The rich tradition of southern cooking combined with the distinctive taste of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey gives an interesting view into the heritage of rural American cuisine. This cuisine is elegantly captured in Jack Daniel's The Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook, which contains more than 350 recipes, stunning full-color photographs, and stories of the people, places, and traditions of Middle Tennessee.
My Personal Opinion:
As someone is who is severely allergic to gluten, wheat, eggs, chicken, beef, soy, and certain types of fish I am forced to change many of the ingredients to fit my diet. I do enjoy these recipes but I can not say how they taste using the ingredients called for in the book as it has been years since I have tasted many of the ingredients. For example I always substitute flaxseed when eggs are called for in a recipe. A change such as this alters the flavor and texture of the recipe a great deal. That said I enjoy this cookbook and recommend it to those who love good southern cooking.
Substitutes for allergy suffers:
Below are some ideas for those who have allergies to common ingredients. These are some of the ways I found to make the dishes in this cookbook eatable.
Flaxseed can in be used in most recipes to replace whole eggs, and the use of egg whites. (as long as the dish is not something mainly composed of eggs)
Turkey can be used instead of chicken.
Pork or deer meat can be used to replace beef.
Ground turkey works very well in place of ground beef when making hamburgers.
Gluten/wheat free corn flour can replace other types of floor though this takes a lot of trail and error.
Premixed pancake or bread mixes can replace the use of normal flour. I always use one of the allergy free mixes found at Winn-Dixie as I find it hard to get the substituted ingredients to turn out right on my own.
Every knitter has their own personal preferences for the type of knitting needles they use. If you are an intermediate beginner searching for a set of double pointed knitting needles Clover's bamboo needles are a good choice. Bamboo knitting needles are easier to learn with because of their unique texture. Due to the texture of bamboo your stitches are also less likely to fall off the needles while you are knitting.
The Pros and Cons:
Different types knitting needles have their own set of pro and cons. Its recommend that you try different types to find what works best for you, and your individual needs. Below is a short list of my personal pro and cons, feel free to comment with your own in the comment section.
Pros:
Bamboo's texture makes it easier to control the needles
Tips are not overly sharp making them easier to use.
Less likely to fall out of the stitches while knitting.
Stitches do not easily fall off of the needles.
Wonderfully smooth and warm to the touch.
Light weight (which allows you to knit longer before your hands become tried.)
High Quality with great durability
Bamboo is a natural Echo Friendly product
Cons:
Knitting with bamboo may feel slower to some knitters. This is due to the difference in texture when compared to traditional metal needles.
My Personal Opinion:
For many the thought of knitting in the round with multiple double pointed knitting needles is a nightmare. Before I discovered bamboo knitting needles I was a member of this group. Due to unavailability in my area, I used to knit with only metal knitting needles. The problem I found with metal double pointed needles is that either all of my stitches fell off of the needles or the needles would fall out of the stitches (and then the needles would be thrown into a dark corner to be forgotten all eternity). Thanks to Clover's Bamboo knitting needles my view of knitting with multiple needles has changed completely. Knitting in the round with these needles is so much easier due to the texture of the Bamboo. A few weeks I knitted a pair of fingerless gloves using these needles with out any problems. Last night I began working on another set, and found that my knitting speed is picking up as well. I highly recommend this set to all who are having trouble using multiple knitting needles.
Where to Buy?
The set featured in this review is Clover's: Set of 5 double pointed 7" knitting needles US Size 8 (5.00mm). (Yes I know that is a mouth full, knitting jargon is like that sometimes)
The Featured Set
The Shorter Version
(Some people find shorter knitting needles easier to work with)
A Kind-Hearted Boy. A Segregated Town. A Stolen Fortune.
