haiku

The Rose of Sharon

cradles snow and recalls fields

of summer cotton.

Photo by: Osquer

haiku

I pine for last year's

barbecues, and microwave

last night's leftovers.

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tonight's dinner

Ham and Havarti with Dill en Croute
suggested by: Bea, modified by: Osquer

1 (8oz.) can refrigerated crescent rolls
2 Tablespoons finely chopped green
onions
6 oz. Havarti with Dill cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350.

Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.

Spoon 1/4 of chopped green onions onto center of each rectangle; top with ¼ of cheese. Top each with 1/4 of ham, pressing into cheese.

Fold short ends over ham, overlapping slightly. Fold open ends over about 1/2 inch to form rectangle. Press all edges to seal.

Place seam side down on ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan or cookie sheet.

Cut three 1-inch slashes on top of each roll to form steam vents. Brush with egg, sprinkle with dill and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

haiku for children

Do you think that the

power in the lines keeps their

little bird feet warm?

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haiku (with apologies to Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

In the winter an

old maid’s bitterness darkly

turns to thoughts of youth.

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"In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." --Tennyson

haiku

Snow ploughs make mountains

out of parking lot mole hills

that may last 'til Spring.

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Tonight's Dinner

Photo by: Osquer
Dinner baked by: Osquer

ROSEMARY CHICKEN and BRIE en CROUTE
by: Mary Lou Cook, Fallbrook, CA
©2007 General Mills, Inc.

1(8oz.) can refrigerated crescent rolls
2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onions
6 oz. Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350.

Separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.

Spoon 1/4 of chopped green onions onto center of each rectangle; top with ¼ of cheese cubes. Top each with 1/4 of chicken, pressing into cheese.

Fold short ends over chicken, overlapping slightly. Fold open ends over about 1/2 inch to form rectangle. Press all edges to seal.

Place seam side down on ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan or cookie sheet.

Cut three 1-inch slashes on top of each roll to form steam vents. Brush with egg, sprinkle with rosemary and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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This is a yummy and versatile recipe. I've used different cheeses and want to try ham and cheddar next. I may choose an herb other than rosemary for that one. Hmmm. What goes good with ham? --Osquer

haiku (for Mom)

The right broiler temp.

and timely advice from Mom

crisp my parmesan.

Photos by: Osquer

Parmesan Crisps:

Spray cookie sheet with butter flavored cooking spray.

Using a round cookie cutter as a guide make thin circles of shaved or grated parmesan on the cookie sheet.

Place under broiler on high until golden and crispy. Watch carefully! They only take a few minutes to cook.

Remove from cookie sheet and use as garnish for chili or soup or just enjoy as a yummy snack.

Thanks, Mom for teaching me to make these!

Dolphin Play - bubble rings

Don't Panic! Enjoy this relaxing video.

haiku (for Jay and Tally)

Is that the dog's nose

in your pocket or are you

just glad to see me?

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magnetic haiku (for Jay)

winter rain dances
drunkenly down our windows
wet languid kisses

haiku

"Optimist!" laughed Mom,

while I walked to the garden

to pick brussel sprouts.

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haiku

Shouldn't this be a

cop, an Indian and a

construction worker?

Photo by: Osquer

haiku

If you have a god

to pray to, speak comfort for

those who are in pain.

magnetic haiku (for Tally)

I have sad news for anyone who knows our beloved dog, Talamasca, better known as Tally. He was recently diagnosed with a tumor that will soon take him from us. The longest we can hope he will remain with us is six more months. He is not suffering and we will do our best to keep it that way. He is still happy and, as he has always been, a very good dog!

haiku

No matter how old

or young, who can resist a

boatload of baubles?


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Chihuly at Phipps

haiku (for Dad)

Chocolate arts and

crafts make pretty delicious

Yule decorations.

Photo by: Osquer
Chocolate Pretzel Wreath by: Osquer's Dad

haiku

Snow falls almost as

quietly as my tears. I

got laid off today.

magnetic haiku

Vegetables from my

garden boil down to thoughts of

summer in a can.

Photo by: Osquer

magnetic haiku

spring shivers through my

autumn dreams to whisper to

our sleeping garden