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Two Acorns And A Maple Leaf By Crystal Sincoff

Crystal writes about Shawn and her wedding and beautiful tattoos. From her Facebook site. Go to... http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=71135924858

Photo by Crystal Sincoff from her facebook site.

Blessed Be By Crystal Sincoff

Crystal, my daughter writes beautifully about her Shawn. This was on her Facebook site. Click here... http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1035349891&ref=profile#/note.php?note_id=69167264858&id=689027002&ref=mf
Photo by Crystal Sincoff iloveredrocks@gmail

Shawn By Crystal Sincoff

This week was hard. Shawn my son-in-law died unexpectly on Monday. Crystal ,my daughter was amazing and this is her Shawn. She put this on Facebook. Go here... http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1035349891&ref=profile#/note.php?note_id=68820309858&id=689027002&ref=mf
Photo by crystal sincoff iloveredrocks@gmail.com

Miss You Shawn

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Shawn Sincoff died yesterday in Portland, Oregon. We will be leaving for Portland tonight to be with Crystal. And Marie and Doug-Shawn's parents. Sad shocking news. Photo by me J.A.ROSE taken in Portland, Oregon, Thanksgiving Day 2008. Love you Shawn, Mom Janet

M And M News

Did ya know? " M&M's invented in 1940. For 11 years, (1976 to 1987), there were no red M&Ms & blue ones were introduced in 1995". Found this news on FOODIMENTARY. Go to FOODIMENTARY Here... http://foodimentary101.blogspot,com/
Photo by Letter M in Chocolate by Pink Sherbet Photography

Erik Does Bungy

Here are a couple of our pics from bungy! There is also a video on our cd of the whole thing that we can show when we get back if anyone is interested. I am going to try and upload a few of my pics as well to send in the next email.
I hope all is well with everyone.

Erik

Chew The Fat

Origin of saying-- 'Chew The Fat'. 'A host would offer his guests a piece of bacon, which was stored above the fireplace in the parlor, so they could chew the fat during their visit'. Got this from ROOTWEB. Go here...http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/sayings.htm
Photo by Appetizer by VirtualErn

Affordable Food In The Alps OR Where The Ski Instructors Eat

The TELEGRAPH has this very important info. that we all need to read. Go here...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/budgettravel/4968216/Affordable-restaurants-in-the-Alps-Where-the-ski-instructors-eat.html
Photo by Danish Ski instructor by Georgio

The Adventures of Kitchen Girl: *Giveaway* Steak with Shrimp and Creamy Parmesan

There's always something fun going on at KITCHENGIRLJOs Steak and Shrimp with Creamy Paresan is wonderful. Go here...The Adventures of Kitchen Girl: *Giveaway* Steak with Shrimp and Creamy Parmesan
Photo by Steak and Shrimp by SauceSupreme

Pizza Schmizza Photo?

Photo by http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizza-schmizza-portland-4.

A Taste Of Childhood 'Pizza Schmizza'-A Review.

A guest post by Writer Crystal J. Sincoff of Portland, Oregon.

A Taste of Childhood

Portland has many pizza choices for those wanting to take in a slice of pizza and we were lucky to stumble upon Pizza Schmizza not to far from our house. The name itself reminds you of time when you ran barefoot in the grass teasing your siblings. We chose the Spaghetti and Meatball well, because whoever had spaghetti and meatballs on pizza?

This tasty treat had marinated meatballs on a blanket of spaghetti noodles. There was a smattering of marinara sauce topped with sprinkles of feta cheese. Sound good? It was delicious. My husband said it reminded him of when he was a kid. When his mom made spaghetti he used to wrap it in white bread and kinda make a spaghetti sandwich.

There was nothing plain about their cheese pizza. It is covered with a blend of mozzarella, jack, provolone, ramono, and parmesan cheeses. What was surprising about this slice was the melt. There was a slight crispness to the texture of the cheese that is hard to put into words and needs to be experienced. All I can say is awesome.

They have a 2 slice deal for $5 going on right now so stop in and “claim you slice” at Schmizza. 1422 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232,

(503) 517-9981;

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm,

Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 12pm-9pm;

By Crystal J. Sincoff

Photo from http://www.schmizza.com/.

Is Sixty Pizzas Enough?

News From China--A Pizza Party
"Looks like sixty did the trick but it was rather more expensive than I would of liked. Everyone was happy though which was the goal. The pizza was for the invigilating teachers. I ordered thirty pizzas for yesterday and another thirty pizzas for today. Not Pizza Schmizza but Pizza Italia, which is a local pizza place in Jiading. The owner is Paulo and he is, of course, Italian. He owns his own cheese factory and sausage factory. Nice guy but doesn't understand my American accent at all."---Martin J. Barela
Found this on Martin J. Barela's Facebook Site.
Photo by Pizza !!!! by AngelsWings

Do The BaconWeave

Cool. Ready for A Bacon Quilt? Yes, me too. Found this on the BREAKFASTBLOGGER. My mouth's watering. Go here... http://www.breakfastblogger.com/2007/12/16/bacon-weave/
Photo by Bacon Weave by NetDiva

Butterscotch Finger Cakes

This recipe is from BUNNYS WARM OVEN on Blogspot. Sounds great and travels well for packing in lunches. Go to BUNNYSWARMOVEN here... http://wwwbunnysovencom.blogspot.com/2009/02/butterscotch-finger-cakes.htmlPhoto by Kelsie eating cake by AndrewEick

Chef Shawn Looks alot like Mona

Picture of my son-in-law Chef Shawn. Everyone says 'he looks alot like Mona Lisa'. What you think? Photo by Crystal Sincoff. iloveredrocks@gmail.com
Chef Shawn Sincoff lives in Portland, Oregon where he's always cooking up good stuff.
Yes, he's a real Chef.
Love, Mom

New Photo of Crystal

I got this phioto from her Facebook site. Love you Crystal. Great picture. Love, Mom
Photo by Crystal Sincoff iloveredrocks@gmail.com