Bridge Over Troubled Water

When you are an atheist where do turn in times of trouble?  It's even harder being brought up in a strict Protestant religion, that you don't believe in anymore.  The only training you had was to pray to god.  Now who do you turn to.

It's the other people.  The interference of too many problems from the people around you.
The constant stain they put on you.  Siblings mostly.

But nothing compares to the hell this little girl was put through.  True story of an unwanted Chinese girl.  My heart breaks for her.  Mean, mean abusive step-mother.  Uncaring father.  Abusive and mean siblings.  I would like to go kick their asses.

On a lighter note..........first time at making Spring Rolls.  I think they turned out alright.
Filled with mint, basil, carrots, cucumber, red peppers, green onion, cilantro and few noodles for substance.  Served with peanut satay sauce.

"When you're weary 
Feeling small 
When tears are in your eyes 
I will dry them all 

I'm on your side 
When times get rough 
And friends just can't be found 
Like a bridge over troubled water 
I will lay me down"

Cloudy Day = Happy Day

Finally some clouds in the sky.  I get tired of always having a sunny sky.  Maybe fall is here.

                                                    Pas De Chat enjoying the day.......

               
                                                     Now for some DEXTER time....

         Probably only the productive thing I did today.  A recipe from my friend Mary.  

HAM 'N' CHEESE POTATO BAKE

1 package (24 ounces) frozen hash browns

2 cups fully cooked cubed ham

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 small onion (I used green onions)

2 cups sour cream

2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted

pepper

In a large bowl combine potatoes, ham, 1/2 cheese and onion.  In another bowl combine sour cream, soup, and pepper.  Add to potato mixture and mix well.

Transfer to a greased 3 qt. baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

It was yummy and perfect for a cool weather day.

 It's "Project Runway" night.  To honor the designers here is an antique lace dress collar.... and to honor fall, notice the spider web detail in the middle of each flower.  Such intricate hand made work!

The Ultimate Sandwich

Here you go folks!  The ultimate sandwich I made for dinner.  My son said it's the best he ever had.  A friend gave me the recipe and now I will share it with you.

SUMMER SUB SANDWICH

1 package 3 oz. cream cheese (use the whipped kind)

1 loaf 20 inches unsliced French bread halved lengthwise

6 slices deli ham (I bought Trader Joe's Rosemary Ham)

6 slices provolone cheese

1 jar 4 1/2 oz. sliced marinated mushrooms drained

2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 small onion thinly sliced

banana peppers

2 cups shredded lettuce

Spread the cream cheese on bottom half of bread.  Layer with the ham, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, peppers and lettuce.  Replace the top.  Cut into 2 inch slices.