Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Body

Zucchini-Sausage Casserole; Perfect Winter Weekend Meal

Another cold weekend this winter, oh yay!!!  How about a yummy warm casserole to fill ya up and make you warm! This one is pure comfort food!
ingredients
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 8 ounce carton sour cream
• 4 cups chicken-flavor stuffing mix
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat. Return sausage to skillet.
2. Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Add zucchini to sausage in skillet. In a small bowl, combine soup and sour cream; stir into sausage mixture. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix and melted butter.
3. Spoon half of the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread sausage mixture over stuffing in dish. Spoon the remaining stuffing mixture evenly over sausage mixture. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
nutrition facts
Servings Per Recipe 8, Calories 487, Protein (gm) 14, Carbohydrate (gm) 28, Fat, total (gm) 34, Cholesterol (mg) 70, Saturated fat (gm) 16, Monosaturated fat (gm) 14, Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 4, Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2, Sugar, total (gm) 5, Vitamin A (IU) 972, Vitamin C (mg) 8, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 3, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Folate (µg) 40, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1, Sodium (mg) 1128, Potassium (mg) 497, Calcium (DV %) 91, Iron (DV %) 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Cruisin' Companions

Justice

Justice belongs in a Norman Rockwell painting. This all-American black Lab is happy, relaxed, mellow, friendly, and very easygoing. Just imagine this loyal dog sitting next to your rocking chair on the porch while you sip lemonade! Justice is always smiling, like he knows the key to happiness and we think that he is ready to share his joy for life with everyone! Justice would like to be the only dog in the home, and would like to live with older children, as young ones can make him a bit uncomfortable. If he sounds like a good fit for you, just relax, chill out, and visit him here at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, and he just might teach you the benefits of taking things easy.

The Machine

Mustang Hooks up the Kawaski Vaquero with it’s known comfort and style!

Finally Kawaski Vaquero owners can enjoy the comfort Mustang Motorcycle Seats offers along with it’s classic style. The deeply pocketed driver seat on the one-piece Wide Touring style with Driver Backrest is a full 16.5” wide and sits you at the ideal cruising angle.  The 13” wide passenger seat utilizes Mustang’s unique internal steel support wings.  The optional driver backrest provides superb back support for those longer rides and is fully adjustable and easily removable.
The Vintage style seat is sold as a three-piece set including solo, removable driver backrest and passenger seat with a backrest receiver for $739; the optional passenger backrest (shown) is $200.  Also available with studs and conchos.  Check them out online at mustangseats.com for more info.
Cruisin' Companions

Gypsie

According to her previous owner, Gypsie is friendly and playful, especially with string, towards everyone she meets. Here, at Animal Friends, Gypsie is a little scared and shy. Quietly and calmly, Gypsie spends most of her time laying in her Condo, waiting for a home in which she can relax and flourish into the loving and affectionate cat she wants to be. When alone with volunteers and staff, Gypsie is an attentive lap-sitter who likes to be petted and held. But in her condo, Gypsie can seem shy and timid.
Gypsie is up-to-date on shots, micro-chipped, and spayed. If you can offer Gypsie the loving home she is waiting for, come to Animal Friends in Pittsburgh today to meet her!

The Body, The Machine

Gloria

It’s official!  David Uhl’s newest Woman of Harley, “Gloria” is now available for sale worldwide.  The unveiling in Arizona this past Saturday was the highlight of a day-long event at the Hideaway in Cave Creek and they now have the original painting on display at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale (see photo).
“I would be extremely lucky to ever have the chance to encounter another subject like Gloria.   I consider her a national treasure.  I may be jaded by an enhanced passion for history but to actually get the chance to spend time with someone who remembers many of the people in my vintage paintings is a HUGE deal for me. For example she was friends with Gene Baron (the Baron’s Apprentice) and Babe Tancrede (Babe) and several others.  I think the world of this classy lady, and hope everyone in the industry gets the opportunity to meet her.  Plans right now are for Gloria to join us in Daytona for a special event in March.”
In this series, “Gloria” joins the ranks of “Ruby”, “Betty”, “Pearl”, “Rose”, “Ruth”, “Evelyn” and “Stella”.  This classic, historic image celebrates the colorful past of Gloria Tramontin Struck, an amazing woman, 86 years young, who started riding at the age of 16 and joined the Motor Maids in 1946.  She has logged over 500,000 miles through all 48 continental states in the U.S. and was inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2011.  The two gentlemen in the background (Ben Campanelli and Ed Kretz, Jr) both raced in Daytona and were acquaintances of Gloria.  The following links provide additional information on Gloria:
http://www.thunderpress.net/Articles/V-twin_lifestyle_features/2010/04/Gloria_Tramontin_Struck/
http://www.womenridersnow.com/pages/Sturgis_Hall_of_Fame_Inducts_Two_Women_Riders.aspx
Contact Greg for sales info.  303-913-4840 at Uhl Studios
Cruisin' Companions

Robert Downey

This big sweet guy seeks a forever home where he will be given the most precious gift of all….a place where he can feel safe, secure and loved. Robert Downey was found as a very thin and hungry stray who was brought to us by the dog warden. In spite of his age, Robert is playful with people and toys. He is friendly and full of love; when given the chance he will lean into you looking to give and receive affection. Robert enjoys being taken on long walks and is learning leash manners. He is uncomfortable with certain handling and wants you to know that he doesn’t like his paws or tail touched. Due to his age and some vision impairment it is recommended that Robert be adopted into an adult home. Are you looking for an affectionate companion like Robert? If so, stop by Animal Friends in Pittsburgh and meet him soon.

