Mom's Buttermilk Buscuits
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup crisco shortening
1 cup buttermilk*
butter
◦Add all dry ingredient to bowl and mix.
◦Cut in approx. 1/4 shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
◦Slowly add approx. 1 cup of buttermilk.
◦Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not over stir
◦I break dough apart into 6 balls. Then pat down into 1/2 inch biscuit shape, folding in approx. 1/4 tsp. butter in the middle.
◦Place biscuits in greased cast iron pan.
◦Bake at 450° for 20 min. or until lightly browned.
◦Brush w/ melted butter after baked.
Extra Help, Hints or Suggestions:
I use my hands to mix/stir mixture. Dough will be moist and sticky.
You may not need to use all buttermilk so only pour a little at a time.
Do not want mixture so sticky you can't get it off your hands...lol
Rub flour on your hands to prevent dough from sticking
*If you don't have buttermilk. I have found that "cultured buttermilk blend" works great. Just use 4 tbsp. with 1 cup of water to equal buttermilk.
Sunday, May 20
Thursday, May 17
Funeral Service for Joseph Dwight Garrison will be held on
May 10, 2012 @ 11:00a.m.at
Dyal Cemetary in Starke, FL
Joseph Dwight Garrison was born on Sept.1, 1956 at the Bradford Hospital here in Starke, Florida where he lived out his life. He is the youngest of five-5. His parents are Joseph and Vera Garrison also of Starke, Florida. Siblings are David Eugene Garrison, Mark Stanley Garrison, Gary Lee Garrison and Pamela Sue Evans. Joseph was a member of The Morgan Road Baptist Church.
Joey grew into a hard working man with good qualities that he often shared with those around him, such as a caring heart, a giving nature and a loyalty to friends and family. He could do many things from working on cars to farming, applying vinyl siding and much more. He provided for his family with his many talents but he also helped others which I know many appreciated.
He became a proud father when his baby boy arrived on
April 19, 1979. He fondly named his son Joseph Eugene Garrison II. Joey loved his son and would do anything to help and be there for his boy.
He met Diane in Sept. 1983 and they were married soon after. She has been his friend, partner and in his last days, his caregiver. Diane came into the marriage with two-2 children: Oscar Davis and Barbara Davis. All three-3 later had children of their own which made Joey and Diane happy grandparents. Some of the grandkids called Joey, pe-pa while the others called him, grand-dad.
In 1996, Joey was diagnosed with cancer. Getting this type of devastating news is hard for anyone, but Joey is not just anyone and he was determined to fight it; and fight, he did. He underwent 12 sessions of chemo therapy and too many radiation treatments to even count. Although this was destroying the cancer; it was also doing the same to his bones. He had to have 2 separate bone graphs to repair this damage. The healing process was long and painful. Many more surgeries were to follow. With all this, he continued smiling, working and helping others. He was acting better than most healthy people I know. He had a very good attitude despite the health problems he was enduring on a daily basis. He rarely spoke of his health and when asked about it, he would always say he was doing good. He was not a complainer even if he had a reason to be.
He wasn't always sick though and when the kids were young he would take them camping, fishing and swimming. Things of that nature.
On one occasion a snake came swimming through the water while they were in at Sampson Lake. Joey yelled for the kids to get out, but they couldn't get out fast enough. Some how he managed to get to them quick enough. He picked Little Joe up in one arm and Oscar in the other like little rag dolls, holding them above the water and out of danger. Barbara ran as fast as her skinny legs would take her. While the snake swam right through Joey's legs, brushing up against him and kept right on going which was a big relief to them all. Joey put the boys down and they all went back to playing as if nothing ever happened. It made for a more exciting day.
On another day when Barbara was about 12 years old, Joey allowed her to drive him to the store and back. Joey taught all the kids to drive at an early age. Well, Barbara did very well; there and back. O matter o' fact, it was a little too good to be true. Upon returning, Barbara pulled into the driveway and on up in front of the house. Joey continued coaching her by saying "ok now slow down, slower, now stop, STOP! Barbara some how switched her feet over and pushed the gas instead. So instead of stop; she went. Right into the pole that helped them to stop. Thank goodness for the pole or she might have driven right into the living room. Needless to say; the car was never the same after that.
