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

Video: Don't Underestimate This Ol' Gal..I Celebrate 60 in a Few Weeks..YEAH, Jan

Delicious Scallion Pancakes

These are different and DO sound delicious. Go here.. http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com/2010/01/kates-delicious-scallion-pancakes.html

Photo by D'Arcy Norman

From China

From FACEBOOK

Martin John Barela Finally found a way to get to facebook. It's been months... For those of you who don't know, it has been blocked here for almost half a year

Steve Plays This Friday At 'Liquid Soul' In ECLIPSE

Great food, drink and Live Music this Friday night in McKenna starting at 8pm with ECLIPSE. That's Friday, January 29th at 'Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters and Music Cafe'. Dancing, good friends and fun.ECLIPSE ...Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals and Michael Harrison/drums and of course my Bartlett On Bass...WOW!
Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters & Cafe,at the McKenna 'Y' , behind Baydos. a place to enjoy a cup of fresh roasted coffee, latte art, select teas and even extremely hot live music along with fine tap beer and exclusive wines. A place you can enjoy breakfast along with our very own signature pastries, lunch, or unwind at the end of the day relaxing a bit. We have plenty of room for large gatherings, private parties or company meetings. We have free INTERNET for customers and also offer an in house PA system ( 1000 watts ! ), including a DLP Projector with a giant 106" screen. From their site www.liquidsoulcoffee.com We serve delicious grilled and cold sandwiches, carefully prepared wraps, gourmet brushettas, crisp salads, and fresh homemade soups. Our juice bar includes organic wheat grass shots, carrots, apple, celery, beet, parsley, cucumber, lemon, ginger , including seasonal fruits and vegetables. We proudly grow our own organic wheat grass and sprouts. Call them at 360.400-soul, a fun place. www.liquidsoulcoffee.com Kids are always welcome.Not only great coffee, beer and wine too. Jan
For music updates..go to http://www.bartlettonbass.com/

Erik And Krista's Wedding Stuff

My really Cool 'Twin' Sister sent me this web site with all of my nephew Erik and Krista's Wedding Stuff on it. Cool. Go here.. www.theknot.com/ourwedding/ErikSpeicher&KristaDuke

Caramelized Baked Chicken

WOW...great recipe. Go here.. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramelized-Baked-Chicken/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=30791882&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2010-01-26&prop28=DailyRecipe&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1
Photo by (nutmeg)

Girlfriend

Please Forgive Me...Sweetheart

To my darling husband,

Before you return from your business trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately it's not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me. I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally push ed down on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The garage door is slightly bent but the pick up fortunately came to a halt when it bumped into your car. I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I am enclosing a picture for you. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife. XXX

P.S. Your girlfriend called .

Latest From China

I have not heard from my son ,Martin, for a while. He lives outside of Shanghai. He teaches english there. Crystal, my daughter heard from him at New Years. He was happy. Cool.

The Chinese government blocks FACEBOOK and other internet communication at times...and I miss talking to him there...and seeing photos etc. His girlfriend's english name is 'Rose'...COOL.

Here's the latest photo I have of him and Rose.