Cruisin' Companions

TOMMY

6 year old male boxer mix
Hi there! My name is Tommy. I’m a 6-year-old boxer mix, neutered, and up to date on all of my vaccines!
Another shelter brought me to Animal Friends in September, and boy am I glad they did! I love all of the volunteers here and am very affectionate. I especially love when they take me on car rides to the park! The perfect day for me would include a car ride to the park where I could romp and play with lots of other dogs and chase the occasional chipmunk.
I’m pretty strong though, so Animal Friends would like to see me go home with a family that has older children, ages nine and above. I also love toys, especially rope ones. I could occupy myself all day just gnawing on a rope toy. I’ll need to go home with a family that can provide me with lots of exercise and stimulation. I hope you will stop in at Animal Friends to meet with me and an adoption counselor if I sound like the dog for you!
The Body

minted french green beans

This recipe for Green Beans is delicious! A Must try!~
ingredients
•8  ounces  haricots vert or other small, thin green beans (2 cups)
•1  tablespoon  minced shallot
•2  teaspoons  olive oil
•2  teaspoons  snipped fresh mint
•Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
directions
1. Rinse beans. Trim tips off beans, if desired. Drain. Place a steamer basket in a large skillet. Add water to just below the bottom of basket.
2. Bring to boiling. Add beans. Cover. Steam for 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water. (Or, plunge into ice water.) Drain well.
3. In a mixing bowl toss beans with shallot, oil, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serve as a salad or side dish. Makes 4 servings.
nutrition facts
•Servings Per Recipe 4 servings Calories40, Total Fat (g)2, Sodium (mg)39, Carbohydrate (g)5, Fiber (g)2, Protein (g)1, Vitamin A (DV%)4, Vitamin C (DV%)14, Calcium (DV%)2, Iron (DV%)4, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
The Machine

MotorAuthority Names the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Its ‘Best Performance/Luxury Car to Buy 2011′

MotorAuthority, the Web’s luxury and performance leader, today named the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe/Wagon its “Best Performance/Luxury Car to Buy in 2011″ as part of its coverage of the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, which includes reporting, analysis, photography, as well as real-time Twitter coverage from the show floor.
MotorAuthority’s “Best Car to Buy Award” is chosen from the newest sports cars, sedans, and SUVs priced higher than $50,000. Editors narrow the field to a list of nominees based on full road-test reviews by editors, who drive and review nearly every new vehicle introduced each year. The winner is the vehicle that editors would put in their own garages, to drive on the perfect day, on the perfect road.
The 2011 CTS-V Coupe and Wagon’s 556 horsepower and striking styling put it at the top of the wish list for vehicles priced above $50,000, according to Nelson Ireson, Editor of MotorAuthority. The CTS-V was chosen from a list of finalists that included new 2011 models such as the Bentley Mulsanne, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the Ford Shelby GT500, the Infiniti M56, and the Hyundai Equus.
“We’ve been rooting for more V-Series cars since we drove the CTS-V sedan,” says Ireson. “The stunning profile of the two-door CTS-V Coupe and the high-speed flexibility of the CTS-V Wagon add rubber-burning luster to a lineup filled with winning luxury vehicles.”
MotorAuthority caters to drivers who want a premium experience — from the vehicle they drive to the content they consume.
Cruisin' Companions

STRAYA

2 year old female domestic shorthair
I recently arrived from another shelter At first I was shy and scared and not a bit happy about my new surrondings. Over time I adjusted and I recently moved into one of the free roam rooms where I live with 9 other cats. I think I would prefer to be an only cat because I tend to be jealous and want all the visitor attention for myself. I love laser pointers and I hope that my new family has one at their house and maybe a couple of treats. If you’re in the neighborhood stop by and see me at Animal Friends. I would love to make your house a home.
The Body

parmesan cheese and italian sausage stuffing

For the next week We are going to be bringing you some of the best Thanksgiving Day Meal recipes, lets get this party started with a little stuffing!
ingredients
•6  cups  ciabatta bread torn into bite-size pieces
•12  ounces  bulk mild Italian sausage
•1  cup  chopped onion
•1/2  cup  chopped celery
•2  teaspoons  snipped fresh thyme
•1  teaspoon  snipped fresh sage
•1/2  teaspoon  snipped fresh rosemary
•2  tablespoons  olive oil
•1    egg, lightly beaten
•1/2  cup  shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 ounces)
•1/4  cup  dried currants
•2  tablespoons  snipped fresh Italian ( flat-leaf) parsley
•1/4  teaspoon  salt
•1/4  teaspoon  ground black pepper
•1/2  to 3/4 cup  chicken broth
•Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)
directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 2-quart shallow baking dish; set aside. Spread bread pieces evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until bread is dry, stirring once. Transfer to a very large bowl; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until brown. Drain off fat. Transfer sausage to the bowl.
3. In the same skillet, cook onion, celery, thyme, sage, and rosemary in hot oil over medium-high heat until onion and celery are tender. Transfer onion mixture to the bowl. Stir in egg, the 1/2 cup cheese, the currants, parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with enough of the broth to moisten, tossing gently to combine.
4. Transfer bread mixture to the prepared baking dish.* Cover and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese. Makes 8 servings.
*Tip: Or use the bread mixture to stuff a 10- to 12-pound turkey before roasting.
nutrition facts
•Servings Per Recipe 8 servings Calories384, Total Fat (g)21, Saturated Fat (g)7, Monounsaturated Fat (g)10, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3, Cholesterol (mg)63, Sodium (mg)875, Carbohydrate (g)34, Total Sugar (g)5, Fiber (g)2, Protein (g)14, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
The Machine

Throwout Bearing, Toss your old one!