Set during the turbulent era of the 1960’s, in the small segregated town of Statenville Georgia, "The Little Known' is a unique coming-of-age story full of hope and forgiveness. The story revolves around the central character Knot Crews, a young African American boy besought with the hardships of living in a small segregated town. Despite his hardship young Knot shows kindness and generosity well beyond his years after finding a bag of stolen cash that was dropped by a thief. He decides to use his new found wealth to help those in need anonymously. Yet to his horror those whom he sought to help squander his gift. Young Knot seeks to find a way to right the wrongs, and in the process learns that money is not the solution to life’s problems. (In fact money can cause more problems than one would think.)
The Author:
Born and raised in Statenville, Ga Janice Daugharty is a writer with a southern flare. Her published works included seven acclaimed novels and two short story collections. In 1997 Ms. Daugharty’s novel “Earl in the Yellow Shirt" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. More recently Ms. Daugharty has served as writer-in-residence at Valdosta State University, in Valdosta, Georgia, near her home.
Endorsements:
"Daugharty does a fine job of demonstrating how ordinary men and women are affected, in unpredictable ways, by race, poverty and geography and by the enduring legacy of important historical moments." Francine Prose, People Magazine
"Daugharty creates a forceful character and a compelling, often even humorous narrative." Washington Post Book World
"Daugharty's ear is excellent, her language concise and precise...shrewd and colorful prose." The Atlanta-Journal Constitution
"...fans will rejoice to see Daugharty do what she does best: showcase one character, setting her off against a thousand daily details, like a diamond nestled in the shards of lesser gems." USA Today
"Swirling with details that become more disturbing the closer you look, Ms. Daugharty's portrait of Cornerville is both intimate and unsettling." The New York Times Book Review
Janice Daugharty is a natural-born writer, one of those Georgia women like O'Connor, McCullers, or Siddons who are best grown in small towns, a long way from city lights. There is a lot of red clay and long nights in every line she puts on paper." Pat Conroy
My Personal Opinion:
Both unique and compelling Janice Daugharty presents her plot with passion and finesse. Her characters, and events are portrayed in realistic form. At times you may ask yourself “Could this have really happened“. The answer is that this work is fictional although the story seems like a true tell. Which showcases the author's skill and creativity. Great Job Aunt Janice, Love you
Where to Buy?
"The Little Known" is available on amazon in paper back and Kindle editions .
The Catholic Comparative New Testament features eight Catholic translations of the New Testaments in one convenient volume. Comparing translations is a simple task with this edition, due to its side-by-side layout. This edition contains four formal equivalent translations - the Douay-Rheims, the Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, and the New American Bible. These translations are referred to as "word-for-word" translations due to the fact that great care was taken during translation, to render the original wording of the New Testament into English. This edition also contains four functional equivalent translations - The Jerusalem Bible, the Good News Bible, the New Jerusalem Bible, and the Christian Community Bible. These translations are referred to as "thought-for-thought" translations. The purpose of these translations is to emphasize on the intended meaning of the original text, and adapt its meaning in English syntax and grammar, making it easier to understand.
"A wide spectrum of people - including new and experienced Bible readers, homilists, and teachers - will gain from having this resource on their bookshelves." - Catechetical Leadership
The Binding and Cover:
The cover of this edition is a traditional hard backed cover, which offers durability at an economical price. This edition’s binding is sewn and glued adding stability, and durably.
Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.8 inches
What’s inside?
The layout of this edition helps readers to compare verses at a glance, making verse comparison a simple task. Four translations are laid out on each page allowing for quick cross-referencing as well. This edition features an easy-to-read typeface, paragraph/subject headings, and helpful information about each of the translations. The paper used in this edition is thin, yet very high quality. There is a fair amount of ghosting (seeing the text that is printed on other side of the page), but this does not interfere with readability.
In the Front
Acknowledgments
Books of the New Testament in Alphabetical Order
Introduction to the Catholic Comparative New Testament
Preface to the New American Bible
Preface to the Revised Standard Version
Preface to the New Revised Standard Version
Preface to the Jerusalem Bible
Preface to the New Jerusalem Bible
Preface to the Good News Translation
Preface to the Christian Community Bible
In the Back
Appendix 1: Explanatory Notes to the Revised Standard Version
Appendix 2: List of Changes in the Revised Standard Version
The Translations:
All of the translations in the Catholic Comparative New Testament have the Imprimatur showing the Church's approval of these translations. Below is a brief description of each translation.
