Two Cooks And A Cabbage

Yes, back in the 1940s,
there were educational videos
that taught us how to properly cook a cabbage.
I wonder if everyone would love cabbage if it
were cooked properly?
Before you cook another cabbage,
be sure to watch this 5 minute video.
And if you're curious about the cabbage water gravy?
Combine cabbage water, juices from joint meat (preferably beef),
a little flour for thickness, salt & pepper,
and a teaspoon of soy sauce (or red wine).

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Dear FTC, I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.

Homemade Western Dressing

More than likely, if you've ever heard of Western dressing, you're familiar with the Wish-Bone kind. My Aunt Patty (*waves at her*) sent me an email with a recipe to make it yourself. If you've never heard of it before, it's a much sweeter version of a French dressing. If you're looking to use it on something more than a salad, try this Western Onion Chip Dip, Taco Salad, Western Crab Salad, or Potato Salad.

WESTERN DRESSING

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 cup of sugar (possibly only 3/4 cup if you don't want it tooooo sweet)
• 1 cup of oil
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire Sauce (add a little more if you want)
• 1/2 cup of Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon of onion, grated or onion flakes
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt to taste

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Mix it all together until well blended.
   
2. Do a little line dance while mixing it together (this is what makes it so "western").

Don't forget about these other easy homemade recipes:

• HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
  
• HOMEMADE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
  
• HOMEMADE COOKIE DOUGH
  
• HOMEMADE GRAVY
  
• HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE
  
• HOMEMADE HORSERADISH SPREAD
  
• HOMEMADE DILL RELISH
  
• HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE
  
• HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE
  
• HOMEMADE MUSTARD
  
• HOMEMADE KETCHUP
• HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER
• HOMEMADE PANCAKE SYRUP

An Interview With Brandon Barash (Johnny)

I wanted to thank all of you who have been chiming in on the General Hospital discussions. Your input (whether you love the show or not) have been a tremendous help! This week I was able to read the transcript of an exclusive interview Mom Central did with Brandon Barash (who plays Johnny Zacchara, the mobster/garage owner on General Hospital). Photo Credit: ABC

Q: What would you do if you could turn back time?
A: I would meet Benjamin Franklin.

Q: What do you do in your down time?
A: I like playing music, standing on my head, walking around in nature -- and if I’m really feeling ambitious, I’ll do all three at the same time.

Q: What is the best way to prepare for a love scene?
A: The best way to prepare for a love scene is by spending lots of hours at the gym.

Q: What is your favorite sport?
A: Basketball – college or NBA.

Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t an actor?
A: If I could not act I would NOT be one of those people who give you tickets for expired parking meter. I would be a surgeon or a police office in Alaska. Only in Alaska.

Q: Describe your perfect date.
A: My perfect date is being with a girl I can talk to.

Q: What is one of your favorite things to do?
A: When it is just me and my dad my favorite thing is to sit outside, drink a scotch and talk about nothing.

Q: What do you do for Thanksgiving?
A: I spend Thanksgiving with both sides of my large extended family.

Q: describe your most memorable moment on GH.
A: When Johnny was shot 5 times and survived it, recovered and went to a wedding the next day.

Q: What was the most memorable moment of pop culture in 2009?
A: Clearly it was when we lost the late and great MJ.

“I am a participant in a Mom Central campaign for ABC Daytime and will receive a tote bag or other General Hospital branded items to facilitate my review.”