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Friday, August 29, 2008

HOW COOL IS THIS??????

McCain picks Palin as surprise No. 22 hours, 54 minutes ago
DAYTON, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican John McCain made a surprise choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate on Friday, adding a political unknown to the presidential ticket who could help him appeal to women voters

I just LOVE her! This was a brilliant move on McCain's part! I am just so excited.

6 comments:

Church Diva said...: Looks like the election year just became interesting!!! Now I know why I watched two seasons of Ice Road Truckers!!! Go Palin!!; 7:30 PM
Meggie said...: I'm not quite sure how I feel about his selection. I'll have to mull it over for awhile.; 11:27 PM
brenda said...: I love her too and am so hopeful!! I am excited!!!; 1:44 PM
Kerri said...: She's like a breath of fresh air...breathing life into the ticket. Yay Sarah! McCain made an excellent joice. I'm hopeful and excited too :); 8:36 PM
Vee said...: Yay! I'm feeling so much better about this election now.; 6:50 PM
Catherine said...: I am worried about this choice, frankly. I don't believe she is qualified to lead this country "a heartbeat away." Her Evangelical faith (interesting article on this issue in Salon the other day) and book censorship affected her politics in Wassilla and would no doubt shape her policies as president. She may be a fine mother and woman in other ways but potential president, no. The Republicans are vetting her in a strategic, brilliant move, frankly, but she is dangerous, just like the hateful GOP party rhetoric. Maybe worse. The mouse that roared. Besides, I can't respect anyone who blows away wildlife from an airplane. Someone who cherishes human life so much should also be more mindful of the creatures and natural resources God put on this planet, too.

Respectfully, Catherine; 9:01 AM

mac and cheese

Ingredients
Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.

Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.