QOD - I WAS supposed to go camping this weekend, but I am staying home inside my nice warm, DRY house. I have plenty to keep me busy here, but I was looking forward to a walk in the woods, a nice campfire and some fresh air. DeeMarie - I am glad the reading went well. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Shel Silverstein. After I suggested him to you, I started rereading The Sidewalk Never Ends and remembered all over again why I love his work. Besh - 7 days and counting!! Raeanne - What good books are you considering curling up with? Not that I need to add any more books to my TBR pile! LOL Since I joined Paperback Swap, my TRB pile has grown out of control. And if I haven't said so yet, WTG on sticking with your WOE!! You rock! Tikanas - Did we ever hear about your birthday package from Raeanne? I love to hear about what others received. Maddie - Front and center young lady!! BJ - Same for you!! NHSuzanne - How is Tillie? You haven't mentioned her in awhile. Milkdud - Are you back from visiting your son? Did you get to talk with Patti? Zig - The early bird gets the rabbit! LOL I too tried to stay up to say rabbit-rabbit, but didn't make it. I am trying to get back on my school schedule, which means no more late nights. :~( School starts for me on Tuesday and I am not mentally ready to give up my summer. I am trying to get some things done (that I put off for too long) in the hopes that I can at least start with a clean house and a short to-do list. I fully expect to be crabby for the next two weeks! DH has been warned. But on the bright side, DS is finally coming home for a visit next weekend. He is in a wedding in State College, so I will only see him Thursday night and Sunday afternoon, but that is better than nothing. DD called and she has a fever and a sore throat. I hate when they are sick and far from home. :~( Since it is cold today (high of 59º!!) I am going to self-clean my oven. I hate to do that when it is too hot out. Hope everyone has a nice weekend (in spite of the weather). Hi to everyone I missed. Marci

I am glad you enjoyed the reading. It sure was a wonderful trip. I am now trying to get all the pics offf my cell phone...sigh ...no memory card...and then I will get the whole thing put together. Will keep me busy for weeks ! c

Family loves when I make this. Lava cake is served every dinner service on Carnival. Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes Dark chocolate may be substituted for semisweet in this recipe. These can be made at least a day ahead least one day ahead. Pour the mixture Pour the mixture into ramekins, cover and refrigerate. Be sure to bring to room temperature 30 minutes before baking. I also had a couple of baked and prepared ones left over, and I left them in the ramekins and reheated them in the microwave for 15 seconds, and they worked great! Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate or 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels (I used Ghirardelli for both) 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners sugar 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly grease 4 (8-ounce) ramekins (custard cups or souffle dishes). Place on a baking sheet. 2. Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl on High 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in vanilla and confectioners sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and yolk. Stir in flour and pour batter evenly into prepared custard cups. 2. Bake 13 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand 10 minutes. Carefully loosen edges with a knife. Invert cakes onto serving plates and sift powdered sugar over the top. Serve immediately.

Recently, I made this recipe that I got watching Oprah with Donald Trump. Oprah claimed it was the best Turkey Burger she had ever had. I substituted Cranberry Sauce for the Chutney. LOL~ Couldn't find it in the store. MaraLago Turkey Burgers INGREDIENTS · 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced · 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped · 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced · 1/8 cup canola oil · 4 pounds ground turkey breast · 2 Tbsp. salt · 1 Tbsp. black pepper · 2 tsp. chipotle Tabasco · 1 lemon, juice and grated zest · 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped · 1/4 cup Major Grey's Chutney, pureed Sauté the scallions, celery and apples in the canola oil until tender. Let cool. Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill. Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked. Let sit for 5 minutes.