There’s a blend that just makes our morning fantastic, and it’s a blending of eggs, milk, and cinnamon with bread dipped in. There’s something about the savory sweet smell of it, and the anticipation of having it painted with butter and drizzled with syrup, with a side of breakfast sausage and a tall glass of orange juice that’ll get us out of bed on even the worst of days. French Toast Day honors this amazing breakfast delight, and encourages you to enjoy it for breakfast with a few friends.
The breakfast favorite French toast goes by many names depending on where it’s being served up – eggy bread, German toast, poor knights’ pudding, Bombay toast – but it’s always made of the same key ingredients. Egg, milk – or cream – and bread. This delicious sweet snack is often served with sugar or syrup and fruit, and consists of bread slices fried in a mixture of milk and egg. In France, its name is ‘pain perdu’, which literally means ‘lost bread’, because it would often be made with stale or old bread.
Although we tend to call it French Bread, the dish isn’t known to have come from France. Some ancient Latin recipes from the 4th century mention soaking bread in milk before frying, and in fourteenth Century Germany the term ‘poor knights’ pudding’ was coined for the sweet treat because it was seen as an affordable meal for those without too much money to spend. Today, it’s eaten across the world as a breakfast meal or a sweet snack.
In Italy, there’s a savory version, called ‘mozzarella en carrozza’, which sees the egg-soaked bread sandwiching slices of mozzarella cheese before it is fried. Its name literally means ‘mozzarella in a carriage’. So you can have eggy bread for your main meal, and your pudding!
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Liners - thanks, barbara
Word of the Day
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If you think nobody cares whether you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.
Idiom of the Day
good enough for jazz
— Sufficient to suit the purpose(s) at hand without needing to be perfect.History
William Blake (1757)
Blake was an English poet and artist. Trained as an engraver, he opened a print shop in 1784 and developed an innovative technique for engraving illustrations and text on the same plate and for producing colored engravings. Blake's paintings, engravings, and illustrated books of poetry feature detailed images of realistic natural forms as well as fanciful creatures. He lived on the edge of poverty, was considered mad, and died in neglect.
Underwater Stone Age Settlement a Haven for Fishing - and Yields Mysterious Elk-Antler Pick Axe
A Stone Age settlement submerged off the coast of Sweden has been comprehensively mapped for the first time.READ MORE:
Underwater Stone Age settlement a haven for fishing - and yields mysterious elk-antler pick axe
1520 - Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait. The strait was named after him. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east.
1919 - American-born Lady Astor was elected the first female member of the British Parliament.
1922 - Capt. Cyril Turner of the Royal Air Force gave the first public exhibition of skywriting. He spelled out, "Hello USA. Call Vanderbilt 7200" over New York's Times Square.
1944 - The MGM movie musical "Meet Me in St. Louis," starring Judy Garland opened in New York.
1964 - Willie Nelson made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.
1977 - Larry Bird was introduced as "College Basketball's Secret Weapon" with a cover story in Sports Illustrated. (NBA)
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting has been one of New York City's most
celebrated events for over 80 years, and a world-wide symbol of the NYC
holiday season. It's the perfect place to kick off the holidays with a
beloved tradition - and the perfect time to complete your holiday
shopping.
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show in Chicago is Dec 1st-4th
The
16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that offers the
ultimate holiday shopping experience including more than 600 artists
from North America presenting hand-crafted and specialty items, artwork,
festive food offerings from gourmet vendors, fashion shows and live
music.
Where:
The Mart
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
(800) 677-MART (6278)
The Mart
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
(800) 677-MART (6278)
When:December 1-4
Hours are as follows:
December 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
December 3 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.December 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hours are as follows:
December 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
December 3 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.December 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
You
will have to purchase tickets, but a portion of all ticket sales will
benefit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Art Basel Miami Beach
Dec 1-4, 2016 | Miami Beach, FL
Location:
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr Miami Beach, FL
About This Festival
Art
Basel Miami Beach is an esteemed Modern and contemporary art show that
is held annually in Miami Beach, Basel and Hong Kong. In addition to
showcasing world-renowned artists and their work, the event is a
platform for innovative new artists working across a variety of media in
the visual arts. This gathering aims to create and foster connections
among the international art community and offers various presentation
formats for artists and galleries as well as talks and panel
discussions. Art Basel is recognized for its first-rate productions, so
don’t miss the delightful sights.
