A Nutty Hodgepodge

Little did I know that today was National Almond day.  My goodness, I suppose there is a day for everything.  Joyce's questions are a bit nutty today and a whole lot of fun.  Enjoy!

1. February 16th is National Almond day...are you a fan? If so what's your favorite food item or recipe that contains almonds?

I am a fan, but generally prefer them in cookies or slivered almonds in some casserole dishes.  I'm not much on whole almonds.  Now, a chocolate covered almond is mighty hard to resist.

A very favorite recipe would be these Almond Joy Cookies.  Talk about yummy goodness! 

2. Something you are currently 'nuts' about? 

One year ago this month I became a fan of nutritional shakes and I have long lost count of how many of them I have consumed this past year.  They are soooo good and generally are my lunch.  I live about 3 miles from one of the nutrition shake and tea shops and it takes me no time to go over and get back home with it.  How awesome that they only have 200 - 250 calories and have so many healthy ingredients in them.  It's a "win win" for sure!

3. Something currently driving you 'nuts'? 

The state of our country.  It saddens me to think of the division, the lack of leadership, and are we so far gone to ever recover.  I just remind myself that "what is out of our control is under HIS rule."

4. Something you recently bought for 'peanuts'? 

Greeting cards are sooooo expensive and I love sending cards.  A while back a friend of mine told me about the Hallmark cards at Dollar Tree.  They are supposedly a lower quality than regular Hallmark but I truly do not see that.  They have some lovely cards and they are $1.25 each, no matter the size.  That is a far cry from the $4.95 and up for most cards.  I generally go at the end of the month and buy the cards I will need for the following month.  And, I pick up some sympathy, get well and thinking of you cards while I'm there.  Yes, the cost is pretty much peanuts comparatively speaking. 

5. Share a favorite quote uttered by any U.S. President ( if you're not an American, a quote made by the leader of your own country). 

I've always liked this quote from dear ole Abe. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

This little firecracker was 7 years old last Friday and she has looked forward to her birthday for weeks.  She is such a ray of sunshine and has the best laugh and never misses a trick.  In the above photo she was celebrating 101 days of school last Thursday.  She can find fun in most anything.  Our lives are richly blessed by our Andi Kate.