Recipe courtesy Threadgill’s Restaurants

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and cooled
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir again before serving.

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By: Ann P. Lewis | Difficulty: Easy

Summer is over, but the memories will last forever within your memory box. Add in one last craft for summer to and fill your memory box with pictures from vacation and swimming lessons, crafts, movie stubs, etc, then unfold the memories at the beginning of every summer.

What you’ll need:

• A ruler
• A large shoe box with a lid
• Decorative paper or kid’s artwork
• Scissors and a glue stick
• Clear Con-Tact paper

How to make it:

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By: Amanda Formaro | Difficulty: Very Easy

Pet rocks are a fun way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute animal or a creepy creature, this pet rocks craft for kids are lots of fun and have no limits!

What you’ll need:

• Rock
• Acrylic craft paint
• Suggestion decorations: yarn, wiggle eyes, markers, glitter glue, sequins, beads, pom poms, etc
• White craft glue

How to make it:

1. Start by washing your rock with warm soapy water. If your rock is jagged or has nooks and crannies, use a scrub brush to get all the dirt out.
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by: D.Holzman

Patricia, an employee in the Accounting Department, introduced Concord to South Lake Animal League located in Central Florida through her personal volunteer efforts at this no-kill, non-profit organization which helps abused, neglected and abandoned animals. She has encouraged her fellow employees to donate generously through our Jeans Day program, which enables employees to wear jeans on designated Fridays for a financial charitable donation.

Patricia’s volunteer efforts are in the Thrift Shop, which provides a primary source of income for the League. Visitors to the Thrift Shop will find clothing for every member of the family, household and baby items, books, toys, games, electronics, furniture, and much more. The shop receives many compliments on its appearance, neatness, cleanliness, and organization. Prices are kept low to facilitate turnover of merchandise.

Opening in 1988, Concord is proud to support South Lake Animal League in their efforts which have resulted in the adoption of over 4,500 animals into loving homes!

Should you be interested in adopting a furry friend, volunteering or making a donation, please visit www.slal.org for more details.

By: Amanda Formaro Difficulty: Very Easy

Is your dad hooked on cars? Are you a mechanic in training? If you love cars, trucks, or anything with a motor, then this frame is a great gift for your father.

What you’ll need:

• Small wooden frame
• Black acrylic paint
• Washers and bolts
• Permanent adhesive glue (recommended: GemTac jewel glue)
• Photograph of you and dad working with your tools.

How to make it:

1. Remove glass from frame.
2. Paint frame black and let dry.
3. Use permanent adhesive glue to decorate outside of frame with nuts and washers. Let dry completely.
4. Insert a family photo and the glass into the frame.