This big sweet guy seeks a forever home where he will be given the most precious gift of all….a place where he can feel safe, secure and loved. Robert Downey was found as a very thin and hungry stray who was brought to us by the dog warden. In spite of his age, Robert is playful with people and toys. He is friendly and full of love; when given the chance he will lean into you looking to give and receive affection. Robert enjoys being taken on long walks and is learning leash manners. He is uncomfortable with certain handling and wants you to know that he doesn’t like his paws or tail touched. Due to his age and some vision impairment it is recommended that Robert be adopted into an adult home. Are you looking for an affectionate companion like Robert? If so, stop by Animal Friends in Pittsburgh and meet him soon.

The Body, The Machine

Four Legendary Custom Bike Builders to Build Tribute Bikes for Rolling Thunder’s 25th Anniversary

With the 25th anniversary of Rolling thunder coming up in 2012, this is a great way to kick it off!
Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., an annual motorcycle Demonstration Run that attracts over 450,000 motorcycles and one million attendees.  To commemorate this honorary event, four custom motorcycles will be built by four legendary bike builders.
“The commemorative bike build is such a great idea and it’s one of the better things we’ve ever done. It’s the builders giving back to veterans and troops and all branches of the service with this project. We’re very grateful to the sponsors and everyone involved for their generous support and recognition of Rolling Thunder’s efforts,” said Ted Shpak, President of Rolling Thunder.
Jay Allen, creator of the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon, is facilitating the tribute build project.
Rolling Thunder is reaching out to some of the world’s top bike builders to complete the military recognition to include all branches of the service.
“This history-making tribute bike build is coming together so beautifully. S&S Cycle and Baker Drivetrain are the definition of American made pride and they’ve stepped up to the plate bringing their high quality products to this entire project,” said Allen.
The bikes will be unveiled at the 25th Anniversary event on May 26th and the entire build process will be featured in leading motorcycle publications. U. S. Marine Corps: Brigitte Bourget of Bourget’s Bike Works feature with Iron Works magazine; U.S. Navy: Dar Holdsworth of Darwin Motorcycles feature with Cycle Source; U.S. Coast Guard: Kiwi Mike of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company feature with American Iron; U.S. Air Force: Billy Lane of Chopper’s Inc. feature with The Horse Backstreet Choppers. The build project is destined to be epic as these road-worthy bikes will then be toured around the country with the traveling “Wall that Heals,” at various military installations and events, Veteran Affairs locations, major motorcycle rallies, and potentially taken overseas to the
troops. An impressive publicity campaign and production surrounding the Rolling Thunder 25thAnniversary observance is currently underway. Further production details to be announced.
“We’re so excited and honored to be a part of this monumental, historic event and to be selected because our bikes are no-compromise, American made motorcycles,” said Dar Holdsworth, who hails from a military family having served in Desert Storm, his father in
Vietnam and his grandfather in WWII. “We truly understand that we could not do what we do without the sacrifice of the men and women of our Armed Forces. Each and every soldier has my deepest gratitude and respect.”
Rolling Thunder’s Demonstration Run has evolved to be not only a demonstration for the
Prisoner of War, Missing in Action (POW/MIA) issue but also a demonstration of patriotism and respect for Service Members and Veterans from all wars. visit  rollingthunderrun.com
Cruisin' Companions

Butchy

If you are looking for a laid-back dog who is past all that puppy stuff, then Butchy is the perfect guy for you. Butchy is a very gentle, mature dog who likes to be around his family. He does well with other dogs but doesn’t like to be bothered by them. He will tolerate a younger, more active dog but we think Butchy would prefer to be the only dog or be in a home with older, calmer dogs like himself. Butchy doesn’t like to hugged or squeezed tightly, but gentle pets are perfect!  Butchy is a perfect candidate for why older dogs make great pets. If you think Butchy would fit right in to your family, please give one of our Adoption Counselors a call today at Animal Friends in Pittsburgh and come in to meet him. He’s waiting!

The Body

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole

This time of year casseroles are the way to go, warm, easy and you get to use the oven which might help to warm the home up a bit! This one is a very yummy favorite of ours!
Makes: 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 425°F 25 mins
Stand: 5 mins
ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1  tablespoon olive oil
1  6.9 ounce package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
1  14 ounce can chicken broth
2  cups water
2  cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1  cup chopped seeded tomatoes (2 medium)
3  tablespoons canned diced green chile peppers, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in rice and vermicelli mix (including seasoning package); cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
2. Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, chile peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole.
3. Bake, covered, in a 425 degrees F oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
nutrition facts
Servings Per Recipe 6, Calories 280, Protein (gm) 20, Carbohydrate (gm) 28, Fat, total (gm) 10, Cholesterol (mg) 52, Saturated fat (gm) 4, Monosaturated fat (gm) 4, Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1, Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2, Sugar, total (gm) 3, Vitamin A (IU) 632, Vitamin C (mg) 6, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 7, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Folate (µg) 48, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, Sodium (mg) 931, Potassium (mg) 236, Calcium (DV %) 101, Iron (DV %) 2, Starch () 2, Lean Meat () 2, Fat () 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet