Well, here's the list of Winners for your ten cent crazy book and in case your wondering - "True Grit" - "127 Hours" - "The Kids Are All Right" - "Winters Bone" - "Biutiful" - "Harry Potter" - and "How To Train Your Dragon" - Won Nothing
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (Won 4)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Directing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (Won 4)
(Warner Bros.)
Cinematography
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (Won 3)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Film editing
Original score
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (Won 2)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (Won 2)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Won 2)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (Won 1))
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (Won 1)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (Won 1)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (Won 1)
Makeup
"The Lost Thing" (Won 1)
Shaun Tan & Andrew Ruheman
Short Film (Animated
"Strangers No More" (Won 1)
Documentary (Short Subject)
"God of Love" (Won 1)
Luke Matheny
Short Film (Live Action)
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Oscar Party Food (Post 175)
Whether you're throwing a big bash to watch the Oscars Sunday Night or just having a few friends and family around - You're going to want to serve the perfect Golden Foods to go along with the Golden Oscar theme of the evening - Here's a list of ideas, with recipes for Golden Pound Cake and Golden Punch to add to your ten cent crazy book.
Start with big bowls of fun Golden buttered popcorn -
everyone loves popcorn
Make some wonderful Golden grilled cheese sandwiches -
simple,easy and cheap.
Make a an easy Golden pound cake for desert.
Golden Pound Cake
Preheat oven at 325 degrees
Mix
2 cups sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and a half teaspoons lemon extract
Use mixer about 5 or 6 minutes - until smooth adding eggs
one at a time while you mix
Pour into well buttered Bundt pan
Bake for 1 hour
And to wash it all down - You will need a wonderful Golden Punch
Golden Punch
4 cups sugar
6 cups water
5 ripe bananas, mashed
2 (12-ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
7 (28-ounce) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled
1. Dissolve sugar in water; add mashed bananas and juice concentrate; mix well, Ladle into a large freezer container (such as a plastic bowl), leaving 1-inch of head space. Cover tightly and freeze.
2. To serve: Thaw fruit juice mixture enough to crush to a slushy consistency and place in punch bowl. Pour the lemon-lime soda over mixture and stir gently.
Makes 60 servings.
Tip: Freeze maraschino cherries in ice cubes and float on top of punch, for a festive touch.
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Start with big bowls of fun Golden buttered popcorn -
everyone loves popcorn
Make some wonderful Golden grilled cheese sandwiches -
simple,easy and cheap.
Make a an easy Golden pound cake for desert.
Golden Pound Cake
Preheat oven at 325 degrees
Mix
2 cups sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter
5 eggs
1 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and a half teaspoons lemon extract
Use mixer about 5 or 6 minutes - until smooth adding eggs
one at a time while you mix
Pour into well buttered Bundt pan
Bake for 1 hour
And to wash it all down - You will need a wonderful Golden Punch
Golden Punch
4 cups sugar
6 cups water
5 ripe bananas, mashed
2 (12-ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice
7 (28-ounce) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled
1. Dissolve sugar in water; add mashed bananas and juice concentrate; mix well, Ladle into a large freezer container (such as a plastic bowl), leaving 1-inch of head space. Cover tightly and freeze.
2. To serve: Thaw fruit juice mixture enough to crush to a slushy consistency and place in punch bowl. Pour the lemon-lime soda over mixture and stir gently.
Makes 60 servings.
Tip: Freeze maraschino cherries in ice cubes and float on top of punch, for a festive touch.
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Oscar Trivia (Post 174)
Whether you want to "WOW" your friends with your Oscar knowledge or ask them trivia questions - Here's a list of Oscar Trivia to add to your ten cent crazy book.
The youngest person to ever receive an Oscar was 5-year-old
Shirley Temple - in 1934.
(However, Shirley's Oscar was an honorary one.)
The youngest actress to win a standard Oscar was
Tatum O'Neal, who was 10 years old when she won the
Best Supporting Actress award for
"Paper Moon" in 1974.)
