Don't Throw It Away

This pen and pencil holder originally contained a couple of pillow cases.

This picture frame originally contained a sleep cap. The plastic holder could
also easily display a recipe or an important note.

Laundry detergent caps make good stacking toys. You could also teach
a child his colors with these, or use them to cut out circles in playdough.



If you think something can be used again...
don't throw it away.

Cup In a Shrub

 















Cup In a Shrub

Cup in a shrub
bug on a rug.
He was so dumb.
He's gross as a grub.
He litters the Earth
been evil since birth.
Cup in a shrub
he'd been to the pub.
Did he over drink,
or does he just stink?
He isn't quite right
wish he'd see the light.
Cup in a shrub
it's really a flub.
People like him
make our world look dim.

Genetically Modified Poem

Genetically Modified

Genetic manipulation of DNA,
you're about to have a genetically modified day.
Have you noticed that your plants will not root?
The flower makers know this; they don't give a hoot. 
Fruits and vegetables designed to withstand the cold,
the flavor diminished and no longer bold.
Growth hormones added to your food supply.
Ask them if it harms you...they'll simply lie.
The effects on human health and the environment are not known.
Why don't they leave genetic modification alone?
If you're eating genetically modified food
I guess you're genetically modified too.

Genetically Modified   

 

 

Additive Preservative Free Parmesan Cheese

There used to be a shredded parmesan cheese that I loved, but the company must
have changed it, because the last time I bought the cheese it didn't even smell like
cheese. I didn't recognize the last three ingredients in the cheese (cellulose, potas-
sium sorbate, and natamycin), so I did a little research.

According to Wikipedia.org., cellulose is an organic compound and it is mainly ob-
tained from wood pulp and cotton. Cellulose is often referred to as "dietary fiber".
Potassium sorbate is mainly used as a food preservative. It inhibits molds and yeast
in many foods. Natamycin is used in food to fight fungal growth, and it is used med-
ically to treat fungal infections.

I have a new favorite parmesan cheese. It's made by 4C Foods Corp. This cheese
has no additives or preservatives and it smells like cheese. Now I put the 4C
cheese in my Cannellini Tomato Soup and my Spaghetti.

Cannellini Tomato Soup

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion chopped
1/8 tsp. celery salt
14.5 oz. chopped tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. black pepper
(3) 15 oz. cans cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
2 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 tbsp. dried parsley
4C Grated Parmesan Cheese

Heat olive oil and onion in a large pot over medium heat and cook for about 15
minutes. Next, add the garlic,tomatoes, broth, beans, spices, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low for 30 minutes, so the flavors can blend.

After you put the soup in your bowl sprinkle the cheese on top.

Spaghetti

lb. angel hair pasta
lb. ground beef
1 garlic clove
1 onion
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
lb. 26 oz. spaghetti sauce
1 bouillon cube
4C Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook olive oil, onion, and beef together on medium heat for about 30
minutes until the beef is no longer pink. After the beef is browned, add the
bouillon cube, garlic, spaghetti sauce, spices, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook about 5 minutes more and then put on low while you cook the pasta
according to the box directions.

Once the spaghetti is on your plate sprinkle the cheese on top.

Disrespectful Shoppers

Imagine people yelling, cussing, and hitting retail store windows in anger.
What could make people act this way?...BLACK FRIDAY of course.
Why do some people wait outside for a store to open and treat the
employees and other people in line with such disrespect?

Also, you wouldn't believe the way that some people shop retail stores.
They put merchandise in the wrong spot by throwing it on the floor, or
flinging the items over racks that it shouldn't even be on.