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Karen Musser Nortman It's about control. I am the oldest of six siblings, mother of three, grandmother of eight, and I spent 17 years in a classroom of eighth grade hormon…moreIt's about control. I am the oldest of six siblings, mother of three, grandmother of eight, and I spent 17 years in a classroom of eighth grade hormones. Control is almost nonexistent in those situations. When I write, I can make all the characters do what I want. The power is awesome.(less)
Karen Musser Nortman I finished my fourth Frannie Shoemaker Campground mystery and I'm taking a little detour to write a time travel novel. It is a subject that I've alway…moreI finished my fourth Frannie Shoemaker Campground mystery and I'm taking a little detour to write a time travel novel. It is a subject that I've always been fascinated with and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I do have a fifth book in the Frannie series also in progress, "Grilling the Suspect" involving camping and a barbecue contest.(less)
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Making Good Trouble

Picture Not camping or writing this week. For twenty years I have heard about the work done at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi from my former co-worker, Carol. This year, I got a chance to participate. I only wish I was younger and more useful.

Back Bay has a long history and carries on an incredible amount of projects here on the coast. The mission trip I am with originated out of Edwards UCC chu Read more of this blog post »
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“Happy Camper Tip #10   Veggie Pancakes—These are delicious, healthier than regular pancakes, and can be made ahead and warmed up. Grate two cups of zucchini and one cup of carrots. Add one cup of corn—frozen works best. Stir in one egg, two tablespoons of plain yogurt, one half teaspoon of salt and one eighth teaspoon of pepper. Combine one half cup of flour, one half cup of corn meal and two teaspoons of baking powder and add to veggie mixture. Stir well and add one half cup of cheese. In a skillet with a small amount of oil, use a scant quarter cup of batter for each pancake and flatten slightly with a fork. Cook about three minutes on a side and drain on paper towels. Store in the refrigerator between layers of waxed paper and reheat in the microwave. Excellent with butter and syrup or ranch dressing.”
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“Happy Camper Tip #8   Balsamic marinated salmon filets—Whisk together a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar, three tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one fourth cup of olive oil, two tablespoons of soy sauce and a tablespoon or so of honey. Pour over washed salmon filets in a plastic bag and marinate in the refrgerator for one to two hours. Grill over medium coals about ten minutes or until done, turning once.”
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“Happy Camper Tip #18   Red and White Oatmeal Bars: Melt two sticks of butter or margarine in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add one cup of white and one cup of brown sugar and stir well. Add two eggs, one teaspoon of vanilla, one-half teaspoon each of baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and one-fourth teaspoon nutmeg and mix. Stir in one cup of white flour, one cup of whole wheat flour, and one and a half cups rolled oats. Add one and a half cups white chocolate chips and one cup dried cranberries. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes and cut into bars when cool. These store well and are a big hit with adults and kids alike. And like most desserts, they’re even better with ice cream or whipped cream.”
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