New American Bible:
The New American Bible (NAB) is the official Catholic translation approved for both Lectionary, and private use in the Untied States for Public. Most recent editions of the NAB contain the 1970 Old Testament, 1991 Psalter, and 1986 New Testament. While this translation is the translation we hear every week during Mass, you will notice small differences. Inclusive language that appears in controversial places has been replaced in the Lectionary, so that no inclusive language is used during Mass. At this time the inclusive language still remains in all other editions of this translation. For more information check out http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml
Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition
The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSV-CE) is an adaptation of the Protestant Revised Standard Version (RSV) for use by Catholics. This translation is widely used by conservative Catholic scholars and theologians, and is accepted as one of the most accurate and literary Bible translations.
Douay-Rheims
The Douay-Rheims (D-R) is an English translation of the Bible translated from the Latin Vulgate by members of the English College, in Douai. The New Testament was published in Reims, France in 1582. This translation was updated by a revision undertaken by Bishop Richard Challoner in 1752. Bishop Challoner's revision of the Douay-Rheims Bible, added readably and poetic rhythm to the translation. The King James Version was used as its base text, which Bishop Challoner rigorously checked with the Clementine edition of the Latin Vulgate. "Although the Jerusalem Bible, New American Bible (in the United States), the Revised Standard Version, the New Revised Standard Version and the New Jerusalem Bible are the most commonly used in English-speaking Catholic churches, the Challoner revision of the Douay-Rheims is still often the Bible of choice of English-speaking Traditionalist Catholics.
New Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition
The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) is an edition of the NRSV adapted for the use of Catholics with the approval of the Catholic Church In accordance with the Code of Canon Law 825.1, the New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, has the imprimatur of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (USA) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops granted on 12 September 1991 and 15 October 1991 respectively. The NRSV-CE is one of the versions of the Bible used in English editions of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Jerusalem Bible
The Jerusalem Bible (JB or TJB) is a Roman Catholic translation of the Bible which first was introduced to the English-speaking public in 1966 and published by Darton, Longman & Todd. As a Roman Catholic Bible, it includes the deuterocanonical books along with the sixty-six others included in Protestant Bibles, as well as copious footnotes and introductions. In 1943 Pope Pius XII issued an encyclical letter, Divino Afflante Spiritu, which encouraged Roman Catholics to translate the Scriptures from the original Hebrew and Greek, rather than from Jerome's Latin Vulgate.
New Jerusalem Bible
The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) is a Catholic translation of the Bible published in 1985 and edited by The Reverend Henry Wansbrough, O.S.B., monk of Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire and former Master of St Benet's Hall, Oxford. Like its predecessor, the Jerusalem Bible, this version is translated directly from the Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic.
Good News Translation- Catholic Edition
The Good News Translation (GNT), is an English translation by the American Bible Society. This translation has been endorsed by many Christians Churches such as the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, the Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church, and the Presbyterian Church. Excerpts from the New Testament were used extensively in evangelistic campaigns, such as the Billy Graham crusades and others, from the late 1960s through to the early 1980s. In the Philippines, the GNT is the most popular version of the Bible for both Catholics and Protestants. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines used this translation for the English version of their Basic Ecclesial Community Bible.
Christian Community Bible
The Christian Community Bible was published in1986 as an answer to Rev. Alberto Rossa (a Claretian missionary in the Philippines) need for an English version of the Bible that reaches out to ordinary readers, particularly those in Third World countries. The primary feature of this translations is its use of common English. Editors of the Christian Community Bible consider it to be a very accurate translation from the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts.
The Catholic Comparative New Testament is one of my favorite tools for studying God's Word. Eight Catholic translations placed side by side, makes comparing translations quick and easy. As someone who enjoys comparing translations, I have to say that this edition is the most helpful Catholic tool I have had the pleasure to review. I highly recommend this edition.
The edition featured in this review can be found on the following website.
ChristianBook.com: The Catholic Comparative New Testament
Gathered together are the Douay-Rheims Bible, RSV, NRSV, and New American Bible, which are formal equivalent ("word for word") translations; along with the Jerusalem Bible, Good News, NJB, and Christian Community Bible, which are dynamic equivalent ("thought for thought") translations. 1800 pages, hardcover. Oxford University Press.
The NASB Giant-Print reference Bible is designed to be easily read by older readers and the visually impaired. This Bible features large, clear text and is bound in a variety of quality materials. If you are searching for an economical giant-print edition, this Bible is an excellent choice.
About the Binding & Cover The edition featured in this review is bound in Leathertex, an artificial leather that is flexible and durable. Leathertex is thought to be as durable as bonded leather, though it has not been on the market long enough to know for sure. This edition is also available in bonded leather, hard back, and genuine leather. The binding is sewn for added durability. Size: 10.2 x 7.5 x 2 inches
What’s inside? The text size of this edition is 14 pt, an excellent text size for those needing a giant print edition. The layout of this Bible is double column format, red-letter edition, with subject headings. Features of this edition include: translation notes, a detailed Dictionary/Concordance, 13,000 end-of-paragraph cross references, 8 full color maps, pages for family record/ family tree and located in the back are Introductions to the books of the Bible. This edition has one burgundy ribbon marker and the pages are gilt in gold, which looks elegant with the burgundy cover.
In the Front
Presentation Page
Family Records
Forward to the NASB
Abbreviations and Special Markings
Table of Weights, Measures, and Coins
Books of the Bible in Canonical Order
Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order
In the Back
Dictionary/Concordance
Introduction to the books of the Bible
8 full color maps
About this Translation The translation used in this edition is the Updated New American Standard Version. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is a revision of the 1911 American Standard Version. The American Standard Version is a reversion of the King James Version. Many view the New American Standard Bible as one of the most literal translations of the 20th-century. Since its completion in 1971, the New American Standard Bible has been widely embraced by many as “the most literally accurate English translation” from the original languages. In 1995, the Lockman Foundation reissued the NASB text as the NASB Updated Edition (or more often known, the Updated NASB or NASB95). Since then, it has become known simply as the "NASB" and has replaced the 1971 text in most current printings (although the Thompson Chain Reference Bibles, the Open Bibles, and the Key Word Study Bibles use the 1977 text for their NASB editions).
My Personal Opinion: The quality of this Bible is excellent for an economical edition; the binding is sturdier than many other giant-print editions, and the text is a large, clear size making this edition easier to read. To test the readability of this edition I asked my friends and family for feedback. My mother found this edition to be very readable and a pleasure to use.
The edition featured in this review can be found on the following website.
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Floto Imports Poste messenger bag combines skilled craftsmanship, quality materials and a classic design to form a practical bag that will withstand the riggers of daily use. Skilled artisans using old-world techniques and designs handcraft each product. The result is a superb quality bag with a timeless appearance that is stylish in any setting.
Genuine Calfskin Leather:
Each Poste messenger bag is handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy from Italian calfskin. Italian calfskin is known for its incredible strength, flexibility, suppleness, and durability. This bag showcases the quality of Italian calfskin very well. The leather that the Poste messenger bag is crafted from is superb. It is flexible and supple to the touch, yet strong and very durable. For added strength Poste messenger bags are sewn using high quality professional grade thread. These qualities combine to form a bag that will last for many years. This product comes in a cotton storage bag to protect the leather for safe storage.
Size: 10" high x 4 " wide x 15" long Weight: 3.2 Pounds
Color choices: Brown or Black
The Exterior:
The exterior is designed to be practical and stylish, it features a simplistic yet elegant design that fits any life style. Its classic design makes the Poste messenger bag a good choice for work, traveling, and daily use. The leather exterior has a polished finish, which can be maintained with leather care products. If you prefer an aged look simply allowed the bag to acquire an antique finish through use.
