What is that saying about don’t let it rain on your parade? This time of the year it is hard to predict what it will be like when you set the dates. I remember well our senior homecoming. It didn’t rain, it snowed. It was our first time going together and it is a wonder Robert ever came back again. Can you image a new “Toni frizzy perm” and the scent that didn’t seem to go away especially when the hair was wet and a wet wool dress coat that smelled like sheep. I guess if you can survive that, other things may be overlooked. Back then in the early 50s the dance was held upstairs in Silverberg’s hall. We did have a bonfire at the fairgrounds the night before in what is now the pit area if I recall. Needless to say it was the start of many wonderful times together. It is misty today and the parade will go on as usual and maybe the weather will clear before game time this evening. There have been many class reunions this summer and I know it would be difficult for many to come during the homecoming events. Who knows, if their class would be recognized, they might make the effort to attend. Hopefully the game tonight will be the culmination of a very fun week for the students.
Mark and Lori came Thursday evening to get their tickets for the Ryder Cup golf tournament. I don’t know much about it but the tickets are not the easiest to come by. I hope the weather will be good so they can enjoy the day. Mark got the lawn mowed before we went for supper and it surely needed it. The trees are rapidly changing color and leaves are falling. Usually we don’t rake them up but may have to do a bit this year as there is an abundance. I did finish the afghan and it turned out okay even if there is not a specific pattern to it. The off white, yellow, orange, bright green, dark green and brown look very fall-like and actually is quite cheery. You never know what it will be like when you use the yarn in storage and have to go out of town to buy any other yarn. I did find some yarn at the rummage sale for the next one but haven’t decided on a pattern. If I run out before I can finish it there is always more cream color to add in some way for accent.
Sweet-and Sour Chicken Nuggets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
20 frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets
l bag frozen sweet & sour stir-fry meal starter
l package (3 oz.) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
l cup water
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken nuggets; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Remove chicken from skillet; place on plate and cover to keep warm.
Wipe skillet clean, mix frozen sauce, vegetables and pineapple from meal starter. Cover, cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Crumble ramen noodles. Stir noodles, contents of seasoning packet from the soup mix and water into vegetable mixture. Cover; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and separating noodles, until vegetables and noodles are tender. Serve topped with chicken nuggets. 4 servings.
Buttermilk Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
l tablespoon baking powder 5 tablespoons shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt l cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425º. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Add the buttermilk, making the dough like pie dough. Pat the dough 3/4 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits 2” apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Gather dough trimmings, pat to 3/4” thickness, and cut out more biscuits. Bake the biscuits until golden. 12-15 minutes. Serve hot.
Apple Bars
2 1/2 cups flour
l tablespoon sugar
l teaspoon salt
l cup shortening
l egg yolk, put in measuring cup, add enough milk to make
2/3 cup total
Mix all together to make soft dough. Roll out half of the dough and put on a big cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
Mix together and pour onto crust:
6 large apples, (tart), peeled and sliced
l tablespoon flour
l cup sugar
l teaspoon cinnamon
Roll out rest of dough and place over the top of apples. Beat egg white until frothy and brush on top. Bake 40 minutes at 350º or until golden brown.
Glaze top of the bars while warm with: l cup powdered sugar, l teaspoon vanilla and 3 teaspoons hot water.
