Gratitude Luncheon 2010

On November 13, 2010 we welcomed in the Holiday Season at our First Gratitude Luncheon. We have so much to be thankful for and friendship is high on the list. It was great fun, we laughed, we cried, we reminisced of yesteryear and shared our hopes and dreams of tomorrow. Those in attendance were Janet Glad, Janet Price, Marilyn Leatherbury, Susan Jones, Gloria Ivie, Cindy Lamping, Jacquie Wall, Carol Bailey, Kelley Bakker, Karleen Fitzgerald, Brenda McFarlane and me. Everyone brought something and wow can some of these girls cook. For the record Carol Bailey
is amazing she made caramel apples that looked and tasted better than any store bought ones.
Some of the recipes for the day were:

California Quiche (coy)

Mix in the large bowl the following:

12 to 18 eggs 1 tsp baking powder
1 square melted butter ½ tsp salt
½ cup flour 1 pint cottage cheese
1 lb. of cheese: You may use what ever cheese you like or mix cheeses if that suits you. I have used cheddar, jack, Swiss, mozzarella or what I had on hand.

Add to it ham, bacon, sausage, olives, green peppers, mushrooms, chopped green chilies or what ever you would like.
Pour into a jelly roll pan and bake for 45 minutes at 350
Serve with avocados, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, salsa, or chili sauce.

Carrot Cake (coy)

Beat together:
4 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup salad oil or 1½ cup butter

Mix dry ingredients in
2½ cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon

Add carrots
3 cups grated carrots

Pour into floured pans. Bake approximately 45 – 55 minutes depending on pan size used

Frost with Martha Stewart’s cream cheese frosting recipe
Makes enough for one 9-inch, three-layer cake
• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and brought to room temperature
• 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
Directions
1. Beat cream cheese and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add butter, beating until incorporated after each addition.
2. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, and beat until fluffy and smooth. Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature and stir well before using.

Seven Layer Bars (Gloria Ivie)

1 cube melted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1 6 oz pkg. chocolate chips
1 6 oz pkg. butterscotch chips
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped nuts

Use a 9X13 inch pan. Pour butter into pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly in the bottom of pan. Do the same with chocolate chips, coconut and butterscotch chips. Drizzle Eagle Brand milk evenly over top of ingredients. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of milk. DO NOT MIX. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool before cutting. Enjoy it is delicious!


This is just the beginning. So if you were unable to attend we are going to have 4 luncheons throughout the next year starting on January 15, 2011. It will be held at 6301 So. 1300 West, Taylorsville. We will be celebrating the New Year and all the birthdays from January through March. It is potluck so bring your favorite soup or salad or whatever you feel like, but please come.

If you didn't receive an invitation, I apologize. Please make sure I have your updated email address/phone number/mailing address. If you are aware of someone whose information I need to update please let me know and hopefully we will see all of you Lady’s next year.

By the way, I am Damn Grateful for Friends!

CHAD WASHBURN

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Chad Bruce Washburn 1955 ~ 2010 Chad Bruce Washburn returned to his Heavenly Father on July 29, 2010, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born January 22, 1955 to Bruce Daniel and Carolyn Pearl Giles Washburn in Murray, Utah. After serving a mission in Nagoya, Japan, he married his high school sweetheart, Jaydene Marie Moody, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked as a manager in the steel and construction industry for 35 years and for the last 12 years with Layton Construction as a Senior Project Manager. He loved the Lord and served diligently in the LDS church in many capacities including bishoprics and high council. He also loved sports, especially baseball and golf, but his greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Jaydene and lovely children: Lisa (Tim) Daley, Erica (Steve) Dryden, Amy (Josh) Hansen, Tyson (Natalie), Jordan, seveb grandchildren; his mother, brother and sisters, Daniel (Rebecca), Diane Buck, and Claudia (John) Meidell. He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Kyle. The family wishes to thank Dave Layton and the Layton Companies employees for their love, support, and generosity of time. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 2, 2010 at the LDS Sandy Utah Granite Stake Center, 2535 E. Newcastle Drive, Sandy, Utah, at 10 am. Friends may call Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 5-7 pm. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jordan's mission fund at any Zion's Bank under Chad Washburn Donation.

Information from Salt Lake Tribune from July 30 to August 1, 2010

Sandra Porter-Cozzens

Sandra Lee Cozzens 1954 ~ 2010 Sandra Lee Cozzens, age 55, died peacefully at her home by the window with her family by her side on July 19, 2010. She was born on December 8, 1954 to Layne and Mary Porter. She married her high school sweetheart, Martin Cozzens, and they have been married for 35 years. Sandra loved to go camping at Flaming Gorge, tend her four-o-clocks (flowers), play poker and always told her boys to look both ways before crossing the street and come home in one piece. She always woke up early with Dad so they could spend time together and made sure he had everything for his days. She also told her boys no matter how old they were to drive safe, be careful and I love you. She also loved watching the dogs play, but family was the most important to her. Her greatest accomplishment was her boys. She wanted her boys to grow up and be polite, strong men. She is survived by her husband Marty; sons, Zac (Heather), Jake (Shannon), Clay (Melissa) and Kale (Debbie); father, Layne Porter; four grandchildren, Cody, Hannah, Greta, and Brock; one brother, Jimmy (Lisa) Porter, and one sister, JoAnne (Lee) Whiting; dogs, Riley, Pete, and Cash. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Porter. "Love you forever, Like you for always, as long as we're living, our mommy you'll be." Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Garden Cemetery (10600 South 1950 East). Friends and family may call 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Garden Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to larkinmortuary.com.

Information from the Salt Lake Tribune

DEBRA DUNCAN

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Debra Rae Duncan 1955 ~ 2010 Debra Rae Duncan died on Thursday, July 8, 2010 surrounded by her family.Debra was born May 26, 1955 in Santa Monica, CA to Trudy and Ed Duncan. After living the first eight years of her life in Alaska and Pennsylvania, she arrived in Utah to stay. She was a graduate of Jordan High School and Westminster College -where she earned her R.N. degree. Debra worked as a nurse for 34 years at Cottonwood Hospital and the Intermountain Medical Center. At I.M.C. she was an intensive care nurse in the Neuro Wing. She was known as a nurse who loved and cared for all her patients with a sparkling wit and an infectious laugh. Debra spent many hours of volunteer service with Crossroads Urban Center. She especially loved working at the Crossroads Thrift Store. One of her loves was the bell choirs of Christ United Methodist Church. She rang for four years with the Wesley Bell Ringers (the teenage choir) and for twelve years with apPRAISEation (the adult choir). She spent many years as the "Nurse on Tour" with the Wesley Bell Ringers where she took care of all kinds of wounds physical, mental, and emotional. Debra is survived by her parents; brother, David; cousins Nancy, Bill and Anne Carleton, Ed and Eleanor Price. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109. Inurnment: Holladay Memorial Cemetery. Tributes may be sent to www.holbrookmortuary.com In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Wesley Bell Ringers of Christ United Methodist Church or to Crossroads Urban Center, 347 South 400 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.

Information from the Salt Lake Tribune

Summer 2010

Nothing like sharing some time, a few memories & a little food with friends.