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Favourite Tweet Of The Day : On Childhood Memories, from @joygreenmcgann

@JoyGreenMcGann

When my sister was a kid,
 she thought Park and Ride meant you pulled over
 and there was an amusement park.
 She thought parents were mean!

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“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” -Cicero

Favourite Twitpic Of The Week (From @Americares)

Follow Americares on Twitter at @Americares where you can find out more about their ongoing relief efforts. Or, if you would like to make a donation right away go to AmeriCares.org

Foodie Friday Rumor : Cranberry Might Be A New Flavour At Rita's Italian Ice

We cannot confirm it, and all lips are sealed at Rita's Italian Ice, but there has been some buzz suggesting that Cranberry might very well be a new flavor that will be introduced in 2010.

Rita's doesn't re-open until 26 February so we might have to wait until then to confirm the rumors.

Magnetic Poetry Foodie Edition Will Stick To Your Ribs, er, Fridge

Magnetic Poetry is so much fun - turning a trip to the fridge into a literary experience! One of the newest specialty sets of magnetic poetry is the Foodie Kit.

The Foodie Kit will satisfy the appetite of gourmands everywhere with over 240 magnetic word tiles featuring words like carpaccio, free-range, mushroom, succulent, and tapenade.




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It's World #nutelladay - How Will You Celebrate? #foodiefriday

World Nutella Day was created in 2007 when Sara Rosso, an American blogger living in Italy, thought that there were many days in the year but no day set aside to appreciate Nutella.

Why not?

And World Nutella Day was born.

Sara recruited Shelley from At Home in Rome to be her partner in crime for World Nutella Day 2007.  In 2008 and 2009, Sara was joined by Michelle from Bleeding Espresso as they spread World Nutella Day love!

So how are you going to celebrate World Nutella Day?

World Nutella Day 2010 at NutellaDay.com

Show Old Man Winter Who's The Boss With Savannah Bee Company Hand And Nail Salve

Clearing windshields, central heating, and arctic temperatures all conspire this time of year to leave you with dry chapped skin. Fight back with Savannah Bee Company Hand And Nail Salve.

This soothing salve penetrates the surface of dry, cracked skin with a blend of conditioning Beeswax and natural Pecan and Sweet Almond Oils and a light minty fragrance of Mint Julep just like the Mint Julep Lip Balm from Savannah Bee Company.

This unique formula soaks in quickly and heals the most distressed skin without a greasy residue.


If you are like us, come spring we have a habit of working in the garden without garden gloves - getting our hands into the soil is about as close as most of us will come to being one of those gentlemen farmers of days gone by. But yowzah - that too is rough on the hands. Alas! This salve works wonders in spring too! We've also discovered that this salve is ideal for ankles, knees, and elbows too!

Savannah Bee Company Beeswax Hand and Nail Salve is 100% natural - with absolutely no petroleum based ingredients, no parabens, no preservatives and no animal testing!

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Traditional Jesus vs Teaparty Jesus / A Reflection On Christianity In America

Traditional Jesus : The Prince Of Peace

                   

Teaparty Jesus : The Prince With A Piece

I'll stick with the original, thank you very much.

Favourite Post On Twitter Today: On Snowstorms from @delrayser

Worried about the impending DC snowstorm? I made a poster that might help:

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Words That Should Be In The Dictioary : Toyota (as a verb)

Toyota: origins: from the Japanese; formerly a proper noun derived from the Toyoda family who founded the Toyota Motor Car Company. In 2010 the meaning changed to "holy shit, the damn thing won't stop"

Corinne Bailey Rae - I'd Do It All Again

From her second album, The Sea, here's Corinne Bailey Rae with "I'd Do It All Again"

The Glen In Glen Ridge NJ; Snow Covered On Such A Winter's Day

This morning's snowfall left the glen in Glen Ridge especially bucolic.

Favourite Tweet Of The Day : On Church Newsletters From @FakeAPStylebook

@FakeAPStylebook

When composing the church newsletter, be careful not to confuse 'sexton' with 'sexting.'

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St Luke's Episcopal Church Montclair Warms The Soul On Winter's Days

Dusted in white from last evening's snowfall St Lukes Episcopal Church in Montclair is a very active community where faith is put into action in numerous ways. Among the activities, this week several members of the community will be working on a Habitat for Humanity project, in addition Toni's Kitchen provide hot lunch three days a week to those in need.  

LOST - returns tonight.

It's A New Dawn, A New Day, A New Month And I'm Feeling Good!

Is there anything better than Clean Slate Monday? Well, How about a clean slate Monday that also starts a new month! Here's Muse covering the Nina Simone classic.

No Doubt About It - Hope Wins (From AmeriCares)

If there was any doubt about the power of hope this image captured by the aid workers of Americares washes it all away.

The crisis in Haiti continues. You can help right now by making a donation to Americares.

http://www.americacares.org/

Michelle Obama's Shortbread Cookies - A #FoodieFriday Recipe Repost Of A Favourite

Michelle Obama’s Shortbread Cookies

The recipe comes courtesy of Mama Kaye, the godmother of both Obama daughters. Orange and lemon zest gives the squares plenty of citrus zing.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Amaretto (almond liqueur)
1 teaspoon each orange and lemon zest
3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg white
Chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)


Method:
Heat oven to 325°.

Line a 17 x 12 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
 In large bowl, cream together butter and 11/2 cups of the sugar.

Slowly add egg yolks, and beat well until smooth.
 Beat in Amaretto and zest.
Stir in flour and salt until combined.

Spread dough evenly into prepared pan, flattening as smoothly as possible.
Brush top of dough with egg white;
 sprinkle with nuts or fruit (if using) and with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until brown,
 turn off oven and allow cookies to sit in oven (with door ajar) for 15 minutes.
Cut while slightly warm.

Yields: 6 dozen 2" x 3" cookies