Mamagoo's Thoughts

For unto us a child was born. Christmas is the reason for the season

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:50:55 -0500

Veterans day. God Bless all our soldiers past, present and future.

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:35:18 -0500

Happy Halloween

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:18:34 -0500

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Sweet Potato Ghosts

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:00:32 -0500

Sweet Potato Ghosts

Ingredients

Serves: Update

1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes

1 1/4 pounds boiling potatoes

1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces

3/4 cup milk

1 large egg

3 tablespoons drained sliced ripe olives, cut into very small pieces for the eyes

Directions

Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces, then simmer in a pot of salted water until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and milk in a small saucepan until butter is melted, then let stand off heat 1 minute. Whisk egg in a large bowl, then slowly whisk in milk mixture.

Drain potatoes well, then force through ricer into large bowl with milk mixture and stir in salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat oven to 400 F. with rack in middle and butter a nonstick shallow baking pan.

If using plastic bag, cut away one corner to form a 3/4-inch opening. Transfer potatoes to pastry or plastic bag and pipe potatoes close together into 3-inch-high pointed mounds to form ghosts.

Garnish each mound with 2 olive pieces to form eyes.

Bake until potatoes are heated through, about 8 minutes. Transfer carefully with nonstick spatula to retain shapes.

Make ahead: Potatoes can be piped into pan 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely covered with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before proceeding.

About This Recipe

Zucchini Meat Loaf

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:50:33 -0500

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)

1/3 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

Topping

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all meat loaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.

Remove meat loaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tip

Baking the meat loaf in a shallow pie plate takes less time than baking it in a loaf shape. Dinner can be on the table more quickly. This would also make good meatballs, too.

Printable recipe: http://4pkruger.com/Zucchini_Meat_Loaf.txt

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Gone but not forgotten

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:58:38 -0500

She was crying for the whole entire world,

Including me and you

By Love of God and Love of Nation

Our Brave Hearts

WILL GO ON

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Take Time

Take time to think,

it is the source of power;

Take time to play,

it is the secret of perpetual youth;

Take time to read,

it is the fountain of wisdom.

Take time to pray,

it is the greatest power on earth.

Take time to be friendly,

it is the road to happiness.

Take time to laugh,

it is the music of the soul;

Take time to give,

it is too short a day to be selfish.

Take time to work,

it is the price of success.

Take time to do charity,

it is the key to heaven.

Take time to love and be loved,

it is a God given privilege.

Author unknown

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Sat, 2 Jul 2011 11:58:58 -0500

WHY GOD MADE MOMS

Tue, 3 May 2011 15:49:34 -0500

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.

3. God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

What ingredients are mothers made of?

1.. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

1. We're related.

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's mom like me.

What kind of a little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice..

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot.

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on.

Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.

3. I guess mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.

What's the difference between moms and dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller and stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friends.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.

2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.

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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 15:33:02 -0500

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Thu, 7 Apr 2011 15:31:58 -0500