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06/28/2024

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY (June 27, 1944) Phillip Mitchell (Leroy Phillip Mitchell, often credited as Prince Phillip Mitchell), R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. He wrote "Starting All Over Again" for Mel and Tim, and "It Hurts So Good" and "Leftovers", which were both hits for Millie Jackson, as well as having some success in the 1970s and 1980s as a solo singer.

In 1969 he returned to Muscle Shoals, where he signed a contract as a songwriter with the Muscle Shoals Sound label run by Roger Hawkins and Barry Beckett of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. While there, he wrote "It Hurts So Good", first recorded by Katie Love in 1971 and later a hit for both Millie Jackson and (as "Hurt So Good") Susan Cadogan Mitchell recorded for the Shout label, including the single "Free For All", and began writing songs for Stax Records. His most successful was "Starting All Over Again", originally written for Sam and Dave but recorded instead by Mel and Tim, whose version was a Billboard chart hit in 1972.

Mitchell signed with Hi Records in 1971, recording several further singles, some of which were produced by the unrelated Willie Mitchell and others by Phillip Mitchell himself. Phillip Mitchell also worked as a producer with Archie Bell and the Drells, and Curtis Wiggins, as well as continuing to write songs for Millie Jackson, including several on her breakthrough albums Caught Up (1974) and Still Caught Up (1975). Jackson's producer, Brad Shapiro, also produced Mitchell's single "There's Another In My Life", which became his first hit as a performer when released on the Event label, a subsidiary of Spring Records. The single reached no.58 on the R&B chart in 1975. Mitchell also wrote "A Star In the Ghetto", recorded by the Average White Band with Ben E. King, and wrote songs recorded by Bobby Womack, Joe Simon and Candi Staton.

By 1977 Mitchell was back performing in Louisville, when he was contacted by jazz musician Norman Connors; Mitchell wrote and sang on Connors' hit "Once I've Been There", and toured with Connors. As a result, Mitchell was signed by Atlantic Records and had several chart singles with the label, the most successful being "One On One" which reached no.32 on the R&B chart in 1978. Credited as Prince Phillip Mitchell, he also released two self-produced albums on Atlantic, Make It Good (1978) which was recorded in California, and Top Of The Line (1979), recorded at Muscle Shoals. Both albums featured his own songs.

06/28/2024

Southern-Style Potato Salad
Ingredients:
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pickle relish
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Directions:
Cook the Potatoes:

Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Prepare the Dressing:

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and pickle relish to create the dressing.
Combine Ingredients:

Add the cooled potatoes to the dressing along with the chopped eggs, onion, and celery. Mix gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Season:

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill and Serve:

Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Serve chilled, garnished with paprika.
Nutrition and Timing:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Kcal: 360 kcal per serving
Servings: 8 servings

06/25/2024

Gluten Free & Vegan Banana Bread
INGREDIENTS
• 3 very ripe banana
• 2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp applesauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1.5 tbsp coconut oil (or any other neutral oil)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg (can be left out if you don’t have any)
• 1 pinch salt
Optional
• 4 tbsp raisins
• 4 tbsp chocolate drops
US CustomaryMetric
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 170 C/ 340F.
2. Blend the rolled oats for a minute, until they have a flour-like texture. Put aside.
2 cup rolled oats
3. Peel then squash the bananas really well (I use the blender for that as well.)
3 very ripe banana
4. Add the apple sauce and maple syrup to the banana and stir.
2 tbsp applesauce,1 tbsp maple syrup
5. Cover the loaf pan with baking paper and thinly spread ½ tbsp of oil over the paper (use some kitchen paper to do this). Add the other 1 tbsp of oil to the banana mix.
1.5 tbsp coconut oil
6. Now, add all the dry ingredients: baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and your oat flour.
1 tsp baking powder,2 tsp cinnamon,1 tsp nutmeg,1 pinch salt
7. Stir short and quickly, just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
8. If you're using optinal ingredients like raisins or chocolate drops, stir them in now too.
9. Add the mixture to the baking tin and pop in the oven for about 50 minutes.
10. Get it out of the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Before you proceed to the next step, make sure that the tin’s cooled off enough for you to touch it, or use oven mittens.
11. Place a large plate or a chopping board over the tin as a ‘lid’, and flip the tin around so it’s upside-down. Gently peel away the baking paper.
12. Munch!

06/25/2024

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
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___Ingredients:___

- **For the steak bites:**
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

- **For the smashed potatoes:**
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

___Directions:___

1. **For the potatoes:**
- Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place potatoes on the griddle, smash them lightly with a spatula, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes on each side.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cook until melted.

2. **For the steak bites:**
- Heat the griddle over high heat and add butter.
- Once the butter is melted and foamy, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the steak bites, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Kcal: 600 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

06/25/2024

Deep Fried Cheesecake

Ingredients:

- 1 cheesecake (store-bought or homemade), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Chocolate sauce or berry sauce, for serving (optional)

_____Directions:_____

1. Freeze the cheesecake pieces for at least 1 hour to firm them up.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Dip each cheesecake piece into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
6. Carefully place the coated cheesecake pieces into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove the fried cheesecake pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with chocolate sauce or berry sauce, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Freezing Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 12 servings