What to do After 50

By Dale Bliss

The Wonderful World of Paper Crafting

Photo Credits: Cecelia Trueman

Sewing on stationary to make her own letterhead, origami, handcrafted greeting cards, journaling and scrapbooking has been Cecelia Truman’s crafting world for many years. “I have always loved anything to do with paper,” Cecilia explained.

Paper crafting is a passion that fills not only her studio but also her heart. The seasoned paper crafter says that she gets a “never ending enjoyment” from crafting with paper.

Cecelia spends her time making greeting cards stuffs them with love and sends them out to friends and relatives. “I believe my cards put a smile on a recipient’s face when they receive it in their mailbox,” she explained with earnest. Cecelia also decorates the envelopes so the postal worker can enjoy them as they are sorted.

Always made with love, the happy paper crafter said with a sweet smile, “There is a wonderful feeling opening that envelope to read the good wishes inside.”

Antique and Muscle Cars – What A Great Way to Spend Time Together

Photo Credits: Donald and Christine Stark

While making a living, paying bills and saving for the future is traditionally a “must” a hobby is also important.

Donald and Christine Stark found their enjoyment in repairing and showing antique and muscle cars even before they knew each other. Showing cars has given this duo the opportunity to do what they truly enjoy and a hobby they can do together. “When we met, we did not realize how our past would become our shared hobby,” Christine explained.

They enjoy sharing memories with others they meet along the way that share the same enthusiasm with these unique cars. Christine said with excitement, “Some of the best moments are when you listen to a person who talks about something so personal and in turn we can make a dream come true by letting that person sit in the car and snap a picture for their memories. For our family we are making memories by helping others.”

Ingredients:

Roasted Whole Cauliflower

Adapted from MyKosherRecipes.com

• Medium head of cauliflower (about 1.5 lb)

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 Tablespoons honey

• 2 Tablespoons Sriracha

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 Tablespoons minced garlic

• 3 Tablespoons or more chopped dill

• Kosher Salt & Pepper

• Paprika

2. Mix mayonnaise, mustard honey, Sriracha and oil together. Add garlic and dill and mix.

3. Add kosher salt and pepper to taste.

4. Place cauliflower in a 9” × 13” pan. Sprinkle paprika lightly on top.

5. Spread all of the sauce over the entire cauliflower.

Chocolate Icebox Cake

This vintage cake recipe was adapted from a 1970s church picnic cookbook. We encourage you to bring back well-loved recipes from another era and remember why they are classics!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip)

• 2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers

• Chocolate curls, optional

1. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff. Spread heaping teaspoonfuls on the cookies. Make six stacks of cookies; turn stacks on edge and place on a serving platter, forming a 14” long “cake.”

2. Frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls. Refrigerate 4-6 hours before serving.

6. Cover with foil tent (do not touch the cauliflower) and bake covered for 1 hour. Uncover and baste with juices that formed on the bottom every 10 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown (30 more minutes).

7. Transfer to plate and serve with remaining juices as a dipping sauce.

3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze, wrapped in foil, for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.

4. NOTES: This is a fun recipe to really make your own. Swap out the chocolate wafers with your favorite cookie or add layers of chocolate, chopped nuts, fruit, or peanut butter between the wafer layers.