I have some sad news to report this week. I lost one of my kitties this past week to a hit and run driver. My neighbor found her last Thursday evening and let me know. I am sick at heart because her sister was killed in the same spot. She liked to go out at night and I didn’t even know she ventured down by the roadway. She will be missed.
My other kitty is lost and when I get home from work she is on my lap all the time. Momma Said, “I know for sure that animals mourn just like people and I will help her through this.” She was Amber’s kitty, they loved on each other all the time. I gave her the best life I could while she was with me. She had a rough start but that was in the past, she lived the best life possible.
I know my pets are animals they are not “my children” so to speak. But I treat them well and try to be a responsible owner. They get their vaccines when needed and any other medical attention they may need. They are fed well and treated even better. I would never abuse my animals and can’t stand to see others do things like that.
I will eventually get another kitten (or two) but for now Katie Kat is the Queen of the domain. Momma Said, “I don’t think she would approve of a furry little sister.” She gets along well with the dogs, so she can pester them and keep them on their toes.
Alabama Pecan Bread
1 hour to prepare serves 12-16
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to stir together sugars (white and brown), eggs and oil until fully incorporated.
- Stir in flour and salt until incorporated, then mix in vanilla and fold in pecans.
- Pour batter into greased baking dish, then place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove dish from oven and let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
