#MEwx sun, mild temps and a dinner featuring Jambalaya and Chocolate Mousse

Good morning Augusta

This morning we have partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 30s. Winds will be light and variable.

Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy conditions with Lows in the mid 20s. Winds remain Light and variable.

The readings from my weather instruments are:

The Wind Chill is 29.5°F, Dew Point is 22.3°F, the humidity is 74%, and the outdoor temp is 29.5°F.

The wind direction is North Northwest between 0.1 MPH and 0.4 MPH.

The Relative pressure is 29.92, the Absolute pressure is 29.72 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being.

The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:53 A.M., Sunset is 4:01 P.M., Moonrise is x:xx p.M., Moonset is 12:54 p.M. and the moon phase is in its last quarter being 44% illuminated.

The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are:

METAR KAUG 301153Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP155 T10331050 11011 21033 51013  | 

We didn’t receive any rain or snow here over the past 24 hours.

How about a Turkey Recipe with a New Orleans twist to it with a French Orange chocolate dessert?

TURKEY JAMBALAYA

Serves 4 to 6

1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 package vegetable soup & dip dry mix

¾ tsp crushed red pepper

2 cups chopped turkey

1 cup ham, cut into matchsticks

2 Cups Water

 

In a large skillet, combine the 15 oz. can of stewed tomatoes, 2 cups of water, one package of vegetable soup/dip mix and ¾ Tsp red pepper. 

Bring to a boil, stirring well.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 

Stir in the 2 cups of chopped turkey; cook 5 minutes longer. 

Serve over some hot wild, cooked rice.

 

And for dessert:

FRENCH CHOCOLATE ORANGE MOUSSE

Serves:  4

1 (4-serving) package sugar-free chocolate fudge pudding mix

2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup unsweetened orange juice

¾ cup plain fat-free yogurt

½ cup whipped topping free

1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained

3 (2½-inch) chocolate graham crackers made into fine crumbs

·         In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, 2/3 cup dry milk powder and 1 cup orange juice.

·         Mix well using a wire whisk.  Blend in ¾ cup yogurt and ½ cup whipped topping.

·         Reserve 4 mandarin oranges for garnish.  Gently stir remaining mandarin oranges into pudding mixture.

·         Evenly spoon mixture into 4 dissert dishes.  Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over tops and garnish each with a reserved mandarin orange.

·         Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Exchanges:  1 fat free milk, 1 fruit, ½ carbohydrates

Calories:  172; fat:  0 g; protein:  8 g; carbohydrate:  35 g; sodium:  450 mg; calcium:  235 mg; fiber:  0 g

 

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