Football 101

Ladies, you're sitting there on the sofa next to your husband trying to watch a football game...everyone jumps up and screams and you have no idea what just happened. Watching the Super Bowl is an intense way to spend an evening once you figure out what's going on. Here is a site that may help you understand it a little.



Go Cardinals!

Remember if the Cardinals win you'll see Jeff Martin in the dress of my choice!

Be a Cardinals fan

I got this note from a listener this morning and if you don't know who to root for on Super Bowl Sunday, then just read this.

Hi Susan, I am an avid listener of 101.5! Hope you can open this! Please read the email from the beginning. I was overwhelmed just to think a man would be interested in a woman with a problem child. Wait till you read who the man is!!! Thanks Stella

KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL
In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile caught his eye, the new check-out girl was beautiful. She was an older woman (maybe 26, and he was only 22) and he fell in love.
Later that day, after his shift was over, he waited by the punch clock to find out her name. She came into the break room, smiled softly at him, took her card and punched out, then left. He looked at her card, BRENDA. He walked out only to see her start walking up the road. Next day, he waited outside as she left the supermarket, and offered her a ride home. He looked harmless enough, and she accepted. When he dropped her off, he asked if maybe he could see her again, outside of work. She simply said it wasn't possible.
He pressed and she explained she had two children and she couldn't afford a baby-sitter, so he offered to pay for the baby-sitter. Reluctantly she accepted his offer for a date for the following Saturday. That Saturday night he arrived at her door only to have her tell him that she was unable to go with him. The baby-sitter had called and canceled. To which Kurtis simply said, "Well, let's take the kids with us."
She tried to explain that taking the children was not an option, but again not taking no for an answer, he pressed. Finally Brenda, brought him inside to meet her children. She had an older daughter who was just as cute as a bug, Kurtis thought, then Brenda brought out her son, in a wheelchair. He was born a paraplegic with Down Syndrome.
Kurtis asked Brenda, "I still don't understand why the kids can't come with us?" Brenda was amazed. Most men would run away from a woman with two kids, especially if one had disabilities - just like her first husband and father of her children had done. Kurtis was not ordinary - - - he had a different mindset.
That evening Kurtis and Brenda loaded up the kids, went to dinner and the movies. When her son needed anything Kurtis would take care of him. When he needed to use the restroom, he picked him up out of his wheelchair, took him and brought him back. The kids loved Kurtis. At the end of the evening, Brenda knew this was the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with.
A year later, they were married and Kurtis adopted both of her children. Since then they have added two more kids.
So what happened to Kurtis the stock boy and Brenda the check-out girl? Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Warner now live in Arizona , where he is currently employed as the quarterback of the National Football League Arizona Cardinals and has hisCardinals in the hunt for a possible appearance in the Super Bowl. Is this a surprise ending or could you have guessed that he was not an ordinary person.

It should be noted that he also quarterbacked the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.He has also been the NLF's Most Valuable Player twice and the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player. Makes it hard not to root for the Cardinals today...doesn't it?

Great dips!

Super Bowl Sunday is quite the event. Whether you watch for the game, the commercials or the half-time show...it's the great American pig-out!

Here are some of your favorite party dips:

Jeff C. - "I like the old classic, dried onion soup mixed in sour cream to make french onion dip"

My family calls it football dip because I usually made it on Sunday for football.

You will need
2 cans of refried beans
1 jar of Picante salsa (mild, medium or hot to preference)
1 medium tub of sour cream
Shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese

Mix two cans of refried beans with one jar of Picante salsa. Layer the mixture into a microwave safe casserole dish as follows: bean mix, sour cream and then cheese. I usually make two layers. Microwave on high for about 3-5 minutes, turn dish and microwave again until cheese has melted. Serve with corn or tortilla chips. Can be refrigerated and reheated at will.

Marnie



Hi Susan

The only one I have is Sausage Dip from the Gator Cookbook which you have tried. It is always a hit!.

Hugs,

Mom


2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. garlic salt
Mix together. Spread in 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 25 minutes until hot at 350 degrees.
I like to serve with scoop chips..Mindy


I'm a vegetarian.. here is a fav of mine
Black Beans con Queso Bean Dip.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 large onion. finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups of milk
2 packages (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Tortilla chips, corn chips or crackers
Preparation:
Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat; add onion and sautee 8 minutes. Add garlic and sautee 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in flour until smooth; cook mixture, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese, stirring constantly over low heat until cheese melts.
Stir in black beans and remaining ingredients, gently stirring until mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve warm with chips or crackers. –Amanda


I LIKE TO TAKE A BOWL FILL IT WITH FRITOS. AND THEN GET A SECOND BOWL AND FILL IT WITH GIN. SOMETIMES I GET FANCY AND USE A LADEL. THIS WAY EVEN IF MY TEAM LOSES, I STILL WIN. I WIN BIG TIME.

