tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39375582973862830162024-03-13T03:29:06.429-05:00All Trails Lead HomeFind your inner Okie.....The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.comBlogger478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-21939482241387302672012-05-28T07:00:00.000-05:002012-05-28T07:00:13.084-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7iKR9RwyEgKomGD8r4RlvS-ETPtSXawW2_qo2pc2ZDUUBHhNgTjb903_hzHwLqGsQMb8zV0HAiuwEgQRORHUeDy5lFdE-BK3SZBvj3MFY2aAjZ2KgkOtEk0QlfO4PM8z5YGDPoTbtBA/s1600/juicy+meat+loaf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7iKR9RwyEgKomGD8r4RlvS-ETPtSXawW2_qo2pc2ZDUUBHhNgTjb903_hzHwLqGsQMb8zV0HAiuwEgQRORHUeDy5lFdE-BK3SZBvj3MFY2aAjZ2KgkOtEk0QlfO4PM8z5YGDPoTbtBA/s200/juicy+meat+loaf.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, hope your Monday is going great! How about another Lois Elaine recipe?<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-76398854627431308382012-05-21T07:00:00.011-05:002012-05-21T07:00:15.487-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixExlqMbOaVkpUXJUe6wvflOBAs-Cp8eQast3ur_DqQqp1o-Kukxa6FDITd_WrGSiwF0ymkRHwQSvsHyR5604QXPvJK_lKi8x2KQNR_s2NWkKdzc7oZUxZbUjLf3kRD1vHXuFN14tpwkM/s1600/peanut+blossom+cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixExlqMbOaVkpUXJUe6wvflOBAs-Cp8eQast3ur_DqQqp1o-Kukxa6FDITd_WrGSiwF0ymkRHwQSvsHyR5604QXPvJK_lKi8x2KQNR_s2NWkKdzc7oZUxZbUjLf3kRD1vHXuFN14tpwkM/s200/peanut+blossom+cookies.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>We are headed toward June and summer. Hope your spring has been a great one! Here is another Lois Elaine recipe for you...<br />
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</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-49545062999726059402012-05-14T07:00:00.000-05:002012-05-14T07:00:09.461-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOqoFBoNZFaxyvTbu1I0qFWC9dhAuhjLwyVhKQZ11Ixk_kBe92m7ZX_H4Sp1snIXyevblW3gUkTwvzY8A1fjylsTDnLdnyUrU7GVcjHpDOwU1Jr0XFRfCMwBJQUK9_6-6U30EUujOyW8/s1600/caramel+sundae+topping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOqoFBoNZFaxyvTbu1I0qFWC9dhAuhjLwyVhKQZ11Ixk_kBe92m7ZX_H4Sp1snIXyevblW3gUkTwvzY8A1fjylsTDnLdnyUrU7GVcjHpDOwU1Jr0XFRfCMwBJQUK9_6-6U30EUujOyW8/s200/caramel+sundae+topping.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, hope your week is starting out good! We have another Lois Elaine recipe just for you....<br />
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</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-28894910674872099462012-05-07T07:00:00.014-05:002012-05-07T07:00:09.068-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1rW0Ioxxf0hL-MY1vZli2AfzOjXgGeNOnefIM1FggTC1jrDKoV8GaBmjKuVi4pRCfOuEAvnpxLygBMgAQVhqA04COZAnev0H_ruoGVPJgFKCPiGWX7R1fT5fqopihcPjFFKroX4Mcj8/s1600/berry+salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1rW0Ioxxf0hL-MY1vZli2AfzOjXgGeNOnefIM1FggTC1jrDKoV8GaBmjKuVi4pRCfOuEAvnpxLygBMgAQVhqA04COZAnev0H_ruoGVPJgFKCPiGWX7R1fT5fqopihcPjFFKroX4Mcj8/s200/berry+salad.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, it's May - my favorite month! Here's hoping your May will be a wonderful one....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Back in the 1960's cooks didn't have desserts that could be prepared off the shelf of the grocery stores. They had to make them from scratch. Here is an example of a great strawberry dessert from the sixties, Berry Salad.</span><br />
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Here we have a beautiful but camera-shy hound. Let's see, how does one get a point across that he doesn't want his picture taken? Maybe squeezing between the house and a bench will do it. Then again, maybe not....The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-37980597640465958622012-04-30T07:00:00.001-05:002012-04-30T07:00:21.779-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO70xoot3ivf00b7eQ1E5DXpT1Nbnsw_evW-InTReFdSM9U6CiuG-B5AVrGmyFjW2wcQepgAUUx2xqUbirj-09RfG8665tnVHKeUuVQGPxly2eqVv91N66RT37X_0-q3M16pJALZw6lk/s1600/banana+cake2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO70xoot3ivf00b7eQ1E5DXpT1Nbnsw_evW-InTReFdSM9U6CiuG-B5AVrGmyFjW2wcQepgAUUx2xqUbirj-09RfG8665tnVHKeUuVQGPxly2eqVv91N66RT37X_0-q3M16pJALZw6lk/s200/banana+cake2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, hope your week is starting out fine! There is a Lois Elaine recipe waiting for you....