As always Baker is thinking up ways to reinvent the wheel – and with your old trusty bike in mind! No one but the Drivetrain Authority can promise you this kind of reliability while backing it with the unbeatable promise of support with one all- inclusive, American-Made kit!
The BAKER Heavy Duty Throwout Bearing Kit replaces the failure-prone stock parts and eliminates throwout bearing associated headaches.  The larger thrust bearing features a 97% greater surface area and 77% greater static load capacity than that of the stock throwout bearing.  The brass spacer eliminates the possibility of bearing crush and disintegration.  It is the perfect compliment for those running heavy duty clutches in a high horsepower abusive environment.
If your wondering what a throwout bearing does, it’s part of your clutch release system that temporarily disengages the engine from the manual transmission while shifting. (meaning it shuts the power off to the rear wheel in between gears) It translates a linear thrust force from the clutch lever to the spinning clutch assembly.
Features
– Fits all 1987-2010 5 and 6-speed Big Twin models with left side drive and cable actuated clutch.
– Larger thrust bearing with 97% greater surface area than the stock throwout bearing.
– 77% greater static load capacity than the stock throwout bearing.
– Brass spacer eliminates the possibility of bearing crush and disintegration which can lead to costly transmission failures. Contact Baker for more info!
The Machine

Journeys, Two-Up by Ray Uloth

Journeys, Two-Up: On the Road through Grief to Renewal, by Ray Uloth, offers
one man’s insight on his struggle to cope with the death of his wife,
Markie, from breast cancer.
In motorcycle slang, two-up means riding with a passenger. Aboard
Gladys, his motorcycle, Uloth treats the reader as his passenger on a
trek across the U.S. and a tour of the ancient Middle East. Journeys,
Two-Up is a road journal that tells a story of adventure and exploration
as a means of coming to terms with grief and loss.
Journeys, Two-Up is organized chronologically and told in the first
person present tense to truly give the reader the feeling of sharing the
ride. On his journey, Uloth draws metaphorical value from intriguing
fellow travelers, historical anecdotes, dangers encountered, natural
wonders and his own brush with death. Journeys, Two-Up tells of a
personal odyssey filled with humor as well as emotional and spiritual
insight. Uloth believes that while sorrow is a universal human condition,
each person experiences it differently. As Uloth puts it, when it came to
sorrow, he took a path less traveled and it made all the difference in
his chance to live and love again. “Journeys, Two-Up connects me with what I know in my heart to be true, what Markie would have hoped for me and a glimpse at the dawn of a brighter future,” writes Uloth. Journeys, Two-Up: On the Road through Grief to Renewal is available online at Amazon.com and other online channels.
About the Author
Ray Uloth had a varied professional career as reporter and columnist, high school English teacher, college dean, Outward Bound instructor, corporate trainer, executive, management consultant and executive coach. He now lives and writes on his ranch in Gold Hill.
Cruisin' Companions

FORSYTHE

1 year old female
Forsythe is a shy but sweet cat who was returned to Animal Friends because of a personality conflict with another cat.

Having lived with both young kids and adults, Forsythe could fit into a variety of families, but would prefer a quiet household. She is initially shy, but with time and patience, she will gain trust and love her new family. When she is comfortable with her surroundings, you’ll see that she enjoys chasing toys and using her cardboard scratcher.

Forsythe is sure that the perfect home is out there for her. Maybe you could be the match for her!  Stop by Animal Friends today!
The Body

italian vegetable soup

what can be better on these cool fall days than a hot bowl of homemade soup, comfort food at it’s best!
ingredients
•1  9-oz.  package frozen cut green beans
•1/2  of a 16-oz.  package frozen cauliflower
•1  14.5-oz.  can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
•1/2  cup  chopped onion (1 medium)
•1/2  cup  sliced celery (1 stalk)
•1/4  cup  regular barley
•1  clove  garlic, minced
•1/4  tsp.  ground black pepper
•3  cups  reduced-sodium chicken broth
•1-1/2  cups  reduced-sodium vegetable juice
•1/4  cup  purchased pesto (optional)
• Finely shredded Parmesean cheese (optional)
directions
1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, place frozen green beans, cauliflower, undrained tomatoes, onion, celery, barley, garlic, and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth and vegetable juice. Pour over vegetable mixture in cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If desired, top each serving with pesto and Parmesean cheese. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.
nutrition facts
Calories 81, Sodium (mg)520, Carbohydrate (g)17, Total Sugar (g)7, Fiber (g)3, Protein (g)4, Vitamin C (DV%)56, Calcium (DV%)7, Iron (DV%)8, Starch (d.e.).5, Vegetables (d.e.)2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet