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Husker – Heisman

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I was delighted to see the Huskers were so well represented at the Heisman ceremony this evening. I believe that all of the Husker Heisman winners were there. Too bad that an additional one wasn’t added tonight. Suh should have won, but I knew it was a longshot.

When the cat’s away…

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With all of the talk in the last week about Tiger Woods’ personal life, I can’t help but wonder why so many people are shocked or surprised by these revelations. Infidelity statistics vary, but a google search reveals that studies suggest about 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women cheat on their spouses. So why would a good looking, charismatic, billionaire who is as much a rock star as he is an athlete be less likely to cheat? There are different reasons for cheating, but it seems that a common factor is an entitlement attitude, coupled with the expectation of getting away with it. A guy like Tiger Woods, who is used to getting everything he wants is exactly the type of person who could cheat.

Breakfast Sausage

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Ingredients:
4 pounds lean boneless pork shoulder (cut into 1/2 diameter cubes).
1 pound pork fat (cut into dime size pieces).
5 tsp canning salt
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp rubbed sage
1 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp coriander
1 1/4 MSG
1 1/4 cayenne red pepper

Directions:

  1. Process the seasonings in a food processor until thoroughly blended, let the dust settle before opening lid (very potent).
  2. Mix the fat pieces and lean pieces together, then gradually add the seasonings and toss thoroughly, refrigerate for at least an hour before continuing.
  3. for best results chill the grinder pieces also.
  4. Grind seasoned pork once through a sausage plate, then mix by hand.
  5. package sausage as desired and freeze (I make patties, and freeze them on cookie sheets, then bag in zip bags after frozen)

Way Easy Bread Machine White Bread

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Found this recipe on the internet several years ago, now we never buy bread mixes, because this is so easy, so cheap, and WAY delicious!

Fill your bread machine’s bread pan with hot water to preheat and set aside. Meanwhile, in a glass measuring cup add:

  • 1 1/4 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted real dairy butter

Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then back into the microwave for 30 more seconds. Set aside while you prepare the dry ingredients.

Sift together:

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Dump out the water from the bread pan and dry, don’t forget to insert the mixing blade in the bread pan. Pour the warm milk/butter mixture into the bread pan. Next, pour the flour mixture onto the bread pan and tap pan to level.

Make a small hole in the flour mixture, and add to the hole:

  • 1 packet highly active dry yeast

Place filled bread pan into the bread machine and select ‘Basic White’ setting and start. Makes a delicious loaf of homemade bread.

using the ‘delay’ setting is not recommended due to the dairy products in the recipe.

My Kids’ Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients:
4 ¾ c. + All Purpose Flour
1 c. + 2 tbsp. Milk
1/3 c. Sugar
1 pkg. Active Dry Yeast
½ tsp. Salt
Apr. 1 ¾ c. Butter
3 Eggs
1 ½ c. Packed Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups of flour and 1 pkg. yeast. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, stir constantly while heating 1 c. milk, 1/3 c. butter, 1/3 c. sugar, and ½ tsp. salt until warm (120 to 130 degrees). Add to flour and yeast. Add eggs. Beat with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, scraping sides. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 ¼ c. flour.
  2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place into a greased bowl, cover, let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
  3. While dough is rising, combine ¾ c. packed brown sugar and ¾ c. butter in small saucepan. Heat slowly, bringing to a boil, being careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp. Milk, and 2 tsp. vanilla. Cool slightly, then pour into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Set aside.
  4. For filling, combine ¾ c. packed brown sugar, ¼ c. flour, and 1 tbsp. Cinnamon. Cut in ½ c. butter. Becomes a thick paste.
  5. After rising, punch dough down. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 10 minutes. Roll dough into approximately a 15-12” wide x 12-15” long rectangle. Spread filling onto dough. Roll up starting at one of the narrow sides. Cut into 15 slices. Arrange into baking pan set aside earlier. Brush on 2-4 tbsp melted butter. Let rise 45 min. Then bake at 375 deg. For approx. 20-25 min.