It is funny how on any given day the same things can be perceived differently. Or maybe even the way you say something communicates something other than you intended. Life is pretty simple; if you are willing to view it that way...in full pursuit of making the best of whatever it gives you.
By the graces of the Lord God and the pensiveness of Andrew Lewis Stanfield, another Friday greets us and bows away. Saturating us with the promise of the joys to come and distractions of pleasure, the most important moments for some approach on the giggling feet of anticipation. Yet before we embark upon a most ambitious weekend, what would the close of Friday be without a haiku; and how far much better with several....
...but first things first...Friday Fixins for all you nuts out there.
Boiled Peanuts INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 quarts green uncooked peanuts 1/2 cup salt 2 1/2 quarts water
Wash Peanuts until water runs clear. Put clean peanuts in crockery pot, add salt and water; stir. Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 hours. Add additional water during cooking, if necessary, to keep peanuts covered.
mmmmmm....tasty and even kinda healthy unless you have a nut allergy. But hey, just because I am sooo wonderful; here's something extra for my beloved Louisiana and all my cajun friends. ayhieeee!!!!
And now on to the haikus of Friday: Fridakus. Thanks Andylicious for keeping the torch alive!
Smoldering Visions Sticky summer duel Melting inhibition's rule Less being more cool.
Happy Cohorts United laughter All for one and one for all Breeds joys multiplied.
Friday Haiku Friday haiku; Uniting thoughts from two minds One chord harmony.
Fridaku Arrive at week's end Write haikus on friday 5, 7, 5 read.
The Seeing Unseen One layer away Desperately close, we watch Oh voyeur delight.
It’s another great Friday in the Music City, packed with out of towners for the festivities. CMA is alive and well in the recently water-logged Nashville. Music oozes from every open door and from around every corner. There are tourists at every street, brimming with anticipation for that incredible brush with raw star power and country music royalty. It's a "twang thang" for those so inclined and its everywhere. What a great city!
Fridays are full of haikus and recipes. As for the fitness side of our Friday, we are up to 85 pushups for our weekly challenge. One cohort short, perhaps we will wait one workday so he won’t feel left out (wink). Anyway, on the jewels before the queen, Fridakus and Fixin’s.
CMA Summer CMA alive! Stars, fans, summer days to share; Music City sings.
Strum the Flood Away No more, nevermore; Great flood come and gone away, Music, friends and more.
Stars on the Pavement Stars crowded on earth, Gazers blinded by their gleem, Celebrating life.
This is another delicious recipe that allows for maximum multi-tasking. That’s right, another crock pot special. Since my Saturdays are packed with activities, I try to make the most of spare time or at least multi-task. This tasty one will leave you 6-8 hrs of double time to do several things at the same time. It’s easy and delicious!
Grape Jelly Meatballs
1 1/2 cups chili sauce 1 cup grape jelly (can use currant jelly) 1 to 3 tsp Dijon mustard 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 Tbs fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp salt
Combine chili sauce, jelly, and mustard in crock pot and stir well. Cook, covered, on high while preparing meatballs.
Combine remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into 30 meatballs. Bake meatballs in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes; drain well. Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat, cover and cook on low for 6 to 10 hours.