
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 11:41 AM
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 7:26 AM
- Spacious:: cavern
- Crash:: and burn
- Autobiography:: braggin
- Sparkly:: me
- Wild Thing:: me again
- Haagen-Das:: yum!
- Sci-fi:: alien
- Voice:: over
- Boy Scouts:: pathetic,homophobic
- Grief:: loss
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:22 AM
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Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
Beef Stew Meat
Potatoes - chopped
Onions - chopped
Carrots - chopped
Turnip - chopped
Parsnip - chopped
Celery - chopped
Better than Bullion - Beef
1 cup hot water
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown meat, place into a crock pot or Dutch oven. Cook on low for 2 hours, dissolve better than bullion in the cup of hot water, add bullion-water mix and vegetables to stew. cook 6 hours. Allow to cool. Refrigerate. The next morning, cook on low again for 5 hours.
Amounts are up to you.
Magickal Associations: Health, Prosperity, Grounding, Peace, Vision
Celebrations: Imbolc Winter Solstice (Yule)
Barley Mushroom soup
From the New Diabetic Cookbook Number of servings: 12 (1 cup serv)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onion, julienne
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 quarts vegetable stock
salt to taste
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mushroom flavored or regular soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Put barley in a food processor, preferably a small one, and give it a couple of pulses to chop barley into grits. Set aside.
2) Pre-heat a 4 to 6 quart heavy pot on medium heat for 1 minute. Swirl oil around the bottom of pot. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are well browned. Add celery, onions and garlic and continue to cook and stir until onions are soft.
3) Add vegetable stock and barley, bring to a rolling boil. Decrease heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender. Add salt and pepper. Remove soup from heat and stir 1/2 cup of soup into the yogurt. Add the yogurt mixture and soy sauce to the soup. Serve hot, but do not boil after adding the yogurt.
Nutritive values per serving: 129 Calories, 17 gm Carbohydrates, 5 gm Protein, 5 gm Fat,
142 mg sodium (low-sodium diets omit salt and use low sodium broth)
Food exchanges per serving: 1 bread, 1 fat
Magickal Associations; Love, Controlling Pain of Any Nature, Passion, Grounding,
Peace, Stolen Kisses, Fun, Love, Protection, Piercing Illusions, Cleansing, Purification,
Banishing, Health, Spirituality, Goddess Magick
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 10:22 AM
On a sad note, actor Christopher Reeves died at age 52 yrs. My heart goes out to his family and send healing and loving energies to them.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 7:36 AM
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 10:49 AM
I finally got a copy of Citizen X on DVD, I had it VHS, but my tape walked out of here one day and I haven't seen it since. Citizen X is not a horror movie, it is based on a true story of the most prolific serial killer in Russian history. It follows the efforts of the detective, Viktor Burakov (Stephan Rea) assigned to the case by his Colonel (Donald Sutherland). A well acted movie, it also stars, Jeffery DeMunn and Max Von Sydow. Warning - many of the killers victims are under the age of 17 yrs.
I still want to get a movie called Intensity (and it lives up to it's name), I also need to get Evil Dead 2 on DVD. I want copies of Ghost Story, Grim prairie Tales, The Lady in White, and Bram Stokers Dracula. I have all of these on VHS, but I want them on DVD.
We watched Gothika last night, I think that I'll watch The Haunting this morning, I like a good ghost story.
What is your favorite Horror/Thriller?
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:04 AM
I blame my recent motivation on Fall! I don't know what it is about fall, but I just want to nest. So to all my domestically challenged cohorts, I send out and share my current domestic motivation and energy!
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 8:31 AM
In Honor of the Goddess
Hecate
Night descends; the Dark Mother comes,
A gust of wind, I hear Her hounds,
Goddess of Crossroads, Queen of Witches
Come to me with your whelping bitches,
Dark Goddess, sender of nocturnal visions,
Sending dreams to assist with decisions,
Goddess of Death and Renewal, Lifter of the Veil,
Guiding Souls along the Summerland Trail,
Triple Goddess, Most Lovely One,
We’ve gathered tonight, the Sabbats begun,
I honor You, and those departed,
Let me speak with loved ones, from whom I am parted,
Grant me Wisdom, Your favor and Protection,
Let me bask in Your Holy Perfection.
