Are you "E"- Ready?

In light of our recent Chino Hills 5.4 "E"arthquake, I have been busy updating our "E"-bags and plan of action. Mom requires physical assistance and being her primary caregiver, I need to be more informed on how to prepare both of us in the event of an emergency or disaster. Cee (my darling niece) will be learning how to put an emergency supply kit for her grandma and a "E" - bag for herself.

American Red Cross "Be Red Cross Ready" simple steps to being prepared for "E"mergency or disasters:

• Get a Kit
• Make a Plan
• Be Informed

Preparedness for People with Disabilities

YouTube video by SLOARC

Other TEErific sites:

• Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed - Ready.gov
• Grab ‘n Go Bags - pdf
• Jump" Kits - SFF.net
• Ready New York: Go Bag - NYC Office of Emergency Management
• Six Degrees Could Change The World - National Geographic
• Are you prepared? free download
• Emergency Kit for Earthquakes - YouTube by SFFDNert

I know it can be overwhelming & tedious in putting the kits together. Maybe setting time with the family and getting them involved in the project will make it easier. Everyone will be better informed on what to do in the event of a disaster or emergency.

A TEE tip: In addition to keeping copies of important documents in your kits, scan those documents and keep them on your flash drive. Add a password protect software to the flash drive. Flash drives are light & portable.

Be SAFE and READY!!!

Disneyland 07.19.08

Great Grand Twins 1st Disneyland Adventure. Photos courtesy of Cee'08.

Despite the pixie dusts in their eyes, it was still a TEErific magical day!!!

Stinky Rose

Stinky Rose is not a code name for a particular relative, in-law or enemy. But is a welcomed ally in our household. The real name is Allium Sativum commonly known as "garlic". Garlic is known universally as "the stinking rose". The term reportedly goes back to Greek and Roman times. Well the "stinking" part is very obvious (strong smell), but why "rose"? Who knows - garlic is an allium which is part of the Liliaceae family.

Our Bamboo Chef (Dad) used garlic just as much as the lemons for cooking & everything he can think of. He believed in its' natural healing properties. He was a garlic aficionado. I remembered when Dad found this printed canvas material in China. Upon his return, he quickly found a large frame and placed it over our fireplace mantle. He called it The Chinese, Chickens & Cloves of Garlic Saga(Photos courtesy of Cee '08).

Here are what others have to say about the culinary & medicinal uses of garlic:

• The stinking rose - not all garlic is the same - culinate
• 11 Uses For Garlic Other Than Spicing Up Pasta - The Bachelor Guy
• Garlic - The Stinking Rose - Quassia
• Benefits and Medicinal uses of garlic - revolutionhealth
• Uses for Garlic, Health Benefits, and Some History - Garlic Passion
• Are There Health Benefits in Using Garlic? - Gourmet Garlic Gardens
• Top Ten Unusual Uses and Benefits of Garlic - Culinary Musing
  

My TEEfavs:

• The Love of 50 Cloves of Garlic -The New York Times (this is in honor of our Garlic Aficionado)
• Roasted Garlic - Simply Recipes
• QuickBites: Dani's Garlic Bread - YouTube video
• Garlic Massaged Potatoes - Average Betty YouTube video
• Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe - nami nami
• Garlic Festival Foods - Gilroy
• The Stinking Rose Restaurant in Beverly Hills

YouTube video by starzship

Whatever smells good to you, ENJOY and make it a TEErific garlicky adventure!!!

Whatz the Skinny on Ice Cream?

The Death & Life of Ice Cream

YouTube video by MindPie

We all can scream for ice cream. In 1984, July was designated by President Ronald Reagan as National Ice Cream Month (3rd Sunday). The President recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90% of the nation's population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

The secret is out - you can enjoy this cold refreshment. Knowing the facts makes it easier to choose the right one for you. Weight Watchers has the skinny on ice cream.

So whatz your fav flavors? Check these out:

• Candied Bacon Ice Cream - david lebovitz
• Beet Ice Cream - cook & eat
• Barbecued Flavored, Mushroom-Pecan, Cucumber-Onion Ice Cream - washingtonpost.com
• Blue Cheese and Carmelized Shallot Ice Cream - Ice Cream Ireland
• Lobster Ice Cream - Ben and Bill's Chocolate Emporium
• Beer Ice Cream - beercook.com
• 101 Frightening Ice Cream Flavors around the World - whosucks

Feeling lucky?

• A Daily Scoop.com has a contest - 10 lucky runner ups will get a coupon for PhillySwirl Ice Cream cupcakes. And one grand prize winner will have their cupcakes shipped directly to his/her door.
• Ice Cream Journal is offering one lucky winner a year's supply of ice cream and a trip to Lancaster County to tour Turkey Hill Dairy.

Whatever cold treat you have in mind, ENJOY

and

make it a TEErific National Ice Cream Month!!!

TEE-GIF Weekend Fun 07.25.08

ABC7 Weather Forecast: SUMMER FUN

Check out some FUNtastic weekend activities:
1. Gilroy Garlic Festival
2. 2008 O.C. Fair Cattle Drive
3. Long Beach Ballet Ambassadors to China Performance
4. Summer Fun at Farmers Market
5. New Movies
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe Not Rated
- CSNY: Deja Vu - R
- Step Brothers - R