George Burns was the oldest Oscar winner when he won as
Best Supporting Actor for
"The Sunshine Boys" at age 80 (in 1976).
But that mark was later surpassed by
Jessica Tandy, who won her Best Actress Oscar at age 81 for
"Driving Miss Daisy."
The oldest actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor was
Henry Fonda, for
"On Golden Pond". He was 76.
The Three movies that won the most Oscars were
"Lord of the Rings; Return of the King" (2003),
"Titanic" (1997) and
"Ben-Hur" (1959). All three movies won 11 Oscars.
(Second place is held by "West Side Story," which won ten Oscars.)
The actress with the most Academy Awards for "Best Actress" is
Katharine Hepburn, who won four Oscars (in 1932, 1967, 1968 & 1981.)
The title for the most "Best Actor," awards, though, is
shared by seven different actors
(Spencer Tracy, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson,
Fredric March, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks) who each won two Oscars.
The actor with the most total Oscar nominations is
Jack Nicholson, who was nominated 12 times
(winning three times - twice for Best Actor
and once for Best Supporting Actor.)
Meryl Streep now holds the record for the most
total Oscar nominations, with 16
(passing Katharine Hepburn, who had 12.
The individual who was awarded the most total Oscars was none other than
Walt Disney, who walked away with 26 Academy Awards over his lifetime.
He had 64 total Oscar nominations.
The longest acceptance speech ever given at an
Academy Awards ceremony was given by
Greer Garson, when she accepted her award for
Best Actress in 1942's
"Mrs. Miniver." It's uncertain exactly how long she spoke
- most sources agree it was somewhere
between 5 1/2 and 7 minutes.
The Oscar statuette weighs 6 3/4 pounds, and stands 13 1/2 inches high.
It was named by Margaret Herrick, the Academy librarian,
who remarked in 1931 (upon seeing the statuettes),
"Why it looks like my Uncle Oscar!"
(a nickname for her cousin Oscar Pierce).
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The youngest person to ever receive an Oscar was 5-year-old
Shirley Temple - in 1934.
(However, Shirley's Oscar was an honorary one.)
The youngest actress to win a standard Oscar was
Tatum O'Neal, who was 10 years old when she won the
Best Supporting Actress award for
"Paper Moon" in 1974.)
George Burns was the oldest Oscar winner when he won as
Best Supporting Actor for
"The Sunshine Boys" at age 80 (in 1976).
But that mark was later surpassed by
Jessica Tandy, who won her Best Actress Oscar at age 81 for
"Driving Miss Daisy."
The oldest actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor was
Henry Fonda, for
"On Golden Pond". He was 76.
The Three movies that won the most Oscars were
"Lord of the Rings; Return of the King" (2003),
"Titanic" (1997) and
"Ben-Hur" (1959). All three movies won 11 Oscars.
(Second place is held by "West Side Story," which won ten Oscars.)
The actress with the most Academy Awards for "Best Actress" is
Katharine Hepburn, who won four Oscars (in 1932, 1967, 1968 & 1981.)
The title for the most "Best Actor," awards, though, is
shared by seven different actors
(Spencer Tracy, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson,
Fredric March, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks) who each won two Oscars.
The actor with the most total Oscar nominations is
Jack Nicholson, who was nominated 12 times
(winning three times - twice for Best Actor
and once for Best Supporting Actor.)
Meryl Streep now holds the record for the most
total Oscar nominations, with 16
(passing Katharine Hepburn, who had 12.
The individual who was awarded the most total Oscars was none other than
Walt Disney, who walked away with 26 Academy Awards over his lifetime.
He had 64 total Oscar nominations.
The longest acceptance speech ever given at an
Academy Awards ceremony was given by
Greer Garson, when she accepted her award for
Best Actress in 1942's
"Mrs. Miniver." It's uncertain exactly how long she spoke
- most sources agree it was somewhere
between 5 1/2 and 7 minutes.
