U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in December and data for the prior month was revised higher‚ suggesting the labor market likely remains too strong for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in the first quarter.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to replace top commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi in what would be the biggest shake-up of the country's military brass during Russia's almost two-year-old invasion‚ the Financial Times reported Tuesday.

Chow Chow is a classic southern tangy and sweet relish made from tomatoes‚ pepper and cabbage. An all purpose condiment that can be used on so many foods! A FAVORITE CHOW CHOW RELISH RECIPE If you’re looking for a tangy and delicious relish to add some zing to your meals‚ then Chow Chow is just what you’re looking for. It is not your typical pickle style relish. This classic Southern condiment is found in many Appalachian regions and across the South. With its combination of crunchy vegetables‚ sweet and tangy flavor‚ and blend of seasonings‚ it’s the perfect topping for so many things. As with all old family recipes‚ everyone has their own way of making it and some folks may do it differently‚ this is just my favorite way to make it. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S): What is the difference between Piccalilli and Chow Chow? They are both types of relishes commonly found in Southern cuisine. While they share some similarities‚ there are a few key differences between the two.Piccalilli is known for its spicy flavor profile and usually includes some of the same ingredients as Chow Chow‚ but also includes red pepper flakes or other hot spices. Chow Chow is a milder relish that is often described as being sweeter and more tangy than Piccalilli. Chow Chow is usually softer in texture than Piccalilli as well. These are all generalities and not hard and fast rules‚ as over the generations‚ these condiments have evolved. However‚ a lot of folks use the two words interchangeably. Can you make Chow Chow with red tomatoes? You could. It should be noted that it is traditionally made with green tomatoes. I haven’t tried it with red tomatoes‚ but I think it would work if you wanted it to. Just be careful‚ as it might be a bit more watery. The best substitute for green tomatoes would be tomatillos. Can I add some spices to this recipe? You bet! To add some heat‚ you can chop up some fresh jalapeños or add some red pepper flakes to the mix. What do you put Chow Chow on? It can be put on so many things. Anywhere you would use relish normally‚ you can use this. It’s great on hot dogs‚ hamburgers‚ BBQ sandwiches and my absolute favorite is to put it on some soup beans (see photo) with cornbread – so good! In the South‚ you’ll find it on the table to serve with just about anything. How much relish does this recipe make? This recipe makes 11 cups. When figuring out serving sizes‚ most people consider a Tablespoon to be a serving size (personally I would use more than that but we will use it as an example.) So‚ with 16 tablespoons in a cup‚ 11 cups has about 176 servings or so. Can you preserve this? Definitely! I always do when I am making up a big batch (especially when vegetables are in season.) To learn how to safely preserve (can) food‚ follow this safe canning guide from Ball’s website. How long does this last? Since it is pickled‚ this relish will last in the fridge for up to 4 months. Freeze for up to 3 months (once thawed‚ it will last in the fridge for an additional 4 months.) Can this be frozen? Yes‚ you can freeze this for later if you don’t want to can it. Transfer cooled Chow Chow to a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. Keep in mind that the texture may change once it’s been frozen. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) medium green tomatoes – see my FAQ’s above about the use of green tomatoes. small sweet onions – Vidalia onions work perfect here if you can find them but any sweet onion will do. green‚ red and yellow bell peppers – I always make this with a combination of peppers. It adds color and flavor. You can use whatever combination of peppers you prefer but you cannot make Chow Chow without peppers. medium green cabbage – I don’t advise on using red cabbage as this will change the color of the relish. However‚ if you really want to‚ I can’t stop you. pickling salt – it really needs to be pickling salt – not regular salt. It doesn’t have any additives in it and is meant to keep the brine of your relish nice and clear. apple cider vinegar– white vinegar can also be used. granulated sugar – this sugar offsets a lot of the tanginess that you get from he green onions and vinegar. mustard seed and celery seed – do not use the powdered/granulated version here. You will end up with a cloudy brine mixture that will not look appetizing and also can affect the overall taste. HOW TO MAKE CHOW CHOW Cut the green tomatoes into a large dice. Place into a food processor‚ but do not overcrowd the machine; you will need to work in batches. Process the tomatoes until they resemble a fine relish. Do not over-process or you will get tomato puree. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat with the onions and bell peppers. We are going to do the same thing with the green cabbage‚ but make sure only to use 4 cups of finely chopped cabbage. You probably will not use the whole head of cabbage. Once everything is chopped and in a large bowl‚ add the pickling salt. Stir well to combine‚ cover‚ and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain the mixture well and then rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain well again. Place the mixture into a Dutch oven. Add the vinegar‚ sugar‚ mustard seeds‚ and celery seed. Stir to combine. Stirring occasionally‚ bring to a boil‚ reduce heat‚ and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and add the mixture to mason jars. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Alabama White SauceHomemade BBQ SauceHot Dog ChiliVirginia White SauceHomemade KetchupHomemade Pizza Sauce Print Chow Chow Chow Chow is a classic southern tangy and sweet relish made from tomatoes‚ pepper and cabbage. An all purpose condiment that can be used on so many foods! Course Side DishCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesChill Time 8 hours hoursTotal Time 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes Servings 176 servings Calories 15kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients6 medium green tomatoes3 small sweet onions1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper1 yellow bell pepper1 medium green cabbage½ cup pickling salt3 cups apple cider vinegar2 cups granulated sugar1 Tablespoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seed InstructionsCut the green tomatoes into a large dice. Place into a food processor‚ but do not overcrowd the machine; you will need to work in batches. Process the tomatoes until they resemble a fine relish. Do not over-process or you will get tomato puree. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat with the onions and bell peppers.We are going to do the same thing with the green cabbage‚ but make sure only to use 4 cups of finely chopped cabbage. You probably will not use the whole head of cabbage.Once everything is chopped and in a large bowl‚ add the pickling salt. Stir well to combine‚ cover‚ and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain the mixture well and then rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain well again. Place the mixture into a Dutch oven. Add the vinegar‚ sugar‚ mustard seeds‚ and celery seed. Stir to combine. Stirring occasionally‚ bring to a boil‚ reduce heat‚ and simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and add the mixture to mason jars. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g

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Candance Cameron Bure graced the 26th Annual Family Film and TV Awards wearing a low V-neck maxi gown and her hair in a ponytail. She shared a photo on Instagram showing off her outfit and sharing her excitement about Full House getting “nominated as Best Classic Television Show!!” Fans could not get enough of the 47-year-old and flooded her comments with compliments. “Holy smokes‚ Candace! You look absolutely incredible in that dress!” someone wrote. “You look beautiful but it looks like it’s not easy to walk in that dress‚” a concerned fan noted. Candace Cameron Bure stuns in figure-hugging dress‚ earns praise from her fans Instagram Candace’s daughter‚ Natasha‚ joined fans as she praised her mom in the comment section. “Mommmmm you look so good.” Someone else agreed‚ “She does not look good. She looks gorgeous.” Another added‚ “What a beautiful dress‚ so elegant! You look stunning!!” RELATED: Danica McKellar Shares How Candace Cameron Bure Introduced Her To Her Faith Amid the kind words‚ Candace faced criticism from people who considered her dress indecent. A follower asked her to “be a little bit more covered.” “You need to be an example to all women. Especially the younger women‚ and that’s not a good example. I am surprised and sad‚” another added‚ disapproving of her dress. Instagram Candace feels ‘stronger’ in her 40s Candace lives a healthy lifestyle involving physical activity and safe eating. She often shares clips of her workout routine consisting of planks‚ dumbbells‚ and core-building exercises on Instagram. “I feel stronger at 45 than I did when I was 20 years old‚” she once said. “It’s just every time you get stronger‚ or I see my muscles from doing more push-ups‚ it keeps me going.” Instagram She also enjoys spending time with family‚ particularly her kids whom she took a hiatus from the spotlight for. “God took me out of the industry for a good 10 years. I didn’t work in the industry so that I could be a mom‚” she admitted on her podcast. “And there were days I struggled and struggled.” Click for next Article The post Candace Cameron Bure Shows Off Curves In Figure-Hugging Dress appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

