http://sassycat.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:58:46 GMT 2013-05-25T15:58:46Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981874343 Rumor has it that Gather has not been having an easy time the past couple of weeks.  I am glad to see my account and content are still here. I heard they were to be out of commission for a few days . . . Sat, 11 May 2013 18:22:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981874343 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-05-11T18:22:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854387 First, thanks to Gather for losing this post for me.  Things never change around here. I never wanted to join Facebook, but I did late in November for that rigged crock pot contest.  . . . Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:18:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981854387 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-27T04:18:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848589 Yes, I am already two weeks behind on my weekly culinary adventures.  My latest victim: Meyer Lemons: native to China, a cross between lemon and orange, in season during winter.  They are . . . Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:49:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848589 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-11T01:49:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848010 Hello Gather Friends! I originally posted this about four years ago, and it still applies, so I'm repeating it after a recent disconnection incident. And my original post received 85 . . . Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:24:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981848010 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-09T00:24:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846810 Celebrate bountiful winter citrus with these Jumbo Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins .  They smell so good baking in the oven and they taste terrific!  Serve with a tall glass of cold milk. . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:46:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846810 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-06T02:46:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846356 Ham and bean soup is easy to make, and so much cheaper and healthier than that over-salted canned garbage on the grocery store shelves.  Pull a ham bone out of the freezer, soak some beans and . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:15:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981846356 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-05T02:15:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845617 Quaker Whole Hearts Cereal Sassy doesn't usually buy Quaker cereal.  She's always found it kinda ... boring.  Limited selection, unspectacular packaging, hardly ever . . . Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:44:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845617 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-03T00:44:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845228 The "Oh, how cute!" factor is off the charts on this.  It is one of the most adorable things I have ever come across on the internet. Two jaguar cubs were born November 13, 2012 at the . . . Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:04:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845228 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-01T16:04:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845150 First, I would like to mention with great sadness, in case some of my connections pass through here and don't already know it, that Gather's beloved Nana to Seven Cutiepies has passed away.  She . . . Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:55:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981845150 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-02-01T12:55:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844421 I had been craving pancakes, but not wanting chocolate chip or plain pancakes, and I did not have any blueberries.  What to do?  Check the refrigerator ... a lemon! I mixed up enough . . . Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981844421 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-30T16:45:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843762 Homemade egg noodles ~ No fancy pasta machines for Sassy!  But noodles sounded easy enough to make without a machine, and I had everything I needed on hand.  Eggs, flour, my Mother's rolling . . . Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:36:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981843762 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-29T03:36:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841700 Dove Promises Cinnamon Graham Cookies Sassy likes Dove chocolate.  She prefers Ghiradelli and Lindt, but Dove Promises are good.  I picked these up because of the "Exclusive . . . Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:26:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841700 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-23T17:26:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841273 New! Lea & Perrins Reduced Sodium Worcestershire Sauce Sassy is all for reducing salt in her diet, so when she saw this new Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce with reduced . . . Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981841273 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-22T16:00:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840600 Sassy was in need of some winter comfort food.  Last night, the winds were howling at 50 miles per hour.  Tomorrow the daytime high is going to be zero degrees with wind chills of 25 . . . Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:39:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840600 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-21T02:39:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840104 Tropicana Limited Edition Orange Juice Whilst perusing the orange juice selections at the grocery store, I noticed this "Limited Edition" 65th Anniversary Tropicana carton.   . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:26:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981840104 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-19T15:26:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839486 This Fruit Cocktail Muffins recipe is basically the same as the Jumbo Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins recipe I posted a few months ago.  I had wanted to bake peach muffins, but I did not have . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:57:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981839486 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-17T23:57:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838938 Years ago, I had chicken fried steak with gravy at a restaurant in Texas. It was delicious! I had never made it myself and chicken fried steak is something not usually seen on menus in these . . . Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:46:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838938 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-16T15:46:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838268 Did you read the label on the last package of fresh chicken you purchased and fed to your family? Were you paying for 100% chicken or salty water? Another appropriate title for this post: Will . . . Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:33:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838268 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-15T00:33:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837697 For some bizarre reason the kitties were pains in the butt last night and Sassy didn't get much sleep.  And guess who are both sound asleep now?  Yep, the kitties. Hah! So I delayed . . . Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:56:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837697 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-13T14:56:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837141 Mr. Food featured this on one of his television spots a few weeks before he died.  I've always liked Mr. Food, he was so upbeat and enthusiastic about cooking.  I met him some years ago and . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:16:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981837141 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-11T18:16:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836300 Sassy is going to have to snap out of this "I don't wanna cook!" mode.  For Sunday dinner, I took a turkey breast half out of the freezer (frozen when I roasted a turkey in October) and wrapped . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:46:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981836300 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-09T19:46:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835868 Sassy plants flower seed along the south edge of her vegetable garden.  When I saw these Solar Babies Sunflower seeds mix in the Park catalog, I made them one of my selections last summer.  . . . Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:03:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835868 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-09T00:03:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835109 After looking through my photos, I realized that I did  not do a final garden post in 2012, so here it is!  The frosts began in early October and everything was frozen off by the . . . Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:32:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981835109 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-07T16:32:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834709 In secretive defiance of a new city ordinance limiting the number of chickens allowed per home in town to only FOUR, my good old egg lady and her husband purchased another EIGHTEEN chicks last spring.  . . . Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:28:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981834709 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-06T18:28:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833495 Something new in small town, USA.  Panhandlers.  What would you do?  What would Jesus do? Sassy's first meeting with a panhandler happened two days after Christmas in the light . . . Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:11:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981833495 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-04T00:11:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832689 New Dole Frozen Fruit in "Cups" Dole has found a new way to sell fruit and it is a prime example of how companies are using deceptive tactics in packaging.  For what purpose? . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:44:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832689 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-02T18:44:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832156 One of Sassy's 2013 New Year's resolutions is to prepare at least one new-to-me item in the kitchen every week.  While I am going to all this trouble in an attempt to improve my culinary skills, . . . Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:49:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981832156 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2013-01-01T20:49:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831369 If you are expecting some fancy foods, haha, fooled you!  Christmas was just me and the kitties, and I did not want to cook.  So Sassy checked out the refrigerator for leftovers.... . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:04:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981831369 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-30T19:04:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827646 Ritzies have been around for ages and ages.  This is another one of the treats my Mother made every Christmas.  Easy to make and so tasty.  I don't know anyone who does not enjoy Ritzies. . . . Sun, 23 Dec 2012 13:01:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827646 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-23T13:01:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827514 Who does not like a good chocolate chip cookie?  This is the best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe I have found.  There might be better recipes and I'm still looking, but these are darn good!  . . . Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:53:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827514 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-23T01:53:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827396 If you want to make homemade fudge, this is the recipe for you!  Never Fail Fudge never fails! Easy to make, does not take a long time, and costs about $6 for a 9x13-pan of fudge.  Compare . . . Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:57:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981827396 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-22T18:57:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826726 What sweet says "Christmas!" more than any other?  Peppermint!  This recipe came from the 2011 We Energies Cookie Book. Sassy Comments: You really need the egg whites to warm to . . . Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:47:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826726 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-21T15:47:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826631 Do you like pistachios?  Then these Pistachio Cookies are the ones for you! This recipe is from the We Energies 2012 Cookie Book (LINK to online book).  My Mother baked these years ago, . . . Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:43:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826631 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-21T12:43:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826002 What is Christmas cookie baking without cut out cookies?  When I was a kid, I called them "animal cookies".  This is my favorite cut out cookie recipe.  I don't remember where it came . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:29:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981826002 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-20T20:29:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825850 Thank you so very much to everyone who voted for my semi-finalist recipe "Pork Butt Kickin' Chili over Cornbread" in the Crockpot Seasoning Mix recipe contest on Facebook!  Every vote made me . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:55:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825850 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-20T14:55:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825763 Peanut butter and chocolate together in one cookie!  Cookies can't get much better than that.  Another one of Sassy's Christmas 2012 cookie selections... Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:22:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825763 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-20T13:22:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825031 Using freshly grated orange peel, these Valencia Delights cookies are a nice change from the typical chocolate, peanut butter, mint, etc. cookies.  This recipe came from the We Energies 2012 Cookie . . . Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:28:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981825031 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-19T23:28:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981822793 Continuing Sassy's 2012 Christmas cookie selections, we move along to one of my all-time favorite sweet treats: Rocky Road Fudge Bars.  In 1972, Mary Wilson of Leesburg, Georgia, won $5,000 in . . . Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:10:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981822793 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-18T19:10:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981821477 These Maple Cookies sounded good so I baked a batch for Christmas.  Another recipe from the 2012 We Energies Cookie Book.  LINK to online book. If you like hard cookies in need . . . Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:50:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981821477 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-18T01:50:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819396 Sassy has been baking a few Christmas cookies.  If you luv peanut butter, you'll luv these Peanut Butter Bars.  These are great!  The recipe came from the 2012 We Energies Cookie Book . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:19:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981819396 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-17T00:19:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981813460 Voting ends tonight at 11:59 Eastern time.  Two voters are selected every day to win a $50 Gift Package from Crockpot Seasoning Mixes on Facebook. The prize is a Crockpot cookbook and a 3 month . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:07:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981813460 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-13T11:07:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981810006 Two people will be selected every day from now through Thursday, Dec. 13 to win a $50 Gift Package from Crockpot Seasoning Mixes on Facebook. The prize is a Crockpot cookbook and a 3 month supply of . . . Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:06:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981810006 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-11T18:06:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981803135 Two people will be selected every day from now through next Thursday, Dec. 13 to win a $50 Gift Package from Crockpot Seasoning Mixes on Facebook.  The prize is a Crockpot cookbook and a 3 month . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:07:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981803135 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-07T21:07:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981799295 Sassy is one of 10 finalists in a crock-pot recipe contest where the grand prize is worth $8500.  Part of the contest process is public voting in which two voters are randomly chosen every day . . . Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:37:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981799295 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-12-05T20:37:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981736841 Sassy hadn't had ham since last winter, and there was a small ham in the freezer which I'd purchased last Easter-time when they were on special for 99 cents a pound.  To go with it, I . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:45:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981736841 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-11-02T19:45:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981736342 About Convenia ... things all cat and dog owners need to know before allowing Convenia to be administered to their pets.  If you are viewing this post, PLEASE read THIS PAGE (LINK) about . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:34:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981736342 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-11-02T11:34:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981728964 Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cup Pumpkins Limited Edition! Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has always been one of Sassy's favorite candies, so she just had to try these . . . Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:04:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981728964 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-29T04:04:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981727029 Way back in 2010, this Halloween survey was circulating around Gather.  I think it started with PJS.  Since I had forgotten Beau's answers (and all of your answers, too), let's all . . . Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:15:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981727029 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-27T20:15:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981725560 Milky Way Caramel Apple Minis Limited Harvest Flavor Sassy noticed these advertised in the Walgreen's circular and, not having seen them in any other store, made a . . . Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:14:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981725560 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-26T20:14:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981723853 Or is Wikipedia wrong?  What do you people in the rest of the country eat for salads?  Sassy is curious as heck, and one salad investigation lead to another on a super-sweet road . . . Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:21:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981723853 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-25T23:21:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719518 One of Sassy's favorite things about fall is the gold treasure hunt, also known as gleaning corn fields.  Warm sunshine, crisp air, light breeze, beautiful autumn colors, and a little . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:17:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981719518 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-24T23:17:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981716911 Sassy had a few dark bananas and what to do with them?  Bake JUMBO muffins!  I confess that I am not a banana bread/cake/muffin lover.  When I was a kid, bananas were 10 cents . . . Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:37:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981716911 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-22T15:37:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981714766 Sassy luvs a good pizza! Homemade pizzas are easy to make and the possible topping combinations are nearly endless.  Today's Sunday dinner was leftover pizza.  A thin crust, topped . . . Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:59:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981714766 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-21T14:59:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981682127 Sassy's freezer was nearly exploding with all the garden produce being stashed into it, so something had to be removed to make freezer space.  What would make the most room?  A ten . . . Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:23:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981682127 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-06T22:23:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671629 A full-grown cougar was sighted a couple of miles east of Sassy Cat's backyard.  Okay, some of you might live in cougar country, but not Sassy.  I do not like the idea of cougars prowling . . . Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:54:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981671629 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-10-01T22:54:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981669984 Almost time to close down the garden for the year.  There are a few tomatoes slowly ripening and I occasionally pick a handful of second crop green and yellow beans.  Time to turn . . . Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:10:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981669984 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-30T21:10:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981668879 Pepperidge Farm Caramel Apple Pie Soft Dessert Cookies Limited Edition! I like apple pie.  I like caramel.  I like cookies.  What is not to like about caramel . . . Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:45:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981668879 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-29T18:45:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981664005 Being overwhelmed with fresh garden tomatoes this year and always on the lookout for new recipe ideas, I took notice when my Gather friend, Madame Donna C. , mentioned tomato jam.  I had never . . . Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:35:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981664005 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-27T01:35:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981661977 McDonald's Cherry Berry Chiller Do you like tart cherry and raspberry taste?  Then perhaps a Cherry Berry Chiller from McDonald's McCafe might be right for you. There . . . Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:04:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981661977 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-26T02:04:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657603 Today's Sunday dinner main course was baked pork chop coated with Kraft Fresh Take Southwestern Three Cheese breadcrumb & cheese coating.  There was a little chili powder in that!  . . . Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:12:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981657603 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-23T19:12:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981653429 I have made a lot of different muffins this year and this JUMBO Pear Muffins recipe is my favorite.  Loaded with chopped fresh Bartlett pear, these are beyond delicious.  And you know what . . . Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:11:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981653429 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-21T13:11:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981647561 Yep, there was a frost last night.  Some flowers were hurt, but the vegetable garden made it through pretty good, although the sweet potatoes look a little droopy. Sad carrot news . . . Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:10:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981647561 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-20T00:10:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981643686 Mid September already?  Sassy's garden has been growing for four months.  How did that time fly by so fast?  And it is just about the end of the line.  There is a frost . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981643686 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-18T21:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981641197 Some bees carry pollen in what are called "pollen baskets" on their hind legs.  I noticed this bee with pollen overload.   The bee really gets into its work. . . . Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981641197 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-17T22:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981638012 One of my favorite quick meals: tostada.  And what a perfect time to make one with fresh garden tomatoes and peppers and onions.  I have been trying my best to keep up with using . . . Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:49:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981638012 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-16T18:49:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981631058 When I was a kid, we always sprinkled a little sugar on fresh sliced tomatoes.  Then I met people who sprinkled their tomatoes with salt, and they found the idea of using sugar less-than-appetizing. . . . Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:29:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981631058 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-13T20:29:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981627799 Beau knows.  If there is anything unusual around here, Beau knows.  To find out what is going on in the backyard, I look to Beau.  Because Beau knows!  Yeah! I . . . Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:29:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981627799 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-12T18:29:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981622619 Beau put his paw down a hole and pulled up something very unusual.  I'm sure he expected a mouse, but what was his prize?  Something I have never seen before. I wish I had gotten a photo . . . Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:27:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981622619 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-10T17:27:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981621010 What do you do when your garden hands you too many fresh tomatoes?  Make homemade pasta sauce .  Delicious and so much healthier than those jars and cans of pasta sauce on the grocer shelves . . . Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:59:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981621010 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-10T02:59:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981620332 Sassy hit a home-run with Sunday dinner this week.  Fresh garden tomatoes crowded on the kitchen counter by the dozens.  What to do?  Make sauce.  How to do it?  Google . . . Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:07:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981620332 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-09T18:07:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981613244 Poached Pears are delicious and very easy to make.  I got my poached pears free, which made them taste even better.  Sassy has a big old Bartlett Pear tree on the back lawn, and . . . Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:32:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981613244 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-06T17:32:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981608951 Menu: Grilled beef rib steak, corn on the cob, flat beans and Atomic Red Carrots. Sassy was looking forward to trying a new item from her garden, Atomic Red Carrots.  I ordered . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:27:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981608951 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-04T19:27:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981606453 In celebration of Gather's 7th Anniversary, this is a repost of the "Mood Tag Survey" that was going around in April, 2009.  Beau now tags everyone to fill out a mood survey! . . . Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:39:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981606453 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-03T10:39:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981603171 In celebration of Gather's 7th Anniversary, here are three blasts from the past.  Okay, they are more like blips than blasts, but they give me a chuckle. #1.  Agreeing . . . Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:41:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981603171 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-09-01T16:41:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601663 "The" Gather Survey as stolen from PJS! LINK to survey. Two names you go by: 1.  Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2.  Kitty Mommy Two . . . Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:36:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601663 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-31T22:36:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601071 Gather's 7th Anniversary -- August 31, 2012 Cheers to the good, the bad, and the mediocre! =^o^= Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:50:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981601071 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-31T16:50:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981595014 Gather will be seven years old on Friday, August 31, 2012. We should celebrate! You know we are not going to get a celebratory nod from Gather, unless there is a secret . . . Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:52:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981595014 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-29T01:52:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981594661 Sassy makes fresh garden salsa at least once during tomato season.  If you love salsa and have never eaten fresh salsa, you have got to try it.  Fresh is so much better than canned, . . . Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:11:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981594661 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-28T23:11:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981591251 Sassy started the gardening season with nine zucchini/summer squash plants, now there are only three left.  And they don't look very happy.  The squash bugs were a nuisance, but the . . . Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:10:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981591251 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-27T20:10:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981585604 One of my favorite entrees - salsa pork chops.  Sometimes I bake them in the oven, today I left them in the skillet to simmer.  Delicious!  Also on my plate was a small cob of . . . Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:17:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981585604 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-26T18:17:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981574970 Ben & Jerry's Rocky Road-ish Ice Cream Limited Edition! Since one of Sassy's kitties is named Rocky, she had to try this Rocky Road-ish ice cream.  With a name like that, . . . Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:30:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981574970 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-23T22:30:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978542991 Watermarking photos in Photoshop is really fast and easy ... after you figure out what you need to find and click.  I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to using Photoshop.  I don't understand . . . Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:01:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978542991 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-23T20:01:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981571552 It's hard to believe summer is almost over, and the first hard freeze is probably only five or six weeks from now.  Seems like the garden has just started producing well, and now its demise . . . Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:12:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981571552 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-22T18:12:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981566690 I have baked a variety of muffins this year.  So far, this blueberry muffins recipe is my favorite.  Sour cream, plump blueberries, a little brown sugar, and don't forget the streusel . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:58:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981566690 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-20T22:58:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981566043 Yeah, I bet you didn't expect a post title like that out of ole Sassy Cat, did you? Missouri Congressman Todd Akin is a Republican candidate for the US Senate, running against incumbent Democrat . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:46:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981566043 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-20T17:46:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981562704 Okay, I admit it ... this Sunday's dinner was not good.  I tried a couple of new things, but it did not work out as well as I'd hoped. I boiled chicken so the kitties could have fresh . . . Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:55:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981562704 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-19T18:55:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981553206 Sometimes Sassy was glad. Often Sassy felt sad. Occasionally Sassy got mad. Once in a great while... Sassy was even bad! Good or bad, like it or not, the orange . . . Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:35:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981553206 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-17T02:35:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981553070 This is the second year I've grown Brightness Mixed Cosmos .  I ordered the seeds from Thompson & Morgan Seeds .  LINK to their Brightness Cosmos page.  They sell some really . . . Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:27:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981553070 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-17T01:27:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981548269 When you have too many zucchini and you crave something chocolate, make Chocolate Zucchini Cake !  Moist and delicious, many people would not even realize they are eating a cake with shredded . . . Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:50:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981548269 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-15T18:50:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981546483 I wait all year for tomatoes from my garden.  The flavor of garden fresh tomatoes is superior to any tomatoes I have ever purchased at a grocery store. My favorite thing to do with fresh . . . Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:15:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981546483 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-14T21:15:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981540005 Today there were lots of fresh vegetables from the garden to cook.  Some of the sweet corn ears were quite small, I boiled two of them ... mini sweet corn on the cob.  I also cooked up some . . . Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:01:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981540005 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-12T20:01:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981538344 Even though this area has been declared a "natural disaster" because of the prolonged drought, things in Sassy' garden are growing and ripening nicely. The sweet corn has all been picked.  . . . Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:41:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981538344 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-11T14:41:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981536605 I had not grown hibiscus from seeds before, but these Disco Bell Hibiscus were touted as "easy to grow" and "pest free" in the Park Seed Company catalog.  LINK .  $3.50 for 10 seeds.  . . . Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:36:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981536605 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-10T22:36:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981532567 Worldwide PC Care called the wrong cat today.  Read this, be ready, do not let your computer be hijacked, do not let them download software to your computer, & do not give them any money. . . . Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:19:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981532567 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-09T18:19:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981521129 Blondes. Redheads. Farmer's Daughters in Sexy Silk. Natural beauties to catch the eye. Admire while you can, their silky beauty lasts but a fleeting week or two. I found these Silken Blondes . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981521129 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-06T20:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981518503 One of the pleasures of summer ... fresh corn on the cob from the garden.  There was always a big garden out back when I was a kid.  We never bought vegetables from a store.  . . . Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981518503 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-05T21:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981514617 Yep, Sassy Cat's profile page has received 25,000 views in a bit less than five years. Let me get my pencil and paper ... hmm, mmm ... *scratch*scratch* .... mmm ... *erases* ...  . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:23:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981514617 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-04T00:23:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981512708 Having problems with your squash, pumpkin or cucumber plants wilting and dying?  The culprits might be squash bugs, Anasa tristis , a pest common in gardens across the United States . . . Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981512708 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-02T23:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981511130 Sassy harvested a few vegetables from her backyard garden which made a nice Sunday dinner.  The first of the green and yellow beans, the first tomato - an Amish paste, a couple of shallots, . . . Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:22:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981511130 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-02T01:22:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981510930 Free cereal bowls from Kellogg's are in stores now!  With an Olympics 2012 theme, these bowls are really cute.  Get a bowl free with the purchase of three boxes of any Kellogg's . . . Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:25:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981510930 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-08-01T22:25:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981503762 Between the vermin wildlife, plant diseases, insects and weather, Sassy Cat is having her gardener butt handed to her on a cheap paper plate.  The bugs are crawling amok.  The zucchini . . . Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:53:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981503762 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-28T19:53:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981475631 Flat Muffins!  Come and get your free sample of Flat Muffins!  Get 'em while they are hot! The weather has been so hot and humid, that I did not feel like cooking meat . . . Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:32:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981475631 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-15T20:32:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981474235 Good news!  Rain clouds rolled overhead last night and 1 1/2 inches of the wet stuff fell all over Sassy's yard.  YAY!!!  The photos in this essay were taken before the rainfall. . . . Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:06:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981474235 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-14T23:06:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981471779 Not more than a sprinkle of rain here in the last seven weeks, so to keep the vegetable garden going, it has been water, water,  and water some more.  I hate the waste of water when . . . Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:17:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981471779 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-13T22:17:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981468680 Newsflash from the Sassy Cats' backyard! What does Beau see in the lilac bush? A large chipmunk? No, a vermin woodchuck! We sent him . . . Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:43:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981468680 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-12T16:43:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981465805 Sassy has been battling a big, nasty vermin woodchuck.  It dug up flowers and ate garden vegetables.  With all the work and expense my gardens cost me, it is extremely frustrating . . . Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:01:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981465805 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-10T23:01:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981463717 Fast, fresh, cheap, plain, good.  Those are the best adjectives I can think of to describe Sassy's Sunday dinner.  The first two summer squash from Sassy's garden were the stars . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:36:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981463717 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-09T17:36:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981455165 If you like peaches, peach cobbler in particular, you are going to like these muffins.  Jumbo Peach Cobbler Muffins are easy to make and taste as good as they look. The recipe . . . Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:33:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981455165 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-05T22:33:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981446376 The weather is seriously hot here this week.  Sassy is not a fan of cooking during hot weather, so I dragged out the grill and gave it a workout Sunday.  I am going to eat leftovers . . . Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:01:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981446376 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-07-02T16:01:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981441487 The backyard vermin have been hard at work and it has not rained here during the entire month of June.  That makes gardening a bit frustrating, but Sassy waters on and is truly grateful . . . Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:20:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981441487 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-30T19:20:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981438823 Who doesn't love the wonderful variety of summer fruits? What is more refreshing on a hot summer day than ice cold fresh fruit? Do you buy fruit and cut it up yourself, or do you . . . Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:39:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981438823 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-29T17:39:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981433696 Beau is awol this evening, so the garage door has been left open.  