Looking for something different to do in Ulster County, New York?? - 06/28/08 08:00 AM
I was looking for something different to do with my stepchildren this weekend and came across a great calendar. There are so many things to do this weekend, hard to pick!! I will report on what we choose after the weekend...
Here is what is going on in Ulster County, New … (3 comments)
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Pit bull information...PLEASE, be informed - 06/27/08 03:09 PM
Please check out these websites...
http://www.rescueeverydog.org:80/pitbull_breed.html
http://www.realpitbull.com/temperament.html
Please read...as much as i adore this breed, I really enjoy having multiple dogs so, as I stated in my last blog, I gave up my two rescue pit puppies to a home that understood this breed better than I did and could handle … (18 comments)
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Peanut Pork Kabobs - 06/26/08 09:02 PM
No doubt, ethnic food is my favorite...whenever I have an opportunity to experience different flavors, I'm there! so, this one resembles something Asian...I love it!!
3 tbsp. unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tbsp. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. … (3 comments)
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Greek Cucumber salad - 06/26/08 08:50 PM
The proportions on this are estimated since I am so used to making this by feel that I'm not sure...
3 cucumbers slices 1/4 inch thick and into 1/4's again
6 oz. feta cheese
6 oz calamata olives, pitted
1 large sweet onion
1/3 c good olive oil
salt (more than … (4 comments)
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Mango, Jicama & Cucumber Salad - 06/26/08 08:47 PM
How about this for a great summer salad...i absolutely fell in love with it...I am posting another cucumber recipe that I love but this is really different from that one and I love this...
This easy-to-assemble salad combines some familiar flavors with a few that may be new to your family. … (2 comments)
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Mexican "Sushi" Bites...not raw fish...!!! - 06/26/08 08:42 PM
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salsa, plus more for dipping
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin … (5 comments)
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My heartbreaking day...goodbye Yodi and Nila - 06/26/08 08:35 PM
Ok, we decided that the 2 pitbulls that we rescued needed to be separated and put into more experienced bull breed homes. My friend, a far more experienced handler of bull breeds, came over to see how big they were betting and was very alarmed by the behavior they displayed...They were … (16 comments)
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Corn Dogs...on a stick...Yummy summer food, gotta give up the diet sometimes - 06/26/08 08:10 PM
Summer Shack Corn Dogs
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1 heaping teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon finely minced scallion or onion1 large egg, beaten1/2 cup whole milk10 beef hot dogs, preferably natural casing dogs (1 1/2 to 2 ounces)4 cups … (4 comments)
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Chicken Kabobs for the Grill - 06/26/08 08:02 PM
Chicken Yumstick Kebobs
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. hot sauce, plus extra to eat with the chicken
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
8 chicken breast halves
Lemon wedges (optional but I like them!!)
Combine a few tablespoons of the … (3 comments)
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How Gourmet...Asian Turkey Burgers, they are yummy and healthy - 06/26/08 07:54 PM
Ok so these burgers rock, I mean rock!!! you have to try them!!! I have a new summer favorite, hope you enjoy half as much as I did...
A touch of chili paste gives these burgers a little kick. Many grocery stores carry a variety of good-quality pastes in containers that … (4 comments)
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Please don't breed or buy when shelter dogs are dying... - 06/21/08 08:41 AM
What profound words. I saw this on a bumper sticker and can't get it out of my head so I thought I would post it...
CALL STEVE AT 845 750-8180. Peanut is a red nosed pit bull, very pretty girl. She is around 60 pounds and two years old. She did grow … (17 comments)
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Contact Your Senators to Support the Dole Amendment - 06/20/08 11:57 AM
I got this email today and thought it was worth trying to distribute.
Contact Your Senators to Support the Dole Amendment
Urge Your Senators to Support Independent Appraisers
To: Our colleaguesRe: Contact Both Your SenatorsFrom: David Biggers, Chairman, a la mode, inc.
We have another opportunity to advance our position in … (4 comments)
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Shadowland Theatre...a hidden gem - 06/20/08 08:37 AM
Shadowland performs in its own building, which first opened on July 3, 1920, as an art-deco movie and vaudeville house. Substantial renovations in recent years have completely rebuilt the interior of the old theatre, retaining the art-deco features while creating a tiered, 148 seat, intimate semi-thrust stage. All seats are within … (0 comments)
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Another poison to be aware of for our four legged friends - 06/20/08 08:21 AM
I got this email this morning and had no clue about this so I figured I would share it with my rain friends...
WARNING!
To all dog owners pass this on to everyone you can.
Last Friday evening, I arrived home from work, fed Chloe, our 24# Dachshund, just as I … (5 comments)
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Have I increased my curb appeal?? - 06/19/08 10:03 AM
Here is a picture of a small kidney shape garden with chairs overlooking the horse paddocks.