D


In the interest of helping, considering I don't really cook and don't do Super Bowl parties.. I can offer this simple word.. hummus. I love it and it doesn't have any dairy. It's basically just mashed chick peas or garbanza beans, but I don't mash 'em. No I get this at the store.

Gayle


Hi Susan,

I do have a favorite, and it's a very big hit. I never have any left when I make this for a party.

WARM & CREAMY BACON DIP
1 (16 oz) container Sour Cream
1 (3 oz) jar of Bacon Bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In an ovenproof bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover. Heat 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, however this is okay at room temperature, and serve with your favorite chips or veggies.

Talk to you soon.

Cheryl


pound shredded Mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can artichoke hearts - (8 1/2 oz), drained, chopped
Minced onions, to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 cup scallions sliced thin
1 bar cream cheese, softened

Directions:
Mix ingredients together. Bake in lightly buttered 3 1/2-quart crockpot on HIGH for about 1 hour. Serve with crackers. – Alex


Susan, I know it sounds icky but this is by far one of the best dips I've ever tasted and so easy to make.....goes best with plain ol potato chips or those new york bagel garlic chips....

Henrietta's Famous Clam Dip (Henrietta is my mom)


1 CAN OF CLAMS, 1 SMALL PACKAGE OF PHILLY CREAM CHEESE, A-1 STEAK SAUCE AND LEMON JUICE. Pour clams and juice over cream cheese, smash together with a fork add a dollop of a-one (really) and a dash of lemon juice to taste. UN-believable...

Cheers, D.


Ok don’t laugh……you know I don’t cook. The Publix Spinach artichoke dip is awesome!! All you have to do is open it !! Tara

Jeff Martins dip:

Fat-Free Refried Bean Dip Ingredients
1 cn (29-oz) fat-free refried
1 ts Garlic powder (or to taste)
1 cn (4-oz) chopped mild
1 1/4 c Grated fat-free Cheddar
1/2 c Minced green onion
Low-fat tortilla chips
1/2 c Thick & chunky salsa
Instructions for Fat-Free Refried Bean DipDate: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 12:12:03 -0500 From: TexGQ24@aol.com Combine refried beans, peppers, onion, salsa, garlic and 1 cup cheese. Spoon into 1 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350xF 30 minutes. Serve with chips and salsa.

Susie,
1 Can of Hormel Chili Beans with Tabasco sauce ½ a bar of Philidelphia Cream Cheese (fat or non-fat) ¼ bar of velveeta cheese-microwave....Bag of Tostitos. Go Cardinals! JEFF you are done. Sucker’s bet - Willie

Family bonds

Do you have a highly-happy family?

What's your secret to bring everyone together? When I was a kid, our family made lots of trips to the lake in Missouri, Friday nights at the driving range and the stock car races. I cherish those memories. If you need some ideas to bring your family closer together. Just click here.

Boss buddy

Are you buddies with your boss? Just how close is your relationship? That's the question we asked you this morning and I was surprised to hear most of you said you have a really good friendship with your boss outside of work.



Quiz: Rate Your Relationship With the Boss


By Dale Kurow, Career Expert

Does dealing with your boss cause knots in your stomach? Is it a skill you've never mastered?
Do your co-workers seem to have an easy time of asking for, and getting, what they want? Do you hesitate to approach your boss for what you want because you're unsure of his/her reaction?Your boss determines much of your happiness at work, if not all of your satisfaction. Wouldn't it be helpful to know how strong your relationship is with your boss? Then you'd be able to pinpoint the areas you need to strengthen.

This quiz will help you rate your relationship with your boss.

Gong Hei Fard Choy

....Means Happy New Year!

It's the Chinese New Year! This morning we took lots of calls about what part of the Chinese culture you enjoy most. You said the food, the martial arts, proverbs, fine silks and so much more.

But I think the highlight of the morning is when we received a call from a man working in Beijing and listening to LITE FM on the Internet. He talked about the lion dance as part of a lot of festivities and how the fireworks are still going off. I'd love to visit Beijing someday.

The Oscars

Brad Pitts movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is up for 13 Academy Awards. It tells the tall tale of an infant who is born as an old man—tiny but suffering all the infirmities of an 80-year-old—who lives his life in reverse, becoming younger with each passing year until he achieves real infancy at the end of his life.

If you could go back to a certain age? What would it be and why?

I think I'd go back before I baked myself in the sun for hours and slather on some sunscreen.

A few ways to stay young:

1. Change your perception of time. Don't be in a hurry.

2. Get restful sleep.

3. Eat fresh, nutritious food.

4. Take at least two multivitamins with minerals every day.

5. Practice a mind body technique such as yoga or tai chi.

6. Exercise regularly.

7. Don't put toxins in your life, including toxic food, toxicemotions, toxic relationships, and avoid toxic environments or toxic relationships.

8. Have a flexible attitude to minor hassles.

9. Look at so-called problems as opportunities.

10. Nurture loving relationships.11. Always have an attitude of curiosity, learning, and wonder and spend time with children.