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Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

1 can Eagle Brand milk, unopened. 1 cube of butter or margarine 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 2 cups angel flake coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped Please Eagle Brand milk (unopened can) in a saucepan.  Fully immerse in water, but do not cover the top of the can.  Gently boil for...
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Marinated Fried Chicken

1 c. shoyu 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 t. mono-glutamate 2 frying chickens, boned and cut into bite size pieces Cornstarch Oil for frying Combine shoyu, sugar and mono-glutamate and mix well.  Marinate chicken pieces in this sauce for about 30 minutes.  Drain and roll in cornstarch.  Fry chicken in medium hot...
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Golden Cornmeal Muffins

1 1/2 c. sifted flour 3/4 c. cornmeal 1/2 c. sugar 4 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3 T. melted margarine 1 c. milk Preheat oven to 400°. Sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Combine eggs, butter and milk in...
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FRED SELF

Thanks to Honor Air

I would like to thank Honor Air Knoxville, a non-profit organization that has flown over 500 area residents who are World War II veterans to Washington D. C., to visit the World War II Memorial
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FRED SELF

Fontana Dam

"I was eight-teen years and three months old when I was drafted into the army. I was working with my dad and George (brother) at   TVA building the Fontana Dam."
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FRED SELF

My Education

"I always say that grammar school was my highest education but once in the Army I attended   some schooling, I tested out as a 8th grader . It was important that everyone could write well enough to send a   letter   home."
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Chili

1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 cans tomato sauce 1 medium can of Ortega peppers diced (or) cut up whole peppers (medium - hot) 1 can pinto or kidney beans, drained 1 medium onion diced 1 lb. ground beef Garlic salt - to taste Onion salt - to taste Pepper...
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Cake al la Mandarin

1 large Angel Food cake 1 box instant vanilla pudding 2 c. heavy cream 1 can mandarin oranges Mix instant pudding according to directions.  Whip cream until peaks form.  Drain oranges and set aside 15 for the top of the cake.  Dice the balance of the oranges and add to the...
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Chicken Pot Pie

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 2/3 cup milk   2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts Preheat oven to 425°F ...
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Apple Fritters

1 c. sifted flour 2 T. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1 c. pared apples, diced 1 c. milk 1 t. corn oil 1/2 t. salt 1 egg Sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together.  Beat egg well, add milk and corn oil.  Add to dry ingredients.  Beat until smooth. ...
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Betty's Potato Salad

2 qts. cooked potatoes, diced 1 onion , diced 4 pieces of celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cubed salt to taste Combine and set aside.  Mix salad dressing ingredients and pour over potato mixture.  Mix well.  Refrigerate until ready to serve. Salad Dressing (cook): 2/3...
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Brownies

1 c. sugar 1 cube margarine 1 c. flour 4 well-beaten eggs 1 - 16 oz. can Hershey Syrup 1 t. vanilla Preheat oven to 375° Beat eggs.  Add rest of ingredients to the eggs.  Can add nuts if desired. Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13" pan and...
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Bugs in a Bag

Graham crackers Raisins Dried cranberries or gummy worms Sealable plastic bag Crush several graham crackers in a sealable bag and add raisins (to make "bugs").  The dried cranberries become "ladybugs."   by Ruth Gomez
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Butter Cream Candy

2 boxes of powdered sugar 1/2 lb. butter 1/4 cup milk 2 t. vanilla Heat milk and butter (don't bring milk to a boil).  Add 1 lb. of sugar and beat in with a mixer.  Mix remaining 1 lb. of sugar in by hand.  Add vanilla.  Shape and dip. Dip:  Melt...
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"Reminisces About the Theater"

While I was attending law school at Catholic University, the university had a prominent music department with noted actors and actresses playing in the theater department's monthly public plays. During this same time, Ed McMann was a student. After my graduation from law school and marriage to Florence Ksrazek (who also...
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"The Metal Ghost"

Our family owned a second home in Georgetown from 1967 to 1977.  Shortly after taking possession, our daughter brought some college girl-friends to spend a weekend in the 1867 home.  Somehow, she lost her car and house keys so she had to have her brother bring keys so they could get back...
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Cabbage Rolls

1 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. ground sausage or pork 2 c. cooked rice 1 can tomato soup 1 small onion 1/2 t. salt 1 egg 1/2 lb. sauerkraut tomato juice 1/8 t. pepper 1/8 t. paprika Lg. head of cabbage Combine meat with pepper, paprika, egg, onion, tomato soup, rice...
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Annie Payne

Travelling North

Travelling North It is said that home is where the heart is, and for much of my early life, home was my grandmother's cattle stud at Beachmere, about 50 miles north of Brisbane, Queensland. My sister, two years younger than I, was a sickly baby requiring a lot of attention from...
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Something as Simple as Touch

At times the tyranny of the urgent bullies its way to the top of the daily to-do list extinguishing even the most rudimentary kindness. Indeed, in our desire to conquer our categorized index of mandatory responsibilities, we often leave little room for even the most basic regard for the people in...
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A Curious Lesson

"I don't like it here!" declares Dana*, her measured pacing keeping tempo with her anxious words, "I want to go back to the other place?" I'm confused. It's not unusual for Dana to feel restless toward the evening hours, but this is mid-afternoon. "What other place, Miss Dana? This is where...
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