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Week of March 29th, 2026 through April 4th, 2026

 SUNDAY:  I was settling down to watch MEET THE PRESS when Megan called.  Her Aunt Doris passed away and she had to tell her father.  Megan is pretty upset, mostly because when she hung up from talking to Bob, he forgot to hang up his phone (well, end the call) and she heard him crying. Doris would have turned 90 this coming August and was in the hospital, and not doing well.  She leaves 5 grown children and several grandchildren.  When I asked how Tyler is doing, Meg said he is doing great and will be doing an internship in the summer in IOWA.  Some kind of statistics.  

corned beef and cabbage (using apple cider, in crockpot) recipe UR:

 https://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/crock-pot-apple-cider-corned-beef/

Ideas for trip to Sight and Sound Theatre PA

 Little Buffalo State Park 1579 State Park Rd, Newport, PA 

Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Crescent Squares *Very similar to something I made several times years ago*

    lb ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz) 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste) Directions Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish so the crescent dough doesn’t stick. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease carefully. Season the cooked beef with the kosher salt, stirring well to evenly distribute. Taste and adjust the salt if needed, keeping in mind the cheese and dough will add a little extra saltiness. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared glass casserole dish, pinching the seams together to form a solid crust layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom dough layer. This creates a cheesy base that melts into the crust. Spread the ...
 350 for 20 to 25 minutes 2 mashed bananas one egg one cup of oats two tablespoons of honey

WEEK of Sunday, March 22nd through Saturday, March 28th, 2026 (recipe for cottage cheese cake)

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 SUNDAY:  Church was excellent today.  I put a note in the collection box saying "it is really hard to hear the announcements with the music and drums".   This was interesting, when Pastor Craig asked Drew to come up on the stage and read from the Bible, but there were a lot of distractions while he was doing it.  After church, six of us went to LaPorts for lunch.  I had the grilled marinated chicken and brought a lot of it home with me.  I spent the rest of the day at home.  I tried a recipe I saw on facebook for a quick and easy and nutritious "cake".   One mashed banana Half cup of cottage cheese One egg Combine well and put in  small baking dish  350 degrees for 18 minutes.  Next time I will add some honey to it and bake a little bit longer. I confirmed with Chickie that we will meet up for lunch at noon at PANERA.   MONDAY:  I called Jan and we agreed to meet at the Y at 11:10 a.m.  I left ear...

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Bread and Chocolate Mug Cake

                 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 3/4 cups whole milk (or any milk you have on hand) Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with a bit of oil, butter, or leftover bacon grease—whatever you have handy. In a medium saucepan or sturdy mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and 1 cup of the milk. Warm gently over low heat or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes, then stir until the mixture loosens and becomes smooth and pourable. This makes it easier to blend with the flour. In a large bowl, add the flour. Make a well in the center and pour in the peanut butter mixture. Add the remaining 3/4 cup milk a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon or sturdy fork until a thick, heavy batter forms. It should be dense but evenly moistened, with no dry pockets of flour. If it seems too dry to come together, add another tablespoon or two of milk; if i...