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Indiana is Waking Up

This is a new patch, which spread all the way around that giant tree – last year, I was able to walk from the porch, across the lawn, to the trash can. Now, I have to take the sidewalk to the garage, the drive way to the trash can.

Jim’s Aunt Margaret planted a patch of Crocus over 40 years ago; over the years, we have watched them spread around the property. They like sun and shade. They spread on their own, with no help. The yellow and white are few. The orange with purple centers are rare. If you want a flower that will spread on its own, these are it. After a few years, they start spreading quickly.

I was sitting in the yard this morning, listening to the birds, looking around to see what is waking up. Love to watch and hear everything wake up

Shrimp pad thai

I made this again a couple days ago, with shrimp. Jim was thrilled when he walked in the door and saw it.

This is a keeper recipe

https://pinchofyum.com/rainbow-vegetarian-pad-thai-with-peanuts-and-basil?fbclid=IwAR09Zbofy3Cx8ApCuJcOy-TYX1s0jSgopV7tUfoN39PsxsJB1FWY7Bhw3gA

I’m reading this magazine right now. I wanted to share this from the December 1945 issue. I erased the first part of the article to write the date and name of the issue.

It’s a large, oversized issue

Grandma’s Apron

This is from a local genealogy group cookbook.

I love what this first page says

Spiced Carrots

These are fun to snack on. I would definitely make these for Thanksgiving. I did not have dark raisins; just used what I had, which were golden. This says 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. I cooked mine for 1/2 hour in a cast iron pot; added the brown sugar, and then cooked for another 10 minutes. I also added pepper to my dish, as I like pepper, and it works with this dish.

Yes, I will make again.
page 283 Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

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Here’s something you don’t see today.

1941 Life magazine

Appetizer Avocado

If you like avocados, these are fun.

I’ve made these several times.

Pleasantly surprised. I had everything – I was curious – I changed a couple things. After inhaling that vinegar – I was like “uh oh, this will not be good” But….you let it simmer down and get thicker – you want it to go for 15 minutes, and you don’t want to lean over the pan, and get that vinegar steam in your eyes. I immediately poured the sauce in to a measuring cup, because I wanted it to cool down for instant serving.

Jim and I truly enjoyed this new idea with avocados. Only takes 15 minutes with just a few ingredients

1980 The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

I enjoy this big, oversized book! It’s loaded with information. Step by step photos. Lots of color photos. I’ve made several recipes from this book, and each a winner