Chef Tom's Stuff to Remember

My mother wrote a small story about her dog that she wanted to share. Here it is. I love you Mom!

Let me tell you a story, a true story with a happy ending.

Last Wednesday afternoon I took Buddy with me to do some errands in the car. Around dinner time I was wondering why I hadn’t seen him around. He always is ready for dinner. I called, and no Buddy. I looked all over the house and couldn’t find him. We figured he had slipped out when Joe came home. It was a cold and rainy night. We walked the neighborhood and called. No response. We were frantic. Next morning my neighbor and I put signs up and looked and called. I notified all the authorities I could think of. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and still no Buddy. We missed him so much. By this time, we thought someone had picked him up and taken him home. We hoped they would take good care of him. Monday morning it sounded as is it was very windy outside. I went into the room over the garage to see if the flag pole was still up. I opened the door of the closet and there was Buddy! I picked him up and went screaming back to our bedroom. He had been in that closet for five days with no food and no water. We will never know why he never barked or cried.

The vet checked him over and was amazed that he was in such good condition, considering what he had gone through. On the way home from the vet, we stopped at church. I took him in and blessed him with Holy Water.

This Sunday he is back in the black chair reading the paper with Joe. Just like every Sunday.

-Sally Beckman

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Mar. '12

This Week in Food #320: Happy Birthday

It’s our sixth birthday! Come hear what’s been happening in food this week. Thanks for listening!

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Feb. '12

February Bread Guild Sign

Have a look at this month’s bread guild sign for school!

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Feb. '12

February Bread Guild Newsletter

Don’t forget, bread guild is on February 11th at 9:00am to noon. Hope to see you there making chocolate breads!

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Jan. '12

One of my all-time favorite bakers talks about yeast in all its forms.

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Jan. '12

Less than successful…in blogging

Well, I think it’s pretty obvious now that I have failed to blog everyday of 2012 so far. I have to say it’s hard to find something interesting to say everyday. Oh well. I shouldn’t say failure but I should mention what a good friend used to say. It was Chef George Jack who just retired who when presented a “failure” would say that it was a “less than success”. I think that’s a great way to look at it. Most of the time we have a chance to rectify our mistakes or shortcomings. Sometimes we don’t. I will blog when I have something to say. How’s that? See you around the web!

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Jan. '12

II just signed up for ClutchCook! It’s real-time cooking advice for professionals and home cooks alike. I’ll let you know when it’s up and running. Right now, I think they’re just getting chefs in place to answer questions. Keep checking back to http://clutchcook.com

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Jan. '12

Kale Salad with Beets, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

You’ll love this salad/entree with very little fat. Of course you must love beets!

(Source: addtoany.com)

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Jan. '12

January Bread Guild Meeting Time

Bread guild meets at 9:00am on January 14. If you want to come and make some lean and crusty bread, join us. See you there!

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Jan. '12