Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 2nd February 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

 Easy listening music and chat, Friday 2nd February 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

Abba "The Winner Takes It All "

Willie Nelson - South Of The Border

Patsy Cline - Walkin' After Midnight (1957)

The Kingston Trio - Tom Dooley (1959) 

Roger Miller - King Of The Road (1964)

Chopin - Spring Waltz (Mariage d'Amour)

How Can I Tell Her - Lobo 

Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name 

the Petersens wayfaring stranger

Sunshine (Irving Berlin) – Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band

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Welcome February Open Thread

 Ring in February at last.  Winter is still holding on 

with frozen fingers across the region.

  Come on and stay awhile, take a break from the usual to enjoy coffee or tea.    

New Ideas beacon on the horizon as brighter

 days are ahead

 

Grab a bagel or donut, your usual breakfast of your choice, as they

compliment coffee and make a great start to the day.

Enjoy the simple things again

Winter snuggles are essential

Take a walk to get some fresh air,

take a road less traveled

Make it how you want it for the other, a note, a whisper 

or a touch.  Winter days seem to mesh together.  Somedays I feel like I'm stuck in the same day.  Bill Murray's  "Groundhog Day" is a classic.

As Valentine's Day is just around the corner

Most of all be creative & try something new. 

Don't forget to keep the fun!

Sand and sunshine and water always helps!

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: A quick, easy chicken and potato recipe

 

A quick, easy chicken and potato recipe – just like mom used to make

No oven, no frying, and no hassle. Chicken and potatoes that are cooked together in one pot until the sauce thickens, and the whole house is filled with an appetizing aroma

By AYALA GANI, Jerusalem Post, JANUARY 22, 2024 

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-783089

Chicken, potatoes, and minimal effort.

This is one of the quickest and easiest dishes I learned to make from my mom. She used to make it for us as a child, and I still make it today when I'm short on time but don't want to sacrifice a warm and delicious home-cooked meal.

Just put everything together in one pot without frying. Let the chicken and potatoes cook slowly with the spices until you have a warm stew with the comforting smell of home, tender chicken, soft and tender potatoes, and a thick sauce perfect for dipping bread. You don't need more than that.

If you really want to treat yourself, add some fresh chopped vegetables on the side and you have a great meal.

Chicken and potato casserole

Recipe by: Ayala Gani - 10 minutes preparation, 60 minutes to bake.

Chicken and potato casserole (credit: Ayala genny)

Ingredients for the recipe:

• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2x3 cm cubes
• 6 chicken thighs 
• 1 sweet red pepper cut into strips
• ⅓ cup of oil
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place the potato cubes in a large, wide pot. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet and cover with the red pepper strips.
2. Season with spices, drizzle oil, and add water only until you reach the height of the chicken (do not cover the chicken completely with water, only until the water touches it).
3. Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, cover, and cook over medium heat until the chicken is soft and a pleasing aroma spreads throughout the house.
4. Remove the lid and cook another 10 minutes uncovered until the liquid reduces a little and the sauce thickens.

ENJOY!

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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 26th January 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

  Easy listening music and chat, Friday 26th January 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

The Move - Flowers In The Rain 1967

Perry Como-Magic Moments

THE PLATTERS - Great Pretender 

Fats Domino - Ain't That A Shame (1956) 

Reba McEntire - Fancy

Caray | Juan Gabriel | Los Mariachi Bros

Tennessee Ernie Ford - 16 Tons

Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun 

Smokie - Living Next Door to Alice

Rod Stewart - Forever Young

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Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Chickpea apple salad

 

Chickpea apple salad

In the Kitchen with Henny

By HENNY SHOR, Jerusalem Post, JANUARY 20, 2024

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-782592

Chickpea apple salad (credit: HENNY SHOR)

While chickpeas may not grow on trees, they play a significant role in Israeli culinary culture. Whether in the form of hummus spread or falafel, these legumes are rich in vitamins and minerals, providing excellent support for heart health. Add in sweet apples, crunchy celery, fresh herbs, and a peanut butter dressing for a healthy, filling salad delight.

Yields 4-5 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 2 tsp. sweet paprika 
• ½ lemon, juice only
• 2 medium apples
• 2 celery stalks 
• ¼ cup Craisins 
• Handful chopped fresh cilantro/parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Peanut butter dressing:

• 2 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
• 2 tsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 tsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. soy sauce (optional)

Directions

In a frying pan, heat olive oil and cook the chickpeas for 4 minutes with occasional tossing. Add in the paprika and toss the chickpeas until well coated. Cook for another minute before turning off the heat. Pour in the lemon juice and the chopped parsley, seasoning with a dash of salt and pepper. Finely chop the apples and thinly slice the celery stalks and transfer everything to a serving bowl.

Put all the dressing ingredients into a separate small bowl and mix until smooth and well combined, then drizzle it over the salad before serving.

ENJOY!

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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 19th January 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

 Easy listening music and chat, Friday 19th January 2024, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

Ace Of Base All That She Wants 

Bananarama - Venus 

Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hanging On 

Louvin Brothers - I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby

NENA | 99 Red Balloons [1984] 

Dolly Parton - Stay Out Of My Bedroom

Happy Together - The Turtles

Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again

Johnny Cash "I Walk The Line" 1950's Live TV

Que será - Jose Feliciano

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