DIANE'S CORNER: National Wine and Cheese Day

DIANE'S CORNER ..

Celebrate Nat'l Wine and Cheese Day

There are some things in the world that were just meant to go together, like Chocolate and Peanut Butter, oil and vinegar, and of course wine and cheese! Since time out of mind wine and cheese have been paired together and served at all the most important of events among the highest class of people. Wine And Cheese Day celebrates this eternal bonding and the elegance it engenders.

Learn about National Wine and Cheese Day

National Wine and Cheese Day is a date that celebrates the ultimate pairing of cheese and wine. For a lot of people, there is nothing that goes together better than a great glass of wine and some premium quality cheese. A lot of wine-producing cultures pair regional wines with local cheeses, and so this is an art that is recognized in many parts around the world. Take the French Brie region as a prime example. This area is noted for their varieties of tannic wines. Beaujolais is produced in the area, and it is often served with local Brie. This is just one example of many.

Not only does National Wine and Cheese Day give you the chance to celebrate this tradition, but it also gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge in terms of pairing different types of wine and cheese. There are so many different types of wine and cheese – it would be impossible to name them all! This means that there is always something new to learn when it comes to the art of pairing these two treats together. And, of course, while there are some general guidelines to follow in terms of determining what sort of cheese is going to go well with the wine you’re serving, you can also learn a lot by simply trying out different combinations.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

but we know for sure that our eggs are healthy!!!

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie

staying 'cool' is the name of the game these days....

WORD OF THE DAY

John Henry

Andy Warhol’s John Henry on a Campbell’s Soup can, c. 1970

MEANING:
noun: A person’s signature.

ETYMOLOGY:
From the name John Henry, from confusion with John Hancock. Hancock’s signature was the most prominent on the United States Declaration of Independence and his name became a synonym for a signature. Earliest documented use: 1914.

USAGE:
“The clerk insisted: ‘You have to sign this or you can’t use it here.’
So, Steve scribbled his John Henry on the card.”
D.F. Oliveria; Stereotype at the Plate; Spokesman Review (Spokane, Washington); Mar 18, 2006.

who? who? who you looking at human? Ironic in this heat!
TODAY'S ARTIST
thanks, Natalie

Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967)
was an American realist painter and printmaker. While he is widely known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching. His career benefited decisively from his marriage to fellow-artist Josephine Nivison, who contributed much to his work, both as a life-model and as a creative partner. Hopper was a minor-key artist, creating subdued drama out of commonplace subjects 'layered with a poetic meaning', inviting narrative interpretations, often unintended. He was praised for 'complete verity' in the America he portrayed.

they had to stand by & let the fire put itself out but all were safe

IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'black and blue' mean?

Meaning:
This means bruised, either physically or metaphorically.

she thought her cat would like this.....

thanks, Patsy

a most wonderful time of the year

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan carries the designation M-1, named so because it was the first paved road anywhere.

Some Eskimos have been known to use refrigerators to keep their food from freezing.

The Les Nessman character on the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati wore a band-aid in every episode. Either on himself, his glasses, or his clothing.

Robert Redford mourns the death of his son James (58) after cancer battle

READERS INFO
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Walk in the steps of a man as he affects multiple people's lives with just one dollar, proving that it doesn't take much to be the change in someones life.

Change For A Dollar

Hummingbird moth and milkweed

COFFEE
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from the experts.....

PICTURES OF THE DAY

The Turgot map of Paris is a highly accurate and detailed map of the city of Paris, France, as it existed in the 1730s. It was published in 1739 as an atlas of twenty non-overlapping sectional bird's-eye-view maps, each approximately 50 cm × 80 cm (20 in × 31 in), in isometric perspective toward the southeast, as well as one simplified overview map – shown here – with a four-by-five grid indicating the general layout of the twenty sectional maps. It has been described as "the first all-comprising graphical inventory of the capital, down to the last orchard and tree, detailing every house and naming even the most modest cul-de-sac".

Milky Way

“Palm Land Under Stars”

fragile

knit
thanks, Rose

Garden Tee

knit
thanks, Leah

Miki (aka Mary Louise) pattern by Heidi Sunday

knit

Cuddle Critters

knit

Men's V-Neck Sweater

knit

Mermaid's Lagoon pattern by Sadie Bellegarde

always happy to go with you on your rides....

CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Crochet Bucket Hat

A Classic Crochet Baby Blanket

bringing home the flowers

crochet
thanks, Lois

Ragdoll Mermaid

crochet
thanks, Sue

Loopy Scrubby

crochet

easy one shoulder crochet summer top

crochet

Weebee Sally Doll

crochet

Honeysuckle Baby Sandals

how much fun was it to live on a farm back when???

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Southern Shrimp Scampi

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Vegan Pear, Cranberry and Pecan Muffins

little one seems to startle easily - missing momma?

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Sandy

Easy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff With Mushroom Soup

it's important to stay hydrated....

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

thanks, Alice

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers Recipe

An early ambulance operated by St John. The patient was placed in a coffin-like sidecar and the lid was closed for transport. There were, however, a couple of hatches.

COPYCAT RECIPE

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Red Lobster's Cajun Chicken Pasta

They pick 'em, they'll eat 'em

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Breakfast Hash Recipe

great way to recycle old belts

SWEETS RECIPE

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Raspberry and Strawberry Tart

enjoying the early morning breezes off the water

ICE POP

thanks, Michelle

Watermelon Tea Popsicle

hot, hot, hot.... DO be careful with their paws.....

ADULT COLORING

Anne Murray and daughter Dawn were out golfing in the heat!

FUN

What follows next in the following sequence:

1, 11, 21, 1112, 3112, 211213, 312213, ?

Solution:

Every term in the sequence describes how many 1s, 2s, 3s, etc. were there in the previous term. “11” means that in the previous term there was one 1. “21” means that in the previous term there were two 1s. “1112” means that in the previous term there were one 1 and one 2. “3112” means that in the previous term there were three 1s and one 2. “211213” means that in the previous term there were two 1s, one 2 and one 3. “312213” means that in the previous term there were three 1s, two 2s and one 3. Therefore, the next number in the sequence should be 212223.

soil / rock erosion is real and happening all too fast along the coastlines

CRAFTS

thanks, Zoey

Tie Dye Socks

best place to be in the heat

CHILDREN'S CORNER

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Trivia Questions for Kids

they both were looking for a little shade

PUZZLE

Chains Hooks Jigsaw Puzzle

here comes the heat & our fan to circulate cool air in the car just died

WORD SEARCH

batch
bedroom
behind
blood

charm
cows

departure
destruction

diet
dither
dozen

equal
escape
excite

ground

himself
honor
hunger

mast

orange

projectile

ready
require

scent
seer
selfish
sleep
small
spent
stood
system

though
trio

waste
watch
would
wrong

I'll keep you safe until I can teach you how to swim

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

taking a break to enjoy some watermelon, 1910

ICE BREAKER

thanks, Kris

You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic.