http://lifeworthliving.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Fran S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:28:34 GMT 2009-12-30T18:28:34Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904518 I knew it was gonna happen, as soon as I got my first gift card - they have changed their points system and halved the 30's and the 6's - haven't figured out what else has changed but I'm sure it won't . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:58:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904518 Fran S. 2009-11-17T10:58:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879592 A young woman in Swan Quarter, North Carolina was so depressed that she decided to  end her life by throwing herself into the Sound. She went down to the docks and was  about to leap into the . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879592 Fran S. 2009-10-31T22:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856396 has anyone here actually cashed in for a prize there?  everytime I try to do it I get the reward sign in page and it says I am not a member - is this another b-town scam? gosh, I hope not .  . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:34:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856396 Fran S. 2009-10-16T13:34:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836001 Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Yield: about 40 cookies Blend: 3/4 cup canola or safflower oil 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla In separate bowl, combine: . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:34:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836001 Fran S. 2009-10-02T18:34:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835641 It's five o'clock somewhere!!! I've never had a Margarita, but for some reason I think I want to try one - the weekend seems like the perfect time to find out what it is, how to make it and where it . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:37:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835641 Fran S. 2009-10-02T14:37:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833799 Ocean Spray Instant Oatmeal. Cranberry, Cranberry Pomegranate, Cranberry Honey Multigrain and Cranberry Orange Muffin. $3.51 per box of eight 1.51-ounce packets.  I was a bit skeptical about . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:50:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977833799 Fran S. 2009-10-01T13:50:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832317 Christmas Apple & Cinnamon Loaf   Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of flour. 1 teaspoon of baking soda . 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. 1 cup of sugar. ¼ teaspoon of salt. ½ cup of butter . . . Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:19:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832317 Fran S. 2009-09-30T17:19:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820918 SUGAR-FREE STRAWBERRY PIE Makes enough filling for one 9-inch pie   -2 cups water -1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda -2 tablespoons cornstarch -1 3-ounce package regular or sugar-free strawberry . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:50:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820918 Fran S. 2009-09-21T19:50:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820917 Blueberry Crispy 4-5 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup sugar (may omit if desired) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cups oats (I use quick oats) 1/3 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:49:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820917 Fran S. 2009-09-21T19:49:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820915 Penguin pie (Serves eight ... if those eight have a lot of restraint. ) 12-15 Oreo or Hydrox cookies ( Don’t use the kind with double filling.) 3 tablespoons melted butter About 1 quart . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:44:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820915 Fran S. 2009-09-21T19:44:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818638 or perhaps I am on the  wrong page…    year  uses 800 gallons a year of gasoline.         >A . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:40:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818638 Fran S. 2009-09-19T11:40:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816186  STUFFED PEPPERS 2 c. water 1 c. uncooked white rice 3 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded 1½ lb. lean ground beef 1 onion, diced Garlic powder . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:03:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816186 Fran S. 2009-09-17T15:03:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813542 Social Security 2009 I COULDN'T forward this FAST enough.........!!   SOMEONE SENT THIS TO ME IN AN EMAIL, BUT I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE READ BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE!! . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:09:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813542 Fran S. 2009-09-15T17:09:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793257 That's only 54 years ago!     Comments made in the   year 1955! 'I'll tell you one thing, if things   keep going the way . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793257 Fran S. 2009-08-30T11:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789067 CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING   2-3 pkg. Heat & Serve Vanilla Pudding 10-12 ramekins, spray with Pam 1 baguette, sliced, cubed, put on baking sheet Melt 1 . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:18:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789067 Fran S. 2009-08-26T20:18:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788824 GRILLED VEGETABLE PRIMAVERA 1 eggplant, sliced into coins 2 zucchini, sliced into coins 2 yellow squash, sliced into coins 8-10 mushrooms, stemmed 1 red onion, peeled . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:06:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788824 Fran S. 2009-08-26T17:06:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788431 if you go to home page on swagbucks and look through the Special Offers, even if you don't request any information from any of the sponsors, skip them all if you want, at the end of the offers (about . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:50:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788431 Fran S. 2009-08-26T11:50:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788330 This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious as to just how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so ordinary and plain that you would think nothing was wrong with it. . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:52:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788330 Fran S. 2009-08-26T09:52:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785948 “The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” —Albert Einstein Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:16:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785948 Fran S. 2009-08-24T17:16:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784857     I haven't checked ' snopes.com '   or  Truth  or Fiction.com   to see . . . Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:08:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784857 Fran S. 2009-08-23T18:08:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780038 Try this shredded beef casserole made with inexpensive beef chuck for a hearty answer to family style burritos. select one that is well trimmed. After browning the roast, place it in a slow-cooker with . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:05:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780038 Fran S. 2009-08-19T18:05:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778623 Super Easy Egg Roll    These eggrolls are great for meals , parties or as appetizers. Go ahead grab some soy sauce and dip in!! Ingredients 1 (16-oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:52:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778623 Fran S. 2009-08-18T17:52:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770209 o.k., ALMOST a cat fight, but the week isn't over yet so it could still happen. The main "boss" is on vacation this week, so the "office manager" says that "she is the boss" this week.  Too funny, . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:53:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770209 Fran S. 2009-08-11T23:53:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769662 this sounds like a good way to get your Good Luck on New Year's Day!!   HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP WITH GREENS In a 4-quart saucepan, heat and cook until tender: . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:21:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769662 Fran S. 2009-08-11T12:21:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769655 HONEYBAKED HAM QUICHE 2 deep-dish pastry shells 2 Tbs. butter 2 leeks, white and green part only, split and chopped (about ½ c.) 6 eggs, slightly beaten 1 c. half-and-half . . . Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:06:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769655 Fran S. 2009-08-11T12:06:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767357 I always looked forward to "Shark Week" on Discovery Channel and this year was no different.  What was/is different is my opinion after this year's shows.  Several nights/times I've had to change . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767357 Fran S. 2009-08-08T11:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763485 Barbecued Chicken Quarters 4 chicken thigh-drumstick quarters (about 3 1/2 pounds, see “cook’s note”) 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 . . . Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:59:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763485 Fran S. 2009-08-05T12:59:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762451 Cauliflower Salad 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 4 anchovy filets, coarsely chopped ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoons capers 12 large black olives, pitted . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:00:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762451 Fran S. 2009-08-04T18:00:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762449 The following Cauliflower and Pasta dish may be served as a first course or as a meatless main course. It makes a nice side dish for slices of ham. Cauliflower and Pasta 1 medium head cauliflower, . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:59:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762449 Fran S. 2009-08-04T17:59:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762155 Never an August 4th passes that I don't think about my mother.  Her name was Madeline, everyone called her Madge.  Her mother was French, right down to the French Accent and my mother took French . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762155 Fran S. 2009-08-04T14:00:15Z