Sassy Raisin Sauce

Two ingredients in Sassy Raisin Sauce
Raisins & Apple Juice

Are you serving Baked Ham this Sunday for dinner?  If you are, Sassy Raisin Sauce is a yummy topping for the tender slices of Ham!  Filled with Raisins, it's an easy sauce to prepare at the last minute.  You probably already have the ingredients:  Apple Juice, Raisins, Cornstarch & Butter/ Margarine. 

Think Sunday- you are almost ready to serve dinner.  It's at this time that a tasty topping that comes together so quickly is needed!  What a great added touch!  And- it tastes so good. 

I also like to serve this topping over Butternut Squash Ravioli!

Sassy Raisin Sauce
Yield: about 2 and 1/2 Cups

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 Cups Apple Juice
2 Tablespoons Butter/ Margarine
1 Cup Raisins

Method:

1. Place Cornstarch in small saucepan.
2. Slowly add in 1/2 Cup Apple Juice.
3. Stir, dissolving Cornstarch.
4. Then, add remaining Apple Juice to saucepan, stir.
5. Add 2 Tablespoons Butter/ Margarine.
6. Add Raisins.
7. Stir constantly while cooking over medium heat.
8. Sauce will thicken & boil.
9. Boil & stir for 1 Minute.
10. Serve hot.

If a smaller amount is desired use directions above & the ingredients below-  

     For 2 Servings:  
     1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
     2/3 Cup Apple Juice
     About 1 Tablespoon Butter/ Margarine
     1 Handful Raisins

This is always a great addition to a Baked Ham Dinner!  Or as a Butternut Squash Ravioli Topping!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Happy Easter!!!

Happy 109th Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

March brings whimsical thoughts!  Thinking about Dr. Seuss writing his rhymes and also thoughts of leprechauns on March 17.

Dr. Seuss + Friend!

On Tuesday afternoon as I was leaving the grounds of the Springfield Museums, a young child ran through the snow to the Lorax who greets visitors as they enter/leave the museum complex.  She gave him a hug!  Now, that's a sweet compliment to Theodor Seuss Geisel.  Her parents & I smiled as we watched.
 

The Lorax 

Ted as his friends called him was born on March 2, 1904.  His birthday is celebrated every year at the Springfield Museums!  Seuss was his mother's maiden name.  Dr. Seuss' books written for children of all ages are fantastic!  The people and the places in his stories are all part of Springfield's rich history.  At this time of year we remember our fave story that he wrote.  For more info about Theodor Seuss Geisel, click on this link.

Last year I took photos of the bronze statues located in the Memorial Sculpture Garden at the museum complex.  The beautiful statues were designed by Dr. Seuss' step-daughter, Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, who is a sculptor. 

I like many Dr. Seuss stories, but my all time fave is Green Eggs and Ham!

"Green Eggs and Ham"

What is your fave Dr. Seuss story?

Enjoy!

                

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!!

 

The Lorax

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, MA.  He wrote so many wonderful stories for children (of all ages) using the name Dr. Seuss!  Dr. Seuss' inspiration for his stories came from Springfield! 

Every time I walk onto the grounds of the Springfield Museums, The Lorax greets me.  He stands seriously ...staring. 

At the opposite end of the grassy green, across from the G.W.V. Smith Museum, the gigantic bronze statues of Horton the Elephant, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 (to name a few) are within the area of the bronze statue of Dr. Seuss as he sits with The Cat in the Hat ... contemplating.  It is really cool to view!

Dr. Seuss with Cat in the Hat

Often I've thought of taking photos.  I never bring my camera.  However, on Monday afternoon after my Springfield History Docent lecture in the Museum of Springfield History, I ventured over to the Memorial Sculpture Garden and snapped photos.

Looking at the bronze statue of Sam-I-Am with Green Eggs and Ham reminded me of the Green Scrambled Eggs I served my sons for breakfast - so many years ago celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday!  They tasted ... like Scrambled Eggs, but they were green.  Normally, I do not add food coloring to anything, but that one day I did.  For years I've used Egg Whites + Whole Eggs when making Scrambled Eggs.  Two Egg Whites = 1 Whole Egg, when baking.     

Scrambled Eggs

For each Breakfast portion I use 1 whole Egg + 2 Eggs Whites.  (There is less cholesterol going on here.) 

1. Place needed amount of Eggs + Egg Whites in bowl. 
2. Add 2 Tablespoon Milk to the Egg Mixture in the bowl.  (I use Soy Milk.)
3. Beat with fork. 
4. I also add 2 cut up slices of American Cheese for that "Oh, so cheesy flavor." 
5. Pour into skillet and stir over Medium Heat, until done. 
6. Enjoy! 

The Quadrangle (Springfield Museums) is one of my fave places.  History and Art are so fascinating!  This is where I get my weekly, and sometimes more, dose of Culture!

Rolls Royce were made in Springfield, MA for a period of time.  Breck Shampoo,  Absorbine Jr., The Indian Moto(r)cycles,  and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary all have Springfield roots!  The Duryea Automobile and Good Housekeeping Magazine, too.  James Naismith invented the FuN sport of Basketball at Springfield College - the Basketball Hall of Fame is located here in Springfield.  :)  The list goes on ... and on!

It's FuN to think about and read Theodor Seuss Geisel's stories - especially this week!  What is your favorite Dr. Seuss Book?  Mine is Green Eggs and Ham! 

Enjoy!