Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received backlash after a super PAC supporting his campaign ran a Super Bowl ad that mirrored former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 spot.

Hamburger Stew is an easy to make family meal that can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Loaded with mixed veggies‚ ground beef‚ and potatoes all cooked in a rich beef broth. Easy Economical Recipe Also known as Poor Man’s Stew‚ Hamburger Stew is an easy way to stretch a pound or two of ground beef into a meal that will feed a large family. I like to stock up on ground beef when it is on sale and store it in my freezer. How To Make Hamburger Stew First brown the ground beef‚ breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When it is mostly done‚ go ahead and add the celery and onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute‚ mixing it in really well. Slowly whisk in beef broth and then stir in Worcestershire sauce‚ ketchup‚ oregano‚ and stewed tomatoes. Add the potatoes‚ mixed vegetables‚ and salt and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are soft. Ingredient Notes I like to use 90% lean ground beef. If using fattier beef‚ be sure to drain the grease off. Typically‚ I use 2 pounds of ground beef because I like it to be really meaty‚ but you can make this recipe with as little as 1 pound of ground beef. Yukon Gold or red potatoes can be used in place of russett potatoes. How To Serve Jalapeno Beer Bread The BEST Jiffy Cornbread Cheesy Garlic Skillet Rolls The BEST Yeast Rolls Make It Spicy If you want this recipe to be spicy‚ add half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and serve with a little hot sauce. Tips For Making This Recipe Faster Get the ground beef cooking right away and work on chopping the onion‚ celery and garlic while it cooks. Measure out the next ingredients while the onion and celery cook. If you get behind‚ just turn the heat all the way down to low while you catch up. How To Store and Freeze Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave. This soup freezes really well. Cool completely and then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and then thaw in the refrigerator overnight. More Delicious Soup Recipes Vegetable Beef Soup Bourbon Beef Stew Easy Tortellini Soup Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Tex-Mex Cabbage Soup Baked Potato Soup Print Hamburger Stew Hamburger Stew is an easy to make family meal that can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Loaded with mixed veggies‚ ground beef‚ and potatoes all cooked in a rich beef broth. Great for freezing. Course SoupCuisine SouthernKeyword ground beef Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 413kcal EquipmentDutch Oven Ingredients2 pounds ground beefsalt and pepper2 ribs celery‚ diced1 medium onion‚ diced4 garlic cloves‚ minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons tomato paste4 cups beef broth2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon ketchup1 teaspoon dried oregano1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes‚ undrained2 russet potatoes‚ peeled and diced2½ cups frozen mixed vegetables1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper InstructionsBrown ground beef in a large Dutch oven‚ crumbling it as it cooks. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.Add celery and onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes.Add garlic and cook 1 minute.Stir in flour and then tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.Gradually whisk in beef broth.Stir in Worcestershire sauce‚ ketchup‚ oregano‚ and stewed tomatoes.Add russet potatoes‚ mixed vegetables‚ salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. NotesLeftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or frozen in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. I like a really meaty Hamburger Stew so I use 2 pounds of ground beef. You can make this recipe with as little as 1 pound of ground beef. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs. NutritionCalories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3097IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Hamburger Stew appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

In a stunning turn of events‚ the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious in the Super Bowl after receiving four mail-in touchdowns at 4 AM‚ overturning what appeared to be a decisive win for the Kansas City Chiefs. The dramatic reversal came after a chaotic night marked by controversy and confusion. As fans settled in to celebrate the Chiefs’ presumed victory‚ news of a water main leak at the stadium sent shockwaves through the sporting world. With the game halted and tensions running high‚ speculation began to swirl about the possibility of additional touchdowns being discovered. In the early hours of the morning‚ as weary spectators struggled to stay awake‚ reports emerged that a series of mail-in touchdowns had been uncovered by game officials. According to sources close to the situation‚ the touchdowns had been postmarked well before kickoff but had somehow gone unnoticed until the final moments of the game. “It was like something out of a Hollywood movie‚” remarked one bewildered fan who had stayed up to watch the game. “I couldn’t believe it when they announced that the 49ers had won. It felt like a real-life plot twist.” The decision to award the touchdowns to the 49ers sparked immediate controversy‚ with critics accusing game officials of foul play and electoral misconduct. Social media erupted with heated debate‚ with some alleging that the mail-in touchdowns were part of a broader conspiracy to steal the Super Bowl from the Chiefs. “It’s a disgrace to the game of football‚” declared Chiefs head coach Andy Reid in a post-game press conference. “We played our hearts out‚ and to have the game stolen from us like this is just unacceptable.” Despite the outcry from Chiefs fans and players‚ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the decision to count the mail-in touchdowns‚ insisting that all proper procedures had been followed. “We take the integrity of the game very seriously‚” Goodell stated. “After a thorough review of the evidence‚ it was determined that the touchdowns were valid and in compliance with league rules. We stand by the new outcome of the game.” As the controversy continues to swirl‚ many are left wondering what this unprecedented turn of events means for the future of football and the integrity of the sport. With questions lingering about the legitimacy of the 49ers’ victory‚ one thing is for certain: Super Bowl LVIII will go down in history as one of the most bizarre and contentious games ever played. The post BREAKING: 49ers receive 4 mail-in touchdowns at 4am to win the super bowl 50-25 appeared first on Genesius Times.

