Susan Saunders

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Susan Saunders
EMAIL:Susan@WBNQ.com

FULL ECLIPSE TWILIGHT TRAILER!!!!!

WBNQ FUZZ REPORT for March 4th 2010
Learn about how to fight crime in our own area and what your should be looking out for now.
Dave White of the BPD says fake money is being passed around. Don't get scammed!

Finally!!! A Ketchup package for dipping OR squeezing!
And it only took until 2010.....

I want a Martin Jet Pack!

I CAN FINALLY HAVE A JETPACK!
Can I borrow 90,000.00 from you to get one?

Susan's Bad Girl Book Club

Sometimes we good girls(and boys) fall in love with really trashy(i.e. BAD) books. Oprah can have her respectible book club, but I love action adventure romance novels. Honestly, I really crave the paranormal romance novels. I used to be really embarrassed about it, but I found out I am not alone. Not by a long shot.

So here is my current recommendation list for bad book enthusiasts just like me. Down below my favorites is a list of books I have been told I must read next. Add your favorites to the list by sending me an email Susan@wbnq.com

Susan's Must Read List

Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer-
4 book complete series appropriate for Teens and Adults

House of Night Series by PC CAST- for Teens and Adults (series continues)

Parthalon Series by PC CAST-for Adults(start w/Divine by Mistake)

Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse Series-for adults only
(series continues and TV Show True Blood is continuing on HBO

Queen Betsy Series MaryJanice Davidson -for adults-
starts with Undead and Unwed (6 so far-series continues)

Katie Macalister-Dark Ones-Adults only- I LOVE ALL OF KATIES BOOKS

Lara Adrian--Midnight Breed Series-Adults only

Laurell K. Hamilton-Anita Blake series-ADULTS ONLY! Really.

Recommended by others and soon to be on Susan's night stand

Everyone said:Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark Hunter series and League Series

Suzanne adds:Christine Feehan.
Her Dark Series is great. Vampire romance. You will love it.
(Susan has now read it and agrees!)

Jessica added: Stephane Plum series by Janet evanovich.
Stephanie is a cool bounty hunter who is stuck between two loves
and her cars are always getting blown up or destroyed. Great hilarious series!

Penny added:Kerrelyn Sparks --They are trashy vampire love stories.
My friends and I LOVED them!(Susan enjoyes Ms. Sparks style)

Juanita says:My son enjoys the Darren Shan series and Cirque de freak and he Demon series.
The other new ones are the Hunter series by Suzanne Collins. Only two in that series.

Andrea added:J.R. Ward -- Black Dagger Brotherhood novels. They are SO GOOD!
I seriously recommend them. I read the ENTIRE 434 page book in LESS than 2 days.
(Susan inhaled these..Excellent!)

Nikki Added:Jonathan Kellerman-- Rage, or any of his books- Murder/Mystery

Becca added:Diana Gabaldon--Outlander Series.(You do have to read them in order! 7 so far)

Becky added:Christine Warren's "The Others" series.
"This series pretty much has everything from the supernatural world from vampire and werewolf's to demons and fairies and the complications of unveiling themselves to humans. Adults Only!!
AND
Vampire Academy from Richelle Mead.
I love this series there are currently 4 books out with the 5th due out in May. I believe the author is planning for it to be a 6 book series. I would actually say that I like this series better than Twilight and that is saying a lot!!! Good for Teens and Adults!!
AND
Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. Now this is a good trilogy and suggested to me by my mother after I finished the Twilight Series. They are good books but may turn some people off because of a plot twist...Just keep reading they are definately worth it!! Good for Teens and Adults!!

Anastasia added:

Keri Arthur- Riley Jenson Guardian Series.
It starts with Full Moon Rising so far there are 8 books.
Werewolves, vampire, everything! ADULTS ONLY
(susan now loves these too!)

Patricia Briggs- Mercy Thompson Series I think there are 4 in the series.

Kelley Armstrong- Women of the Otherworld series.

Kristi writes: If you have books laying around try trading them on www.paperbackswap.com. I have been using it for a couple of years now and it's a great way to get your books for free. You only pay the postage when someone wants your books.

Do you have an e-reader like me?
I have a Nook(love it!).......but for Blackberry's, Kindles, and more,
check out these FREE BOOK LINKS from Kevin! Thanks Buddy!
http://www.projectgutenberg.org

Baen Books Free Library
http://www.baen.com/library/

http://www.ebookdirectory.com/

My Dog Harley's New Year's Resolution List

My dog Harley is the smartest dog at the end of my universe.
Over the weekend I found his list of resolutions.

Resolution #1: I will eat less and exercise more.
I don't think the old "I'm-just-big-boned" excuse will work anymore.
I resolve to bug my owner to take me out to the doggy park several times a week.

Resolution #2: I will beg less.
I've got begging down to a fine art -- she's putty in my paws --
but it sure is demeaning. I promise to reserve the begging for worthwhile things,
like going out to the park and T-bone steak.

Resolution #3: I'll stay out of the cat's litter box.
I vow to resist the urge to snoop around the cat's private lavatory
-- even though it's a lot of fun and really makes him go nuts.

Resolution #4: I'll introduce myself in more appropriate ways.
In other words, I'll focus above the waist when introducing myself to humans.

Resolution #5: I'll tolerate those homemade bandannas more.
My owner has gone to a lot of trouble to make these things,
so I'll just put up with the way they feel and the taunts of the other dogs.

Harley is a rescue dog that we adopted in October of 2008.
He will turn 2 years old in May of 2010 and currently weighs 120lbs.
People always ask about his weight. This dog is perfection on paws.

