Cedardale vs. Newburyport

November 7, 2008. We are currently positioned to break our three week, three point roll, as seen by our wildly close match play. Just ask Courtney. Julie and Arlene get the team "You Wear the PantSkirt" award this week for landing their first well-deserved partner win. Lisa and Betsey ripped another team win, which we all know impacts Betsey's (ahem) "domestic life." Way to go, Ladies! The team losses this week were aggravatingly close: Dorian and moi - one game; Marybeth and Patty -two games; Susan and Ann - one game; Jeannie and Kristine - a few; Liz and Cap'n - two. BUT, this is merely a demonstration of our growth and potential. We know this. Lastly, I must report that I was struck in the arse by a tennis ball during play; however, since my pahtnah, the Divine Ms. D, did not yell, "Take a knee!" or "Oh, that's gonna leave a mark!" I don't think it qualifies as team ink. Now, on to a more pressing announcement...How gourmet amazing was the lunch we served??? Kristine, Jeannie, Ann, and Susan outdid themselves on the main course, and Lisa brought Almond Toffee Bars* (a Liz Torrisi recipe) that were simultaneously savored and devoured not only by the A1 Lower Cedardale and Newburyport players, but the A1 Upper Cedardale ladies, as well. Our talents truly abound....

* Almond Toffee Bars

Enjoy ~ then locate your nearest 24 hour CVS pharmacy for blood pressure monitoring and portable defibrillator needs.

Mix together in a saucepan:
1 stick of butter
1 stick of margarine
1/2 cup sugar
Bring to a boil and simmer for two minutes. Line cookie sheet with whole graham crackers. Sprinkle 1 10 oz. pkg of sliced almonds over crackers. Slowly pour butter mixture over crackers and almonds. Bake @350 for ten minutes until bubbly. Cool, then chill. Break into pieces.