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UPDATED 2/12/2024 If you can remember what it was like to want a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas‚ then a A Christmas Story cast was for you! It’s a classic tale of a young boy who is constantly told that getting one means that he’ll “poke his eye out.”  It was also filled with bullies‚ a visit with Santa‚ and getting bundled up for a cold day outside. And it’s getting a sequel! Let’s take a look back at these fantastic characters and see what the A Christmas Story cast is up to now.  A Christmas Story actually provides a few vignettes‚ each different but connected by Ralphie’s ongoing quest for his dream Christmas present. At the end of the day‚ Ralphie learns some important lessons about wishes. Sort of. And what about everyone else? Find out here. 1. Peter Billingsley (Ralphie Parker) R/R; Getty Images Holidays mean basking in memories and‚ in fact‚ Ralphie Parker’s memories drive the whole movie. As he unravels this tapestry of Christmas stories‚ Ralphie introduces us to an ambitious and relatable kid with one big gift on his wish list: a Red Ryder bb gun. Along the way‚ he faced bullies‚ unwise dares‚ Scary Santas‚ and some very colorful language. Peter Billingsley on the set of Couples Retreat / Everett Collection RELATED: Ralphie From ‘A Christmas Story’ Is In ‘Elf’ And No One Noticed Until Now Peter Billingsley won the role of Ralphie in A Christmas Story cast against 8‚000 other hopefuls. Producers felt comfortable with their choice thanks to Billingsley’s performance opposite Burt Reynolds in Paternity just two years beforehand. Yes‚ according to Mr. Parker‚ Billingsley looked like “a deranged Easter Bunny‚” but that humiliation didn’t kick him out of Hollywood. In fact‚ he’s done a bit of it all: Marvel fans can thank him for his work as a producer for Iron Man. He performed a similar role for The Break-Up. He also directed Couples Retreat in 2009 starring Vince Vaughn. Of course‚ when you help create one of the most-played Christmas movies‚ you become synonymous with the genre. So‚ years later‚ Billingsley‚ 52‚ also worked on Elf starring Will Ferrell and played a ticket agent in Four Christmases. He returned as an adult Ralphie in the 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas‚ which he also co-produced and provided the story for. That makes for one fudging good resume! 2. Ian Petrella (Randy Parker) R/R; Getty Images Ralphie’s little brother Randy’s forever remembered for getting bundled up in so much winter clothing that he couldn’t put his arms down. Many viewers have been there or had to prepare their own kids for the winter chill in a similar way. And his mom couldn’t even count on warming him up with food‚ because that required pig impersonations! Ian Petrella from the cast of A Christmas Story / Wikipedia Thanks to joining the A Christmas Story cast‚ Ian Petrella‚ 49‚ became a child actor when he was just eight. After that‚ he tapped into a surprise passion for puppetry and later became a puppeteer and an animator. Despite the slower pace‚ he stays in touch with his festive roots. Petrella’s quoted as feeling pleasantly surprised the film’s endured as long as it has and honored it by donating to the museum modeled after the Parker home. Not only does he attend screenings of the movie upon request‚ but he also lived in that museum for a while as a tour guide. He also reprised his role in A Christmas Story Christmas. 3. Darren McGavin (Mr. Parker) Darren McGavin before and after joining the cast of A Christmas Story / Everett Collection In this corner stands a broke furnace. In the other corner we have Old Man Mr. Parker‚ wielding a prized table lamp in the shape of seductive woman’s leg. But he also has absolutely no love for the neighbor’s dogs‚ which‚ if a pack of canines ruined your big Christmas dinner‚ is understandable. Adam Sandler and Adam McGavin / Everett Collection Many of Ralphie’s Christmastime memories center around his father’s harsh‚ comedic antics. Yes‚ Darren McGavin brought his trademark gruff attitude to the cast of A Christmas Story‚ but The Old Man could actually be surprising‚ such as caving in and getting Ralphie the ever-dangerous BB gun. But the sailor-mouthed actor broke his gruff acting mold other times as well‚ most notably playing Adam Sandler’s tough but very amusing dad in Billy Maddison. Even before this timeless holiday special‚ McGavin earned fame as Oliver Spencer in the Six Million Dollar Man. Additionally‚ McGavin also played the iconic supernatural-hunting reporter Carl Kolchak in the Night Stalker series‚ which fans consider the role he was born to play. Even though he died in 2006 at age 83‚ his influence carries on thanks to Kolchak‚ which inspired Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Men in Black. 4. Melinda Dillon (Mrs. Parker) The matriarch of the A Christmas Story cast / R/R; Getty Images This hardworking mom won’t tolerate any foul language from her boys and won’t hesitate to wash their mouths out with soap. But if her kids need to get even with some bullies? That’s understandable. Melinda Dillon played Mrs. Parker‚ Ralphie and Randy’s mom‚ and her role was pretty ordinary as far as moms go and yet‚ she played it so perfectly. When not smashing novelty leg lamps‚ Dillon also appeared in Close Encounters of the Third Kind‚ which netted her one of her two Oscar nominations. The other came from Absence of Malice. She later appeared in films like Harry and the Henderson‚ Magnolia‚ and Reign Over Me. In the former‚ she proved an excellent presence in comedies‚ even when facing eight-foot-tall hairy monsters. Melinda Dillon / Everett Collection After a very powerful career‚ she retired in 2007. Her last gig came from three episodes of Heartland. Sadly‚ sje passed away on January 9‚ 2013 at age 83. 5. Scott Schwartz (Flick) Scott Schwartz‚ who played Flick in the cast of A Christmas Story R/R; Getty Images When confronted with a triple dog dare‚ Flick didn’t dare refuse. Until help arrived‚ it looked like Flick’s tongue might end up stuck on a frozen pole for good. To create that tense‚ goofy scene‚ writer-producer-director Bob Clark used a hidden suction tube to safely create the illusion that his tongue had frozen to the metal. Scott Schwartz today / Scott Schwartz today on Twitter A Christmas Story ended up one of actor Scott Schwartz’s biggest roles‚ but he did land some other work such as 1982’s The Toy. But after struggling to find gigs in the early 90s‚ he actually started working in the adult film industry. Most of his roles weren’t sexual‚ though some certainly were‚ and this carried on until the 2000s. Finally‚ he decided to try a more serious form of acting again to modest success. Now 55‚ he appeared in the sequel. 6. R.D. Robb (Schwartz)‚ A Christmas Story Cast R/R; Getty Images Ralphie Parker’s friend Schwartz‚ not to be confused with Flick’s Scott Swartz‚ stuck with Ralphie through all of Scut Farkus’s bullying‚ but he also caused a bit of trouble with that triple dog dare. Though‚ he must have had some kind of a reputation if parents can believe he taught Ralphie how to swear so foully. Thankfully he didn’t go blind from soap poisoning like everyone feared. R.D. Robb today / Twitter R.D. Robb played Schwartz and he led a humble but busy acting career that put him in a bit of everything. He appeared in The Brady Bunch Movie‚ where he can be seen kissing Marcia Brady in 1995. He also appeared in Matilda and directed Don’s Plum. which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. But Spidey and Jack from Titanic reportedly sued to prevent the movie’s distribution. So‚ seeing it requires an email and deep digging. Now 51‚ he sticks mostly to acting and appeared in three episodes of The Goldbergs while also serving as executive producer on Siren. Fifty-one-year-old‚ he‚ like his co-stars‚ reprised his most famous role. 7. Zack Ward (Scut Farkus)‚ A Christmas Story Cast R/R; Getty Images Every hero needs a rival. For Ralphie and his crew‚ that was Scut Farkus. When a weirdly condescending Santa wasn’t shoving him down slides‚ Ralphie was shoved by Farkus. He and his buddy Grover loved tormenting their neighbors‚ but Ralphie would get the last laugh. Zack Ward from the cast of A Christmas Story in 2017 / Everett Collection Canadian actor Zack Ward almost ended up cast as the sidekick bully instead of playing Farkus. However‚ when he and his buddy showed up on set and began rehearsal‚ they had their roles swapped. Out of all the child actors from the A Christmas Story cast Ward saw some of the highest levels of success. And he went on to share that success with high schoolers in the form of advice by telling them to fail. His full advice is‚ “You don’t fail. You succeed in finding out what doesn’t work.” He went on to work in Almost Famous‚ Freddy vs. Jason‚ and Postal. Additionally‚ he became a series regular on the show Titus‚ and at 53 his most recent credit comes from the Steven Seagal movie Beyond the Law and A Christmas Story Christmas. The legacy of A Christmas Story Cast Shortly after the movie’s debut‚ the cast of A Christmas Story helped make this unique‚ quirky film a holiday classic. In fact‚ cable networks TBS and TNT both play the movie 24 hours straight. Turning the TV on around Christmas‚ it’s almost impossible to avoid even just flipping by this film. Not only did the film give birth to a yearly marathon‚ but it also drew interest towards the famous BB gun. In fact‚ retailer Daisy Outdoor Products boasted that it sells a replica‚ made famous thanks to the movie. Furthermore‚ the museum house modeled after the Parker home also houses the famous “major award.” The film’s sequel‚ A Christmas Story Christmas‚ is currently in production. And you better believe this Story made our Countdown of Best Christmas Flicks:   For more of these throwback videos‚ check out our YouTube Channel! Click for next Article The post What Ralphie Parker and the Rest of ‘A Christmas Story’ Cast Looks Like‚ 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Zack Walkter

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