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I had the radio on


I grew up listening to the radio more than watching television for two reasons: first, we only had one TV, and it was in the living room, and the programming was limited to three channels; and second, I had a school bus ride that was about two hours a day that had the radio on the entire journey. When we were brave enough, we’d sing along. In my room, I had my stereo and record player. I would listen to whatever music I wanted to of my choosing. Nothing against Lawrence Welk or Hee Haw, but that music wasn’t anything I could appreciate at the time. Weekly, I would listen to Casey Kasem and the Top 40 countdown. Sometimes having to stay up late to get to number one so I could compare notes with my friends on the bus the next day. “Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars.”
When I was older, I liked to listen to talk radio. Stories and interviews on the air let you watch the road and keep your mind active. Some music puts me to sleep. I liked Paul Harvey. He would tell you all the inside stories about people you knew, or current events. It was a surprise ending with his famous, “And now you know the rest of the story.” There were even television shows about radio shows. “WKRP in Cincinnati” was the best. My favorite was Les Nessman. His rousing rendition of the news made me laugh out loud. The Thanksgiving Turkey Drop is some of the best TV/Radio comedy out there! “Good day and may the good news be yours.” Was the sign-off given by Les.
I have recently been offered a job at our local radio station, KRWP AM 1360, out of Buffalo. I will be doing the new show in addition to the Leisure Time with Sandy and Amy Show we have been doing for about six months. I am excited about this opportunity to develop 30 minutes of programming every week. Of course, I turn to you, the readers of the column for inspiration calling the show, “Sandy’s Kitchen Medley”. I think it will be a format similar to the column you have been reading for more than 10 years. Kind of like a book-reading of the stories and the thoughts behind the recipes and then share three recipes a week. I am a little nervous because this is a solo gig. When doing the two-hour show with Amy, I just have to look at her and laugh. She is so fun to talk to. The show is a real-life conversation between two friends who see each other once a month. I also don’t have a sign-off yet! Ugh. I need something unusual and possibly food-related. We can’t all have a Burns and Allen tag line like “Say Goodnight Gracie”… “Goodnight Gracie.” Maybe you can help me? If you have the best tag line ever and are willing to share it with me, drop me an email at sandyholthaus1010@gmail.com. If I use your suggestion, I promise to send you a jar of salted caramel hot fudge!
Peace, Sandy
“It’s not true I had nothing on, I had the radio on.” Marilyn Monroe
Radio Pudding
BATTER:
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour
1/2 cup raisins
pinch of salt
SAUCE:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoon butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together batter ingredients. Drop by large tablespoonfuls into the sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Radio Cake
2 ounces butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream butter, sugar and eggs together until smooth and creamy. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into two (9-inch) cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Frost with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup butter room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoon heavy cream
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Add the butter, milk and vanilla.
Using the paddle attachment, combine the ingredients. Start with a slow speed and then gain speed as the ingredients combine.
Once the ingredients are mostly combined, add in the heavy cream and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
The frosting keeps well in an air-tight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the fridge for up to one week.

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