Week 47 Thursday (12/4/14)

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location:           Dressing with Dried Fruit and Nuts        

Found in: The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays

                  Pages: 264 - 265      Copyright:  2013  Harper Collins

I figured out that there are 289 calories for 16 servings or 231 calories if you make 20 servings.  (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

         After making so many dressings, I decided to pass on this one. It looks really good, but the cranberries make my blood thicker so this is one I should avoid. If for no other reason, it will make my cardiologist happy.

        

Random Reflections

I love to watch how things have changed over time. I thought you might enjoy the changes in some of the common items in our life.

Topic	1939	1964	2014
U.S. population	130,880,000	888,791,000	318,167,000
Minimum wage	30 cents	$1.15	$7.25
Average income	$1,730	$6,480	$51,371
Loaf of bread	8 cents	21 cents	$2.00
Postage stamp	3 cents	5 cents	49 cents
Gas per gallon	10 cents	25 cents	$3.67
New home	$3,800	$30,200	$276,000

List adapted from Country Mutual Insurance pamphlet

http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1964.html
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1939.html

       

Irksome Ideas and Images

         I hate hearing complaints about Christmas shopping. I understand that there are crowds and increased traffic and limited supplies. My answer is plan ahead. Stop whining and make your list in September. That way you can pick up a few things here and there when you are out and then sit back and enjoy the holiday season without whining.