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Monday, June 6, 2022

The WINNER of the June 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY Is…

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

You are the winner of the June 2022 Giveaway and will receive the

KellyJo Designs Sister Infinity Bracelet

valued at $30.

Thanks to all who participated in our June Giveaway. Until next month...

Stay sassy,

Sassy Silver Sisters

Cathy, Rhonda, and Kelly

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Memorial Day - In Memory of our Father

***UPDATED 4/29/23***

In memory of our father GySgt Walter Irving Arnold 1931-1973

Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023

Memorial Day is an American holiday. Observed on the last Monday of May. We honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many visit cemeteries or memorials, hold family gatherings, and participate in parades around this great land.

You can find the history here on History.com.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ, NPR.org

Memorial Day by Annette Wynne

Is it enough to think today
Of all our brave, then put away
The thought until a year has sped?
Is this full honor for our dead?
Is it enough to sing a song
And deck a grave, and all year long
Forget the brave who died that we
Might keep our great land proud and free?
Full service needs a greater toll
That we who live give heart and soul
To keep the land they died to save,
And be ourselves, in turn, the brave!

How do you observe Memorial Day? Please comment below and share your thoughts. 👇

Stay sassy,

Cathy

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Restaurant Review - Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern Remington Virginia

Name of restaurant: Craft and Craft Pizza Tavern in Remington, Virginia
Date of visit: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Star rating: ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ out of 5

We recently had lunch together at the Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern located at 204 East Main Street, Remington, Virginia 22734. We arrived around 11:45 thinking we’d beat the lunch crowd. It's a fairly new restaurant and seems to have been widely accepted in the community by their Facebook page. They serve brick oven pizza, along with antipasti, subs, salads, and a kid's menu. Also, local craft beer.

When we arrived at the location, the parking was readily available on the street. I’m sure on the weekends that would be a problem as the parking on the street is minimal. They have outdoor seating in the front of the building for those who want to enjoy eating outside. CCPT takes up one-half of the building and I believe they are working on adding an extra dining area in the vacant half of the building.

We walked in and noticed their special of the day board. We weren’t sure whether to wait for a waitress to be seated so we just grabbed a table. The dining area is roomy with farm art on the walls. They had a few TVs on the wall for those sports TV watchers. The kitchen is open in the back and in the front window area is where they have karaoke and live music on the weekends. They had music playing and was not too loud, which is a nice change because most restaurants have music playing and you can hardly hear yourself talk much less others in your party.

After waiting a few minutes, the waitress came to our table, gave us paper menus, and took our drink order. I wasn't too thrilled with the way the menus looked, maybe they can put them in a plastic sleeve to make them look more presentable, especially if they make changes often. She offered us the weekly special which was a personal pan cheese or pepperoni pizza along with a side salad.

We noticed right away the special pizzas named after the local towns in Fauquier County. What a fabulous tribute to the area.

They do offer gluten-free pizza for an extra charge. The prices for a pizza run from $16 on up. The sandwiches are under $15. The kid's menu items seem pricey at $8. I'm sure if that includes a drink.

We waited for about 10-15 minutes for our food. Cathy decided on the Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwich with red sauce and Sidewinder Fries. Both were very tasty. She had never had those fries before and she really enjoyed them.

Rhonda chose the weekly special. A huge side salad came out first with lots of fresh veggies and Ken’s pouch dressing. The pizza was crispy on the edges with cheesy pepperoni goodness.

I decided on the C & C Smash Burger with fries. The burger was topped with cheddar cheese, onions, tomato, pickle, and their special sauce. It was a very good burger and I would have it again. The fries were sidewinder fries that reminded me of steak fries but in a curly fashion. They were meaty and with just the right amount of seasoning. The meal was more than enough, I couldn't eat all the fries, what a pity.

All in all, it was a good experience. You can check them out on Facebook or on their website. You can order online starting at 11am. It doesn't look like they have delivery but you can order and pick it up.

Contact them by phone (540)439-5157 or email ccpizzatavern@gmail.com

Hours

Sunday - Monday 11am - 8pm

Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 9pm

Friday - Saturday 11am-Midnight

Our rating system is 1 - 5 stars.
- 1 ⭐ = Poor. There’s nothing good about the restaurant. We won't be returning.
- 2 ⭐ ⭐ = Okay. The restaurant has one or two good qualities. It might be a delicious dish, helpful staff, or an inviting atmosphere. Still, you have no interest in visiting again.
- 3 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ = Good. A fine example of a specific kind of restaurant. It can be delicious food with excellent service. We may think about returning if we wish to have that particular cuisine.
- 4 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ = Excellent. Delicious food, appealing atmosphere, helpful staff, and brilliant service.
- 5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ = Extraordinary. Meets an elite standard by which you judge all other restaurants. The staff is always ready to help, the premises are extremely clean, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food is both delicious and beautifully presented.
We gave CCPT ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ because of the menu thing. That just turned me off. The food was wonderful and we would definitely be going back. We do recommend you try it out when you are in Remington.
Enjoy the video Cathy made for your enjoyment.

Have you ever visited Craft and Crust Pizza Tavern in Remington? Do you have a favorite pizza joint where you live? We'd love for you to share in the comments below.

Stay sassy,

Kelly

Sassy Silver Sisters

Cathy, Rhonda and Kelly

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Friday, May 6, 2022

May 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY

📣May 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY📣

It's time for the First Friday GIVEAWAY. All you have to do to enter is sign up to the blog where it says "SUBSCRIBE" on the top of the page AND comment on this blog post by answering the question of the month. You have to be a subscriber to comment. ALL subscribers are welcome to enter.😀

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2. COMMENT ON THIS POST and make sure your name appears and not ANNONYMOUS when you comment. If you comment as "annonymous" you will not be entered in the giveaway, because we won't know who you are.