(this is copyrighted, do not use, reprint, repost, etc.. with out my written permission)
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 6:03 PM
Today's recipe -Italian Sausage with Peppers
From the Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Number of servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp. olive oil 1 Bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced*
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. cooked Italian pork sausage
2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tbls chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
* 1 tsp fennel seed may be substituted
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Sauteé the onion, bell peppers and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 min. Add the garlic and sauteé 1-2 min longer. Stir in the tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 min. Add the sausage; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 min. If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tbls. of water.
2. Meanwhile, cook the penne according to package directions; drain.
3. Add the basil, parsley and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.
Per serving: 438 Calories, 20 g. total fat (6 g. saturated fat), 44 mg. cholesterol, 972 mg. sodium, 50 g. total carbohydrate, 6 g. dietary fiber, 16 g. protein, 89 mg. calcium.
W. W. points: 9
Magickal Associations: Peace, Spiritual Pursuits, Energy, Vitality, Strength, Empowered Creativity, Growth, Prosperity, Hex Breaking, Banishings, Protection, Attracting Love, Fertility, Profuseness, Luck, Protection from Accidents, Love, Exorcism, Wealth, Flying, Change,
Good Fortune, Renewal, Harmony, Agreement
The recipe of the day will not be a regular feature here. It is just that it's fall. However, when I do try something new, if its good, I'll share.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 7:55 AM
The landlord from our old apartment isn't giving us our security deposit back, says that since we left 1 month before (May 30) our lease was up (on June 30) and he couldn't rent it until August 15th, he applied the security deposit as the last months rent (we did give him 45 days writtem notice that we would not be renewing and were moving asap). I have been looking into Illinois Landlord-Tenant law, I believe that I got him, according to what I have read, he was supposed to pay us interest on our security deposit and the end of every year. He never did. So I need to find an attorney who will give me a free consultation and find out if its worth it to go for it.
Today's recipe is Mulligatawny Soup from the New Diabetic Cookbook
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, diced 2 tbls olive oil
1/3 cup flour
5 cups chicken broth, fat/sodium free *
1 small (4 to the pound) tart apple
3/4 cup canned tomatoes, crushed/drained
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
whisper of white pepper
1 cup cooked chicken, diced **
1 cup rice, cooked
* at room temperature ** boneless, skinless with fat removed
INSTRUCTIONS
Fry onions, pepper, and celery in oil in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat,
stirring frequently, until the onions are limp but not browned. Remove vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and reserve for later use.
Add flour to oil in pan and stir over moderate heat until smooth and lightly browned. Add broth to flour mixture and stir over moderate heat until thickened. Add the reserved vegetables.
Wash and core apple and cut into small pieces a though you were going to make a Waldorf salad. Add to soup. Add tomatoes and seasonings to soup. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken and rice to soup just before it is served. Reheat soup if necessary and serve 1 cup hot soup per serving.
Nutritive values per serving: 135 Calories, 14 gm carbohydrate, 8 gm protein, 5 gm fat, 836 mg sodium.
Exchanges per serving: 1 bread, 1 lean meat
Magickal Associations: Growth, Prosperity, Passion, Grounding, Peace, Spiritual Pursuits,
Revealing Hidden Matters, Consistency, Health, Well Being, Sunrise Magick, Love, Earth
Magick, Attracting Love, Stolen Kisses, Fun Love, Protection, Piercing Illusions
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 11:39 AM
1.5 lbs. lean ground beef, 1 can stewed tomatoes, 2 cans chili beans, 1 can diced green chilies, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, 1 large onion - chopped, 1 can diced Mexican style tomatoes, 2 cans kidney beans, 1/3 cup chili powder and 1 tsp. Cilantro.
Brown meat, drain and rinse. Drain the beans. Put all the ingredients into a crock pot and cook on low for 6 or more hours. (if you use a dutch oven cook covered for the same amount of time).
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 2:22 PM
Ok here's the first recipe: Navy bean soup
1 ham with bone in and a thick layer of fat, 1 lb. Navy beans, 2 bay leaves and a large white onion, chopped.
Day 1 - put ham in the soup/stock pot cover with water, cook covered on medium heat until boiling the reduce heat to low and simmer about 12 hours. Turn off heat and allow to cool in the pot. Place pot into fridge and leave over night.
