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To All My Dear Readers 1 : Shredded zucchini  2 : Ground beef or ground chicken 3 : Shredded cheese 4 : Chopped parsley 5 : Crushed red pepper 6 : Salt and Pepper 7 : Minced couple of garlic cloves 8 : couple of beaten eggs Take a bowl and mix everything with spoon Spread some cooking oil in baking tray Put the mixture from the bowl Spread shredded cheese on top You can sprinkle some salt and pepper and chili on top too if you like spicy Cover tray with foil Bake at 450 for 20 minutes Take cover off  Bake for further 15 minutes Broil 2 minutes It is ready to make Sandwiches or Rolls with bread of your choice You can mix it with boiled Macaroni / Pasta or Rice choices are yours  My Dear

Today please read  My Recipe Blog Too Thank You Friday zero degree cloudy hazy morning. It is 9.15, I am sitting in the  Billiard room, writing my Blog and watching beautiful Fall colors through   the side window.  It is very quiet today.  Yesterday I saw couple of Birds partying  on the small green side lawn  outside Tim Horton, c an't see any one now, may be all left to the  South  of  Border.  Things change so quickly. It is 9.30 library is opened, I am sitting in my office cubicle "Birds and  Bloom"  and "Canadian Living" magazines are beside me. I will browse  and enjoy the beautiful scenic pictures. When outside weather looks gloomy, we have to find alternates, to balance and top up, to keep the atmosphere bright. Positive thinking depends on  weather.  Outside weather is equally important beside our inside weather.  People around also play very important part. T...

Beautiful sunny, shinning morning with 1 C. This is end of  October  and it is Canada so what else we expect. There is no snow and  temperature is  not  20 below zero, that is enough to celebrate. You must be thinking why every day I usually start my Blog with "it is  beautiful morning". I agree with you my Dear. For you, it is just a useless  repetition.  But I believe  our  day has to start with something positive.  We have to think positive and have to ink our positive thoughts. When we put it on paper, in words, our mind goes after that to blot,  to absorb, to fax it to our Brain.  Our Brain works like a processing center. It transforms that information  and  orders our body to go in that direction. I think it is very important to  start  our day  with positive thoughts. Our life is same with bumps, mixed with all ups and downs. We have to  work out  to...

It is cold with 3 C cloudy with sunny breaks, light drizzle since early morning. Everything looking beautiful after morning shower. All shades  of green much brighter. Tree with all red looking great. What a beauty to enjoy to behold. I am working part time. Playing only  Darts, no Bowling today. For a while sitting in the Billiard room, go to my office cubicle at 9.30.  Now working in my cubicle, writing my Blog thinking about Smile with  Smile  Program. Today my Youngest one, I mean Slurpee Boy had headache  so missed his  first period. You people can imagine how his parents must  be feeling. For parents every child has to be grown up into like a flowering tree, to  deliver  sweet fruits in years to come. They start dreaming for that since  they  plant this seed. They always keep their focus to make their dream to  become  a   reality. They already have full chalk out complete ...

It is cold Sunday morning with 1 C, not so windy, calm and quiet.  I am done with my breakfast now sitting in the TV lounge, watching sports channel also enjoying the view of my back garden, through the  big  glass  window. The pear tree the wooden fence, but no birds, no  squirrel,  m ay be still in bed enjoying their weekend.  Everyone sleeping.  Me and my Son are awake. Yesterday  there were couple of  Hockey  and Baseball  playoff games. Today they are showing  clips  from that. The amazing  moments of the games. My Dear Retirees, I do having my walks specially on Tuesdays and  Thursdays. I don't mention all the times but I believe that we don't have  to compare  ourselves with anyone. Competition will take away the fun part. I think when we start comparing ourselves with others, we lose the real  spark of Joy,  the real happiness, out of that. ...

Cold bright sunny morning with zero degree. Drizzling, windy with  gust 40 km. I am done with my breakfast, on my computer now. Beautiful scenic view through my bedroom window.  Squirrel enjoying his morning walk on my front garden. Trees all around  with all shades of green. The tree from across, is full of red, looking great. Every day we get something different beautiful to behold.  This all, is our Creator's Blessings. He is always watching over us. These scenic views, the beauty around is like great treasure, for rich and  poor, for everyone.  He never differentiates between Cast and Creed. Dawn to Dusk and through the pitch black night,  every moment  we experience  something brand new.  The untouched rain drops, the colors. Every moment  there is change of scenery.  It is we Humans, who always try to mess things up. Divide Human Family into groups and classes. He showers His Blessings on all....