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 c. sour milk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2 small bananas</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 t. vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 t. salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 3/4 c. flour</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-58341247409918728872012-04-27T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-27T07:00:22.097-05:00The Friday Dog Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAwda6Bywd03bAYa45bIepHcJYxo4JyaOLtQ9aBi4O-fra2AlnFk7AgD6OsMBh6q-UZSq6jmRaJsuwow6l9cNSlnTE_RJM7eG7Z9Mb3ZkJjCiqzSe9x6Tk4Wccu6vABp-JVr_ztwdw3U/s1600/Leia2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAwda6Bywd03bAYa45bIepHcJYxo4JyaOLtQ9aBi4O-fra2AlnFk7AgD6OsMBh6q-UZSq6jmRaJsuwow6l9cNSlnTE_RJM7eG7Z9Mb3ZkJjCiqzSe9x6Tk4Wccu6vABp-JVr_ztwdw3U/s1600/Leia2.JPG" /></a></div>Hello, hope you are all having a great Friday. Here is a good dog to make your Friday even better....<br />
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Princess Leia, the 10 foot poodle from Poteau, can't be disturbed right now. She is giving one of her favorite toys a workout, and this is serious business for a poodle.The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-50733044347836107472012-04-23T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-23T07:00:01.637-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-GrwbV-onGMRpnizEcKirLD6rwupGLuvzGVOQWSnd45wenLgmtCaBMKBY4kn-U0lM16-9YKfXnAp5wDcrmDyjQEIPsVRR21BPxd93qqBZEapjVLXmcvkr4nygT5kk2yQVNuDutNac4c/s1600/barbeque+beef+kabobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-GrwbV-onGMRpnizEcKirLD6rwupGLuvzGVOQWSnd45wenLgmtCaBMKBY4kn-U0lM16-9YKfXnAp5wDcrmDyjQEIPsVRR21BPxd93qqBZEapjVLXmcvkr4nygT5kk2yQVNuDutNac4c/s200/barbeque+beef+kabobs.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, happy Monday to you! How about another Lois Elaine recipe?<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Muellers ate a lot of beef, and Lois Elaine had many recipes featuring this red meat. Today we are featuring one of them - Barbecued Beef Kabobs.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lois Elaine's Barbecued Beef Kabobs</b>:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Green peppers, cut into squares</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Onions, separated</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Fresh mushroom caps</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Barbecue sauce</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Parboil green pepper for 3 minutes, then drain. Alternate meat and vegetables on skewers. Broil 15-20 minutes or to desired doneness, turning and brushing with barbecue sauce. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.</span><br />
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</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-49125952894123303502012-04-20T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-20T07:00:06.717-05:00The Friday Dog Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsjYgB1wOSKrjhR2A2GLokBSBnBd9mY0efytGmGZbr8020gIFs5UWO-YqekZmeRo-QYl3gM_n9YgQHw8Vpv-7GgZxTRLMSYVQenkt9k_anQGOlqYV4m_aUa-d9KIhWNmb3_3Dck0dwuw/s1600/SofiBlur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsjYgB1wOSKrjhR2A2GLokBSBnBd9mY0efytGmGZbr8020gIFs5UWO-YqekZmeRo-QYl3gM_n9YgQHw8Vpv-7GgZxTRLMSYVQenkt9k_anQGOlqYV4m_aUa-d9KIhWNmb3_3Dck0dwuw/s320/SofiBlur.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hello, happy spring, everyone! Here is a very fast dog for you....<br />