The theft of Judy Garland’s iconic slippers in The Wizard of Oz was disturbing for the public and legal community. The incident unfolded in 2005 when the famed slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids‚ Minnesota. The stolen shoes were considered priceless artifacts‚ often described as one of the most valuable pieces of Hollywood memorabilia. For over a decade‚ the investigation into the theft encountered numerous twists and turns‚ with occasional false leads and dead ends until the arrest of Terry Jon Martin‚ who has since confessed to the heist. Recently‚ the case concluded after being in court since last year‚ with Martin receiving a relatively lenient sentence for his crimes‚ adding an unexpected twist to the prolonged legal saga. Terry Jon Martin is not getting any prison time for the theft of Judy Garland’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ slippers THE WIZARD OF OZ‚ from left: Margaret Hamilton‚ Judy Garland‚ 1939 Terry Jon Martin received a lenient sentence on Monday‚ January 29‚ at the U.S. District Court in Duluth‚ Minnesota. The 76-year-old former mobster won’t serve any prison time but will be on probation for one year. The presiding judge also mandated him to pay approximately $23‚000 to the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota‚ the location of the August 2005 heist where he stole iconic slippers. RELATED: Reformed Mobster Who Stole Judy Garland’s ‘Wizard Of Oz Ruby’ Slippers Gives Reason For Theft The decision for this light sentence was influenced by the fact that Martin‚ currently in hospice care‚ is not expected to live beyond six months. Youtube video screenshot U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz says he would have given a harsher sentence if the case was tried earlier While giving his verdict‚ Judge Patrick Schiltz disclosed that had the case been presented to him in 2005‚ he would have imposed a more severe sentence‚ a minimum of ten years in prison. He further clarified that this decision to take to the attorneys’ recommendation‚ considering Terry’s poor health‚ was not aimed at diminishing the gravity of the crime committed. THE WIZARD OF OZ‚ Judy Garland‚ 1939 “I certainly do not want to minimize the seriousness of Mr. Martin’s crime‚” the judge confessed. “Mr. Martin intended to steal and destroy an irreplaceable part of American culture.” Click for next Article The post Dying ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Thief To Not Face Jail Time appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Wanda Byrd‚ a devoted Burger King employee who has steadfastly served the fast-food chain for nearly five decades‚ recently shared her story. Despite the developmental changes she has witnessed while working with Burger King‚ she remains dedicated and happy with her role. During a discussion with the local station‚ KSWO‚ Byrd‚ who is employed at the southwest Oklahoma outfit of BurgerKing in Medicine Park‚ shared that this was her first job‚ and she is happy with it‚ hence why she has no intention of retiring soon. Burger King employee Wanda Byrd says she loves her job Wikimedia Commons Byrd emphasized her profound job satisfaction‚ attributing it mainly to the camaraderie and affection she receives from her coworkers. RELATED: Burger King Employee Who Worked Everyday For 27 Years Buys First Home “I just love people‚ and they all treat me really nice‚” she told the media outlet. “That’s why I get up every morning and come to work‚ knowing that they are here and they know my name and everything.” Wikimedia Commons Wanda says she has never missed a day of work The Burger King employee revealed that she has maintained a perfect attendance record since the commencement of her employment‚ consistently showing up for work without any absences‚ even in instances of illness. “If you love your job‚ you are going to be there no matter what‚ and you know that’s the way I am‚” Byrd confessed. “If you love your job‚ you are going to be there no matter what and you know that’s the way I am‚” Byrd told KSWO. Wikimedia Commons “I do come to work sometimes sick‚ or‚ you know‚ as far as hurting because you know at my age you are going to hurt‚ so I do come to work anyway. I just get up anyway and come on to work no matter what‚” she added. “I do come to work sometimes sick‚ or‚ you know‚ as far as hurting because you know at my age you are going to hurt‚ so I do come to work anyway. I just get up anyway and come on to work no matter what.” Byrd highlighted that the fast-food franchise acknowledged and appreciated her unwavering dedication and commitment to her role by presenting her with a splendid gift in the year 2005. “We went to a big meeting in Las Vegas and they called my name out‚” she shared. “They were like you won a Jeep. It was for being the fastest speed of service out of all the restaurants.” Click for next Article The post Burger King Employee Who’s Worked There For 50 Years Has Never Missed A Day Of Work appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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