This cross is in reality a cell phone tower. Around the base of this monster cross is a small building and a fence that surrounds it.

Here we go.  Christmas is just around the corner.  I’ll help bring in the good cheer by launching the Christmas Theme for 2007, a product of Design Disease and Elena G.

I’ll keep this theme through Christmas and then I’ll switch back to the original.

Merry Christmas Ya’ll!

Get your Christmas Days Theme Here

UPDATE:

I have tested this theme in Firefox, Netscape, Opera and IE. The theme worked fine in them all, but I found this site is best viewed in front of a roaring fire with a big glass of fresh eggnog.

Cold weather doesn’t stand a chance with a big bowl of this thick and chunky corn chowder. Fresh corn right from the farm is always ideal, but in the dead of winter, frozen or canned corn is the next best option. This Great Farmhouse Chowder is hearty enough to stand alone with a garden salad and a loaf of crusty bread. It also makes enough for a crowd making it perfect for holiday lunches.

The Recipe:

 Directions:

1. In large stockpot, fry bacon until cooked and crispy but not burned. Drain fat, reserving 2 Tbsp, and place bacon on paper towel to cool. Set aside.
2. Add butter to the reserved fat and cook onions, and peppers until crisp-tender.
3. Add the spices, potatoes and chicken stock. Cook on low until potatoes are almost cooked through.
4. In small glass, dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
5. Add mixture to hot soup a little at a time stirring constantly. This will thicken up very quicky. Keep stirring.
6. On low heat, add cream or half and half or milk to the chowder and stir. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until hot. Do not bring to a boil.
7. Add corn and black pepper, stir and remove from heat.

Serves 10-12 or more

Uuuuuummmmmmmm!

Florida turkey basting (nice tan lines)