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Sofi the Talking Schnauzer loves the warm weather. She is planning on doing some track and field this summer, so she's practicing her times. She's so fast the camera can't catch her!The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-74039143563344309272012-04-16T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-16T07:00:05.098-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4AKVYPldX83K0C_b33xoLv4WRM4McqgO_mUTIaP61kRdF-0j_cH0oFnKmUYiUWo7QVMUJR8dtBOl-Bh0Su8J4Xt8Tqvj-xnJrY1___a2ST4NOqtrE5hyUPNeOgmcfNZ1SCR3F3hw93k/s1600/tutte+frutte+salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4AKVYPldX83K0C_b33xoLv4WRM4McqgO_mUTIaP61kRdF-0j_cH0oFnKmUYiUWo7QVMUJR8dtBOl-Bh0Su8J4Xt8Tqvj-xnJrY1___a2ST4NOqtrE5hyUPNeOgmcfNZ1SCR3F3hw93k/s200/tutte+frutte+salad.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, hope you are doing good today....Here is another Lois Elaine recipe for you....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This is a nice, cool little dessert, just perfect for a warm spring day - Tutti Fruity Salad....</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lois Elaine's Tutti Fruity Salad</b>:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 can fruit cocktail and juice</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 can pineapple tidbits and juice</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 package lemon pudding, dry</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 can mandarin oranges, drained</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2 bananas, chopped</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2 T.Cool Whip</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Mix all except Cool Whip, then fold in the Cool Whip and refrigerate.</span><br />
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The Trail Boss loved spring and summer. This is the her "I love summer" smile, and it's pretty much ear to ear!The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-8397612845014458022012-04-09T07:00:00.001-05:002012-04-09T07:00:11.390-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kEF5hE4yzSgHdRnfHRhNjOtKpRfZEALuHDj_xMXvPrs3I-joV_AUy92g9wrv552aNCYIiMO0notrEnfy5Eao3MvrsxXSiKdp1QaumQGgKD8Y1g9hzGkMDMlL4zp0CW_XHYUTFy7QCnk/s1600/russian+tea+cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kEF5hE4yzSgHdRnfHRhNjOtKpRfZEALuHDj_xMXvPrs3I-joV_AUy92g9wrv552aNCYIiMO0notrEnfy5Eao3MvrsxXSiKdp1QaumQGgKD8Y1g9hzGkMDMlL4zp0CW_XHYUTFy7QCnk/s200/russian+tea+cakes.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello and happy April to everyone! Time for another Lois Elaine recipe....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Muellers were of German descent, but that doesn't mean that they didn't enjoy foods from other countries. In 1993 Lois Elaine received a recipe for Russian Tea Cakes from her sister Phyl, and she baked this great dessert for her family several times.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lois Elaine's Russian Tea Cakes</b>:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 c. soft butter</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 t. vanilla extract</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3/4 c. finely-chopped nuts</span><br />
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Sadie and Harley are so glad that spring is finally here. Now they can go for drives to their favorite dog park. Sadie is planning on learning to drive this summer so she can take matters into her own hands and not depend on these unreliable humans!The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-20757973269445661612012-04-02T07:00:00.000-05:002012-04-02T07:00:17.609-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm8SkSuRZe0yGkGBtrg-T5XA8pjlu4Rc-hyzHZRgmJ80OAqDHuH9aTcGEWg3Hn6056QTm2GgpW0Oz4A7BZY14yBqe8nmrzHIwljwKbgR3qiHTdMi0NAjsUXldUWhf57gnaSFCbF7Fkkc/s1600/japanese+fruit+pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm8SkSuRZe0yGkGBtrg-T5XA8pjlu4Rc-hyzHZRgmJ80OAqDHuH9aTcGEWg3Hn6056QTm2GgpW0Oz4A7BZY14yBqe8nmrzHIwljwKbgR3qiHTdMi0NAjsUXldUWhf57gnaSFCbF7Fkkc/s200/japanese+fruit+pie.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello....Happy Spring Monday to you all! There is a Lois Elaine recipe waiting for you today....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 c. coconut</span><br />
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<span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 T. lemon juice</span><br />
