http://shellbelle.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Michele Scercy en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:24:30 GMT 2010-01-08T14:24:30Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742657 1/2 c. breadcrumbs 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 c. melted butter 2 8 oz. salmon filets Directions In a shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs and the grated cheese. Add the melted butter. . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742657 Michele Scercy 2009-07-19T20:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742652 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 strips bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 c. red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper 1 tsp. . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:14:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742652 Michele Scercy 2009-07-19T20:14:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741708 I read an article recently in the New York Times which leads me to believe that there is light at the end of the anti-obesity tunnel- albeit a very small, dim light. But, the light is there nevertheless. . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:46:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741708 Michele Scercy 2009-07-18T16:46:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741679 The US Senate is now in the process of trying to pass Senate Bill 909 also known as the Matthew Shephard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. You can read the bill here , but the basic points I gleaned when reading . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:21:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741679 Michele Scercy 2009-07-18T16:21:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684149 Ok. I have about had it up to here with getting bad news. Since Jeremy and I both are not working we have no health insurance. Now, Jeremy has to have medication, so we go to the free clinic for him to . . . Sat, 16 May 2009 15:03:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684149 Michele Scercy 2009-05-16T15:03:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682720 I am now a little over a year into my dream of being a housewife. I love it. Really, I do. What I don't love is having a househusband living with me. When you have a housewife and a househusband married . . . Thu, 14 May 2009 20:48:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977682720 Michele Scercy 2009-05-14T20:48:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679653 I happened across this video a few months ago and I thought it was awesome. It really will put a smile on your face. Enjoy. <abbr class="published" title="2009-04-21T12:16:00-07:00"> . . . Mon, 11 May 2009 13:40:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679653 Michele Scercy 2009-05-11T13:40:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678241 Over the past year I have really had to learn to put my faith and trust in God. Oh, as a Christian, I have always said that I have faith that God would provide and that I trusted the Lord to meet my every . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 16:37:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678241 Michele Scercy 2009-05-09T16:37:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678239 My husband, Jeremy, is currently taking GED classes, and I always drop him off and pick him up after class. Well, apparently, one day a few weeks ago, when I picked him up, there was a girl from his class . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 16:34:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678239 Michele Scercy 2009-05-09T16:34:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678235 This is a fairly new song within Christian music circles. It is by Matthew West. I have been hearing it on the radio for about a month and a half now, although it has been out longer than that. It has . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 16:31:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678235 Michele Scercy 2009-05-09T16:31:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678227 Ahhh, the memories of watching The Sound of Music with my aunt have just been brought back to mind. I saw this hilarious video on YouTube today and just had to share it with y'all. Do, Rei, Me, . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 16:21:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977678227 Michele Scercy 2009-05-09T16:21:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547983 Earlier this year I wrote an article about the Mississippi House of Representatives proposing a bill to forbid restaurants to serve obese people. Thankfully, with enough public outcry, the bill fell . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:29:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547983 Michele Scercy 2008-12-29T23:29:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542219 2/3 C. milk 1/2 C. granulated sugar 1 large egg, yolk and white separated 3/4 C. (4 oz.) diced dried fruit mix 2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp.s pumpkin pie spice (Or . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:09:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542219 Michele Scercy 2008-12-22T04:09:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542218 1 lg. yellow onion, chopped 1 lg. tart apple, chopped 1/4 + 1/3 separate C. chicken broth 6 C. toasted fresh bread crumbs 1/2 C. chopped raisins 1/4 C. slivered almonds; toasted 1/4 C. minced parsley . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:06:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542218 Michele Scercy 2008-12-22T04:06:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542217 6 eggs 1 C. sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 C. milk 2 C. heavy whipping cream 3/4 C. brandy 1/3 C. dark rum Chill everything before starting, for best results. Beat eggs until frothy, . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:04:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542217 Michele Scercy 2008-12-22T04:04:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977531998 Chocolate Sugarplums 1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar 1/4 C. light corn syrup 1/3 C. water, plus 1 tsp. rum or almond extract 2 1/2 C. finely crushed vanilla . . . Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:24:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977531998 Michele Scercy 2008-12-11T02:24:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977531996 Homemade Sugarplums 1/2 C granulated sugar 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 C pecans 1/4 C pistachios (shelled) 1 C pitted dates 1/2 C dried apricots 1/2 C dried figs 1/4 . . . Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:19:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977531996 Michele Scercy 2008-12-11T02:19:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530533 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 1/2 cup Shortening 1/2 cup Brown sugar 1/2 cup White sugar 1 Egg, beaten 1 tablespoon Water 3/4 cup Flour 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:32:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530533 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:32:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530531 Banana Bread 1/2 c. Butter 2 Eggs 2 c. Flour 1/2 t Baking powder 1/2 t. Salt 1 c. Sugar 1 t. Vanilla 3 Ripe bananas (they can be really black) 2/3 c Sour milk (made fresh by adding . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:30:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530531 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:30:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530529 Cheddar Cheese Bread 1 pkg Dry yeast 2 ts sugar 1 c Warm water 3 c Bread flour, divided 2 tsp Mustard 1 tbsp Vegetable oil 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Ground red pepper 3/4 c Sharp cheddar . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:28:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530529 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:28:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530528 Baked Chicken & Zucchini 1 Egg 1 tbsp Water 3/4 tsp Salt, divided 1/8 tsp Pepper 1 c Dry bread crumbs 4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 tbsp Olive oil, divided 5 Medium . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:25:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530528 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:25:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530524 Hamburger Strogonoff 1 pound Lean ground beef 1 Medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 can (4oz) mushroom pieces . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:23:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530524 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:23:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530522 12 Whole-wheat lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 14-ounce Package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and crumbled 3 cups Chopped spinach . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:21:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530522 Michele Scercy 2008-12-09T18:21:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517860 I thought I would share a mini-devotional on giving thanks for our blessings. We used this at church at our Ladies' Meeting earlier this month. I figured it might be a good way to get some discussion . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:54:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517860 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:54:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517846 I watched Ruby and plan to continue watching it. I was, however, disappointed with how everyone including her best friends were focusing on the need for her to loose weight compared with the need for . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:41:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517846 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:41:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517831 Easy Buttermilk Bread Loaves 1 tablespoon active dry quick yeast (high rise) 3 tablespoons sugar 5 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk ( heated 120 . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:27:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517831 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:27:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517827 Cranberry Batter Bread 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water (105°F) 1 teaspoon sugar 2/3 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup milk, scalded 4 eggs, lightly . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:24:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517827 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:24:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517823 Crock Pot Sloppy Joes 3 lbs. ground beef 1 C. onions diced 1 C. celery diced 1 C. green pepper diced 1 1/2 C. ketchup 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 3/4 C. water . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:18:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517823 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:18:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517820 Easy Crock Pot Southwestern Chicken 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (11-ounce) can Mexicorn, drained 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:16:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517820 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:16:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517817 Crock Pot Pineapple Pork 5 pound pork roast, browned 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, cut into circles 1/4 C. brown sugar, not packed 1 can crushed pineapple . . . Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:14:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517817 Michele Scercy 2008-11-26T00:14:35Z