Those were just a few of the many happy memories that were shared between Joey and his kids. The grandkids also have similar memories. He and Diane often got them for a weekend of fun doing some of the things that they did with their own kids years before, but there was a difference and the difference was that these children got spoiled rotten. Well, What are grandparents for if not to love and spoil?
His wife and kids were not the only ones to benefit from his good nature. Using his many useful talents, he would help those broke down on the side of the road, help a neighbor, friend or other family member with a task whether it was roof repair, fixing machinery problems or to go help his mom when she yelled from her house to his. Yes, this tiny little thing had a set of pipes on her. I can hear her now calling for him. He was often called for "Eyelash Duty". Yes, you heard right.
He would drop everything when is mother got that aggravating lash in her eye.
He would gently take the tweezers in his steady and firm grip while gently and carefully removing the intruding eyelash. Never once harming his mother's delicate eyes. I wonder how many people know that? This hardworking man could switch off the manly man persona and become a gentle momma's boy just by hearing the sound of his sweet mother's voice.
Some would say that Joey lost his battle to this awful disease, But I choose to say that Joseph Dwight Garrison went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 6, 2012. His caring wife, Diane was by his side.
In closing I would like to share with you all a quote by Edwin Markham that says:
There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone: all that we send into the lives of others, come back into our own.
I believe this quote sums up Joeys life of good nature and deeds. He was a friend and helper to, family, friends and even strangers. We would all be wise to take a page from his life's story and apply it to ours.
May the Lord's peace and blessings
be upon you all here today.
In Jesus Name.
May 10, 2012 @ 11:00a.m.at
Dyal Cemetary in Starke, FL
Joseph Dwight Garrison was born on Sept.1, 1956 at the Bradford Hospital here in Starke, Florida where he lived out his life. He is the youngest of five-5. His parents are Joseph and Vera Garrison also of Starke, Florida. Siblings are David Eugene Garrison, Mark Stanley Garrison, Gary Lee Garrison and Pamela Sue Evans. Joseph was a member of The Morgan Road Baptist Church.
Joey grew into a hard working man with good qualities that he often shared with those around him, such as a caring heart, a giving nature and a loyalty to friends and family. He could do many things from working on cars to farming, applying vinyl siding and much more. He provided for his family with his many talents but he also helped others which I know many appreciated.
He became a proud father when his baby boy arrived on
April 19, 1979. He fondly named his son Joseph Eugene Garrison II. Joey loved his son and would do anything to help and be there for his boy.
He met Diane in Sept. 1983 and they were married soon after. She has been his friend, partner and in his last days, his caregiver. Diane came into the marriage with two-2 children: Oscar Davis and Barbara Davis. All three-3 later had children of their own which made Joey and Diane happy grandparents. Some of the grandkids called Joey, pe-pa while the others called him, grand-dad.
In 1996, Joey was diagnosed with cancer. Getting this type of devastating news is hard for anyone, but Joey is not just anyone and he was determined to fight it; and fight, he did. He underwent 12 sessions of chemo therapy and too many radiation treatments to even count. Although this was destroying the cancer; it was also doing the same to his bones. He had to have 2 separate bone graphs to repair this damage. The healing process was long and painful. Many more surgeries were to follow. With all this, he continued smiling, working and helping others. He was acting better than most healthy people I know. He had a very good attitude despite the health problems he was enduring on a daily basis. He rarely spoke of his health and when asked about it, he would always say he was doing good. He was not a complainer even if he had a reason to be.
He wasn't always sick though and when the kids were young he would take them camping, fishing and swimming. Things of that nature.
On one occasion a snake came swimming through the water while they were in at Sampson Lake. Joey yelled for the kids to get out, but they couldn't get out fast enough. Some how he managed to get to them quick enough. He picked Little Joe up in one arm and Oscar in the other like little rag dolls, holding them above the water and out of danger. Barbara ran as fast as her skinny legs would take her. While the snake swam right through Joey's legs, brushing up against him and kept right on going which was a big relief to them all. Joey put the boys down and they all went back to playing as if nothing ever happened. It made for a more exciting day.
