With apricots, cardamon, carrots and leeks.

I got a new LC braiser and then dug out my old Molly Stevens cookbook. I have never had a Boston Butt pork roast before. So I went to my locoal butcher to get a fresh one and not one that was prepackaged. That was after reading about how to buy pork in her cookbook. I have also never tied a roast before. The butcher gave me enough twine to do it. The flavor was very good and the meat was moist and tender. It was very good! I would make another one.

Before searing it and putting it in the oven.

I've posted this several times over the years, and people seemed to appreciate it. A friend of ours had a minor stroke, but she didn't realize it. As soon as my wife spoke to her, she knew her friend had a stroke. She made a full recovery.

Stroke: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.

Stroke Identification
During a BBQ, Jane stumbled and took a little fall. She assured everyone that she was fine and declined the offer of paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital, and at 6:00 PM, she passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ, and that is why she fell. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours, he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within three hours, which is tough.

Recognizing a Stroke
A bystander can identify a stroke by asking the person to do four simple things:

S - Ask the individual to smile.

T - Ask the person to talk and speak a simple, coherent sentence.

R- Ask him or her to raise both arms.
New one - Have the person stick out his tongue. If the tongue is crooked and cannot be held straight, that is a sign of a stroke.

If he or she has trouble with any one of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Find the nearest hospital with a stroke center.
http://www.strokecenter.org/

http://www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME

This simple soup is incredible, the flavor and the smell is wonderful and unforgettable. Enjoy,,, sometimes I have a bowl for a meal and then more for desert.

Cabbage and Beef Soup

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 70 min.
Makes
12 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 t salt to taste
2 t garlic minced
1 t pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces) kidney beans, or black beans rinsed and drained
1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped or 1 package of shredded cabbage with carrots
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3-1/2 c water
2 T wosheshrire sauce
2 bay leaf
4 t beef bouillon granules
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients except parsley.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with parsley.
If Cooking for Two: Soup can be frozen in serving-size portions to enjoy months later.

I saw this demoed on YouTube, and it looked good, so I did some research.

Mine arrived this morning, and I tried it on a few spots on the carpet. The spots disappeared! I have a large rug shampooer for the entire carpet, but this is perfect for small spots.

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