Charlotte Nativity Festival
Dec 2-3, 2016 | Charlotte, NC
Location
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
5815 Carmel Rd Charlotte, NC
About This Festival
The
family-friendly Charlotte Nativity Festival in Charlotte, North
Carolina, is a religious celebration that’s open to people of all
faiths. The three-day event features recreations of the nativity scene,
displays of nativities from across the globe, performances featuring
musicians from the school and children’s activities.
Pictures of the day
An adult Legong Bapang Saba dancer from Sanata Dharma University's Sekar Jepun Balinese dance troupe. Legong, which can be traced to the 19th century, is a narrative dance performed to gamelan music. Although the fifteen types of legong have traditionally been performed by prepubescent girls, today the dance may also be performed by adult women and men in women's costumes.
X-Ray of a Pregnant Dog
How many can you count?
knit - christmas
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7-18 Jumper with stripy pattern pattern by DROPS design
DROPS Retro 1980-1993
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Carousel Bag
Carousel Bag by Mona Modica. This colorful purse is perfect for a summer outing.
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Holiday Delight Afghan
Everyone will love this festive Christmas afghan strewn with evergreen wreaths. Size: 44" x 65".Skill Level: Average
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RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS - christmas
Reuse Thread Spools -
Make An Advent Calendar
Just Something I Made
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... christmas craft
Advent Tissue Paper Tree
Babycenter Community
Instructions:
It's fun! Count down the days 'til Santa's arrival, and get a treat with each one!Prep time: 20 min.
Difficulty: Challenging
What you'll need:
Assortment of candy
28 4-1/2-inch paper tubes (empty gift wrapping tubes or paper towel rolls cut into 4-inch pieces)
Double-stick tape
1 piece of cardboard (4 x 12-inch)
Green tissue paper, cut into 8-1/2-inch wide strips
Thin red ribbon, optional
Small toys and games, optional
What to do:
Roll each tube in the center of a strip of green tissue paper, leaving 2 inches on both ends. Close one end of the tube by neatly folding the tissue over the opening and taping it shut.
Through the other end, fill each tube with the candy, toys and/or games. Close this end by twisting the extra tissue shut and then tying it with ribbon.
To build the tree: Tape 7 tubes in a straight row onto the cardboard strip, making sure the ribbons face the same direction.
Continue making diminishing layers, securing each tube with double-stick tape, and finishing with one tube on top.
Decorate the sides with Candy Canes and Fruit Chews.
Celebrate, pop open a tube from the "back" of the tree.
PUZZLE
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Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.
CLEVER- christmas
perfect XMAS centerpiece
Just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year; not to cause any trouble, but shouldn't that be an even number?
EYE OPENER
Coffeepot
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Question: This
enamelware coffeepot is in great condition with minimal rust and no
dents. There are no marks on it anywhere to distinguish a maker. How old
do you think it is? What is it worth?
Answer: The
process of applying layers of porcelain enamel over metal began in
Germany during the 18th century. Many European immigrants with enameling
skills opened factories in the United States during the late 1800s.
Production of enameled ware, sometimes known as graniteware, peaked
between the early 1900s and the 1930s. The process consisted of dipping
metal pots, pans, pitchers and dozens of other items in enamel and
heating them in a kiln, which produced a hard, glass-like finish. Labels
identifying the manufacturer were often affixed to the wares, but
quickly wore off from use. The style and color of your coffeepot
indicate it is likely American-made. Price guides place the value at
$150 to $225.
-- By Tom Hoepf, associate editor of Auction Central News
Chick Toy Chest
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Question: Despite
-- or maybe because of -- its distressed finish, this old children's
toy chest is full of adorable vintage charm. The container measures
about 12 inches by 24 inches and has casters on each of the four
corners. I believe the inside must have once been lined with newspaper
because there are remnants stuck to the finish; for me, it adds to the
appeal. What can you tell me about this cute piece?
Answer: Americans
who lived through the hardships of the Great Depression and wartime
shortages became adept at recycling many everyday items for use in the
home. Wooden boxes, one such reusable item, were used to ship many
products from the factory to the retailer in the 19th and 20th
centuries. Although some early boxes were ornately marked as to their
contents -- Winchester ammunition and Berry Brothers paint are prime
examples -- most items were shipped in plain boxes. Boxes of this size
were perfect for keeping toys picked up while not in use. The paint,
casters and decals needed to complete this craft project were readily
available at a five-and-dime store. Based on my experience, a decorated
box such as this would likely sell for $20 to $40.
-- By Tom Hoepf, associate editor of Auction Central News
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