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The Trail Boss wants to give you a beautiful flower to remind you of all the blossoms and blooms to come this summer!The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-43550037759046360022012-03-26T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-26T07:00:10.112-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWv95E3PHWxzNuBvnazumw1aEbDMlP8Jks7dP0J9m3tw3BaDHx6VH7smS-84NyLjgDUjpkd268GfGE77rahtIsjNV4PtGjgdVvOdwaC6ryc3TQSYGNXRsA9Q6r0smG8o2xLJc7ZGOtxf4/s1600/zucchini+parmesan+cheese+casserole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWv95E3PHWxzNuBvnazumw1aEbDMlP8Jks7dP0J9m3tw3BaDHx6VH7smS-84NyLjgDUjpkd268GfGE77rahtIsjNV4PtGjgdVvOdwaC6ryc3TQSYGNXRsA9Q6r0smG8o2xLJc7ZGOtxf4/s200/zucchini+parmesan+cheese+casserole.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Well, it looks like Spring is upon us, now. Hope you have your gardens ready to plant! Time for another Lois Elaine recipe....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you are trying to decide what to plant in your garden this year, think about a little zucchini squash. This versatile vegetable can be used in so many ways - just google for some great zucchini recipes! But remember, a few zucchini plants go a long way! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2 T. melted butter or butter substitute</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/3 c. parmesan cheese, grated</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 soup can of milk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/2 t. salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1/4 t. basil</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Makes about 10 1/2 cup servings.</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-40972389558456531872012-03-23T07:00:00.006-05:002012-03-23T07:00:10.171-05:00The Friday Dog Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9apVpvL3jtSkiimYp-kCaKxaoKYOYSBaPTZ_0YQBxx_A1qnNuedj2Tf2FCvHkLY-Exe-8NPNBWKc5Ynwv8xjplPr4X8BJ_2UsbkZ18x_L3qfRu0ZEuU8mz-qfO_01Z5CQs6LU87MS7A/s1600/SofiWinter-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9apVpvL3jtSkiimYp-kCaKxaoKYOYSBaPTZ_0YQBxx_A1qnNuedj2Tf2FCvHkLY-Exe-8NPNBWKc5Ynwv8xjplPr4X8BJ_2UsbkZ18x_L3qfRu0ZEuU8mz-qfO_01Z5CQs6LU87MS7A/s320/SofiWinter-2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hello, hope your March is going along great. Here is a March dog for your enjoyment....<br />
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Sofi the Talking Schnauzer is ready for the last blast of winter. Leather coat, leather boots, her sled and favorite bear - she's ready for anything Old Man Winter has to throw at her.The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-13754433504375575472012-03-21T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-21T07:00:18.455-05:00Earthquakes, Part 3Hello....We are having some crazy weather over our country - thank you Global Warming.....Oklahoma has had its share of the craziness over the past couple of years, but the most intriguing has nothing to do with weather, but earthquakes. We have been experiencing a large number of quakes, especially in the past year. Normally we aren't known for our numerous quakes, but something is definitely going on now.<br />
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I thought it might be a good time to run a series of three posts dealing with earthquakes - the first one deals with what to do before a quake hits, the second - what to do during a quake, and the third, today, - what to do after the quake.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>After The Quake:</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1. Check for injuries and provide first aid if necessary.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">2. Do a safety check: check for gas, water, downed power lines and shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities, if you shut off the main gas valve do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas company to check for leaks and make repairs.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">3. Turn on the radio and listen for instructions on safety or recovery actions.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">4. Use the telephone for emergencies only.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">5. When safe, follow your family emergency plan.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">6. Be cautious when opening cabinets.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">7. Stay away from damaged areas.