JuneNYsAdventuresPart2

                 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...

  2 pounds ground beef (80–85% lean) 4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (about 3–4 medium potatoes) 2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium onions) 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed or diced tomatoes with juice Directions In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until no pink remains and most of the liquid has evaporated, 7–10 minutes. Drain off excess grease if desired to keep the stew from being too oily. Add the browned ground beef to the bottom of a large slow cooker (5–6 quarts works well), spreading it out in an even layer. Layer the diced potatoes over the beef in the slow cooker, then scatter the diced onions evenly over the top. Do not stir yet; this helps the potatoes and onions cook evenly in the tomato broth. Pour the canned tomatoes with all their juices over the onions and potatoes, covering everything as much as possible. If the tomatoes are very thick, you can gently shake the slow cooker...

 SUNDAY:   Church was very good.  After it was over, six of us (me, Glenda, Carol, Dee Man, Marlene and Linda Stein went to THE OLIVE LEAF for lunch.   Glenda, Carol and I had the corned beef and cabbage, HUGE servings and I brought most of it home with me.  I spent the rest of the day at home, relaxing.   MONDAY:  I spent the entire day at home, in my pajamas.  I cleaned the second bedroom and got it ready for Leslie to stay in, since she is coming in a couple of weeks for a few days.  I also vacuumed the kitchen, dining area and living room and picked up various items and put them away.  In the evening, Andrea called to ask if I wanted to go see the movie HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER, one of Karen Vaughn's WNY Christian Women's events.  Also, we will go to SOLID ROCK for spaghetti tomorrow night.  She will have the twins with her, and I will give her a hand.  I did my homework for tomorrows LIFE GROUP, including t...

 USA has a lot of allies, but Israel is the one that is CAPABLE. (military capability)  Ongoing Iran war   47 year war since 1979 (took hostages from embassy) 241 Marines killed in Beirut Khobar towers Assassination teams all over the world, killed a lot of Jews in Argentina tried to kill Bolton, Pompeo, DJT shaped charges  killed about 1500 and thousands maimed in Iraq and Afghanistan IEDs 41 American citizens killed on Oct. 7 in addition to all that, Hezbollah  )40 yrs)and Hamas all Iran had to do was agree to not make a bomb, don't keep giving millions a month to each of the H's Spain an ally?  not really, same for France   refusals to cooperate, even in the 5 percent armament UK limiting or operations  Germany has trashed the USA and DJT ISRAEL only Democratic country, lifelong friend, provided essential intelligence to us  big NATO members weaker than Is.  we are taking away the ability of Iran to continue funding the H's,...

  2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or bone-in breasts, skin on) 1 1/2 cups original Bisquick baking mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (or to taste), plus extra for sprinkling Directions Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and set a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack so the chicken won’t stick. Pat the chicken pieces very dry with paper towels. This helps the coating cling and crisp up instead of steaming. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, stir the Bisquick and black pepper together until the pepper is evenly speckled throughout the mix. Working one piece at a time, roll the chicken in the seasoned Bisquick, pressing the mixture onto the skin so it forms a good, even coating. Shake off any loose excess and place the coated chicken pieces skin-side up on the greased wire rack. Drizzle the melted butter slowly and evenly over the tops of the chicken pieces, ...

 SUNDAY:   Church was very good this morning.   A bunch of us went out to lunch.  When I asked where they wanted to go, Carol said "you are the leader of the pack", so I should decide.  I suggested APPLEBEEs, so that is where we went.  It turned out to be eight of us.  Me, Glenda, Carol, Marlene, Andrea, Peggy, Michelle McKenica.  Most of us had the $9.99 special either a burger or chicken sandwich with endless drink and endless fries.  The restaurant was VERY busy, but our server was very friendly and efficient.   After lunch I decided to go to Niagara Produce for milk and bananas.  They did not have the milk I like but I purchased a few items.  I spent the rest of the day at home.  I finished reading THE GOLDEN CHILD.  I skipped taking a nap, I just did not feel all that tired, even though we moved the clocks ahead one hour last night.   MONDAY the 9th:  First thing, I went over to Pegg...