By Audrey McAvoy and Haven Daley | Associated Press HONOLULU — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being pierced by aerial bombs. That makes the now 101-year-old somewhat of a celebrity, especially on the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, assault. Many call him and others in the nation’s dwindling pool of Pearl Harbor survivors heroes. Conter rejects the characterization. “The 2,403 men that died are the heroes. And we’ve got to honor them ahead of everybody else. And I’ve said that every time, and I think it should be stressed,” Conter said in a recent interview at his Grass Valley home north of Sacramento....
Whether you are meal prepping or looking for quick breakfast recipes, these Just Crack an Egg recipes are a quick way to jump start your morning routine. This recipe is sponsored by NatureSweet®. Who doesn’t want a quick, healthy and delicious recipe? There are several options when it comes to Just Crack an Egg Recipes. Think of it as an omelet ready to go in a mason jar! What is a Just Crack an Egg Recipe? If you are new to Just Crack an Egg, it’s an easy way to prepare breakfast. Simply, layer ingredients into a mason jar. Be sure to wash and dry your egg and set on top of the ingredients with a muffin liner. Once you are...
Southern Pecan Butterballs are known by many names: Snowball Cookies, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes and Danish Wedding Cookies! Whatever you call it, they are delicious! SNOWBALLS, WEDDING COOKIES, TEA CAKES These little cookies are near and dear to my heart. They are a cookie that my Mom and I just love. They are a buttery, crumbly cookie that are similar to shortbread in texture and covered with powdered sugar. These Southern Pecan Butterballs are always a hit at holiday parties and cookie exchanges! And they are so easy to make! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I have to use butter shortening? No, however I think butter shortening actually tastes better than butter in these (I've done blind taste tests with many...
Hello and happy Monday! How was your weekend? The girls and I were solo for ours, as David took Finley on a guys hunting trip. While we certainly missed them, we took full advantage of not having a pup to attend to and spent a lot of the time out of the house. Friday the girls had a playdate while I got my hair done. I picked them up around 4:00 and after 5+ hours of play, the were exhausted. I asked if they might be able to rally for a fun night out; they said they could! I had seen Christmas in Davidson was happening from 6:00-9:00 and though it had been a few years since we attended, I...
Hello and happy Monday! How was your weekend? The girls and I were solo for ours, as David took Finley on a guys hunting trip. While we certainly missed them, we took full advantage of not having a pup to attend to and spent a lot of the time out of the house. Friday the girls had a playdate while I got my hair done. I picked them up around 4:00 and after 5+ hours of play, the were exhausted. I asked if they might be able to rally for a fun night out; they said they could! I had seen Christmas in Davidson was happening from 6:00-9:00 and though it had been a few years since we attended, I...
