Thursday, May 26, 2016

Balconies, Bowling, Books.

I don't have a heck of a lot to write about today. The noise started early and they were close enough I took some video. Worked on Facebook but not sure it will work on here. As I had to do it through glass it isn't the clearest possible. I do hope you can see it but I am not sure you will be able to. If anyone does get it to play please let me know.


Wednesday was league bowling and we had a full team. We none of us bowled very well until the last game, but we did manage to gain 4 points of the 7 available so we are no longer bottom of the heap but in 6th place. Hope we can get higher.

I have been reading some of Jennifer Fallon's books which basically the library were having trouble getting hold of. The trilogy I was reading was not very new. In the end I decided to buy them on Kindle so took the books I did have back to the library. The books are known as the Hythrun Chronicles and are comprised of Medalon, Treason Keep and The Harshni. The previous trilogy which takes place before was actually written after which is why I was having difficulty getting these others. I am thoroughly enjoying them. This is the middle book of the trilogy and I am probably half way through it.

I liked the sound of this recipe, but I have never been that fond of Ritz crackers so I might try some other brand.


Creamy Baked Asparagus

Add instant elegance to your party with this platter of fresh asparagus spears in a delicious cheese
sauce and crumb topping.

1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup KRAFT Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
2 Tbs KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
12 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Cook asparagus in simmering water in large skillet 2 to 3 min. or until bright green, but still crisp; drain. Place in shallow baking dish.

3. Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with cheese and cracker crumbs.

4. Bake 10 to 15 min. or until topping is lightly browned and asparagus is heated through

Servings: 4

Source: Kraft

Have a great day

14 comments:

  1. Glad you moved up the rankings a bit with bowling. I am on my tablet and it doesn't play videos well, so I didn't try to play it, will have to remember to check it out when I am on my desktop later.

    Betty

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    1. So am I Betty. I don't mind not being on top, but I don't like being on the bottom.

      It's not a very good video, but it does show you what's happening.

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  2. Video didn't play, but that's all right.
    Looks like an interesting fantasy series.

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    1. I don`t really understand why it won`t play Alex. Does on my tablet.

      It is an excellent series. Trouble is she has started a new trilogy - have read the first book, now I have to wait, and wait, and wait.

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  3. Didn't play for me neither, but I saw it on Facebook.

    I'll have to try that recipe. I read the other day where asparagus gives you younger, healthier looking skin. Now, I know your secret!!

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    1. Don't understand why it will play on FB but not here. Weird. Foiled again Liz.

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  4. I couldn't get it to play here but I went to your FB to look. So are they going to do your balcony this summer? They are so close to your unit. That recipe looks AMAZING. I wanted to get asparagus but the stalks are too thick now and I wasn't paying $4 for 15-20 stalks.

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    1. It's funny it won't play on here. I think they will definitely get to our balconies this summer (unless they decide to go the other way which I doubt somehow). We are getting a mix of think and medium stalks at the moment.

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  5. I have to upload videos to Youtube before I can get them to work on my blog. My platform is Blogger too. Once you upload it you hit the share button, copy the code and put it in your html version. It's all so hard and painful. I sympathise with you over the noise, Jo.

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    1. I wondered about that Pinky. Do you have to have an account or something? It rained today so they disappeared and it's actually been nice and quiet this afternoon although we were at the bowling alley for a lot of it.

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  6. Hi human, Jo,

    My human saw your video on "Farcebark" and it played just fine on there, as you already knew.

    Those balconies look dangerous and sleep-walking could cause quite the problem. The noise would really get to me.

    And yes, my human is looking forward to five-pin bowling when he gets back to BC in September.

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny!

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    1. Hi Penny. I have now been told I should have loaded the film to YouTube first. The balconies are dangerous and I understand they have been locked by the workers, not sure how. Would not be a nice place for a small dog to find itself.

      I hope your human enjoys his 5 pin bowling and that he remembers how to do it and is more successful that I am lately. Pawsitive wishes to you Penny, have a barking wonderful night.

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  7. The asparagus looks delicious! I love Ritz crackers and hubby loves ranch dressing, so this looks like a winner.

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    1. I hope you both enjoy it then Danielle.

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