ROCK THE VOTE 2018

I voted today. And you should, too.

I grew up in a house that always talked about the importance of respecting your elders, saying "no" to drugs, and voting in every election. Today is no exception! I got up this morning, got dressed for work, then promptly headed up the street to cast my votes... all of them. And there seemed to be quite a bit to vote for this year. 

In this election today, my community had the chance to vote for those people that are to represent us for the next few years. They are our voice. They stand for us. So vote for who is listening to you!!

Also on the ballot for Warren County, KY is whether or not to make the county a wet county. The city of Bowling Green has been wet for as long as I can remember. But outside the city limits, you cannot buy adult beverages. It seems to me that we are behind the times here. There is a lot of money to be made for our community with the taxes off of alcohol. Lets bring it to Warren County! 

Another topic on the ballot that has been gaining a lot of attention is for Marsy's Law. Y'all... read it. Do not depend on the wording that is on the ballot today. Read what it stands for. Read up on what it will mean for you and your Right to Stand Your Ground. I'm not saying which way I think you should vote on this. But I will encourage you to do what is right. Read the proposed Law. Find out what it could mean for you. And vote.

40 New Recipes Before 40: 6-7

I am moving right along with all of my "lists!" Because of this, I have added two more recipes to my 40 Recipes Before 40 List. Here's the info:

Coconut Macaroons: Now, I do not eat coconut. Let me just start with this one fact. I like coconut flavor in some things, but I hate the texture of flaked coconut. However, I was in the process of making a care package for my best friend just to let her know I was thinking about her. I texted her husband to find out what her favorite cookie was so I could include some in the package. After some investigating, he said "anything coconut." So I thought I would try out these lovely cookies. According to her, they turned out well! I'm so glad seeing as I never tried them.

Fried Apple Pies: This was something else that I do not eat. I love a crisp apple. But I do not love cooked apples. For over a year now, I have been promising my father that I would make these fried apple pies like his mom used to make... using dried apples. I finally came across some apples that were already dried for me. Of course, that was last year when I found them at Huber's Orchard & Winery in Indiana. Anyway... So I found the courage to try this recipe that I have thought to be intimidating. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. I made them in really small sizes because of the cookie cutters I have at home. In the future, I will probably make them about double in size. But the filling was amazing! My father and sister were happy eating the filling just as it was.

All in all, I think both recipes were a success! I have marked two more on the list and I am looking forward to whatever I can find to make in the future.