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Episode 14 is LIVE!!!! Rich and Kim celebrated activities happening during the month of February which included Valentine's Day, President's Day, the Olympics and the Superbowl.  They also took time to try and understand the latest circus antics of the Trump Administration but realized it was simply too much to comprehend so moved back into reality.  Take a listen and don't forget to send the link on your nearest and dearest family and friends!

Two-ingredient Angel Food Cake Dessert

Ingredients

1 package angel food cake mix (16 oz)

1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz) in pineapple juice

 Directions

 1.      Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2.      Mix the angel food cake mix and can of pineapple in large glass bowl until thoroughly blended but not over-mixed.

3.      Place into ungreased 9X13 metal pan and bake for 33 minutes.

4.      Once baked, place the cake upside down on a baking pan or sideways to cool.

When ready to serve, cut into 12 pieces and top each piece with whipped topping.

Enjoy!

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Hard to believe Dominoes Effect just produced its 13th episode.  Yes, Kim and Rich are back with more news, information and antics.  The hope continues to be that they bring you a smile or two but also share the ongoing chaos being created by our current administration and ideas on how we can come together and voice our opposition to fascism.  How did we get here and when can we get off the tilt-a-whirl!!! Two US citizens dead in Minnesota under the Trump regime since episode 12 was produced a month ago.  Unbelievable. Take a listen and then take a stand....please!

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It's the holiday season and a time to celebrate this joyous time with family and friends AND also celebrate the 12th episode of Dominoes Effect!!!  Rich and Kim are so thrilled that you have been a part of the Dominoes Effect family for a YEAR!  Settle back and enjoy another episode...and thank you for your support!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Rich and Kim continue their antics in the 11th episode of Dominoes Effect.  The two walk down memory lane with more stories from their 4+ decade friendship, share tips for older individuals and recap the continued political chaos our country is in.  It is the season of gratitude, and Kim and Rich are grateful for their listeners, for another year of life and for laughter!  Take a listen.

Three-ingredient Sausage and Cream Cheese Pastry

 Total Time: 36 minutes

      Yield: 12 servings 1x

This Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole recipe is one of the easiest breakfast bakes. With just 3 ingredients you will love the buttery top with the savory and creamy flavours. Perfect to feed a crowd during the holidays for breakfast or brunch!!

Ingredients

1 pound (16 ounces) of pork sausage

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

2 (8-ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
 

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is browned. Drain the sausage, then put it back in the skillet. Stir in the cream cheese until it is melted and thoroughly mixed with the sausage. Make sure there are no lumps of cream cheese. Remove from the heat.

Unroll one of the tubes of crescent rolls and lay it out flat on an ungreased, nonstick 9×13 baking pan. Press and pinch the seams of the rolls together, making sure there are no gaps in the dough.

Spoon the sausage and cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, but make sure there is about 1⁄2 an inch of space left around the edges. Unroll the second tube of crescent rolls, and carefully lay it on top of the sausage filling. Again, press and pinch the seams together and press the top and bottom layers of crescent rolls around the edges together to ensure that the filling stays inside.

Bake for 15-16 minutes or until the crescent roll layer on top is golden brown, and allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

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After a month's hiatus, Dominoes Effect is back!!!  Kim and Rich return to share their insights and expertise to aging gracefully (well, sort of) and to the politics of the day!  Of course, there's a little music and even a recipe to share.  Enjoy!

Two Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Cake Recipe!

Ingredients
2 ¾ cups dark bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa)
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce

Instructions
1.Spray the interior of a 7” springform pan with cooking oil. Line the bottom with parchment paper as well as the sides, using long strips of the parchment paper.
2.Put the applesauce into a blender and blend until they become a smooth puree.
3.Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave until chocolate in completely melted.  Stir every 30 seconds while melting.  Cool the chocolate for about 5 minutes.
4.Transfer the chocolate to the blender with the apple puree.  Blend on high until you have a smooth, uniform chocolate batter.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6.Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight.  Once set, release the spring pan.  Remove the parchment paper. OPTIONAL – Frost the cake (see recipe below).
7.Use a large knife to cut the cake.
8.Store uneaten cake in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Ganache Frosting
1 cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream.
1.Add chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside.
2.Heat the coconut milk/cream in a small pan over low heat until simmering.
3.Pour coconut milk/cream over chocolate chips.  Let sit for 60 seconds and gently mix until completely melted.
4.Frost the top of the cake.

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Dan stepped in for Rich this episode to help get Dominoes Effect published!   Dan, Kim's godson from decades past, has been a contributor for past episodes and he didn't miss a beat behind the mic!    From Doppelgangers to screwworms (yes, that is correct) the subject matter was diverse, but we always hit on the politics of the day....or hour....or minute!  