On another day when Barbara was about 12 years old, Joey allowed her to drive him to the store and back. Joey taught all the kids to drive at an early age. Well, Barbara did very well; there and back. O matter o' fact, it was a little too good to be true. Upon returning, Barbara pulled into the driveway and on up in front of the house. Joey continued coaching her by saying "ok now slow down, slower, now stop, STOP! Barbara some how switched her feet over and pushed the gas instead. So instead of stop; she went. Right into the pole that helped them to stop. Thank goodness for the pole or she might have driven right into the living room. Needless to say; the car was never the same after that.
Those were just a few of the many happy memories that were shared between Joey and his kids. The grandkids also have similar memories. He and Diane often got them for a weekend of fun doing some of the things that they did with their own kids years before, but there was a difference and the difference was that these children got spoiled rotten. Well, What are grandparents for if not to love and spoil?
His wife and kids were not the only ones to benefit from his good nature. Using his many useful talents, he would help those broke down on the side of the road, help a neighbor, friend or other family member with a task whether it was roof repair, fixing machinery problems or to go help his mom when she yelled from her house to his. Yes, this tiny little thing had a set of pipes on her. I can hear her now calling for him. He was often called for "Eyelash Duty". Yes, you heard right.
He would drop everything when is mother got that aggravating lash in her eye.
He would gently take the tweezers in his steady and firm grip while gently and carefully removing the intruding eyelash. Never once harming his mother's delicate eyes. I wonder how many people know that? This hardworking man could switch off the manly man persona and become a gentle momma's boy just by hearing the sound of his sweet mother's voice.
Some would say that Joey lost his battle to this awful disease, But I choose to say that Joseph Dwight Garrison went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 6, 2012. His caring wife, Diane was by his side.
In closing I would like to share with you all a quote by Edwin Markham that says:
There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone: all that we send into the lives of others, come back into our own.
I believe this quote sums up Joeys life of good nature and deeds. He was a friend and helper to, family, friends and even strangers. We would all be wise to take a page from his life's story and apply it to ours.
May the Lord's peace and blessings
be upon you all here today.
In Jesus Name.
Tuesday, October 11
Update on the Banana-Nut Bread for Bread Machine
As I previously stated, I decided to try making Banana-Nut Bread using my Bread Machine. So here's my thought on it.
The recipe is good, however it takes longer to use the Bread Machine. 1 hour and 50 minutes to be exact. I feel that that is way too long. I and my family also commented on the texture of the outer layer of the bread. It was too thick, tough and not very flavorful. No work was spared in using the Bread Machine either.
By making it in the oven I can cut the time of baking in half. The outer layer is thin and chewy, not tough and tastes great! The effort in measuring, mixing, etc. is the same in either case.
I like the recipe but not using it in the machine. From now on, I will just make it the old-fashioned way.
The recipe is good, however it takes longer to use the Bread Machine. 1 hour and 50 minutes to be exact. I feel that that is way too long. I and my family also commented on the texture of the outer layer of the bread. It was too thick, tough and not very flavorful. No work was spared in using the Bread Machine either.
By making it in the oven I can cut the time of baking in half. The outer layer is thin and chewy, not tough and tastes great! The effort in measuring, mixing, etc. is the same in either case.
I like the recipe but not using it in the machine. From now on, I will just make it the old-fashioned way.
Monday, October 10
Banana-Nut Bread Recipe for Bread Machine
I'm gonna try a new recipe tonight. I have a few bananas that I want to use before it is too late so I looked up a banana-nut bread recipe for bread machines.
I have made white bread and cinnamon rolls using my bread machine, but never banana-nut bread so I thought I would give it a try. I'll let you all know how it turns out tomorrow as it's getting late now.
I put in the link to the recipe below if you want to try it.
Talk to ya later!