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">8. Be prepared for aftershocks.<o:p></o:p></div>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-58833042605105387712012-03-19T07:00:00.001-05:002012-03-19T07:00:09.605-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqNvKagUaWLIymC1RQmSk-k9R7rUsrurxyqDRTIM2mGRUYb_BRZLm_xQTbnigFnAU7Jg22eigCFBgMH4RUzJ_lo7JORyPQwA3e6zvXgTxFTlCSSl_6cKWG8mYBsttUuFHUcG7xS_Pf3Q/s1600/sugar+free+apple+pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqNvKagUaWLIymC1RQmSk-k9R7rUsrurxyqDRTIM2mGRUYb_BRZLm_xQTbnigFnAU7Jg22eigCFBgMH4RUzJ_lo7JORyPQwA3e6zvXgTxFTlCSSl_6cKWG8mYBsttUuFHUcG7xS_Pf3Q/s200/sugar+free+apple+pie.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hello, hope your week is starting off to be a good one! Are you ready for another Lois Elaine recipe?<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We all know that less white sugar is better for us, right? People realized that in the 1960's, too, and there are some pretty tasty sugar-free dessert recipes from that decade. Here is one of them - Sugar-Free Apple Pie...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>2 T. cornstarch</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>1 T. butter or butter substitute</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>1 t. cinnamon</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>1/4 t. nutmeg</b></span><br />
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</span>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-37754387484870926122012-03-16T07:00:00.006-05:002012-03-16T07:00:10.356-05:00The Friday Dog Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBbkXbqHnLbA1Yvy1yr254NQWa30tez1NdXVrndbvF3n2KBtL19Py1yp8PWK3Xy5oHbTX852StsPIJ2KkQAi_qw7VACo3iC_FD7z2nAHL1STLnKYtC0VmbxbZEJqseac31NBTYD0qpIU/s1600/SofiFrisbee2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBbkXbqHnLbA1Yvy1yr254NQWa30tez1NdXVrndbvF3n2KBtL19Py1yp8PWK3Xy5oHbTX852StsPIJ2KkQAi_qw7VACo3iC_FD7z2nAHL1STLnKYtC0VmbxbZEJqseac31NBTYD0qpIU/s320/SofiFrisbee2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hello - Spring is springing all around us - Here is a spring pooch for your enjoyment....<br />
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Sofi the Talking Schnauzer decided to enjoy the unseasonable warmth of a March day recently. She practiced her jumping skills and her uncanny ability to catch a frisbee with her face....The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-55090373352522430282012-03-14T07:00:00.010-05:002012-03-14T07:00:10.556-05:00Earthquakes, Part 2<div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Hello....We are having some crazy weather over our country - thank you Global Warming.....Oklahoma has had its share of the craziness over the past couple of years, but the most intriguing has nothing to do with weather, but earthquakes. We have been experiencing a large number of quakes, especially in the past year. Normally we aren't known for our numerous quakes, but something is definitely going on now.<br />
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I thought it might be a good time to run a series of three posts dealing with earthquakes - the first one, last week, deals with what to do before a quake hits, the second, today - what to do during a quake, and the third - what to do after the quake.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">1. “Drop, Cover and Hold” - DROP to the floor; take COVER under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. HOLD ON until the shaking stops.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">2. Stay away from glass or bookshelves, mirrors or other items that could fall.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">3. If outside: stand in an open area away from underpasses and overpasses, buildings, trees, telephone, and electrical lines.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">4. If on the road: drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in a safe area; stay in your vehicle. <o:p></o:p></div>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-1486348694362708252012-03-12T07:00:00.012-05:002012-03-12T07:00:12.443-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9xftv_jo2HNQsiCSs4_OPGvqvedFYPHOVQkXVVQLgb1JZzUXYGswkM1_SBH649-8PY_sOaGbKcx9vgEujnCRG-G3XwRUBldkI752W4nHotzqnrEfxNQhV9OjeaCrdtaJNbz3t2ldL4Y/s1600/seven+minute+frosting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9xftv_jo2HNQsiCSs4_OPGvqvedFYPHOVQkXVVQLgb1JZzUXYGswkM1_SBH649-8PY_sOaGbKcx9vgEujnCRG-G3XwRUBldkI752W4nHotzqnrEfxNQhV9OjeaCrdtaJNbz3t2ldL4Y/s200/seven+minute+frosting.