TOUCHING VIDEO...Thanks Kath

Shawn Semb With Dolmar the Dog

From FACEBOOK.

Nephew Shawn with Dolmar the Dog. Jan


Dolmar the Dog
Dolmars first ski trip
Photo By:NathanCarrie Peck

HAPPY BIRTHDAY To ME With RECIPE

Well, yesterday was fantastic. Besides turning BIG 6-0. I had so many well wishes from friends and family...MY son sang 'Happy Birthday' over the phone from Shanghai...so cool...it's been difficult to connect with him, as China blocks FACEBOOK lots of times.AND, Steve made a awesome dinner for me...PORK SHORT RIBS WITH YUMMY CRANBERRY BBQ SAUCE STUFF. This is the delightful recipe...good enough for company...fast and easy too. Got the idea from a recipe I read at ALLRECIPES...I've made some changes, that make it even better..YEAH!OK...here gos...get some pork ribs or beef ribs or chicken or ham. Steve fried our short ribs in a cast iron skillet in a little oil. When done...no longer pink. 1. Add i can jelly cranberry sauce to meat. 2. Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons prepared mustard. 3. Add about 1 teaspoon orange peel, torn into little pieces..ours were dried organic. 4. AND then add about 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. HEAT til the cranberry sauce melts and everything cooks together and is all over the meat. OK...that's it. ENJOY. It would be great with rice. Steve is such a great husband ...he also got me my favorite.... COCONUT CREAM PIE! WOW!! AND he bought me an Chehalis Apple Tree...he planted right outside of our back deck so I can watch it year around. Love you Steve.Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Jan

Photo by by aNantaB

COLOR by extranoise

Photo by extranoise

Feel Like Chicken Tonight?

Ingredients


8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise (can use light but not FF)
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
3 whole chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
1Cook chicken breasts until tender.
2Cool.
3Shred and add all ingredients together.
4Place in a 9x13 and bake for 30-35 minute at 350 degrees.
Photo Photo by James Bowe

Snowed Last Night In Shanghai, China

Martin reports snow in Shanghai last night on FACEBOOK. COOL. Thanks Martin, Love, Mom

Sunday Jam With MARTIN SALINAS And My BARTLETT

This Sunday, February 14th bring your Valentine out for some great live music...there will be lots dancing, laughing, food, drinks and fun.Shelly Ely has asked my Bartlett On Bass, the awesome Martin Salinas/guitar and Dillian England/drums to host her Spanaway Jam night this week. Thank you Shelly...we are honored. Music from 7 to 10pm.

Bring you axe...we're gonna have a great time. Jan

WHERE: Uncle Sam’s Bar & Grill 7pm

16003 Pacific Ave,

253-507-7808

Spanaway, Washington 98387-8259

http://www.unclesamsbarandgrill.com/

Breast Cancer Blues

This event is for a great cause..BREAST CANCER BLUES. Six fantastic bands at THE SWISS this Sunday. Music from 2 to 9pm.SHELLY ELY's 'Big Nasty' is one of the bands playing...that's why my Steve , Martin Salinas with Dillian England will be helping Ms. Bluzzz-SHELLY ELY by hosting Shelly's Jam at UNCLE SAM's for her this Sunday.So, please come out Sunday on Valentine's Day and support great live music. With a Silent auction/prize drawings on items at THE SWISS.Here's a link from the TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE with more info about this event. Go to.. http://calendar.thenewstribune.com/tacoma-wa/events/show/101236825-breast-cancer-blues
Photo from Tacoma News Tribune.

WHERE: The Swiss Tavern 2pm
1904 S. Jefferson Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-2821

Listen To This Video...Orianthi

Fiona And Auntie Crystal

Fiona is less than a week old..weighs 3 pounds 2 oz. Crystal's friends, Doug and Nancy's baby. Beautiful photo that I got today from Crystal's FACEBOOK page.

Banofee Brickle Bars

This recipe looks easy and wonderful. Let's make up a batch now, Go here for the recipe.. http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/02/banofee-brickle-bars.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JoelensCulinaryAdventures+%28Joelen%27s+Culinary+Adventures%29

Photo by moria