It is Thursday bright sunny beautiful cold morning with 0 C , I told you winter is just around the corner and now it is. We Canadians now waiting for 20 below zero and snow any time soon. We are ready just bring it on. I am not working, today I am off. Done with my breakfast, now with my  computer,  going through messages on my Facebook. My Daughter from  Grimsby  and my Youngest Daughter from Reading just called.  Schools are off in England so they are home and making plans. Grimsby  is  small  hospital town and a beautiful tourist spot. Commuting doesn't take  much time, also with small community,  they have enough time to socialize.  My Daughter planned Halloween party at her place. It is better to keep  kids  busy  at home. But keep in mind we have to provide them  entertainment  to enjoy.  Her youngest one is in Grade 7th. She planned   to invite  kids with f...

Flowers smiling on my neighbor's front garden. Birds having chit chat in  Twin Tower Apartments. Squirrels playing around in my back garden under the pear tree. Fall colors giving amazing scenic view to behold and  to enjoy. But I think my Blog "Friends and Feast", got stuck some where  in my mind. I can not get out of it. I still think that I was not able to communicate well with my Dear Readers.  Message has to be delivered very clearly otherwise  it backfires.  I am worried about my Dear Students, who got the wrong message.  I didn't  want to misguide you my Dear Friends. I don't eat much so  wont be happy  with feasts. I wont feel good to pretend anything. It was not  the message,  I wanted to deliver. I hope you  understand. Anyway let's move on. It is Thursday morning sunny bright, I wish I could  enjoy that. My Dear everything is relative, I mean all depends how you feel inside....

Take a baking dish, spread hash brown patties On top spread chopped onion, chopped tomatoes Chopped parsley.  You can spread any other herbs like mint,  or anything  you like to add.  Spread chopped Green, Yellow, Red Bell peppers Spread precooked small chicken pieces  You can also add chopped spinach or chopped  zucchini,  if you like. Otherwise leave it. Keep in mind that veggies are good for health. Sprinkle salt, pepper, crushed red pepper  Spread shredded Mozzarella / Cheddar cheese  Spread one more layer of hash brown patties and spread shredded cheese on top sprinkle salt pepper and crushed red pepper  Cover the dish with foil Bake at 450 for 30 minutes take foil off and bake 5 to 10 minutes  don't let it dry off leave some juice Broil for 2 minutes It is done now enjoy

Today please read  My Recipe Blog Too Thank You It is Wednesday bright sunny cold with Zero C still beautiful morning. Sky is blue with couple of silver, grey and black patches, just like beautiful water color piece of art. It is early morning couple of birds are on my front garden, saying Hello to  me,  to greet, as I stepped out of my front door. Weather is cold still Pink  and  Red  Roses are smiling on my neighbor's front garden. One of the tree across is full of red. Beautiful fall colors are all around.  Such  an amazing view. Couple of squirrels  are playing  hide and seek on  Magnolia tree on my front yard. I am working full time today playing Darts and also Carpet Bowling, go home after 3 pm. I am sitting in the Billiard room. It is very quiet  here. I am enjoying my time alone slot, writing my Blog also enjoying  the  scenic view through the big glass window in front. I am th...

It is Tuesday morning 3 C cloudy hazy, like one of the mornings of  England.  It reminds me the beautiful moments of my visit to my Daughters.  It was  raining since last night just stopped so it is a beautiful view to behold. Everything giving beautiful look after the early morning shower. Sun just  started to come out. I can see golden streaks  between clouds, amazing.  I don't work on  Tuesdays. It is my day to make calls and for my walks.  I am done with my breakfast. Dear Retiree Friends I don't take 2 eggs and  bacon  nothing other than my oatmeal porridge and stir fried one egg with  cup  of tea. By the  way it was not typo, it was 2 C not 20 C. I am in my bedroom with my computer. It is 9.30 everyone left, I am now  sitting on an empty nest, going through my Facebook messages. Not  many  just one  from my childhood, 5th grade friend, who now lives with her...

 It is Monday morning sunny bright cold 5 C. It is 9.15 I am sitting in the  Billiard room. Today is PA day in Durham region so all schools are closed  in our area.  Kids are off. Teens are sleeping at home like Master Golden  and  Slurpee Boy.  Billiard room is full with younger kids. They are busy  with all sorts of activities. Supervisor is a friend of mine, she was offering her room to me, to have seat  and  to write my Blog. I told her I would like to sit outside with kids. I wont  be bothered rather, will enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, while writing my  Blog. Kris Dear I am sad, as I told you earlier, I believe, you are equal partner  in  all the plans to make Hannah and Niklas lives miserable.  I regret why  I asked them to come back. They were safe at Hannah's parents place. You and Father promised that things will be changed but nothing happened.  Everythin...

