Dear Rosies,

Here’s an update on our latest race, the Myopia Sled Dog Races. They were in our home town with thousands of spectators, tv coverage, and a great deal of newspaper coverage, including the Boston Globe! We had another super weekend – Lily came in 2nd in the 4-dog professional class against a number of adults, Grace came in 3rd in the 6-dog pro, and Lis 2nd in the 8-d0g pro. I won the 2-dog skijor event. Lots of people came to the dog truck and we had our coveralls on while working around the dog since it was warm.

Attached are a few pictures! Lis has the best pedal we have ever seen – over her head! How are the winter coveralls coming along?

Best regards,

Diane

PS: The main force of the kennel, Scott Bailey, wishes Rosies would make mens gear, but I keep telling him that Rosies is for GALS!!!

“Brining” a turkey is another word for soaking your Thanksgiving turkey in a spiced liquid, which infuses the turkey with moisture and flavor. Brining a turkey overnight is the best way to ensure a tender and delicious Thanksgiving turkey.

What you will need:

• 2 gallons water
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 ½ cups Kosher salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5 bay leaves
• 3 Tbsp. black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
• 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 1 whole fresh orange peel, chopped
• 1 whole fresh lemon peel, chopped

* A simpler option is to buy a high quality, all-in-one spice mix and simply add the mix to water. Click here for more information on Turkey Brine spice mix.

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and allow liquid to cool to room temperature. Mixture can be stored in the fridge until you are ready to brine.

Remove turkey from wrapper and throw away bag inside. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Place turkey in plastic brining bag (available at many kitchen shops) or in pot large enough to hold turkey. Pool cooled brine liquid over top. Add cold water if you need more liquid, so turkey is covered. Place sealed pot or bag in refrigerator for 8 to 18 hours (overnight) before roasting.

Before roasting, remove turkey from brine and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry.

** This recipe makes enough brine for a 20 lb. bird.

I have tried my overalls and they have withstood laying sod in the pouring rain, building modular stone retaining walls, and just plain getting dirty landscape work.  I have washed them numerous times already and they still look brand new - I love them!  Everyone who has seen them loves them.  The men I work with want to know if you make them for men because the kneepads are so awesome!  They are trying to figure out how they can cut their carhardts and get some kneepads in there!

PS:  notice the pink flames on our wheelbarrow!  It was my co-workers idea to spray paint all of our tools pink so we can keep track of them.  Anyone that works with us knows that the PINK tools go in the girls truck!

Sincerely,
Barb Gordon
Journeyman Landscape Gardener
Grande Prairie, Alberta,Canada

My name is Myraline Morris Whitaker. My day job is running a hospitality industry-consulting firm, so I need to dress up in business attire most days to meet with clients. My passion however is the Sister Soldier Project, which I founded for sending care packages to US Military female soldiers deployed throughout the Middle East theatre. Many of these women have special hair care needs for products to help them deal with the intense heat and dryness in the region. These products cannot be obtained through normal military channels. It is especially important for them to maintain pride in their appearance representing our country these days to other peoples of the world. The Project has already shipped goods to over 2000 Sister Soldiers during the past two years. Products which have been shared with many, many hundreds more female soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and the Ships at Sea. Our main distribution vehicle is Packing Parties hosted by various women‚ organizations and clubs around the country. My favorite packing party attire is of course my Rosie Overalls. It is perfect for all the physical effort of packing and then shipping all these boxes. The Project even has its own website sistersoldierproject.com Check it out!

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