Enter raccoons.  They grabbed the bird suet, cage and all.  I ran out there and yelled "Stop thief!"  . . . Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981433696 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-28T02:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981432535 Yesterday, I posted a photo essay about vermin destroying my gardens.  Tory mentioned that her mother wages war with groundhogs, which we call woodchucks around these parts.  According . . . Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:24:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981432535 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-27T17:24:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981429847 Cabbage butterfly worms.... destroy any plants in the cabbage family, including ornamental kale. ********* Rabbits.... eat just about anything they . . . Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981429847 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-26T10:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981429098 If you like pork roast, you would luv these pork shanks cooked in a pot of vegetables.  Sassy had some odds and ends of vegetables and three lovely pork shanks to cook up. . . . Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:02:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981429098 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-25T22:02:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981421830 The garden was planted less than five weeks ago, and Sassy has already harvested some good eats!  A few green onions and four purple radishes (which I forgot to list on my initial garden . . . Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981421830 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-21T20:45:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981416374 What is a mini loaf of Rhubarb Bread called? What is more fun to eat than a slice of Rhubarb Bread? What is just as easy to make as Rhubarb Bread? Rhubarb Muffin!  I used this . . . Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:41:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981416374 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-20T01:41:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981415405 Zucchini patties are easy to make, delicious, and a good use for abundant zucchini.  Here is a basic recipe.  You can add Italian seasonings or southwestern seasoning and jalapeno . . . Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:14:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981415405 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-19T19:14:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981409243 The kitties wanted some fresh chicken broth today, so Sassy boiled chicken thighs.  What to do with the boiled chicken for myself?  I put them on the grill and used Dr. Pepper BBQ . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:04:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981409243 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-17T17:04:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401656 We have been pretty darn busy around the Sassy Cats' yard.  The vegetable garden and five of the six flower beds have been planted.  The weather has been so hot and dry that I have . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:24:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981401656 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-14T22:24:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981396022 My cousin gave me Amish Friendship Bread Starter in a ziplock bag along with a sheet of instructions on how to feed it, bake the bread, and pass the starter along to other suckers.  Oh, . . . Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:05:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981396022 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-12T23:05:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981393092 Sassy fried beef liver with onions, baked a red potato (in the microwave, so easy!), topped the potato with Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning and sour cream, and cooked up some green and yellow . . . Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:44:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981393092 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-11T21:44:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981373906 Easy to make and delicious, Rhubarb Sauce eaten plain, as an ice cream topping, or topped with whipped cream is a early summer treat! There are many versions of Rhubarb Sauce, I've . . . Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981373906 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2012-06-03T18:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980796794 Sassy ate on the cheap Sunday.  I cooked vegetables from my garden ... cauliflower sprinkled with garlic pepper seasoning blend, and gold beets sauteed in butter. The interesting . . . Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:38:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980796794 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-11-21T09:38:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980710497 "Beets taste like dirt!" Yep, Sassy has always said that, though she ate them occasionally anyway.  Now I have to say, "Red beets taste like dirt!  Gold beets are yummy!" . . . Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:39:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980710497 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-11-03T10:39:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980163079 Nothing special for Sunday dinner here this week.  I boiled some chicken so the kitties could have fresh broth, and then there is always: "what can I make for myself with plain boiled . . . Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:47:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980163079 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-09-04T23:47:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980139731 By now, most of you know that poor Sassy Cat has been overwhelmed with zucchini.  No one would believe how many zucchini I have cut from three plants.  Dozens.  Around 75.  . . . Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:35:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980139731 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-09-02T02:35:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138103 New! McDonald's Pineapple Mango Smoothie Pineapple and mango lovers rejoice!??  McDonald's has added a new flavor to their smoothie line-up. Sassy found a coupon . . . Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:48:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980138103 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-09-01T23:48:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980121040 With dozens of beautiful Beefy Boy Beefsteak and Sugary grape tomatoes ripening, Sassy has to preserve some summer garden goodness for winter enjoyment.     . . . Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:40:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980121040 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-31T10:40:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980101617 Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil ... a classic combination.  Sassy had never purchased fresh mozzarella cheese until last week.  How did she like it?  Well, gee whiz, . . . Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:38:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980101617 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-29T17:38:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980079757 Sassy has wanted to try smoked pork hocks ever since she discovered how delicious fresh pork hocks are when cooked up in a pot of mixed vegetables.   I used broccoli, . . . Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:05:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980079757 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-28T12:05:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980009791 In her ongoing effort to use zucchini, Sassy cooked up some pancakes with southwestern flair.  The first batch of pancakes I fried were too wet and did not hold together well, so I added . . . Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:29:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980009791 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-22T00:29:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980003251 Sassy likes to plant something new-to-her-garden every year.  This year, one of the new items is tomatillos.  I've never eaten one.  I hear they are good in salsa and such things . . . Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:28:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980003251 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-21T11:28:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979994639 Cobaea Scandens, also known as Cup & Saucer Vine or Cathedral Bells, blooms in both purple and white.  I grew the purple variety for the first time this year.  A tropical . . . Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:44:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979994639 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-20T17:44:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979980038 Do you want to preserve some of your garden vegetables for eating at a later time?  Has the neighbor gifted you with a sack of green beans, far too many beans for your family to eat today?  . . . Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:26:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979980038 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-19T12:26:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979958374 Zucchini Pineapple Bread is okay!  It is tastier than much of the bakery for sale in the stores.  It is homemade!  It contains a vital vegetable: zucchini!  It contains . . . Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:31:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979958374 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-17T21:31:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979938493 This year's pea crop started out great, then drought and days of 100+ degree heat indexes hit.  But the peas were better than I expected.  I harvested between two to three cups of . . . Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:57:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979938493 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-16T12:57:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979759380 New! Gorton's Grilled Shrimp First, Sassy pleads temporary insanity.  Remember that as you read this review. Looking back, I have no idea why I bought Gorton's Frozen . . . Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:22:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979759380 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-16T02:22:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979919089 Sassy is luvin' her Gypsy Peppers.  The plants are about three feet tall, have multiple peppers large enough to pick, and are still blooming and setting new peppers.  The peppers . . . Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:25:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979919089 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-15T02:25:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979907885 If you have a Menards store, which is similar to a Home Depot, in your area (I think they are mainly in the midwest), it is a great place to pick up some deals.  Almost every week, . . . Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:10:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979907885 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-08-13T21:10:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979688607 Yep, Sassy roasted a fresh leg of pig for Sunday dinner.  Labeled as "fresh pork picnic", this is the pork that is often smoked for a picnic ham.  But since this had not been smoked, . . . Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:20:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979688607 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-07-21T02:20:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979486440 New! McDonald's Rolo McFlurry Limited Edition Sassy likes Rolos a lot, so she would naturally like McDonald's Rolo McFlurry .  Right?  Hmmm.  If you don't know . . . Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:57:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979486440 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-22T01:57:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979482634 This Rhubarb Pineapple Meringue Dessert is my favorite rhubarb recipe.  It takes a little time and effort, but it is worth every minute.  A cookie-type crust, rhubarb and pineapple . . . Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:26:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979482634 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-21T10:26:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979476385 New! Jimmy Dean Griddle Sticks Sassy had noticed these on the store shelf for quite some time.  She waited for a sale or a coupon, but no dice.  Jimmy D's griddle sticks . . . Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:34:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979476385 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-20T02:34:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979475136 Whenever Sassy make hamburgers, she likes to jazz them up with tasty stuff.  Sometimes barbecue sauce or Italian seasoning.  When I was looking in the refrigerator for something . . . Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:32:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979475136 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-19T18:32:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458299 Kevin ("The SiteWizard") V. is back on Gather!  Oh, my gosh!  I just signed in and who was the first person I saw on my profile page as recently signing in?  KEVIN!  . . . Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:13:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979458299 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-17T16:13:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979462893 Starbucks Strawberries & Creme Frappucino Ice Cream Limited Edition! Sassy luvs Starbucks Ice Cream!  She has already written reviews on Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate . . . Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:28:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979462893 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-17T10:28:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979450866 If you like rhubarb and you like cheesecake, then you have got to make these Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars!  They are soooo good, that everyone will be sneaking to the refrigerator to grab . . . Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:08:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979450866 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-15T02:08:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979427782 This rhubarb bread recipe makes two 9x5 inch loaves, perfect for sharing with someone or freezing the extra loaf for another day.  I ate a thick slice with a scoop of Starbucks Strawberry . . . Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:54:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979427782 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-10T00:54:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418508 New! Archway Iced Lemonade Crispy Snacking Cookies Archway has not disappointed Sassy so far, unlike a couple of the other major cookie manufacturers.  Crispy Iced Lemonade . . . Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:06:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979418508 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-09T00:06:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979416116 New! McDonald's Strawberry Lemonade It is summertime and the heat is on!  Need to cool off?  Perhaps you would enjoy the new Strawberry Lemonade from McDonald's.  . . . Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:13:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979416116 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-07T15:13:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979405408 Sassy has been busting her chops gardening.  The veggie garden is in, four of the six flower beds are dug over and planted, and my large patio pot was planted. Here is what . . . Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:14:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979405408 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-04T15:14:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979386734 New! Johnsonville Chicken Sausages Sassy knows Johnsonville makes good stuff!  She has never eaten one of their products that she did not like, so it is kinda exciting . . . Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:30:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979386734 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-06-04T02:30:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979386008 If you love rhubarb, you have got to make these Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares!  I was looking through my Mother's recipe box for her rhubarb dessert that uses pineapple tidbits when I came . . . Mon, 30 May 2011 09:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979386008 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-30T09:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979373598 Del Monte Fruit Naturals Chilled Cups Sassy found a .50 off one coupon and mention of new varieties of Del Monte chilled fruit cup in the Sunday paper, so she had to check them . . . Fri, 27 May 2011 01:59:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979373598 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-27T01:59:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360120 New! Yoplait Splitz Yogurt Yes, Sassy found yet another new yogurt product and purchased it for a review.  It seems like every time a cat turns around, someone has found a . . . Tue, 24 May 2011 02:00:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979360120 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-24T02:00:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979356853 Rhubarb season!  Sassy luvs rhubarb desserts.  I found this Rhubarb Custard Cake Recipe on the Taste of Home website.  It looked so good and easy that I chose it for my first . . . Mon, 23 May 2011 08:57:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979356853 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-23T08:57:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345831 New! Kellogg's Special K Oats & Honey Cereal There is always something new in the cereal aisle.  Sassy likes Special K, although Kellogg's has been slapping that big red . . . Fri, 20 May 2011 02:07:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979345831 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-20T02:07:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979334228 New! Ben & Jerry's Clusterfluff Ice Cream Always on the lookout for new Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors and fan of almost anything caramel, Sassy snapped up this new Clusterfluff. . . . Tue, 17 May 2011 01:44:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979334228 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-17T01:44:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979333020 Sassy received this offer in her email about an hour ago.  If you belong to Kraft First Taste, check your emails or your First Taste account.  It is a great offer!  $9.00 worth of free . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 18:02:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979333020 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-16T18:02:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979332228 I posted a photo of a bird and asked if anyone knows what type of bird it is.  As of yet, no one has pinned it down with certainty.  I think it looks like some type of sparrow, but . . . Mon, 16 May 2011 14:28:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979332228 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-16T14:28:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979327191 Another of Sassy's posts has been declined twice from one of the Gather essential groups.  My post " Lyme Disease and Deer Ticks " was rejected from the Gather Home & Garden Essential . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 21:13:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979327191 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-14T21:13:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979327035 New! Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge Creme Cookies Last year, Oreo introduced regular and mint fudge creme cookies.  Sassy wrote a review of the mint cremes and gave them 7 out . . . Sat, 14 May 2011 19:53:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979327035 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-14T19:53:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979321339 New! Quaker Mix-Up Creations Instant Oatmeal It was new, it was on sale and Sassy had a coupon for it.  So we all know what happened ... she bought it even though she is not . . . Fri, 13 May 2011 01:29:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979321339 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-13T01:29:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979317538 The only thing Sassy found in her mailbox today was an empty bag.  But that is great news! The National Association of Letter Carriers is holding their yearly Stamp Out Hunger . . . Thu, 12 May 2011 15:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979317538 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-12T15:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979310973 New! Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Sassy luvs Mexican cuisine so when she saw the new Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers , she purchased one even though they were not on sale and she . . . Tue, 10 May 2011 10:08:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979310973 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-10T10:08:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979307675 Custard pie is one of my favorite pies and one of the easiest pies to make.  Some custard pie recipes list nutmeg as an ingredient.  I don't like nutmeg, so I use cinnamon on the . . . Mon, 09 May 2011 13:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979307675 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-09T13:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979297056 This year's seedlings got a late start simply because Sassy didn't order the seeds early.  I like to start plants indoors in Jiffy pellets the first of March.  This year, the first . . . Fri, 06 May 2011 02:29:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979297056 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-06T02:29:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979295046 A lady was handing out free samples of  Rachael Ray Dog Food at Walmart.  There are three varieties of Rachael Ray Dog Food, Nutrish, Nutrish Just 6, and Nutrish Healthy Weight. . . . Thu, 05 May 2011 12:32:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979295046 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-05-05T12:32:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979271564 It is that tick time of year again.  June is peak season for ticks, but I have already found three of them.  The first two were wood ticks.  The third tick was a deer tick (also . . . Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:18:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979271564 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-28T11:18:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268705 Even though Monday night's "site downtime" was not supposed to involve any noticeable changes on Gather, I do see one thing.  There are now text ads below the comment threads on every . . . Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:07:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268705 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-27T13:07:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268544 3 Musketeers Marshmallow Minis Limited Edition! Oops!  Sassy meant to review these before Easter.  Let's see if you missed out on anything good if you did not purchase . . . Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:32:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979268544 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-27T12:32:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979255717 Soft and delicious, these sour cream cut out cookies are one of my favorite cookie recipes.  I've been making them for years after finding the recipe in Taste of Home magazine. . . . Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:29:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979255717 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-23T13:29:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979243804 Ghirardelli Caramel Trio Squares Soft, luscious caramel encased in quality chocolate ... candy does not get any better than that.  Sassy found this Ghirardelli Caramel Trio . . . Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:28:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979243804 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-20T11:28:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979235299 I had been 'gathering' for about an hour on Gather when this thing from Scorecard Research came floating down from the top of my screen and parked itself right in front of me.  I have never . . . Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:26:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979235299 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-04-17T15:26:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979167506 New! Hunt's Zesty & Spicy Spaghetti Sauce Sassy does not usually purchase Hunt's spaghetti sauces in metal cans.  Although the regular price is usually cheaper than . . . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:58:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979167506 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-28T08:58:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979158065 If you like stuffed peppers, but don't care for the mess and time it takes to stuff peppers and bake them, this is the recipe for you.  I used ground beef, but you could use any ground . . . Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:23:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979158065 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-26T10:23:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979162820 I received an email from the Kraft First Taste site offering me a coupon for new Temptations by Jell-O.  I was surprised to see it was for a completely FREE coupon. If you belong . . . Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:18:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979162820 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-25T19:18:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979160833 New! Madelaine Duets Truffles Sassy luvs truffles!  I am not familiar with the Madelaine Chocolate Company , but these 'duet' double-filled truffles looked really good.  . . . Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979160833 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-25T10:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979157951 New! DiGiorno Pizza & Wyngz Sassy hadn't eaten pizza for a long time and she luvs chicken wings, so when she saw this "new!" DiGiorno Pizza & Wyngz, she bought it.  . . . Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:01:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979157951 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-24T10:01:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979156409 Johnsonville Sweet & Smokey Smoked Sausage in a Soft Baked Roll A brand new take on the classic "pig in a blanket".  Sassy had to try these because she luvs smoked sausage . . . Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:27:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979156409 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-23T11:27:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152764 Lindt Lindor Truffles Limited Edition Flavor! While looking over the Easter candy selections, Sassy spotted these limited edition Lindt Lindor Truffles .  How could she resist . . . Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:50:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979152764 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-22T11:50:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979150873 The bluebirds have returned this spring.  A lot of bluebirds used to visit my backyard and enjoy the birdbath.  I did not see many bluebirds last year.  I remembered that when . . . Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:41:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979150873 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-21T09:41:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979150295 Sassy never made pork hocks before today.  Oh, wow, she did not know what she was missing.  Forget pork roast, forget pork chops, fo rget ham, almost forget bacon ... pork hocks . . . Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:27:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979150295 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-20T16:27:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979148462 For many years, McDonald's has offered their Filet O Fish sandwiches for a special price during Lent.  I had not seen it advertised on TV and there was no sign posted when I drove around . . . Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:05:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979148462 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-19T10:05:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147659 Many of you have read my post, Rocky's "Power Behind Scents Survey" which I posted March 16.  It received 20 lovely comments and 16 recommendations.  It reached #2 on the "most recommended" . . . Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:56:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979147659 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-18T20:56:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979145618 NEW! Duff Goldman Blue Bunny Ice Cream Red Carpet Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream Wow!  How could Sassy pass this up?  When she saw the Duff Goldman of "Ace of Cakes" new line . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:58:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979145618 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-17T20:58:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979144647 Sassy is happy to announce the winners of her drawings 11, 12 & 14.  Drawing #13 was for a Country Woman magazine, after it was up for awhile and no one was interested, I deleted the . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:37:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979144647 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-17T10:37:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143933 Ever wonder what to do with leftover mashed potatoes?  Make pancakes out of them ... easy and tasty! Sassy's Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe 2 tablespoons vegetable . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:42:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143933 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-17T03:42:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143884 Dove Coconut Creme Milk Chocolate Eggs Easter Holiday Edition! Checking out the Easter candy selection, Sassy picked up these Dove Coconut Chocolate Eggs.  The only store . . . Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:22:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979143884 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-17T03:22:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120734 Rocky's "Power Behind Scents Survey" Answers What inspires you when decorating your home?  Lack of money and lack of ambition.  Cats don't have money and we don't do anything . . . Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120734 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-16T10:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139585 Pillsbury Simply Cookies Pillsbury has been selling refrigerated cookie dough in rolls for as long as Sassy can remember.  The few times I did bake some, I did not like the . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:43:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139585 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-15T05:43:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139529 Sassy received this card in the mail from the local hospital.  A rather interesting way of soliciting people to have a colonoscopy.  They are offering a $10 gas card to first-time . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:53:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979139529 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-15T04:53:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979138441 Roast beef ... one of Sassy's favorite entrees.  Years ago, a neighbor told me his secret to tender, juicy roast beef.  Believe this or not, try it or not, but it works for Sassy:  . . . Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:36:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979138441 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-14T17:36:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133481 Kevin ("The SiteWizard") V. has been a Gather member for FIVE YEARS! Happy Fifth Gatherversary Kevin! Kevin joined Gather on March 14, 2006 Time flies . . . Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:35:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133481 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-14T02:35:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979134824 Making homemade chunky applesauce is easy.  Sassy had five assorted apples in need of using.  Three Gala, a Red Delicious and a Granny Smith.  I hadn't made applesauce in a . . . Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:27:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979134824 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-13T11:27:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979134521 New! Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats Sassy clipped a $1 coupon from the Sunday paper inserts, tucked it into her kitty wallet and scampered off to the grocer.  Even if these . . . Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:40:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979134521 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-13T10:40:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133928 New!  Little Debbie Banana Pudding Rolls Sassy thinks the quality of Little Debbie products is superior to Hostess, and Little Debbies are cheaper, too.  I haven't . . . Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:06:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979133928 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-12T10:06:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131482 Sassy luvs Beef Stroganoff, but I have never made it much until now.  Using ground beef instead of steak makes it more economical and the new Philadelphia Original Cooking Creme makes . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:45:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131482 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-11T08:45:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131456 New! Kashi Berry Blossoms Cereal Sassy usually eats cold cereal for breakfast, and the same-old cereals get a bit tiring. Whenever she spots a "new!" in the cereal aisle, it finds . . . Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979131456 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-11T00:19:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130144 I caught it!  My magic profile view number did not get bypassed while I was sleeping.  I picked up nine more views during the night to make my profile view total, accumulated over . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:38:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979130144 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-10T09:38:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979129270 Tropicana Orange Mango Juice Sassy luvs fruit juice, especially orange juice, and she adores mangoes.  She snapped up this Tropicana Orange Mango Juice without even looking . . . Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:08:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979129270 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-10T00:08:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128508 Okay, this is not a happy post, so if you don't want to read it, that is a-okay with me, but I am so p*ssed off that here goes.... Many of you know that my Mother passed away in January.  Two weeks . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979128508 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-09T16:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127972 Easy Italian Sausage Soup 1 pound bulk pork sausage with bacon 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups tomato juice 3 cups chopped tomatoes 8 ounces macaroni or other pasta 10 ounce tub Philadelphia . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:52:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127972 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-09T11:52:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127943 Up for grabs from Sassy Giveaways is Ty Beanie Baby Weenie.   Rocky & Weenie rocked in a smackdown.  Rocky won!  So now Weenie needs someone to adopt him.  Weenie . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:30:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127943 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-09T11:30:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127098 New! Keebler Jumbo Sticks Sassy has been really disappointed in the new Keebler cookies which have been introduced in the past year, so she did not expect to like these Keebler . . . Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:35:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979127098 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-09T03:35:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121449 Sassy luvs her some bacon!  It was almost time for supper.  Sassy rummaged through her refrigerator and found some leftover cooked butternut squash and bacon.  It turned into . . . Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:24:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121449 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-08T17:24:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979124019 New! Lean Pockets Pretzel Bread Sandwiches Sassy likes soft pretzels, these Lean Pockets were on sale and "new!" so I purchased a box.  I cannot remember ever eating any . . . Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:31:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979124019 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-08T01:31:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121240 Popcorn Indiana Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn Limited Edition! Sassy has never been a big fan of popcorn.  She occasionally, about once a year, pops up one of those microwave . . . Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:00:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121240 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-07T09:00:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121185 In conjunction with my Sassy review of Popcorn Indiana's Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn , Sassy is giving away a 1.25 ounce bag of this limited edition tasty treat!  Taste test it . . . Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979121185 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-07T08:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120544 Ready for another Sassy Giveaway?  Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles?  Then here's the giveaway for you.  A brand new, never-been-opened, still-in-shrink-wrap 300 piece . . . Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:03:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120544 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-06T18:03:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120363 I usually try to cook something special or a little out of the ordinary for Sunday dinner.  Ever since I was a kid, Sunday dinner was the spotlight meal of the week.  Most . . . Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:12:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979120363 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-06T15:12:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979118287 Sassy is happy to announce the winners of her drawings 7 thru 10.  Congratulations to the winners! #7 Cardinal Puzzle - Janet "Jax" B #8 Pillsbury Cookbook - Aunt . . . Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:37:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979118287 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-03-05T11:37:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071991 In conjunction with my review for new Hershey's and Reese's mini candies (LINK) , Sassy Giveaway #10 is for king size packages of candy.  The Hershey's Drop package is 2.1 ounces; Reese's . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:19:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071991 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-24T11:19:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979093008 New! Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops Hershey's Cookies'n'Creme Drops Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis Wow, I thought chocolate companies had run out of news ideas, but Hershey's . . . Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:17:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979093008 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-24T11:17:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979086837 Sassy loves pork!  And I've always enjoyed Asian cuisine, but my cooking of it has been limited to the Americanized baked chow mein featuring ground beef and canned Oriental vegetables.  . . . Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:43:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979086837 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-22T13:43:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071973 What, you ask, is a Bongo?  Monkey!  Ty Beanie Baby Bongo and his tag are in mint condition.  Well, Beau smacked Bongo around a little, but he looks okay to me.  From inside . . . Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:55:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071973 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-22T08:55:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979081417 Dare Maple Leaf Cookies & Dare Lemon Creme Cookies It is unusual to see maple flavored cookies on the store shelves.  Sassy likes maple!  Dare cookies are made . . . Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:47:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979081417 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-22T08:47:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072367 If you love fudge and have never made your own, this is the recipe for you.  One of my neighbors had a birthday recently and his wife asked me to make him a pan of fudge.  I wasn't . . . Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:07:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072367 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-21T09:07:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072306 New! Tostitos Artisan Tortilla Chips Sassy isn't a big fan of tortilla chips except as salsa dippers, but when she saw these cool bags of new Tostitos Artisan Chips , she had . . . Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:06:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979072306 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-21T08:06:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071941 Time for another Sassy Giveaway!  Item #8 is a softcover Pillsbury Bake-0ff cookbook, containing 100 recipes, a full color photo of every recipe.  Recipes from breakfast to appetizers . . . Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:48:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071941 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-21T07:48:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071358 The two winners of Sassy's Giveaway #6 for Mott's and Alpine Cider mix are Angela M. and Tina Coruth!  Congratulations!  Please send me a private Gather mail message so I can mail . . . Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:06:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071358 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-20T12:06:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071329 Ready for another Sassy Giveaway?  Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles?  Then here's the giveaway for you.  A brand new, never-been-opened, still-in-shrink-wrap 500 piece . . . Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:51:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979071329 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-20T11:51:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070462 New! Dole Butter Bliss Sassy was shopping for a lettuce blend.  There usually is nothing new in the greens selections, so when she saw this new Dole Butter Bliss , she snapped . . . Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:17:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070462 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-20T01:17:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070390 Turkey, chicken, and egg salad have always been my favorite sandwich fillings.  