Needle and The Damage Done

Microwave Pralines

1-1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup half and half
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1-1/2 cup pecan halves


Combine sugar, half and half and salt in a deep 3 quart casserole; mix well. Stir in butter. Microwave on High for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees), stirring once. Stir in pecans; cool about 1 minute. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Drop by tablespoon on wax paper. Let stand until firm.

Corn Chowder

Ingredients:


6 ounces bacon
4 cups potatoes -- diced
2 cups onion -- chopped
2 cups fat-free sour cream
1 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 cup fat free half-and-half
2 cans (10 3/4 oz size) fat-free cream of chicken
soup
2 cans (15 1/4 oz size) canned corn, undrained
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Directions:


Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cook for 5 minutes in large skillet.


Add potatoes and onions and a bit of water. Cook 15-20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker.


Combine sour cream, milk, half-and-half, chicken soup, and corn. Place in slow cooker.


Cover. Cook on low for 2 hours.




Source: CDKitchen

Shady Grove

Performed by:Gretchenman

My spin on an old favorite. DAD tuning with capo on the first fret (E minor).

My dulcimer is a Clemmer w/wormy chestnut top and black walnut back and sides.