Day 2 - take pot out and put on stove, skim the layer of fat the has formed and repeat the cooking process of the previous day. Again refrigerate over night.
Day 3 - repeat day 2. Rinse, separate and soak navy beans over night.
Day 4 - remove any remaining fat from the pot, remove as much of the bones as possible. Cook as you did on days 1,2,&3 but drain and rinse the beans and add them, the bay leaves and the onion to the pot. Remove bay leaves prior to eating.
I know this is a long process, however, it gives the soup a great deal of flavor, and by removing the fat that forms daily and the chunks on day 4, you are making it relatively low fat.
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 7:26 AM
- Courage:: Braveheart
- Stamina:: Sex
- Leader:: Team
- Idea:: No
- Rockstar:: What I wanted to be
- Dew:: Drop
- Guards:: Military
- Lenny:: Bruce
- Alliance:: Truce
- Cigarettes:: I need to quit
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 9:18 AM
You are Form 6, Elfin: The Wyld.
"And The Elfin saw the evil and
misjudgement in the world and shot her arrow at
the sky. Bolts of lightning struck the earth
and gave the world balance and
growth."
Some examples of the Elfin Form are Demeter (Greek)
and Khepry (Egyptian).The Elfin is associated with the concept of growth
and balance, the number 6, and the element of
water.Her sign is the half moon.
As a member of Form 6, you are a very balanced
individual. You can easily adapt to most
situations and you may be a good social
chameleon. You aren't afraid of changes in
your life, but sometimes you evolve too
rapidly, leaving others to think that you are
leaving them behind. Elfin are the best
friends to have because they are open minded.
Which Mythological Form Are You?
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Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 1:14 PM
Halloween is in the air. Hubby and I went out to Antioch yesterday. We went to the bank, he took me out to breakfast for our anniversary (12 years, I can't believe it! Where does the time go?), then to Blinkers! I found a beautiful costume that actually fits!!!! Note to the other beautiful women of size out there, the plus size costumes run about 1 full size smaller than marked. I normally wear woman's size 18/20 bottoms and 20/22 tops, the costume is marked size 24/26 and fits beautifully. Hubby found a great costume! He's going to look very sexy! My friend Earthy and her Hubby are having their annual Halloween party next weekend. I can't wait, the jello shots will fly. I'm curious to see what our friend whom we shall refer to as Pattycake, will wear, and to see just how many red jello shots she can consume before getting sick or passing out. I know, I know. It's cruel, but it's funny!
I remember (sort of) the day when I was young and drunk, I used to like to do specialty shots at the bars, up one side of the list and down the other. 20 years ago, I got very sick on peppermint schnapps (sp?), to this day, I can't stand the smell.
Happy Anniversary for yesterday to my friend Her Royal Majesty, Queen of the Universe and her Hubs.
I have the bridal shower today, I have decided to be nice. No gag gifts. I put together a basket with the towels I bought at B. B. and B. (see previous post), a lavender votive, a beautiful crackle finish votive holder, a gorgeous Burgundy lace teddy and a bottle of lavender bath oil that I am mixing up this morning. I will wrap it beautifully, and ever so tastefully, tie it up with as many ribbons as I can. Lets see her unwrap it without breaking any of them! Whahahahahaha (in my best cackle)!!!!
Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 8:10 AM
About Me
It's OK to laugh during sex - just don't point!
Name: Broomhilda
Age: 49
About Me: Living in oncomming traffic and staggering my way through life.
Interests Writing, Watching movies, Listening to music, SHOES, Ren. Faire
Favorite Colors: Red and Purple
Favorite Band: Aerosmith
Favorite Music: Just about everything except rap. I just don't get rap.
Favorite Actors: Alan Rickman and Gary Oldman
Favorite Movies: Citizen X, Bram Stokers Dracula, Like Water for Chocolate, Amelie, Sense and Sensibility, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Whale Rider, Just about anything with Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman or Johnny Depp and many many more
Favorite Books: Anything Edgar Allan Poe, Mythology esp. Celtic, Earth's Children series, Harry Potter series, and too many more to list.
Religon: Wiccan/Pagan
Currently: Going mad.
EMail me at wiccavic2002@yahoo.com
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