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| 1758c5f | Hannah's Note: If you can't find salted pecans, buy plain pecans. Measure out 1/2 cup of pieces, heat them in the microwave or the oven until they're hot and then toss them with 2 Tablespoons of melted, salted butter. Sprinkle on 1/4 teaspoon of salt, toss again, and you have salted pecan pieces. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 4a05107 | Of course, natural talent also matters, but once you have a pool of candidates above the threshold of necessary potential, grit is a major factor that predicts how close they get to achieving their potential. This is why givers focus on gritty people: it's where givers have the greatest return on their investment, the most meaningful and lasting impact. | Adam M. Grant | ||
| 76a1778 | Conceptual innovators tend to generate original ideas early but risk copying themselves. The experimental approach takes longer, but proves more renewable: instead of reproducing our past ideas, experiments enable us to continue discovering new ones. | Adam M. Grant | ||
| 65da84b | To get thine ends, lay bashfulnesse aside;Who feares to aske, doth teach to be deny'd. | Begging | ||
| dec8ce7 | BLUEBERRY CRUNCH COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) 2 cups white (granulated) sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 large eggs, beaten (just whip them up with a fork) 2 1/2 cups flour (no need to sift--pack it down when you measure it) 1 cup dried sweetened blueberries (other dried fruit will also work if you cut it in blueberry.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 9b95c87 | A hot, dry breeze greeted the Swensen sisters and their mother when they emerged from the air-conditioned interior of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 07ef879 | juice | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 90e447b | mean, you're not actually going to the party with him!" "Yes, I am," Hannah confirmed" | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 0974abf | flying | Ruth Rendell | ||
| ab67d29 | WATERMELON COOKIES Preheat oven to 325 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1 package (.16-ounce) watermelon (or any other flavor) Kool-Aid powder (Don't get the kind with sugar or sugar substitute added.) 1 and 2/3 cup white (granulated) sugar 1 and 1/2 cups softened butter (2 and 1/2 sticks, 10 ounces) 2 large eggs, beaten (just whip them up in a glass with a fork) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| f5b7d6c | How nice," I murmured. Uh-oh. That hadn't been the" | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 1856eb1 | Some people said that Minnesota had two seasons: Shovel and Swat. Hannah knew that wasn't the case. The land of the frozen north had four seasons--Fishing Season, Duck Season, Deer Season, and Mud Season. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 187ee58 | Moishe was purring so loudly he sounded like a car with a nonfunctioning muffler. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| f9de9e4 | had the time to test every single one of the great family recipes you send. Chapter | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 7c556d4 | Naturally, the air conditioner wasn't working. It seemed the only time it worked was in the winter when she didn't need it. Ditto for the heater, which seemed to work best in the summer. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| a04e237 | CHRISTMAS CHEESE ROUNDS For each cheese round you will need: 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (measure after shredding, but pack it down in the measuring cup--I prefer a sharp cheddar.) 1 cup finely chopped pecans (measure after chopping) 8-ounce package softened cream cheese (the brick kind, not the whipped kind in the crock) 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (you can use up to an inch of the stem) 1 small jar jalapeno jelly (I used.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| bbd6e64 | Moishe, after the one-eyed Israeli general who'd triumphed in several wars. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| b830e65 | TICKLED PINK LEMONADE COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Hannah's 1st Note: This recipe is from Lisa's Aunt Nancy. It's a real favorite down at The Cookie Jar because the cookies are different, delicious, and very pretty. 1/2 cup salted, softened butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) (do not substitute) 1/2 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg, be.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 899380a | The butter should be at room temperature unless you live in an igloo. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| aff8161 | Unless he has his own selfish interests at heart. He wants you to get so mad at Norman that you'll fall into his arms on the rebound. Either that, or . . ." Andrea faltered and Hannah stepped in with a possible explanation. "Either that or Mike has the IQ of a small kitchen appliance." | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 56f6026 | called her | Joanne Fluke | ||
| e3d11a2 | DOC'S BRAN-OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 3/4 cup raisins (either regular or golden, your choice) 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar (pack it down when you measure it) 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks, 6 ounces) salted butter, softened to room temperature 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon gra.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 4c76d4f | EASY FRUIT PIE Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Note from Delores: I got this recipe from Jenny Hester, a new nurse at Doc Knight's hospital. Jenny just told me that her great-grandmother used to make it whenever the family came over for Sunday dinner. Hannah said it's easy so I might actually try to make it some night for Doc. 1/4 cup salted butter ( 1/2 stick, 2 ounces, pound) 1 cup whole milk 1 cup white (g.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 2635bac | Yunus, now a famous Nobel Prize winner, was invited to meet with the CEO of Adidas, who wanted to understand the concept of social businesses, which Yunus described as a kind of business that is "built on the selfless part of human nature" and in which "everything is for the benefit of others and nothing is for the owners--except the pleasure of serving humanity."5" | Eric H.F. Law | ||
| 5710268 | Potato Bake or Party Potatoes Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position This is another recipe from Vera Olsen ("Hot Stuff") who's engaged to marry Andrew Westcott ("Silver Fox.") 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 eggs 1 large grated onion 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick, 1/4 pound) 5 cups frozen h.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| efc727f | CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR RED VELVET SURPRISE CUPCAKES 4 ounces cream cheese (I used Philadelphia Brand in the rectangular silver package-- half a package was 4 ounces) 1/4 cup salted butter ( 1/2 stick, 2 ounces, pound) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) Place the cream cheese and the butter in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. (I used a quart measuring cup.) Microwave on HIGH.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 5dec4d5 | JAMBOREE MUFFINS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1 large egg, beaten 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil cup white (granulated) sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour (pack it down when you measure it) 3 teaspoons (one Tablespoon) baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Approximately 1/4 cup jam of your choice Hannah's 1st Note: This is a great recipe for using up all those jars of jam with little dibs and dabs in the bo.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 75c3acb | Dilly Onion Rings This is Ellie Kuehn's recipe. She tried serving it on a sausage pizza out at Bertanelli's and it was really good! One large mild or sweet onion (a red onion is nice--more colorful) 1/3 cup white (granulated) sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh baby dill (it's not as good with dried dill weed) 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 4 large ripe tomatoes as an accompaniment (optional) Cut the onion in thin slices. S.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| ac12bb6 | Misdemeanor Mushrooms Preheat oven to 325 degrees F., rack in the middle position This recipe is from Bill Jessup, Charlie Jessup's cousin and he's a detective. Charlie says he calls these "Misdemeanor Mushrooms," because they're so good they ought to be illegal. 2 pounds pork sausage 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic 2 Tablespoons ground sage 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 Tablespoon parsley 1 ounce Marsala wine (optional) 1 pound medi.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| a37a106 | that's | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 483d67f | Justifying the default system serves a soothing function. It's an emotional painkiller: If the world is supposed to be this way, we don't need to be dissatisfied with it. But acquiescence also robs us of the moral outrage to stand against injustice and the creative will to consider alternative ways that the world could work. | Adam M. Grant | ||
| 0ddbf66 | Corn Chowder This recipe is from Marjorie Hanks. She used to make it on the stove, but now that Luanne got her a slow cooker, she makes it this way. 1/2 cup diced cooked ham (or 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled) 2 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 ten-ounce packages frozen whole-kernel corn 1 can (16-ounces) cream-style corn 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon Season Salt (see Mrs. Knudson's.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 71813a5 | GOODIE FUDGE 1 cup golden raisins (or any other dried fruit that you prefer, cut in raisin-sized pieces)*** 2 cups miniature marshmallows (I used Kraft Jet-Puffed) 1 cup chopped salted pecans (measure after chopping) 3/4 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) 1/2 cup white corn syrup (I used Karo) 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 6ac27f9 | The Quiche Lorraine Pie Shell: You can mix up your favorite piecrust recipe and line a 10-inch pie plate. Or...you can buy frozen shells at the grocery store. (If you decide to go the grocery store frozen pie shell route, buy 9-inch deep-dish pie shells.) Hannah's 1stNote: There's no need to feel guilty if you choose to use the frozen pie shells. They're good and it's a real time saver. I happen to know that Edna Ferguson, the head cook a.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 86573be | Hannah grabbed the scoop and exhumed the item that Moishe had buried. It wasn't a mouse, or a part of a mouse. It wasn't even a cricket, or a moth. It was a pristine nugget of his new senior cat food. Suddenly suspicious, she dug around a bit in the litter box, uncovering more evidence of Moishe's distaste. By his choice of burial spot, her cat was making a graphic comment about the palatability of his dinner. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| 746286f | Strawberry Shortcake Swensen Serves 12 (or 6 if they ask for second helpings) To make this dessert, you will need: Pound Plus Cake*, three boxes of ripe strawberries, and a bowl of Hannah's Whipped Creme Fraiche. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| ec70feb | Spinach Rollups This recipe is from my friend Susan Zilber. Susan moved away to New York, but I bet she still makes these. 5 to 8 flour tortillas (the large burrito size) 16-ounce package frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/8 cup dried chopped onion 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 Tablespoon Tabasco sauce Cook the spinach and drain it, squeezing out all the moisture. (Cheesecloth inside .. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| c58d3d4 | HOMEMADE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK cup boiling water 4 tablespoons butter 3/4cup sugar 1/2teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup powdered milk (I used Carnation Nonfat Pow- dered Milk, but I've also used my local grocery store brand.) In a blender, or using an electric mixer set on LOW, blend together the boiling water and butter. Add the sugar and let it run for a few seconds. Add the pure vanilla extract and let it run for several additiona.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| b513c24 | Start the spark of reciprocity by making requests as well as helping others. Help generously and without thought of return; but also ask often for what you need. | Adam M. Grant | ||
| ffa5575 | Good givers are great getters; they make everybody better," Simmons explains." -- | Adam M. Grant | ||
| 0e8827a | The opposite of a taker's powerful communication style is called powerless communication. Powerless communicators tend to speak less assertively, expressing plenty of doubt and relying heavily on advice from others. They talk in ways that signal vulnerability, revealing their weaknesses and making use of disclaimers, hedges, and hesitations. | Adam M. Grant | ||
| 61c2c52 | Cheesy Spicy Corn Muffins This recipe is from Danielle Watson. She argued that it really isn't a recipe since it's not made from scratch, but we told her that didn't matter. 1 package corn muffin mix, enough to make 12 muffins 4-ounce can well-drained diced green chilies (Danielle uses Ortega brand) 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack) Preheat oven according to the directions on the corn muffin package. Prepa.. | Joanne Fluke | ||
| c07874a | So when we do not have much money, we should give it away anyway. It can be exchanged for other currencies that we need more than mere money. When we give, we interact with others and we exchange other currencies. When we give, we form trusting networks and create community. When we give, we start things moving and flowing again, recirculating different currencies through the community. | Eric H.F. Law | ||
| cac3e0d | Cream of Cheat Mushroom Soup (This is one of Edna Ferguson's recipes and she named it herself.) 2 cups chicken broth 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms (fresh, from the grocery store) with 12 perfect slices reserved for garnish 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz. shredded Gruyere (or any good Swiss cheese, or even.. | Joanne Fluke |