The Oscar statuette weighs 6 3/4 pounds, and stands 13 1/2 inches high.
It was named by Margaret Herrick, the Academy librarian,
who remarked in 1931 (upon seeing the statuettes),
"Why it looks like my Uncle Oscar!"
(a nickname for her cousin Oscar Pierce).
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Oscars (Post 173)
Well, it's that time of year - Will your favorite movie win an Oscar? How about 12? Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of the nominations from the most to the least Oscars that your favorite movie could win. Be sure and watch the Oscars Sunday evening Feb. 27th to see if your favorite wins!
MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS -For the 83RD Academy AWARDS
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (12 nominations)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Geoffrey Rush - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Helena Bonham Carter - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Original screenplay
“True Grit,” a Paramount Pictures Production (Paramount) (10 nominations)
Jeff Bridges - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Hailee Steinfeld - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (8 nominations)
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Cinematography
Original score
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
Original screenplay
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (8 nominations)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Jesse Eisenberg - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (7 nominations)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Amy Adams - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“127 Hours,” an Hours Production (Fox Searchlight) (6 nominations)
James Franco - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Film editing
Original score
Original song - “If I Rise”
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (5 nominations)
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (5 nominations)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
Best picture
Sound editing
Adapted screenplay
“The Kids Are All Right,” an Antidote Films, (4 nominations)
Mandalay Vision
and Gilbert Films Production
(Focus Features)
Mark Ruffalo - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Annette Bening - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Winter's Bone,” a Winter's Bone Production (4 nominations)
(Roadside Attractions)
John Hawkes - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Jennifer Lawrence - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (3 nominations)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
Visual effects
“Biutiful,” a Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones (2 nominations)
and Ikiru Films Production
(Roadside Attractions)
Javier Bardem - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Best foreign language film (Mexico)
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1,"(2 nominations)
a Warner Bros. UK Services Production
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Visual effects
“How to Train Your Dragon,” (2 nominations)
a DreamWorks Animation Production
(Paramount)
Best animated feature film
Original score
“Animal Kingdom,” a Porchlight Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Jacki Weaver - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Another Year,” a Thin Man Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Original screenplay
“Barney's Version,” a Serendipity Point Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Makeup
“Blue Valentine,” a Silverwood Films (1 nomination)
and Hunting Lane Films Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Michelle Williams - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Country Strong,” a Material Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)
Original song - "Coming Home"
“Dogtooth,” a Boo Production (Kino International) (1 nomination)
Best foreign language film (Greece)
“Exit through the Gift Shop,” (1 nomination)
a Paranoid Pictures Production
(Producers Distribution Agency)
Documentary feature
“Gasland,” a Gasland Production (1 nomination)
Documentary feature
“Hereafter,” a Dombey Street Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Visual effects
“I Am Love,” a First Sun and Mikado Production (1 nomination)
(Magnolia Pictures)
Costume design
“The Illusionist,” a Django Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best animated feature film
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Incendies,” a Micro-Scope Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Canada)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“Iron Man 2,” a Marvel Studios Production (1 nomination)
(Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed
by Paramount)
Visual effects
“Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi),” a Tassili Films Production (1 nomination)
(Cohen Media Group)
Best foreign language film (Algeria)
“Rabbit Hole,” an Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films (1 nomination)
and Oddlot Entertainment Production
(Lionsgate)
Nicole Kidman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Restrepo,” an Outpost Films Production (1 nomination)
(National Geographic Entertainment)
Documentary feature
“Salt,” a Columbia Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Sound mixing
“Tangled,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Walt Disney) (1 nomination)
Original song - “I See the Light”
“The Tempest,” a Touchstone Pictures (1 nomination)
and Miramax Films Production
(Miramax)
Costume design
“The Town,” a Charlestown Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Jeremy Renner - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
“Tron: Legacy,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Walt Disney)
Sound editing
“Unstoppable,” a 20th Century Fox Production (1 nomination)
(20th Century Fox)
Sound editing
“Waste Land,” an Almega Projects Production (1 monination)
(Arthouse Films)
Documentary feature
“The Way Back,” an Exclusive Films Production (1 monimation)
(Newmarket Films in association with
Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment)
Makeup
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (1 nomination)
Makeup
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MOTION PICTURE NOMINATIONS -For the 83RD Academy AWARDS
“The King's Speech,” a See-Saw Films (12 nominations)
and Bedlam Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Colin Firth - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Geoffrey Rush - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Helena Bonham Carter - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Original screenplay
“True Grit,” a Paramount Pictures Production (Paramount) (10 nominations)
Jeff Bridges - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Hailee Steinfeld - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Art direction
Cinematography
Costume design
Directing
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“Inception,” a Warner Bros. UK Services Production (8 nominations)
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Cinematography
Original score
Best picture
Sound editing
Sound mixing
Visual effects
Original screenplay
“The Social Network,” a Columbia Pictures Production (8 nominations)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Jesse Eisenberg - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Original score
Best picture
Sound mixing
Adapted screenplay
“The Fighter,” a Relativity Media Production (Paramount) (7 nominations)
Christian Bale - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Amy Adams - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Melissa Leo - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
Original screenplay
“127 Hours,” an Hours Production (Fox Searchlight) (6 nominations)
James Franco - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Film editing
Original score
Original song - “If I Rise”
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Black Swan,” a Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production (5 nominations)
(Fox Searchlight)
Natalie Portman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Cinematography
Directing
Film editing
Best picture
“Toy Story 3,” a Pixar Production (Walt Disney) (5 nominations)
Best animated feature film
Original song - “We Belong Together”
Best picture
Sound editing
Adapted screenplay
“The Kids Are All Right,” an Antidote Films, (4 nominations)
Mandalay Vision
and Gilbert Films Production
(Focus Features)
Mark Ruffalo - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Annette Bening - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Original screenplay
“Winter's Bone,” a Winter's Bone Production (4 nominations)
(Roadside Attractions)
John Hawkes - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Jennifer Lawrence - Performance by an actress in a leading role
Best picture
Adapted screenplay
“Alice in Wonderland,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (3 nominations)
(Walt Disney)
Art direction
Costume design
Visual effects
“Biutiful,” a Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones (2 nominations)
and Ikiru Films Production
(Roadside Attractions)
Javier Bardem - Performance by an actor in a leading role
Best foreign language film (Mexico)
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1,"(2 nominations)
a Warner Bros. UK Services Production
(Warner Bros.)
Art direction
Visual effects
“How to Train Your Dragon,” (2 nominations)
a DreamWorks Animation Production
(Paramount)
Best animated feature film
Original score
“Animal Kingdom,” a Porchlight Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Jacki Weaver - Performance by an actress in a supporting role
“Another Year,” a Thin Man Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Original screenplay
“Barney's Version,” a Serendipity Point Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Makeup
“Blue Valentine,” a Silverwood Films (1 nomination)
and Hunting Lane Films Production
(The Weinstein Company)
Michelle Williams - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Country Strong,” a Material Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing (Screen Gems)
Original song - "Coming Home"
“Dogtooth,” a Boo Production (Kino International) (1 nomination)
Best foreign language film (Greece)
“Exit through the Gift Shop,” (1 nomination)
a Paranoid Pictures Production
(Producers Distribution Agency)
Documentary feature
“Gasland,” a Gasland Production (1 nomination)
Documentary feature
“Hereafter,” a Dombey Street Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Visual effects
“I Am Love,” a First Sun and Mikado Production (1 nomination)
(Magnolia Pictures)
Costume design