We’ll pick the winner randomly with a random name picker and contact them via email. The deadline is midnight Sunday and the winner will be announced Monday, May 9, 2022. One entry per person, please. USA address ONLY.

The winner of the May 2022 Giveaway will receive this

Violet and Harper Silver Knot Bangle Bracelet with Purple Pouch

valued at $78.

Details:

This striking elegant silver bangle will add a special twist to any look. Wear it alone or stack it with your other favorite pieces, comes with a pretty purple velvet bag.

Now all you have to do is answer the question. Good luck 🍀

Question of the month:

Do you like to wear jewelry and what's your favorite piece of jewelry?

Comment below!👇

Stay sassy,

Kelly

Sassy Silver Sisters

Cathy, Rhonda and Kelly

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Monday, May 2, 2022

FIRST FRIDAY GIVEAWAY COMING SOON May 2022

📣May 2022 First Friday GIVEAWAY Coming Soon📣

This Friday, May 6th, is May's First Friday GIVEAWAY. All you have to do to enter is sign up to the blog here AND comment on Friday's blog post by answering the question of the month. You have to be a subscriber to comment. ALL subscribers are welcome to enter but the prize must be sent to a USA address.😀

The May 2022 Giveaway will receive a prize

valued at $78.

Stay sassy,

Kelly

Sassy Silver Sisters

Cathy, Rhonda and Kelly

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Seed Packet Wreath Tutorial

***UPDATED 4/27/24***

We sisters love to craft together. Cathy came up with this craft idea and thought the seed packet wreath would make a great gift for Mama Sassy since she loves flowers. Mother's Day is coming soon.

It's an inexpensive gift, depending on where you buy your supplies, under $10. Rhonda picked up the 10" styrofoam wreath and the seed packs at the Dollar Tree for under $5. Cathy brought the glue gun with the glue sticks and I had the burlap ribbon in my stash of craft supplies.

What you will need:

wreath, styrofoam, or wire
ribbon, your choice
seed packets
glue gun with glue sticks

Instructions:

Wrap the wreath with the ribbon. Make sure you use glue to adhere to the ribbon at the beginning and the end.
Decide how you want to place your seed packets. You can color coordinate or use a random placement.
Glue the packets to the wreath.
Make your bow and adhere with glue.

photo credit Sassy Silver Sisters

The wreath tutorial was on our Facebook Live Show at the 27.48 mark if you don't want to watch the whole enchilada :)

Here are some other designs you may like. These wreath designers are tremendously talented.

Front Door Wreath Using Dollar Store Supplies | Worthing Court (worthingcourtblog.com)

How to Make a Seed Packet Wreath - One Hundred Dollars a Month

Seed Packet Wreath Tutorial | Hometalk

common ground : Seed Packet Garden Wreath makes a come back... (commonground-do.com)

Make It Sparkly Mama!: Packets of Posies Seed Wreath!

Have you ever made a seed packet wreath? We'd love to hear from you. Please comment below 👇

Stay Sassy,

Kelly

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Asparagus Facts and Recipes

***UPDATED 4/27/24***

Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good!

Here are some fun facts about asparagus.

Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States.
It takes three years from seed to harvest.
California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities.
Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide.
White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk is cut with a special knife beneath the ground.
Asparagus treats bee stings and toothaches. According to the Greeks and Romans 2,500 years ago, that is. Green vegetables are always an excellent choice for oral health but the jury is still out on that one.
Asparagus makes your urine stink but only some people can actually smell it. Genetic differences occur in olfactory receptors that lead some people to be able to smell these odorous compounds released in urine. Asparagus contains asparagusic acid. When the vegetable is digested, this chemical is broken down into a group of related sulfur-containing and ammonia compounds.
Asparagus will reproduce for up to 20 consecutive years! Asparagus is a perennial and will continue to produce yearly but patience is key. It takes about 3 years to grow asparagus before you can harvest it.
Asparagus is a vegetable that is high in nutrients. Asparagus has many health benefits as it is high in fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E, K, and chromium. Whether you're monitoring your sugar levels, asparagus is good news. It is abundant in the amino acid asparagine, which acts as a natural diuretic, and higher urinating allows the body to get rid of extra salts while also releasing fluid.
Asparagus can be found in three colors: green, white, and purple.

Did you know these facts about asparagus? It’s amazing how we take our vegetables for granted.

Now, how about some recipes.

Asparagus Ham Dinner

Click here for the recipe.

Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Shortbread Coins

Click here for the recipe.

Asparagus-and-Zucchini Frittata

Click here for the recipe.

Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere, and Onion

Click here for the recipe.

Lemon Asparagus Risotto

Click here for the recipe.

Rosemary Roasted Salmon with Asparagus & Potatoes

Click here for the recipe.

Creamy Chicken & Asparagus Pasta

CREDIT: FRED HARDY

Click here for the recipe.

Panko Roasted Asparagus

CREDIT: ANDY LYONS

Click here for the recipe.

Spring Green Smoothies

CREDIT: JASON DONNELLY

Click here for the recipe.

Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus

Credit Cafe Delites

Click here for the recipe.

We hope you enjoyed the fun facts and asparagus recipes. Do you like to make dishes with asparagus? Please share and comment below.

Stay Sassy,

Kelly

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