I came across this blog today and thought it would be of interest to many of you. When I was a kid, I was completely facinated with any type of animal with albinism. This blog collects news stories about sightings of animals with albinism and there are lots of pictures - although keep in mind much of the text comes from the original source. Anyway, check it out at: http://whitershadeoftail.wordpress.com/.
Here's another recipe from Toby! Thanks Toby......and I'll get the others posted soon! Ratner's Cheesecake and plain cookies Ratner's was a Jewish dairy restaurant in the lower East Side of Manhattan. This recipe, from my disintegrating, no longer in print Ratner's cookbook, is the closest I've ever gotten to reproducing the rich, heavy cheesecake my mother made when I was a kid. It's worth the time it takes to prepare and every last calorie. Dough Can be prepared in advance. Makes enough for two cakes. Can be frozen or used to make cookies – see recipe below. 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup butter 2 eggs 3 cups sifted cake flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients with hands. Refrigerate 3 -4 hours, or preferably overnight. Filling (for
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You left a message on my blog earlier. I got to read some of your blog.
This was neat to see the animals with albinism. I have a picture of a peacock, which was cool.
Have you been to any of the NOAH conventions? I wanted to go to las vegas, but Frankie will only be 2! hopefully next time.
Susan