“The Illusionist,” a Django Films Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best animated feature film
“In a Better World,” a Zentropa Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Denmark)
“Incendies,” a Micro-Scope Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Best foreign language film (Canada)
“Inside Job,” a Representational Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Classics)
Documentary feature
“Iron Man 2,” a Marvel Studios Production (1 nomination)
(Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed
by Paramount)
Visual effects
“Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi),” a Tassili Films Production (1 nomination)
(Cohen Media Group)
Best foreign language film (Algeria)
“Rabbit Hole,” an Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films (1 nomination)
and Oddlot Entertainment Production
(Lionsgate)
Nicole Kidman - Performance by an actress in a leading role
“Restrepo,” an Outpost Films Production (1 nomination)
(National Geographic Entertainment)
Documentary feature
“Salt,” a Columbia Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Sony Pictures Releasing)
Sound mixing
“Tangled,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (Walt Disney) (1 nomination)
Original song - “I See the Light”
“The Tempest,” a Touchstone Pictures (1 nomination)
and Miramax Films Production
(Miramax)
Costume design
“The Town,” a Charlestown Production (Warner Bros.) (1 nomination)
Jeremy Renner - Performance by an actor in a supporting role
“Tron: Legacy,” a Walt Disney Pictures Production (1 nomination)
(Walt Disney)
Sound editing
“Unstoppable,” a 20th Century Fox Production (1 nomination)
(20th Century Fox)
Sound editing
“Waste Land,” an Almega Projects Production (1 monination)
(Arthouse Films)
Documentary feature
“The Way Back,” an Exclusive Films Production (1 monimation)
(Newmarket Films in association with
Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment)
Makeup
“The Wolfman,” a Universal Pictures Production (Universal) (1 nomination)
Makeup
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
National Pancake Day (Post 172)
Did you know that Feb. 24th is National Pancake Day? Here's some fun facts and some great pancake recipes to add to your ten cent crazy book.
Well, since 1950 the people of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney Kansas have held the "International Pancake Day" race between the two towns. The two towns' competitors race along an agreed-upon measured course. The times of the two towns' competitors are compared, to determine a winner overall. A similar race is held in North Somercotes of Lincolnshire in eastern England.
The contestants, traditionally women, carry a frying pan and race to the finishing line while tossing the pancakes as they go. The winner is the first to cross the line having tossed the pancake a certain number times.
The tradition is said to have originated when a housewife from Olney, England
in 1445 was so busy making pancakes that she forgot the time until she heard the church bells ringing for the service. She raced out of the house to church while still carrying her frying pan and pancake.
International Pancake Day is celebrated on Fat Tuesday which will fall on Mar. 8th this year. Either day of celebration makes for an excuse to have some great pancakes. Here are some recipes for your ten cent crazy book.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 and a forth cups of milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 eggs
8oz of sour cream
1 cup of milk
One forth of a cup of melted butter
Half a cup of chocolate chips
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with whipped cream and raspberry syrup or traditional maple syrup.
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Banana Pancakes
Mix
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 ripe mashed bananas
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Well, since 1950 the people of Liberal, Kansas, and Olney Kansas have held the "International Pancake Day" race between the two towns. The two towns' competitors race along an agreed-upon measured course. The times of the two towns' competitors are compared, to determine a winner overall. A similar race is held in North Somercotes of Lincolnshire in eastern England.
The contestants, traditionally women, carry a frying pan and race to the finishing line while tossing the pancakes as they go. The winner is the first to cross the line having tossed the pancake a certain number times.
The tradition is said to have originated when a housewife from Olney, England
in 1445 was so busy making pancakes that she forgot the time until she heard the church bells ringing for the service. She raced out of the house to church while still carrying her frying pan and pancake.
International Pancake Day is celebrated on Fat Tuesday which will fall on Mar. 8th this year. Either day of celebration makes for an excuse to have some great pancakes. Here are some recipes for your ten cent crazy book.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 and a forth cups of milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Mix
1 and a half cups of self-rising flour
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 eggs
8oz of sour cream
1 cup of milk
One forth of a cup of melted butter
Half a cup of chocolate chips
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with whipped cream and raspberry syrup or traditional maple syrup.