2 in 1 messenger bag and brief case:
A detachable shoulder strap allows the Poste to serve as a messenger bag or brief case depending on your needs. Surprisingly comfortable and easy to attach/detach the shoulder strap is a very useful feature. When used as a briefcase the handle on top provides a sturdy, and comfortable way of carrying the bag. The handle is well sewn and the metal hardware is crafted from solid brass for added durability.
Secure Snaps:
Located on the front of the bag are two sturdy leather straps, with four snaps that attach to the flap. The snaps attach securely to the flap protecting the contents.
Back Compartment:
On the back of the bag is a large zipper compartment. The zipper is high quality and easy to open.
Interior:
The interior features two spacious compartments for carrying books, paper work, or a laptop computer. Sewn into the first compartment are smaller pockets for holding pens, highlighters and business cards. Located on the front of the bag are two medium sized pockets that use heavy-duty snap closures to protect their contents. The leather interior has a soft suede finish to protect your belongings from getting scratched.
Brass Hardware:
The snaps, zippers and other hardware are crafted from solid brass. Due to the quality of these components this bag will support a fair amount of weight without any fear of damage. Below is an overview of each of the hardware components.
Overview:
Snaps- Fit securely in place, yet are unfastened with ease.
Buckles- Sturdy and well made.
D-Rings/Loops- Sturdy and strong. Securely sewn in place, and very durable.
D-hooks/Latches- The spring closures opens with ease and fits securely. They are strong, sturdy, and well made.
Zippers- The zipper runways (the area of the zipper which interlocks) are well made. Each of the interlocking teeth close securely. The slides (which are used to close/open the interlocking runway) are heavy duty and move along the runway with ease.
Hinges- Securely sewn in place and very durable.
Other Hardware- Brass seam covers are attached to the upper sections of the interior seams for added strength and durability.
Guarantee:
Floto Imports is devoted to customer satisfaction. Each product is guaranteed for the natural life the product. If, for some reason your item should require repair, they also offer repair services.
Information About Floto:
The Floto Borsa Collection was launch in 2003 by Joe Floto with the philosophy "that older is better". Their company mission is to refine old-world craft methods to produce high quality pieces that are superior to mass-produced luggage. Floto uses top grade Italian calfskin and natural high quality fabrics exclusively. Each piece is a handcrafted original work complete with distinctive hardware and finishing. Floto products are built to last by skilled Italian artisans, providing old- world quality. Unlike mass-produced luggage, Floto's luggage, bag and briefcases, look better with age. The wear that happens over time such as wear marks and worn seams create an even more attractive look.
Floto's Founder Jeo Floto:
When Joe Floto went to Italy in 1997 he bought a leather duffel bag from a craftsman in Tuscany and has been using it for his travels ever since. Over the years he noticed two things about the bag - it looks better as it ages and people always ask about it - where did you get that bag? How much was it? I love that bag.
In 2002 Joe Floto left a job on Wall Street and took a sabbatical in Rome. Determined to try something new and creative he returned to New York in 2003 and started Floto Imports to design and make affordable, yet high-end leather luggage and bags.
With a mission to update timeless designs and stick with old-world craft methods the Floto brand quickly gained popularity on the internet and within the first 8 months had attracted buyers like Chelsea Clinton, David Letterman and Walt Disney Corporation.
"The best thing about this collection,” according to Floto, “is each piece is really well-made and good looking, it’s what I call Equestica - equestrian, vintage nautical, and fun at the same time -- and more importantly it's available at an affordable price.”
My Personal Opinion:
The quality and craftsmanship are impressive. Each aspect is well made, sturdy, durable and stylish. These qualities are no longer common place in a market of mass-produced products. Floto Imports attention to detail and care in selecting quality materials is refreshing. The materials chosen for the Poste messenger bag showcase Floto’s passion for quality and desire to craft products that will last a lifetime. Finding a messenger bag that is practical, functional, durable and stylish is a difficult task, yet the Poste messenger bag not only meets these requirements, it exceeds my expectations for practicality and durability.
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