Try-it Tuesdays Chocolate Cherry Bread

If you like chocolate and cherries together- then this recipe is for you!

2 3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
2 Xlarge eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup cream or milk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups cherries (maraschino or dried)
1 cup chocolate pieces

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Add melted butter to the dry mix until the mixture is crumby or powder dust. Add 2 cups of cherries & 1 cup of your favorite chocolate pieces. Mix well into the dry mixture. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, cream & sour cream. Mix until smooth & well blended. Add liquid egg mixture to the dry mixture by folding together until just incorporated throughout. Place in a well-greased large bread pan or 2 small bread pans. Top the mix with a few of the cherries & sprinkle with sugar. Place in a hot oven: 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and continue baking 35-45 minutes or until the center springs back on touch.
Cool and top with your favorite drizzle

Land of Lincoln-Monday Gratitudes

I love living in this place where I'm surrounded by history of all kinds. When I reflect on the past and consider the trials that Lincoln went through it amazes me that he still had so much wisdom. It probably came from going through all those trials. A quote that I recently came across -is really one that needs to be read by every American.I would love to know your thoughts!
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.

.....Abraham Lincoln

Still Here

It's been so long since I've posted anything that I feel rusty. Just a few days after my last post, I suffered a Stroke. I know Crazy, huh! I've gone through numerous tests and am really in great shape except for the part of my brain that processes my vision. It is slowly getting better - or is my typing just getting better? Who knows!
For the past 5 months they would not allow me to drive so I've been feeling like a prisoner. Running on the bike trail in front of my house everyday has really helped to break up the monotony. I also think it has helped me to heal quicker.?
My sincere thanks to all of you for the kind e-mails, pretty flowers and the awesome support, packages, Loved the packages!! I wish I could personally thank each one of you, I will someday. I want you to know that I'm so thankful for your love and prayers. It truly means a lot to me.