It is Sunday cold morning with 2 C below zero. Bright beautiful sunny day. It is weekend my Son was going to pick Master Slurpee from Hockey Arena from his time keeping Job. I went with him to get out. I have to go to my Friend's place for Lunch today. Some of my Friends read my Blogs. Not everyone.They are trying to give me company and Feast. They are thinking I am feeling low and need support.  Because of my Blog "Life is great life is beautiful." everyone thinking that  I am  not well and don't want to say about that. They think I am  making  it  up, which I am  not but  no one believes me so they are throwing   Lunch and Dinner Parties  for me.  I feel lucky but this is too much for them. I don't like that, feel guilty, too  much  burden to my Friends. But they don't listen to me so nowadays all my  weekends are busy  because  of this.  I have Great Friends and Famil...

It is Saturday morning bright sunny beautiful but cold with 5 C Everyone sleeping me and my Son are awake. Going downstairs to have  breakfast. I have to go to my Friend's place for Lunch. It is in Pickering just 2 minutes Drive My Son will drop me there. It is windy 25 km, for now I can not see any Squirrel or Birds may be still  sleeping enjoying their weekend. I was watching "Oriental Express" Movie not the whole thing. It is 2 and half hours. I don't enjoy watching TV for  long.  Not more than one hour, that is enough for me. I will see the rest after. It is 11 am my sister in law called me. She is back home. My younger  brother  also talked to me. I will spend some time on my computer now.  I will start getting ready at 11.30 to go to my friend's place. I try to live in day tight compartments. We have to make plans to get busy.    But please keep in mind, not at the cost of our family. I am sorry to say...

Dear Readers I request Everyone of you to please take it easy and carry on your Daily activities. It is Friday cold morning with 3 C still bright sunny beautiful day. It is 9.15 I am not sitting in the Billiard room. So many programs  going on in the library, all rooms are busy.  I am sitting by the end of the hallway, nice cozy corner with two  bright red  single sofa and one rectangular wooden table beside. This is  more than  enough  for me to enjoy my time alone slot and to write my Blog. I am still thinking about yesterday. I am not happy with my Blog. It spoiled  your day, but not my intention. I believe that death is also reality just like  life.  Everyone has to face some day. Nothing wrong to talk about and we  don't have to be scared of. Anyway my Motto of life is "Never take life too seriously". I believe in that.  It doesn't mean, we don't have to think about and plan our days. We ha...

My Dear Readers I am sorry about My Blog Didn't want to make you sad Forget everything Be happy now. It is Thursday bright beautiful sunny cold morning with 2 C below zero. I can see white dust on the glass top of the patio table in my Back Garden. The glass top of this table works like my apparatus.  I can have an idea of how much rain, how much snow is there. This gives  me reading about what is going on. I can figure out and plan my day   accordingly. I mean, have to go for my walk or better to stay home. Today is Halloween party at my club, in the library. I was not interested. Yes I know, you will say that I go for everything to get out. My Dear Friends I do things what I love to do, not to prove myself to anyone. But don't you worry I have other plans. I will skip my walk as my Grand  Kids  Master Golden and Slurpee Boy will be home by 12 Noon. I will make  lunch  for them. I told you family comes first in my dict...

To All My Dear Readers Take some fresh Okra  wash and cut off the ends now you can cut into pieces of your own choice Just into half big pieces or small You can buy chopped Okra from store put in the freezer and use when you want with the same recipe Don't have to defrost Drop the Okra as it is from the Freezer Put some cooking oil in a pot  Turn the stove to medium  put some chopped onion into the pot  and cover the pot put lid on after couple of minutes stir and  add cumin seeds couple of whole red chili  couple of whole black pepper leave the pot on the stove  add chopped tomato chopped Okra one whole green chili Sprinkle salt put the lid and leave the pot on stove  at medium heat for 10 minutes Stir and slightly increase the flame  leave for 5 minutes stir and leave for 5 more minutes Take the lid off and stir Now make the flame to full for 2 minutes It is done now Take it with any bread...