I had half a turkey breast wrapped and frozen from the last time I roasted a turkey.  I thawed it . . . Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:41:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070390 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-20T00:41:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070169 New! Eggo Real Fruit Pizza Sassy luvs strawberries!  Sassy luvs pizza!  Sassy was gonna luv these new breakfast fruit pizzas from Eggo . The fact that the . . . Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:56:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979070169 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-19T20:56:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979065491 Sassy noticed a cardboard display in the dairy aisle offering free cookbooks.  Not just little pamphlets, but real 8x10 quality softcover cookbooks, 164 pages with 70 Philadelphia recipes.  . . . Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:02:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979065491 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-18T09:02:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979051418 Sassy had some lettuce and a tomato leftover from making tostadas.  I also had bacon ... the perfect fixings for a BLT.   While rummaging around in the refrigerator, I found . . . Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:40:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979051418 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-14T08:40:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979052608 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares Valentine's Duo Limited Edition Sassy loves chocolate and strawberries.  Ghirardelli combined them in this Valentine's Duo, dark chocolate . . . Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:34:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979052608 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-14T08:34:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979043293 I hadn't made tostadas for years.  They are easy to make, economical and look at those lovely fresh vegetables.  This is my usual simple version of tostadas.  This . . . Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:05:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979043293 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-11T09:05:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979034053 Sassy is giving away more Hot Apple Cider Mix.  This time there will be two winners chosen who will each receive 3 packets of Mott's cider mix in the flavors of Caramel, Hot Apple Pie . . . Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:59:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979034053 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-09T07:59:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979035253 Sassy is happy to announce the winners of her first two weeks of giveaways!  Congratulations to the five winners! Ty Beanie Blizzard - Shaunee C. Motts Cider . . . Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:58:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979035253 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-09T07:58:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979032935 Kitties rejoice!  Cosmic Cat KittyCat Grass may be the solution to winter cabin fever and your hunger for tasty greens.  Stop clawing up the rugs and chewing on silk flowers, tell . . . Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:06:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979032935 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-08T13:06:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979025047 This offer for free Planters almonds was in the Sunday paper coupon inserts last week. I didn't mention it until today lest people forget.  I don't have a FaceBook account, but I know some people . . . Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:57:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979025047 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-06T11:57:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979019829 This had better be worth it!  I've always wanted to watch Food Network and Animal Planet, but shied away from 2-year contracts (I still do not have a cell phone) with big companies that can roll . . . Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:02:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979019829 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-04T21:02:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979015266 New! Old El Paso Seasoned Black Beans in Microwave Pouch Mexican cuisine is Sassy's favorite of all ethnic foods!  When she saw new Old El Paso Seasoned Black Beans, it . . . Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:06:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979015266 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-04T10:06:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979015057 Do you like angels? Jewelry? Roses?  Then this is the giveaway for you to enter! Prize #5 is a never-been-worn angel rose pin from Avon.  I rarely wear jewelry so I dunno . . . Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:32:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979015057 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-03T21:32:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979014415 Curious Sassy wants to know what you'll be doing on the day of the BIG game! I'll be going shopping.  Being in Packerland, the stores and streets will be almost deserted as . . . Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:04:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979014415 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-03T17:04:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979012090 New! Red Baron Pan Pasta Sassy likes Red Baron Pizzas so this Pan Pasta had to be good, too.  Sassy luvs pasta with meat sauce even more than pizza.  Yep, this had . . . Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:27:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979012090 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-03T08:27:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979010899 New!  Pillsbury Brownie Minis Brownie Mix Okay!  Chocolate brownies are one of Sassy's favorite treats.  A 7 ounce box of Pillsbury Brownie Minis was on clearance . . . Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:31:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979010899 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-02T14:31:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979009156 Is it my imagination or are companies handing out more "rewards" these days?  Do you ever catch any rewards? In the last six weeks, I've caught quite a few rewards, some of them really . . . Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:17:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979009156 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-02T02:17:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979009102 Do you like stickers?  If so, then you might find something in this assortment that you would love to have.  Twenty-two sheets of stickers in this Sassy Giveaway! If you . . . Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:46:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979009102 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-02T01:46:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979006164 New! V8 Fusion Tea Fruit & Vegetable Juice Sassy is a fruit juice junkie and she likes iced tea, too.  V8 Fusion Tea looked so good that I did not even wait for it to . . . Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:12:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979006164 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-01T22:12:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979008509 Ooooooooh, the weather outside is frightful........so let's cook something for supper!  But Sassy did not want to cook.  But Sassy was hungry.  She also had ground beef thawed . . . Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:03:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979008509 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-02-01T20:03:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979005534 Another Sassy Giveaway!  One of the items I'm giving away this week is a deck of Birds of America Playing Cards.  Does anyone play cards anymore or do you all play computer games? . . . Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:54:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979005534 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-31T19:54:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979003738 Valentine Dots Gumdrops Sassy enjoyed Halloween Dots , giving them an 8 out of 10 paw rating.  Let's see how the Valentine edition of Dots tastes. A 7 ounce box . . . Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:10:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979003738 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-31T08:10:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979003691 Kraft Strawberry HeartMallows How cute are these?  A Valentine holiday edition of strawberry-flavored marshmallows in heart shapes from Kraft .  Sassy had to pick up . . . Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:49:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979003691 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-31T07:49:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978999909 California Pizza Kitchen "The Works" Crispy Thin Crust Pizza Limited Edition Pizza!  Who does not love some type of pizza?  Sassy didn't realize California Pizza Kitchen . . . Sun, 30 Jan 2011 01:04:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978999909 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-30T01:04:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978989429 In conjunction with Sassy's review of Mott's Hot Cider Mix ( found HERE link ), she's giving away four packets.  One of each flavor - caramel, regular, hot apple pie and Granny Smith.  . . . Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:49:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978989429 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-27T08:49:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978989274 Mott's Hot Spiced Cider Mix Sassy enjoys an occasional hot drink during the cold winter months.  The flavors on these Mott's cider mixes sounded very tempting: . . . Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:47:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978989274 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-27T08:47:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978986989 New! McDonald's Chipotle BBQ Cheddar Angus Burgers That's right!  McDonald's has added a fourth selection on their Angus Burger menu.  Sassy kinda likes Angus Burgers, . . . Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:38:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978986989 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-26T13:38:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978982529 Sassy is kicking off Sassy Giveaways with a kitty ... Ty Beanie Baby Blizzard, the white tiger.  Blizzard is in mint condition with mint tag, having been safely tucked away in a jungle . . . Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978982529 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-25T12:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978978327 Sassy thought it might be fun to give some "stuff" away! What is she giving away?, you ask.  I dunno!  It might be trash, it might be treasure, new, old, boring, interesting, funny, worthless . . . Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:42:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978978327 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-24T15:42:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978865141 New! Quaker True Delights Instant Oatmeal Sassy likes an occasional bowl of oatmeal in winter.  The flavors of this new Quaker True Delights are tempting ... Hazelnut Latte . . . Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:54:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978865141 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-02T14:54:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978861312 TGI Friday's Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Sassy Cat luvs barbecue chicken!  Who doesn't like barbecue chicken?  *smack*smack*paw lickin' good*smacks* I'm not reviewing . . . Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:04:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978861312 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2011-01-01T18:04:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978844139 Cool Whip French Vanilla Limited Edition! Very tasty!  French Vanilla Cool Whip is frozen whipped topping and not in the same league as real whipped cream, but compared . . . Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:51:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978844139 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-31T09:51:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978845330 I received an email from Skyword finance this afternoon, stating they had deposited a Gather points payment of $10 into my Paypal account.  Aside from spending a second looking at the Skyword . . . Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:42:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978845330 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-28T15:42:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978840923 Archway Snow Top Cookies New Holiday Edition! Sassy found two new holiday selections, these Snow Tops along with Candy Cane cookies , on an Archway holiday cookie display.  . . . Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978840923 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-27T21:45:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978837987 Cherry Cordial M&M's Holiday Edition! The week before Christmas, the only M&M's left in Walgreen's were these Cherry Cordial and the Pretzel M&M's.  That should . . . Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:08:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978837987 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-27T10:08:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978837139 New! Archway Holiday Candy Cane Cookies Sassy has done a few reviews on Keebler and Nabisco cookies, but this is her first Archway cookie review.  She has not liked most of . . . Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:49:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978837139 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-26T14:49:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978787211 On today's Sunday dinner menu: Beef Stew .  It tasted darn good on day when the weather was a near-blizzard.  Normally, I would have used a small chuck roast, but I had some soup . . . Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978787211 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-12T22:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978776203 Haagen Dazs Amaretto Almond Crunch Ice Cream Limited Edition! Sassy had noticed Haagen Dazs all natural ice cream, but hadn't purchased any since it never goes on sale and she's . . . Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:53:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978776203 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-09T17:53:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978772563 Another one of my favorite homemade cookies, Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies , is a classic flavor combination.  Use other types of jam for the filling, if you prefer.  . . . Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:12:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978772563 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-08T19:12:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978772236 Chocolate Mousse Reindeer Peeps Sassy didn't care much for the holiday peppermint or sugar cookie Peeps , but she bought these because of that magic word ... chocolate!  . . . Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978772236 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-08T17:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978765362 New! Kraft Snowman French Vanilla Marshmallows Cute! Marshmallows shaped like itty bitty snowmen.  Okay, I am gonna be nice and ignore the fact Kraft named these " SnowmanMallows . . . Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:06:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978765362 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-06T23:06:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978763800 Nestle Dark Chocolate & Mint Chips Limited Edition! Are you doing some holiday baking?  Do you love dark chocolate and mint?  Then you have to pick up at least one . . . Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:50:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978763800 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-06T10:50:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978758399 Free Kellogg's Cereal Bowls in Stores Now! Similar to the free Kellogg's Earth Day Recycle Bag offer which was in April, Kellogg's is now giving away cereal dishes at special . . . Sat, 04 Dec 2010 15:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978758399 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-04T15:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751821 Kellogg's Pop Tarts Gingerbread Limited Edition! These are a special holiday release, like the Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts .  Sometimes being a limited edition is a good thing!  . . . Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:06:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978751821 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-02T20:06:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978747111 Christmas Peeps Peppermint Stars & Sugar Cookies Peeps aren't just for Easter anymore!  Move over chicks and bunnies, Peeps are popping up for every holiday.  Available . . . Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:04:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978747111 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-12-01T12:04:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978744636 Ritz Snowflake Crackers Limited Edition! The wide array of crackers on grocery store shelves makes Sassy pause for more than a few seconds when selecting her purchase.  How . . . Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:36:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978744636 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-30T21:36:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743619 I received a 'friend' request from someone with this status line: "I'd like to meet friends who are well-bred and open-minded." I pinged him/her, telling them that they are in the wrong place . . . Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:42:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978743619 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-30T12:42:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978731537 New! Chex Mix Chipotle Cheddar Sassy snack attack!  Chipotle Cheddar looked so good that I didn't even wait for them to go on sale.  An 8.75 ounce bag retails for $2.29. . . . Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:22:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978731537 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-26T22:22:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978728290 New! Buitoni Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli What's not to like about shrimp, lobster and ravioli all in one?  Sounds like a winning combination to Sassy.  Buitoni has introduced . . . Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:17:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978728290 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-26T01:17:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978727866 New! Capri Sun Citrus Wave 100% Juice Sassy loves fruit juice!  New Citrus Wave was on sale for $2.50, regularly priced $3.49 for a box of ten 6-ounce pouches. . . . Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:12:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978727866 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-25T22:12:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978724203 It's time to think about Christmas cards!  The USPS 2010 Holiday stamps have been on sale since October.  Several varieties are available.  I chose the Holiday Evergreens ... . . . Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978724203 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-24T14:30:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978715705 Yep, Halloween was several weeks ago and Sassy resisted buying any half-price candy after the holiday.  A few days ago, Sassy was wandering around Kmart and noticed a rack of clothing marked . . . Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:28:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978715705 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-22T02:28:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978707133 Love peanut butter?  Love to bake?  Then you have got to make these Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies .  They take a little time and effort, but the deliciousness of them is worth it.  . . . Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:31:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978707133 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-18T20:31:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978701849 New! StarKist Tuna Salad Lunch To-Go How cute!  A little lunch kit, ready to grab 'n go.  Sassy liked the StarKist Sandwich-Ready Tuna Salad pouches, giving those . . . Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:15:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978701849 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-17T02:15:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978698825 I made this a few weeks ago and it was terrific.  A hearty, tasty soup for the chilly fall and winter months.  If you prefer, use chicken instead of beef. Sassy's Beef Noodle . . . Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978698825 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-16T10:32:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978698398 Kellogg's Pop Tarts Pumpkin Pie Limited Edition Sassy is a sucker for any foods labeled "limited edition".  She wants to taste-test those goodies before they . . . Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978698398 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-16T09:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978696878 New! Snyder's Pretzel Chips Sassy has never been a big fan of pretzels, but she has liked almost everything she's tried from "Snyder's of Hanover" .  And I like garden vegetable . . . Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978696878 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-15T11:40:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978694408 McDonald's Brownie Melt Discontinued.  Yes, sad, but true.  Sassy purchased one a few months ago.  When I finally got around to writing my review, I could not find . . . Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:03:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978694408 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-14T18:03:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978686671 Many of the potatoes I dug this fall were quite small, one to two inches. I scrubbed the baby potatoes, and then boiled them.  After they were cooked, I peeled them and added . . . Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:55:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978686671 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-12T08:55:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978673158 Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage Biscuits A Tennessee Pride advertisement in the Sunday paper coupon inserts pictured three new breakfast sandwiches along with a .75 coupon.  . . . Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:05:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978673158 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-08T21:05:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978670594 New! Snyder's Dips York Peppermint Pretzel Sandwiches Sassy loved Snyder's Jalapeno Pumpernickel Pretzel Sandwiches , so whenever she sees a "New!" on a bag of Snyder's, . . . Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:08:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978670594 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-07T10:08:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978668369 McDonalds McRib is back! That's right!  This is the fifth time since 1981 that McDonald's has put the McRib sandwich on their menu.  The previous four attempts to sell . . . Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:08:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978668369 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-06T11:08:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978659505 This is what I call "Italian Chili" .  It is the same consistency and similar type of ingredients as "Chili", but with Italian flair.  It was inspired by Shannon's Pasta Fagioli recipe . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:34:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978659505 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-03T09:34:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978658216 New! Cheetos Mighty Zingers Sassy Cat meets Chester Cheetah again!  This time he has heated up the taste of that famous snack, Cheetos.  I've never been a big corn . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:39:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978658216 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-03T08:39:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978657863 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Meals I liked the Marie Callender's frozen steamer bowls , so I picked up one of the new Mediterranean inspired Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:13:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978657863 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-03T01:13:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978654862 New! Nature Valley Granola Thins Sassy doesn't like granola bars.  They are often too hard or too chewy and overpriced for what's in the box.  If I want granola, I buy . . . Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:17:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978654862 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-02T09:17:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978654223 I wanted to make my Chili Cornbread Bake recipe for supper, but I did not have all the ingredients.  After making some substitutions, this Mexican Cornbread Bake is the tasty result.  . . . Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:29:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978654223 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-01T20:29:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978651591 New! J. Skinner Nutty Caramel Sticky Buns It's not often that Sassy sees something labeled "New!" in the bakery department at the grocery store.  An 18 ounce four-pack was . . . Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:54:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978651591 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-11-01T09:54:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978643114 Hershey's Thingamajig Candy Bar Limited Edition! Hershey's Whatchamacallit candy bar has a new sibling!  Ya know if it's chocolate and "new" or "limited edition", Sassy . . . Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:31:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978643114 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-28T20:31:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978641015 New! StarKist Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sassy enjoyed the Starkist sa ndwich-ready tuna salads , so she had to try this new yellowfin tuna, and she was interested . . . Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:19:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978641015 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-28T10:19:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978637320 Kraft Ghostmallows Marshmallows Who doesn't like marshmallows?  Sassy found these for only $1.49 for a 10 ounce bag.  Even though Ghostmallows are multi-colored -- . . . Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:31:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978637320 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-27T20:31:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978639711 The winds sweeping across the Midwest have gotten much worse today.   It doesn't help that there's an open 100 acre field west of my house, so no windbreaks for me.  Lots of shingles are . . . Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978639711 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-27T15:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978637140 New! Kellogg's Cinnabon Frozen Pancakes These Cinnabon Pancakes were on sale and Sassy found a $1 coupon in the Sunday paper, so she decided to try them out.  I'd never . . . Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:52:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978637140 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-27T09:52:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978636188 American Gardener Yardstick Cordless Trimmer & Edger The worst part of lawn care for Sassy is the trimming.  I used to have a walk-behind Lawn Boy for that, . . . Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:03:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978636188 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-26T19:03:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978633888 The Red Headed Witch of Gather had a MyBlogSpark contest back in July for a Wanchai Ferry gift pack of tea for two and a free coupon for a frozen Wanchai Ferry product.  I won!!  . . . Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:49:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978633888 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-26T14:49:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978635818 having trouble with post editor, this is a test, please ignore! Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:27:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978635818 Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat 2010-10-26T11:27:34Z