ROASTED ASPARAGUS, CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATOES & TORNADO!

My prayers go out to the Tornado victims in Joplin. I know what it is like to have this happen to your town.
I was a senior at Waco High when a tornado struck Waco,Texas. Thank god I did what my mother had told me to do, and catch the bus right outside the school instead of walking downtown with my friends to catch that bus. I would have been right by the tallest building in Waco and look at the picture.

Lost so many friends in this tragedy. I am always sadden when this happens. Let us all remember & pray for residents of Joplin.

Waco, Texas: May 11, 1953
A powerful (F5) tornado ripped through downtown Waco, Texas, at 4:10 p.m. (CDT), May 11, 1953, killing 114 people and injuring nearly 600 more. More than 600 businesses, 850 homes and 2,000 cars were destroyed or severely damaged for an estimated loss of $41 million ($275 million in 2002 dollars). The deadliest tornado in Texas history and the tenth deadliest in the nation, the twister touched down about 10 miles south of the city. By the time it reached Waco, the tornado was moving almost due north, cutting a path of destruction a third of a mile wide through the heart of the city.
The 1953 Waco tornado outbreak was a tornado outbreak that affected portions of the central United States from May 9 - May 11, 1953. It is most known for the F5 tornado that struck Waco, Texas on May 11, 1953, killing 144 people.
144 deaths, with 597 injured and up to $41.2 million in property damage. 196 businesses and factories were destroyed, 217 sustained major damage, and 179 sustained lesser damages. 150 homes were destroyed, 250 sustained major damage, and 450 sustained lesser damages. Over 2000 cars were damaged or destroyed and the First United Methodist Church was severely damaged. Over half the dead - 61 - were in a single city block bounded by 4th and 5th streets and Austin and Franklin avenues.

On a lighter note:

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATOES

Super easy, A great recipe! It’s a nice change from steamed veggies and has a ton of flavor.

7 cups small cauliflower florets
3 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch cayenne
lemon juice
cilantro

Toss small cauliflower florets and chopped plum tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic,cumin seeds,turmeric, a pinch of cayenne,salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast in a 450 degrees F oven, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Love my asparagus cooked this way, for an added plus to flavor: Remove asparagus from oven and sprinkle with freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds fresh asparagus
Good olive oil
Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.


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