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Hope your Monday is going good. Spring is on its way! Time for another Lois Elaine recipe....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #804000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This blog features Lois Elaine Mueller's recipes every Monday. Lois' heyday was in the 1950's and 1960's, and her children swear she was the best cook that ever lived. Many baby boomers will remember these mouth-watering recipes, and these dishes are just as tasty today as they were in the sixties. </span> <br />
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Princess Leia, the 10 foot tall poodle from Poteau, is a little perturbed this morning. Someone snapped her picture without warning, which means the Princess didn't have time to fix her hair and pose properly. Royalty should never be treated with such disrespect!The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-65008393404398484982012-03-07T07:00:00.000-06:002012-03-07T07:00:10.632-06:00Earthquakes, Part 1Hello....We are having some crazy weather over our country - thank you Global Warming.....Oklahoma has had its share of the craziness over the past couple of years, but the most intriguing has nothing to do with weather, but earthquakes. We have been experiencing a large number of quakes, especially in the past year. Normally we aren't known for our numerous quakes, but something is definitely going on now.<br />
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I thought it might be a good time to run a series of three posts dealing with earthquakes - the first one, today, deals with what to do before a quake hits, the second - what to do during a quake, and the third - what to do after the quake.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">1. Assemble an emergency preparedness kit for home and your vehicle.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">2. Have a family emergency plan and identify a safe place to take cover, such as under a sturdy table or desk.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">3. Teach your family how to “Drop, Cover and Hold” during an earthquake.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">4. Check for hazards inside or outside your home or office. Heavy objects and falling hazards such as bookcases, hanging picture frames and other items can be dangerous if they are unstable and not anchored securely to a wall or the floor.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">5. Know emergency telephone numbers.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">6. Contact your insurance agent to review existing policies and to inquire about earthquake insurance<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">7. Sign up for Earthquake Notifications on the USGS site as well as learn about other products and services they offer.<o:p></o:p></div>The Trail Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202098832506419045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937558297386283016.post-56657421980691890362012-03-05T07:00:00.014-06:002012-03-18T16:45:03.858-05:00The Monday Recipe Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIJWQZUsRJX4b_q9QVS9uw_Mnh_2WGhkDaaDLCHXTf_brpaX3om5fY2grh8Zx5QLiPg1MYMR1ChJ1uZNcpXVGNm-r8zuD4coEME5ToXjPzPC1k_Z_yJEHpsXS0Z9gJ5RZZtLm5DY4QNM/s1600/baked+custard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIJWQZUsRJX4b_q9QVS9uw_Mnh_2WGhkDaaDLCHXTf_brpaX3om5fY2grh8Zx5QLiPg1MYMR1ChJ1uZNcpXVGNm-r8zuD4coEME5ToXjPzPC1k_Z_yJEHpsXS0Z9gJ5RZZtLm5DY4QNM/s200/baked+custard.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you are having a great and warm Monday! Here in Oklahoma we are having terrific weather in the 60's and 70's, but we know that there is a lot of crazy weather happening in other parts of our country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beat these slightly just to mix.</span><br />
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