"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid
or tremble … for the LORD your God
is the one who goes with you.He will not fail you or forsake you."
--Deuteronomy 31:6
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Ranch Burgers
My husband's favorite burgers that I make
1lb hamburger
1 egg
2 pieces of toast, chopped finely
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
Sometimes some finely chopped onion
Mix all throughly. Form into patties and cook until done.
Variations are endless.... Different ranch spice packages, taco seasoning mix, etc.
1lb hamburger
1 egg
2 pieces of toast, chopped finely
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
Sometimes some finely chopped onion
Mix all throughly. Form into patties and cook until done.
Variations are endless.... Different ranch spice packages, taco seasoning mix, etc.
Friday, February 18, 2011
History of Purple Canning Jars
When manufacturers produce glass, chemicals (clarifying agents) must be added to clarify the batch in order to turn it from its original color of aqua-blue or green to clear. Prior to the start of the First World War, manufacturers used Manganese Dioxide as their chemical agent of choice to clarify glass. When a jar or bottle turns purple from sunlight, manganese dioxide is the substance in the glass that reacts with sunlight to cause the color change. Russia was the primary source of this chemical.
When the First World War broke out, our source of manganese dioxide was cut off by German blockades. This sudden loss left glass manufacturers in a quandary and forced them to use another chemical, selenium, to clarify glass. After the close of the war, manufacturers did not return to the use of manganese dioxide. Selenium does not cause glass to react to sunlight like manganese does, thus glass clarified with selenium does not turn purple. Knowing this fact and the history above, collectors have another way to date their glass collectibles. If your jar is purple, it is a pretty good bet it was made before W.W.I.
When the First World War broke out, our source of manganese dioxide was cut off by German blockades. This sudden loss left glass manufacturers in a quandary and forced them to use another chemical, selenium, to clarify glass. After the close of the war, manufacturers did not return to the use of manganese dioxide. Selenium does not cause glass to react to sunlight like manganese does, thus glass clarified with selenium does not turn purple. Knowing this fact and the history above, collectors have another way to date their glass collectibles. If your jar is purple, it is a pretty good bet it was made before W.W.I.
I was fortunate enough to have purchased a purple Ball canning jar from an antique store last week for $3! Such a steal
Cupcake :)
My next project to attempt..
I am still working on a pillow to match my recent blanket....
but always need at least a couple projects going at the same time
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70602AD.html?noImages
I am still working on a pillow to match my recent blanket....
but always need at least a couple projects going at the same time
Friday PluggedIn TV Review
Phineas and Ferb
Animated (in more ways than one) stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are whiling away what may be the longest summer vacation ever. But their elaborate, reality-twisting plans are constantly under assault by their tattling older sister, Candace—who goes so far as to snitch on the boys for "making a title sequence" at the beginning of every show.While the boys enjoy their seemingly endless summer break, their pet platypus, Perry, never takes a day off: Serving as a secret agent for the OWCA ("Organization Without a Cool Acronym"), Perry sneaks off to wage war against his nemesis, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz. The resourceful platypus knows that eeeeviill never takes a coffee break, so neither can he.
Co-creators Dan Povenmire (formerly a writer for Fox's Family Guy) and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, unsuccessfully pitched the concept of Phineas and Ferb for 16 years before Disney finally took a chance on the show in 2007. Povenmire has described it as a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and Family Guy—a kids' show that adults can enjoy, too, with a slew of hip cultural references and a catchy song each episode to keep things interesting.
"I think it's great that the characters are cool, edgy and clever without the humor being mean-spirited," Marsh told Animation World Network. "It was important to us that they never did anything with any animosity."
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