What a beautiful fall day in Ohio!
Let's ease into the weekend with some random facts.
See if you know them!
1. To avoid eye strain at the computer, look away 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
2. Pandiculation-- the act of stretching and yawning.
3. It is impossible for an observer to manuever to see any rainbow from water droplets at any angle other than the customary one (which is 42 degrees from the direction opposite the Sun).
4. Reminder: What's the difference between a frost and a freeze? Frost occurs on a clear, still night, as heat radiates from surfaces (your car window, a field, etc.) to the sky. The temperature drops below 32 degrees, and water vapor freezes on those surfaces. The temperature usually won't go much below freezing, because energy is released as the water freezes. Clouds or fog will trap the heat, usually preventing a frost. A freeze is when cold, Arctic air moves into the region. The air is much colder than 32 degrees, there is wind, and the humidity is very low. Much of the damage we see on plants in a freeze is from desiccation--severe drying of the foliage.
5. Beef Stew Seasoning Mix: I found this on Budget101.com. I may mix all the ingredients together but leave the flour out for longer storage time, then add the flour for say a winter season, knowing you will use it up. Also, this is a suggestion of flavors. Exchange one herb for something you like better, or if you want more "kick".
2 cups Flour
4 teaspoons Oregano
2 tablespoons basil
4 1/4 tablespoons salt
4 1/4 tablespoons black pepper
4 1/4 tablespoons Garlic Powder
4 1/4 tablespoons Paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 T Celery Seed
4 1/4 tablespoons Onion Powder
2 tsp. rosemary
Measure all ingredients into a large ziploc bag, shake well.
To use:Add 2-3 tablespoons per 2 pounds of meat.
This was a fun post, Emily. I may try the beef stew mix (minus all or most of the cayenne). Thanks for posting the recipe and the link to Budget101.
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