Banana Nut Bread For The Bread Machine Recipe - Food.com - 96521
I have made white bread and cinnamon rolls using my bread machine, but never banana-nut bread so I thought I would give it a try. I'll let you all know how it turns out tomorrow as it's getting late now.
I put in the link to the recipe below if you want to try it.
Talk to ya later!
Banana Nut Bread For The Bread Machine Recipe - Food.com - 96521
Saturday, October 1
Freebies at Sam's Club
While at Sam's Club today, we got free food and drink!
Here's what happened.
My daughter and I were hungry while shopping at Sam's Club. We ran into several stands giving out samples. They had french bread pizza, hot pocket, garlic bread, hot wings, loaded baked potatoe, cheese puff, apple slice, sausage & cheese bagel, energy drink(8oz bottle), alcohol free marquita drink, strawberry daiquiri drink, chicken cordon bleu & Surf laundry detergent. Needless to say, we did not have to buy lunch today. Although they were small samples they did feel us up.
Now this is saving! Why not eat and shop and it's free! I got to try some things I have never had and even bought one item that otherwise I would not have gotten.
Check out my video clip on youtube.com titles Our Sams Freebies:
Here's what happened.
My daughter and I were hungry while shopping at Sam's Club. We ran into several stands giving out samples. They had french bread pizza, hot pocket, garlic bread, hot wings, loaded baked potatoe, cheese puff, apple slice, sausage & cheese bagel, energy drink(8oz bottle), alcohol free marquita drink, strawberry daiquiri drink, chicken cordon bleu & Surf laundry detergent. Needless to say, we did not have to buy lunch today. Although they were small samples they did feel us up.
Now this is saving! Why not eat and shop and it's free! I got to try some things I have never had and even bought one item that otherwise I would not have gotten.
Check out my video clip on youtube.com titles Our Sams Freebies:
Friday, May 6
Praying Mother
I have such a wonderful, Godly mother in law (mother). I wrote this poem several years ago with her in mind.
Praying Mother
Hell was on my side. Satan thought he had won. I was shackled with guilt and shame. My faith was almost gone, but then something happened when my mother thought of me. She lifted her voice to the Lord and began to pray for me.
Now; Satan was working overtime determined to take me out. I couldn’t quite get the victory and I was having so many doubts. On the verge of giving up, that’s when my mother thought of me. She lifted her voice to the Lord and began to intercede.
God must have heard her many prayers for I rose to me feet. My strength was renewed and my heart now at peace. I thank God for my mother who prays always for me. I know it was her many prayers that set me free.
I thank God for my praying mother who prays so faithfully. Through her own sickness and trials she still prays for me. I thank God for my praying mother for where would I be. Every time she called on the Lord he rescued me.
Praying Mother
Hell was on my side. Satan thought he had won. I was shackled with guilt and shame. My faith was almost gone, but then something happened when my mother thought of me. She lifted her voice to the Lord and began to pray for me.
Now; Satan was working overtime determined to take me out. I couldn’t quite get the victory and I was having so many doubts. On the verge of giving up, that’s when my mother thought of me. She lifted her voice to the Lord and began to intercede.
God must have heard her many prayers for I rose to me feet. My strength was renewed and my heart now at peace. I thank God for my mother who prays always for me. I know it was her many prayers that set me free.
I thank God for my praying mother who prays so faithfully. Through her own sickness and trials she still prays for me. I thank God for my praying mother for where would I be. Every time she called on the Lord he rescued me.
Saturday, December 4
White Christmas - iWitness Weather Photos and Video Video
White Christmas - iWitness Weather Photos and Video Video
The kids and myself worked hard on this video. I hope everyone who see's it actually likes. We love our animals and being able to put them in the video with us was pretty neat. Just click on the link above to see it. Please make comments and rate them on my blog and at weather.com too. Thank you.
The kids and myself worked hard on this video. I hope everyone who see's it actually likes. We love our animals and being able to put them in the video with us was pretty neat. Just click on the link above to see it. Please make comments and rate them on my blog and at weather.com too. Thank you.
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