I Wish I Were a Maga Article - Pavlovitz - 

 Pavlovitzhttps://open.substack.com/pub/johnpavlovitz/p/i-wish-i-were-a-maga?r=bw2gz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Why Trump Will Fail - Reich

https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/why-the-scumbag-in-chief-attracts?r=bw2gz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Slow cooker Barbeque Chicken

RECIPE

 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup of your favorite barbeque sauce
• 3 Tablespoons of your favorite Italian dressing 
• Optional: Salt and pepper

 Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Then pour the BBQ sauce/Italian dressing mixture over the top.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. 

When done cooking, shred chicken with two forks and leave in the sauce until ready to serve.

Can serve whole or shred with 2 forks. Keep the chicken warming in the sauce  until ready to serve.

Serving suggestions include:

 On slider bun or in a wrap with coleslaw

Topper for salads or baked potatoes (sweet potatoes are especially yummy).

Enjoy!

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Dominoes Effect Episode 8 - finished and ready for your listening pleasure!  Also included is a two-ingredient Cherry Breakfast Cobbler and a wonderful article about being "woke" (and it's a good thing) by John Pavlovic.  Thanks for listening and for your support...now on to episode 9!

2-Ingredient Cherry Breakfast Cobbler

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (17.5-ounce) can Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls or other brand if preferred.
• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 or 10x10-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each cinnamon roll dough portion into four equal pieces (you will have 20 pieces total from 5 rolls). Pull apart the layers from each piece, making sure each sliver of dough is separated. 

Pour the cherry pie filling into a large bowl. Add the dough pieces and mix until the pie filling covers each piece of dough. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. 

Bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, tear off a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the baking dish. Spray one side of the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the cobbler from the oven and gently lay the foil, greased side down, onto the cobbler. Return the cobbler to the oven and continue to bake, loosely covered, until the cinnamon rolls are fully cooked with no gooey parts remaining, about 18 more minutes. 

Remove the cobbler from the oven and use a fork to gently stretch apart some of the cinnamon roll portion to check for doneness. The bread should be fluffy inside, not stretchy or gooey. If it’s still gooey, bake until the bread is fluffy and fully cooked, 5 to 10 more minutes. Be careful not to over or underbake this recipe; the cinnamon rolls should have crispy edges and soft centers, but not be gooey inside.  Soften frosting from cinnamon roll package and pour on top of cobbler.  Enjoy!

Article by John Pavlovic - MUST READ - Being Woke

https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/confessions-of-a-radical-woke-leftist?utm_source=substack&publication_id=2037902&post_id=168741199&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=bw2gz&triedRedirect=true

Outstanding article by John Pavlovic.  Copy and paste the link to your browser to read the article.

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Rich and Kim say goodbye to June in the June 30th episode of Dominoes Effect with more tips and tools to make the aging process easier.  Of course, then there are the politics....can't skip that!

Try the 3-Ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe and let us know what you think1

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

24 -  Yields 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar (or one cup of Splenda Original Granulated Sweetener)
• 1 large egg

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

4.       Flatten each with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.  Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.

1.  Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

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Dominoes Effect Episode 6 is in the history books and includes a new feature for listeners.  Articles and recipes for you to use and share!  First take a listen to the podcast and then head back here for more good information!

Link to Make 5 Calls and make your voice heard and make a political impact as a constituent! It's your right and responsibility!!!!!

https://5calls.org/

This month's Recipe

Two Ingredient Chicken Bake

 You'll need four chicken breasts and one bottle of Brianna’s Cilantro Lime salad dressing.

 Marinade the chicken in the salad dressing for 30 minutes. Put chicken in greased baking dish and pour marinade over chicken breasts.

 Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

 Serve chicken with juices over rice or potatoes and enjoy!

 Bon Appetit!

Cultural Values - Hot and Cold Climate Cultures You Tube Video and documentation.

https://youtu.be/KcEJpzMqWWA?si=yS89iRo64r_5WBKs

https://ubcfayetteville.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hot-vs-Cold-Cultures.pdf

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Rich and Kim bring you Dominoes Effect Episode 5...produced on a rainy, spring day in their Minnesota studio!  Not only do they discuss the chaos, corruption and cruelty seen in the first 116 days of the Trump Administration but marvel at the similarities they see between a Three Stooges movie and the actions of Trump's minions!  Conversations for aging adults included hiring handy workers, importance of regular eye exams and finding our passions in our lives!  Give it a listen!