Today please read  My Recipe Blog too Thank You It is Wednesday same single digit temperature 4 C beautiful sunny morning. I am working full time today, go back home after 3 pm. Right now I am in the Billiard room, waiting to play Darts. It is 9.15, library very quiet just couple of staff people around. It will be opened at 9.30, I am writing my Blog also enjoying my time alone slot. I write My Blog in the morning, comments on my Blog usually come  very late at night. I top up my Blogs after that as some of the issues have to be addressed right away.  My Dear Smile Army are full of emotions same is My Dear Reader doing 1 Job nowadays. Last night I was thinking if I go away some day, what will happen to my Friends. How will they react. Everyone has to go one day same will be with me some day. I request all  of  you, My Dear Readers, please you have to control your emotions.  Promise me that. 1 : Have patience 2 : Control y...

It is Tuesday no clouds, not hazy morning it is bright sunny beautiful cold with 2 C feels like 1 C below zero. I told you winter is just around the  corner. We are ready for sub zero temperatures. I don't work on Tuesdays, I am home have other plans. Make calls, watch my shows on computer, do laundry, change bed sheets, might go for my  walk,  if I have time, so much to do. I will make stir fried Okra to put on the  dinner table for my family. I believe that we have to live in day tight compartment, so we don't have  any  time for negative  thoughts. To keep ourselves busy is the best recipe to  get happiness.  If we feel  happiness after that we will be able to spread  happiness  around.  It is a two step  process. It is beautiful scenic view through my bedroom window. I am getting ready  for my walk, do laundry and make calls, after. It is 12.15 I am walking on  Whites Ro...

It is cloudy morning with 9 C, we have to use sweaters now. Summer is gone, snow about to come few more weeks to wait and see. We Canadians are not bothered with anything like that. We can handle. I open my computer in the morning as soon I am out of my bed. I browse my Facebook messages. Talk to my Daughter, who lives in Grimbsy,  England.  Other Daughters are working. She has taken off from her work  to complete  her online Degree in Math. She lives in different time zone, 5 hours ahead of that in Toronto. Here it is  morning and she is already done with more than half of her day. She is  getting  ready to pick her son up from school, while I am getting ready to  start  my day. I am working part time, playing Darts only, no Bowling on Mondays.  Right now I am going through the Facebook Message from my childhood  Grade five friend. She lives with her son in Perth, Australia. We are retired and old, ...

It is Sunday cold bright sunny morning, in Canada sun doesn't mean that it  will  be hot day. It is 4 C now, will be warmer 8 C afterwards. My Youngest,  I mean  Master Slurpee has his first day at Job. He is doing Time keeping at hockey arena just like his elder brother,  Master Golden. He was very excited, big day of his life. It will be just  for one game, still today he will be getting first pay check of his life.  Amazing moments. My Eldest, the Lucky Guy left, his room is now vacant, just like an empty  nest. When kids are back from Uni parents have to realize, have to enjoy  the  moments in hand. Their kids have to fly away ultimately. There is a big stir because of my Blog, " This is Ladies Department ",  specially  in my Retirees Friends Group. If you read it again, you will see  that I never mentioned anything about Mom's physical contributions in  their family unit. My Blog i...

It is Saturday bright sunny beautiful cold morning with 6 C feels like 4 C. It is 9.30, I am done with my Breakfast. Oatmeal porridge, and stir  fried  egg  with hot cup of tea. Everyone sleeping. I am in TV lounge now. I just opened the curtains, watching the beautiful  view  through the glass panels of the big windows in front. I see  in my Back Garden,  one small  Brown  Rabbit  having his breakfast under the pear tree. He looked at me and continued to enjoy his morning feast. I moved away  quickly, don't want to disturb him. I am on my Computer now going  through  my  Facebook messages. Comments on My Blog, usually come  very late. I looked through my bedroom window. All the beautiful leaves are scattered on my driveway. Leaves of all colors, of all shapes. Two black  Squirrels  playing  around Magnolia tree in my Front Garden. Such a  beautiful  view to ...

It is Friday cold beautiful bright sunny morning with 8 C. I am working full time today, playing Darts and Carpet Bowling too. I will go back  home after 3 pm. It is 9.15, I am sitting in the Billiard room, writing my Blog also enjoying my time alone slot. I can see the beautiful scenic view, through the window in front. The Squirrels, the yellow, red and white flowers also all the beautiful Fall Colors. All are there to make me happy. Right now I am thinking about my Dear Student Friends, who are going through difficult moments, while they are home during their Uni Break. They are having tough time dealing with their parents. Parents are head of the family, when they are under pressure, they might  lose temper, which in most cases, results in losing the power to think clearly.  That is more than enough to flare up the whole situation. Situation which is already volatile for everyone around the house as the whole  family going thr...