Susan's Blog

Author:	Susan Saunders	Created:	4/30/2009 11:27 AM
Things you heard on the WBNQ morning show. Also,things you didn't hear on the show, videos, photos, and who knows what else.. You won't know until you look!

Cough Safe Video

By Susan Saunders on 10/12/2009 8:18 AM

It may seem silly, but I learned a lot from this video. Thanks to Marcia for sending it!

http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html

Thanks to Matt Edwards for this great headshot seen on billboards all over!

SUSAN PERSONAL STATS:

HOBBIES:
Cooking, Golfing, Movies and Travel with Suzi Davis!

FAVORITE TV SHOWS:
Lost, The Tudors, Nip Tuck, True Blood, House, Weeds, Dexter

FAVORITE FOODS:
Thai and Sushi

FAV WORDS OF WISDOM:
Don't say anything on the radio that you wouldn't say to your Mom at dinner.
(Good thing my Mother is pretty understanding!)

Would you believe I have been in radio for over 18 years now?
I have worked a variety day parts in multiple music and talk formats all over including
Madison WI., Rockford IL.,Sacramento CA., and for the past 12 years here at WBNQ.
What a blessing!

Born and raised on a small farm in Rochelle Illinois,
I trained in music, theater, and speech team from childhood through college at Northern Illinois University.

My childhood was filled with so many amazing moments,like when I was crowned National Little Miss Peanut and was invited to meet President Jimmy Carter! (He is a big peanut fan of course)

Or when I brought home the I.H.S.A. State Championship Medal for public speaking in high school.
(Nope, I'm not on the Rochelle population sign, you have to run and jump for that apparently)

I also worked in the music theater world for a bit. My biggest pro role-Petra in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, unpaid-Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC. Being loud professionally is just a natural fit for me.

I began my radio career in Springfield while participating in the Illinois Governmental Internship Program. The opportunity to "try out" a selected employment field is given to
advanced high-school students during their senior year.
I took the opportunity to explore the media world and
haven't left the industry since. I can't imagine doing anything else.

Susan's Photos

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Informant Trailer

The Matt Damon movie "The Informant" was filmed right down the road in Decatur Illinois.
If you missed it in the theaters,check it out on DVD in February 2010.

In case you missed it the first time, here is the story of me trying to locate Matt Damon in Decatur.

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Susan's Recipes

Mom's Potato Salad

Basic ingredients:
Peeled Boiled Potatoes(approx 5lbs)
Hard boiled eggs
chopped onions
chopped green pepper
chopped red pepper
chopped celery

HOME-MADE DRESSING
1 Cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 whole eggs
approx. 1/3 cup flour
Cook slowly, stirring constantly til thick
add 2 Tbls. butter/oleo
Makes about 2 cups
Stretch with Miracle Whip depending on how many potatoes you are using.
Add mustard if it's too sweet.

Seasonings to taste:
Season Salt
Celery Salt
Celery Seed

Mix while potatoes & dressing are still
warm and then cool in fridge. It blends the flavors.

Mom's Mashed Potatoes in Advance

5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
6-8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter(or more to taste

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash until smooth. Mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, ,salt, and butter. Spread into rectagular pyrex baking dish .Cover with clear wrap or tin foil then refrigerate minimum of 8 hours, or freeze up to two weeks in advance.

Right before you are ready to serve dinner:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake in the preheated oven about 30 minutes until warm.

John Kemp Holiday Appetizer Extrodinaire!

"Chorizo Stuffed Dates with Applewood Smoked Bacon"
This is a quick and easy holiday bite that you can do ahead of time
and just pop in the oven the night of the event.
15 Medjool Dates
1 1/4 cup(after cooked) Chorizo Sausage
15 strips Applewood Smoked Bacon
15 toothpicks

-If planning to cook right away, pre heat the oven to 425
cook off chorizo in a skillet on medium to high heat. cook all the way through then place on plate lined with a paper towel and place in the fridge to cool down for rolling dates later. In another skillet cook the bacon half way on medium heat. do not cook all the way throught otherwise you will not be able to wrap around the dates. Once bacon is cooked half way remove from pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel just as you did with the chorizo.

-to pit the dates cut a slit on one side of the date from top to bottom with a pairing knife. Then place your index finger on the top of the date and your thumb on the bottom and pinch the date open, remove to pit and discard. Do this to all of the dates.

-To assemble, open up the date and place about 1/2 TBLS of chorizo in the middle and close so the chorizo is incased in the date, it is ok if a little is sticking out the bacon will hold it in. Lay out a strip of the applewood smoked bacon. Place the date stuffed with the chorizo at one end and roll the date up in the bacon. Use a toothpick to stick threw the date to secure the bacon during the baking process. Repeat this step with all the dates. These can be made a day a head and stored in the fridge in a air tight container.

-to cook place the dates in the pre heated 425degree oven for 10-12minutes or until bacon is starting to crisp up. Once bacon is crisp, remove from oven and let sit for 2minutes. remove the toothpicks and serve.

UPDATE FROM SUSAN: "I made the dates for my family overy the XMAS holiday and they were big fans! Thanks Kemp"

Kemp's Sweet Potato Bruschetta-
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup cottage cheese
2 cloves minced garlic
3 Tbls. Fine Chopped Chives
6 chives cut into 2inch slivers for garnish
1 Tbls fresh lemon Juice
1 Tbls Olive oil
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
salt and pepper.
Preheat over to 425degrees. Roast Potatoes for around 50minutes. Poke with skewer to check doneness. Once done cool and scrap the potatoes from skin. Lower the oven temp to 350degress. Fold in the remaining ingredients with the potatoes. toast off bread in the 350 degree oven until toasted. Place sweet potato mix atop the bread and garnish with chive slivers.

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Cough Safe Video

DIRECTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.