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Banana Pancakes
Mix
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 ripe mashed bananas
Scoop one forth of a cup of batter into lightly oiled frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot with maple syrup.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
President's Day and Cherry Bread (Post 171)
Do you want to wow someone with the things you know about President’s Day? Here are a few facts to add to your ten cent crazy book.- along with a nice Cherry Bread recipe.
The third Monday in February is Washington's Birthday, even though it’s more commonly known as President’s Day.
It’s not Officially President’s Day!
Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it President’s Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Most states, however, choose to call this celebration "President’s Day."
Many people celebrated Washington's Birthday in the 17th century while
George Washington was still alive. However, it wasn't until 1885 that Chester Arthur signed the bill that made it a federal holiday.
Most states celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with Washington's birthday.
Traditionally, many celebrated and continue to celebrate Washington's Birthday with desserts made with cherries. Cherry pie, cherry cake, bread made with cherries or just a huge bowl of cherries are often enjoyed on this day. Of course, this relates to the story that Washington would not tell a lie when asked if he cut down a cherry tree.
One thing that many people connect with Presidents Day is sales. In the 1980s, stores began to use this holiday as a time to clear out their old stock to prepare for spring and summer.
On February 22nd of almost every year since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the US Senate. While this does not happen on President’s Day, it is an annual celebration of Washington's Birthday that stems from 1862 when the Address was read as a way to boost morale during the Civil War. This address was and is so important because it warns of political factionalism, geographical sectionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's affairs. Washington stressed the importance of national unity over sectional differences.
Cherry Bread
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2 and half cups self-rising flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
half a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8oz bottle of chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix everything together in large bowl
Pour into two well greased loaf pans
Bake 50 to 60 minutes
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The third Monday in February is Washington's Birthday, even though it’s more commonly known as President’s Day.
It’s not Officially President’s Day!
Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it President’s Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Most states, however, choose to call this celebration "President’s Day."
Many people celebrated Washington's Birthday in the 17th century while
George Washington was still alive. However, it wasn't until 1885 that Chester Arthur signed the bill that made it a federal holiday.
Most states celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with Washington's birthday.
Traditionally, many celebrated and continue to celebrate Washington's Birthday with desserts made with cherries. Cherry pie, cherry cake, bread made with cherries or just a huge bowl of cherries are often enjoyed on this day. Of course, this relates to the story that Washington would not tell a lie when asked if he cut down a cherry tree.
One thing that many people connect with Presidents Day is sales. In the 1980s, stores began to use this holiday as a time to clear out their old stock to prepare for spring and summer.
On February 22nd of almost every year since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the US Senate. While this does not happen on President’s Day, it is an annual celebration of Washington's Birthday that stems from 1862 when the Address was read as a way to boost morale during the Civil War. This address was and is so important because it warns of political factionalism, geographical sectionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's affairs. Washington stressed the importance of national unity over sectional differences.
Cherry Bread
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2 and half cups self-rising flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
half a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8oz bottle of chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix everything together in large bowl
Pour into two well greased loaf pans
Bake 50 to 60 minutes
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Frito Pie (Post 170)
If you love Frito Pie, here's a great recipe for your ten cent crazy book
Frito Pie Casserole
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 oz chunky salsa
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large bag Fritos (small size chips)
1 can pinto beans
1/2 cup of water
Cook onion and ground beef (drain grease) add taco seasoning mix, salsa, beans and water to beef.
In a large baking dish put half the Fritos followed by half the meat mixture, top with half of the cheese (repeat) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
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Frito Pie Casserole
2 pounds ground beef
1 onion
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 oz chunky salsa
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large bag Fritos (small size chips)
1 can pinto beans
1/2 cup of water
Cook onion and ground beef (drain grease) add taco seasoning mix, salsa, beans and water to beef.
In a large baking dish put half the Fritos followed by half the meat mixture, top with half of the cheese (repeat) Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
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