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    Rustic Christmas Tree

    November 28, 2011 /

    I was browsing Pinterest.com last month looking for an idea to use on Thanksgiving day.   Each year, after dinner the Moms and tots let the Christmas spirit enter our thoughts with a homemade project.  Simplicity is number one priority, as we are tired, full under the influence of a ton of turkey and boat loads of whipped cream. Those who attend, sail to the table with languid interest, yet each expect to come out with a DaVinci masterpiece.  But it is fun.  It is time to laugh at ourselves, try something new, pick through beads, choose twigs (that have been pre-drilled) and create a masterpiece… or at least something tangible.…

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    Training the Afghan National Police – DoD Roundtable

    June 30, 2010 /

    With the US Attorney General Eric Holder in Afghanistan this morning conducting high level talks about their legal systems it was very appropriate that we met with Col. Chadwick W. Clark, deputy commander for Combined Training Advisory Group Police (CTAG-P) during a Department of Defense Roundtable to continue our discussion of the Afghan National Police (ANP) training programs. The critical nature of the ANP training efforts and how it fits into the overall war effort to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people was a great topic. The Afghan and NATO men and women with boots on the ground in Afghanistan will be the ones deciding if this…

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    Popular Articles: Week of November 29 – December 5

    December 7, 2009 /

    Here were our top 10 most-viewed articles for the week on MilitaryAvenue.com: USAA Urges Home Protection as Winter Weather Approaches A Market that Rewards the ‘Sponsors’ “Elf on a Shelf” – A New Christmas Tradition What does PCS mean to our MilitaryAvenue Partners? Second-tier Entitlement and VA Loans Why is a Military Discount Valuable for a Marketing Strategy Sears Celebrates Military Heroes This Christmas With Programs That Give Back The Season of Advent Military Discount on your Truck or Trailer Rental Turkey in a Puff Leftovers Turkey Celebrated! Visit our Reading Room to find more relevant news!To find the most recent additions to MilitaryAvenue follow our RSS feedbyLeanneonMonday, December 07,…

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    Turkey in a Puff LeftoversTurkey Celebrated!

    December 2, 2009 /

    We always have a large crowd over for the holidays. Name the holiday – we love to entertain. When it is appropriate to have a spread with a turkey dinner… we roast a big bird… a mighty big bird! Because that means there will be enough gravy several nights of turkey leftovers. I love it. Dale loves it. We are happy people at this time of year!Turkey in a puff started out to be ham in a puff. Ham is not a family favorite, so I looked for a way to dress it up, even disguise it a bit. But to my non-ham loving children: ham is ham and the…

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    A Simple Gift to Make That Looks Good!

    November 20, 2009 /

    At thanksgiving time, I like to have something set up for folks to do wile either waiting for the turkey to fill the house with that undeniable, wonderful aroma … or to do while waiting for that undeniable FULL feeling to fade. We have put together simple quilts, sewn up patchwork pillow cases, made Santa faces out of magnolia pods and even painted tree ornaments. All were fun and a bit challenging. I think being artistically challenged allows us not to go for perfection… but allows us to be perfectly content! And after a large meal… being content is a good thing! This year we will be putting together a…

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    Rigatoni Turkey Dish

    January 5, 2009 /

    Dale came back in the kitchen: armed with creativity and focused on a delicious dinner. In our freezer was one lone Ziplock freezer bag with 2 cups of turkey breast. A mission in the making… I knew he was clicking off the requirements for this job. I handled the landing strip… aka our coffee table turned into a festive dinner site. He called all the ingredients into order, moved them into positions and assembled a meal worthy of five stars once again! Good work Sir! You demand the best and your creativity exemplify that! Rigatoni Turkey Dish 1 T olive oil1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped1 t chopped garlic1…

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    Turkey Creole Time for Spice in Your Life!

    November 28, 2008 /

    Now that the turkey gravy is gone, and there is yet just one Ziploc bag left of turkey in the refrigerator: it is turkey creole time. This spicy dish is bright and colorful and full of flavor. It is a perfect change from the holiday turkey taste. Turkey Creole 2 T olive oil1/2 c chopped onion1 large green pepper, chopped1 t crushed, chopped garlic1 16 oz can tomatoes1 to 2 t chili powder (depending how close to Texas you live!)1 1/2 t salt1 t sugar3/4 t oregano leaves1/8 t pepper1 c regular long grain rice3 c cut up cooked turkey (or chicken) About 50 minutes before serving; In a large…

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    Turkey Leftover Time: Italian Turkey Casserole

    November 28, 2008 /

    I love Thanksgiving Dinner. A turkey, and the fixings does so much for the family! The aroma spreads throughout the house, the boiling pots heat up the kitchen. The windows steam. Warmth permeates the day… in so many ways. Then the dishes are cleaned, the turkey resurfaces for sandwiches on homemade bread and company leaves. However, the amount of turkey seems to grow in the refrigerator! Bring on the leftovers! For many, this is the favorite meal. There is little fuss involved, no silver to hand wash: just good food to savor.After the first night of leftovers, I liked to get creative. Italian Turkey Casserole has been a favorite for…

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    Fruit Basket Upset

    November 3, 2008 /

    Childhood games were the best: interaction, laughter and goofiness reigned in my ‘organized fun time’. Fruit Basket Upset required at least 10 friends, names of fruits: each child picked a fruit type. Then, with one less chair we waited for the ‘it’ to call out two or three fruits – at that time up we would jump and change chairs before ‘it’ could take our spot. Perfect name and game for this time of year. Soon the Thanksgiving fruit bowl will be assembled: pineapple, pears, apples, grapes, bananas, oranges and tangerines. The table will be arranged… and usually there is one less ‘good’ chair than I would like. (NEVER too…

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