About Jodee

After thinking about various ways to share my memories, I began to write my blog, Learn from yesterday, live for today..... I started writing this blog, for the most part, to share my life experiences with family and friends, a journal of my experiences, but gradually the idea grew into sharing it with everyone. It's just about day to day living and sharing with loved ones the ordinary things that make every day memories. My blog covers everything from cooking family recipes to travel memories and more. Throughout this journey called life, each of us experience many things and what we take away from those experiences makes us who we are today. My journey has had its up and downs like so many of us and as a result, what I have learned from my experiences has shaped my perspective of life. I invite you to take a look and see what I have shared so far. Hopefully, you will enjoy the experience and share this new adventure with me! Jodee

Delicious Sirloin Meatballs with Jalapenos or Not

By Jodee Weiland

Meatballs are not just for a meal of spaghetti and meatballs. There are restaurants that serve meatballs just on their own as a meal. Meatballs are also found in great sub sandwiches. Even more interesting is the fact that meatballs are now made with a variety of things, like jalapenos. We love meatballs both with and without jalapenos. It all depends on how we are having them or what our mood is at the time. Another important factor for us when eating meatballs is what type of meat and ingredients are used. We love meatballs that are made with lean ground sirloin and no bread fillers. That’s why we love my Delicious Sirloin Jalapeno Meatballs!

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Now some people would say that meatballs without pork or veal can’t be very tasty, but they would be wrong. Why? Well, the reason is because the sirloin on its own taste great, but with the right seasonings and ingredients, a sirloin meatball can be absolutely delicious. I add grated Parmesan Reggiano to my meatballs plus seasonings to give my meatballs a flavor you will love. My mother always added grated Parmesan Reggiano, and I loved them. For me, bread crumbs are just a filler, so I don’t use them. If done right and gently turned while browning, the meatballs will not fall apart. The jalapenos are an add-on here, but they are also optional. If you prefer, leave the jalapenos out, and the meatballs will still taste great. These meatballs are seasoned right and are definitely delicious!

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Delicious Sirloin Meatballs with Jalapenos or Not

  • 1 pound lean ground sirloin
  • 1 egg (or two egg whites)
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves chopped more or less to taste
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped or 1/2 tablespoon dried chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (you can substitute fresh chopped basil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 medium to large jalapeno chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated imported Parmesan Reggiano cheese ( more or less to taste/ no salt needed since the cheese adds saltiness)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 29 ounce can tomato puree

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Heat olive oil in frying pan. Mix the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl. Shape the meat into six or more meatballs. Put the meatballs in the heated pan and brown the meatballs on all sides over a low to medium heat by gently turning them a few times. Using a nonstick pan makes this easier, if you prefer.

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Some onions, etc., may fall away from the meatballs as you turn them. This is fine because it will blend into the sauce when you add the tomato puree. Once browned, pour the tomato puree over the meatballs. When the sauce begins to bubble, lower the heat to simmer, cover the pan, and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until done.

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My Delicious Sirloin Meatballs with Jalapenos or Not are so full of flavor, they will easily become a family favorite. Serve them with a loaf of Delicious Homemade Crusty Bread or a bread of your choice and extra cheese. You can either eat the meatballs with bread on the side or use the bread to make a delicious sub sandwich. These meatballs are also great as a side for pasta dishes, like Italian Marinara with Pasta…Easy to Make and Delicious to Eat or Homemade Italian Lasagne…A Classic Italian Family Meal! However, you decide to have them, you will love them, so enjoy!

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Disney World in Orlando, Florida: A Picture Story

By Jodee Weiland

I’m about to show you Disney World in Orlando, Florida, using a series of pictures! It would be impossible to cover it all in one post, but these pictures cover the highlights. When visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, one of the first theme parks many people will head to is the Disney World’s Magic Kingdom…with Cinderella’s Castle! The reason for this is because this was the theme park where it all began years ago. This is where fantasy is brought to life through rides, live entertainment, animation, and so much more, or what I like to refer to as the Magic of Disney. So here is the first part of Disney World in Orlando, Florida: A Picture Story!

https://learnfromyesterday.comDisney World Disney World’s Animal Kingdom…Everything from Lions to Dinosaurs is a definite favorite for many fans. Travelling through exotic lands, both from the past and present, kids of all ages are entertained once again using the Magic of Disney. Travel deep into the jungles with the Lion King or visit dinosaurs in their natural habitats. Look up at the Tree of Life or take a safari out into the wilds. Whichever adventure you choose, you won’t be disappointed.

https://learnfromyesterday.comDisney World’s Hollywood Studios…Lights, Actions, Cameras is a look behind the scenes in world of movie making. It’s all about celebrating Hollywood! Take the Great Movie Ride and journey through the sets of some of greatest movies of all time. The Magic of Disney once again will bring to life various movies through animation and more. Enjoy the ride!

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Disney World’s EPCOT in Orlando, Florida…Make a Memory and the World Showcase uses the Magic of Disney to help you travel from the past to the present and beyond into the future. You will also be able to see places from all over the world and enjoy their food, shops, and culture. The icon Spaceship Earth is visible throughout the entire park and reminds us constantly of the wonders of our world as we know it!

https://learnfromyesterday.comDisney World in Orlando, Florida: A Picture Story is just a sample of the wonderful Magic of Disney! To learn more about each of the four theme parks of Disney World take a look at my other posts for each park linked above. Also, check out my post on  Disney World in Orlando, Florida…Epcot’s Annual International Food and Wine Festival. Even though this post has pictures from years past, the event still has many of the same entertainment venues and tastings repeated each year. The Magic of Disney comes alive in Disney World, Orlando, Florida, and you won’t want to miss the fun, so go and enjoy!

Healthy and Delicious All Natural Applesauce (No Sugar Added)

By Jodee Weiland

I love a good applesauce, whether it’s with a meal or just by itself! What I don’t like is when my applesauce has all kinds of sugars and other ingredients that are not really necessary. Apples have such great flavor on their own, so when we make applesauce, why do we think we need to add sugar. When I make apple sauce, I let the apples do the talking for me, so to speak. I add very little to my Healthy and Delicious All Natural Applesauce (No Sugar Added)!

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Making applesauce is really a very easy process, especially if you have an Apple Machine that peels and cores your apples while slicing them as well. These little machines are great for all kinds of apple recipes and cost very little. But even if you have to peel, core, and cut up the apples yourself, it isn’t all that hard. It will just take more time. Once you get this part of the process done when making applesauce, the rest is easy!

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Healthy and Delicious All Natural Applesauce (No Sugar Added)

  • About 4 pounds of apples peeled, cored, and cut up or sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste

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Peel, core, and cut up or slice the apples. Put the apple pieces in a large pot. Add the water, cover, and bring to a boil. When the water starts to boil, lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. The amount of time it takes for the apples to become tender enough to puree will depend on the variety of the apple you choose and the maturity of the apples used.

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When the apples are done, turn off the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Once cool enough, put them into a blender and add the cinnamon and lemon juice. Depending on your blender or food processor, you may want to do this in two batches. Blend thoroughly until smooth. When done blending, pour into containers and let cool in the refrigerator. Once cool, freeze whatever you will not be using in either plastic covered containers leaving an inch of space at the top or plastic freezer bags with the excess air squeezed out. Applesauce will freeze up to one year, but this is so good, it doesn’t usually last that long.

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My Healthy and Delicious All Natural Applesauce (No Sugar Added) is wonderful and so easy to make! This applesauce is great as a healthy treat for children or with a meal. It can even be used as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or so many other things. The best thing of all is that there are no added sugars, just pure apples, an all natural treat. So give it a try soon, and enjoy!