Here is a pictue of the gardens in front of the house with the new cedar pergola
Here is the side angle. The side of house is all gardened now...Here is … (20 comments)
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Qigong Healing...It is working...Yeehaa - 06/19/08 08:52 AM
In my ongoing pursuit to become healthier and lose weight, a friend of mine turned me on to a Qigong healer. I have been working with him for 3 weeks now and have lost 10 pounds...I love it. He is working with acupuncture to balance my metabolism and I have started … (5 comments)
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White Gazpacho, what a pleasant surprise - 06/18/08 07:23 AM
We served this after a caravan that had lunch at my home (which is for sale)...WOW, it was wonderful...you will love it if you love garlic...we actually used more garlic than this
1/2 cup lightly toasted almonds 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 1/2 cups white grapes … (3 comments)
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Russian Salad...it is wonderful - 06/17/08 01:33 PM
This was served at an open house here at my home and it was to die for!! A must try...
2 eggs
1 lb baby new potatoes cut into 4s
4 oz fine green beans cut into 1 inch
4 oz frozen peas
4 oz carrots
7 oz canned tuna steak … (6 comments)
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Vegetarian Grilling...what great tips and information I found... - 06/16/08 11:18 AM
I found this article and found it so interesting that I decided to post it. I learned so much from it.
I am heading out to the local farm market to buy some vegies for the grill tonight!!
Vegetarian grilling may seem oxymoronic-grilling means hotdogs, hamburgers and steak right? But … (15 comments)
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"Out of the Pits" Fundraiser...a great event for the Pit Bulls... - 06/16/08 10:23 AM
A rescue story:
Surviving on garbage, wading through fetid water contaminated by sewage and chemicals, Danielle wandered the streets of New Orleans for three weeks after Hurricane Katrina.
Although frightened and traumatized, her spirit shined through and she was the first dog selected by Out Of The Pits to be … (6 comments)
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A great restaurant, the Armadillo in Kingston - 06/16/08 09:59 AM
This is one of my favorite places to dine in Ulster County. The owner, Merle Borenstein is a wonderful hostess and she welcomes dogs!! You can bring your dog and dine on the covered patio...they will even provide treats and water for the pooch...
I got this from their … (4 comments)
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GOOD liver Dog Biscuits - 06/14/08 08:57 AM
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GRILLED SWEET POTATO AND MANGO SALAD - 06/14/08 08:53 AM
I originally got this recipe from the cookbook called Grill. it is wonderful!!
1 sweet potato, peeled1 large mango, skin removed
For the dressing:
3 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp fresh mint, choppedJuice of 1 lime1 tsp grated lime rind1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar½ tsp extra-fine sugarSea salt and pepper, to taste-1 … (6 comments)
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Realtor Caravan with a great lunch afterward at my home!! - 06/14/08 08:37 AM
Please join us for the Rochester/Wawarsing Caravan
Tuesday June 17th
Followed by lunch
at 72 Boodle Hole Road Accord, NY
at 1:30 p.m.
http://www.circlepix.com/home/CDAL8T
Provided by Barbara Zullo of Ulster Savings Bank
Catered by Carol DeCarlo of Kitchen Witch Catering
Menu
White Gazpacho
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Grilling with Teriyaki Sauce - 06/14/08 08:33 AM
Here is a great recipe for a teriyaki marinade that I like to make. I got this recipe from Cooks.com, a great resource that I have made lots of dishes from
2 cups soy sauce1 cup sugar1 tablespoon molasses (optional)1 oz dry sherry or bourbon1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger3 cloves garlic, … (3 comments)
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I'm back...48 hours without Power, WOW... - 06/12/08 04:24 PM
So, we had quite a storm here in upstate New York on Tuesday evening, lost electricity somewhere between 8 and 9 pm. Not too uncommon, I figured it was a good excuse to go to bed early and all would be normal the next morning....HA
Wednesday morning, still nothing...ok, no … (7 comments)
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Crafts at Rhinebeck, June 21 and June 22 - 06/10/08 09:26 AM
This is a must see event. The caliber of this show is incredible. It is a juried show which means you have to be accepted in with a certain quality of craft. There are crafts from all materials like
Metal, wood, fiber, ceramics, glass and leather. There are jewelry designers, wineries, … (3 comments)
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Introducing...our newest additions...taadddaaa - 06/06/08 08:42 AM
Excuse the feet!
After going back and forth about buying a yellow lab, my husband and I decided to rescue a pit bull...we ended up taking 2...couldn't resist...are they cute or what??
This is Yodi, the little boy...
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