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Hi Gail and Colleen, and Barbara
Today, I am also grateful for everyone being safe- family, and friends. I hope they stay that way.
I can help you with the homemade crust. I NEVER roll it out- I pout it in the pie dish, and pat it all around. I, like you, am the worst dough roller you ever saw! I stopped rolling years ago. However, on Thanksgiving, I use the pre- rolled ones, most of the time.
That musical White Christmas must have fin- just in time to get you in the holiday mood.
I agree- the Amish way of life seems so simple, good, and pure. It always looks like they have no stress at all. But, they do m not wear Quacker. I could not live without my sparkle and shine!
I have to Swiffer the floors today. Yuck. Then, I am off to the shower! Going to get more of Aizen’s stocking done. I as so behind in it. It will not be ready for Thanksgiving.. I hope it is done before Christmas Eve!!!
Hope everyone has a good day. Stay safe!
Forgot to say…..Colleen, I am praying your stomach is feeling better, as well as your hip. Good luck on shot #2. I hope you get a good doctor doing it.
AdeleHi Colleen!
What happened in Paris is awful. That there were 4 at once is very concerning. Those poor people, and their families. I know how devastated we all were in Boston. I do not know which was worst. They killed less people here, but they maimed a lot more. So many people are without an arm, leg, or both. their lives are forever different and come with many challenges. This is just not a way to live.
I honestly feel we cannot play “nice war”. There is always collateral damage. The entire world needs to re-think their strategy of fighting Isis. Never a good decision to make, but, it needs to be done.
Christine said her MIL makes mincemeat pie for Christmas. I did ask if they use meat in it, and have not heard yet. She does cook a lot of tasty sounding meals, across the pond!
In the Kitchen with Dave is on- love his show! I have never bought any of the sides they sell. It would be a lot easier, for sure!
I made a new muffin this morning- called French Morning Muffins- a simple vanilla based muffin, with a little nutmeg, and dipped in sugar and cinnamon. It was a hit. only 2 left, and there are only 4 people in here- made 10…..LOL got the recipe for m a new cookbook – “Farmers Almanac Comfort Food.”
It is sunny here, and getting chilly!
AdeleHi Gail
So far today, no problem getting in. I have problems, from time to time. I wonder if that is what happened to Cynthia.
I liked the Maple Liqueur so much, I added the Eggnog to the shopping list, so I can see if it tastes h the eggnog than the Amaretto. I am a wicked cheap date! It only takes an ounce for me to feel the affects- hot face, red face….LOL Hey- do your teeth get numb if you have a drink? If I have an entire drink (nothing heavy duty, mind you, something like a Frozen mudslide) I realize I do not feel my teeth. What is up with that???? I have wondered if it could be an allergy to alcohol…..LOL LOL I have no tolerance, whatsoever.
you finally found a way to save that bird from himself- that is real funny!
It is hard to describe the taste. I would say fruity- the dried fruit kind of flavor, with spice. You should try it- you may like it. The smell is out of this world. I like spice smells, and usually buy candles with spice notes.
I will alert the media, should you disappear, of course!!!!
Hope you are having a great, sunny day!
AdeleHi Colleen
I do not know why I thought it was in your back. Now that you say it, I remember it was your hip that was giving you the trouble. A brain cramp, I guess….LOL
Mincemeat is loaded with raisins, currants, maple syrup, brown sugar, spices, and some beef. The beef gets boiled for 2 hours in apple cider, then you take it out and chop it in the blender, so it becomes tiny pieces. You put everything back in the cider, and boil it down. Also has almonds, and that Maple liqueur. It is very fragrant- fabulous smell. You would have to love raisins, cider and maple flavors, with spice. I do. I love the spices of Fall. You can get he recipe on King Arthur Flour’s site. You can also cheat by buying the pie filling, which doe snot have any meat in it. This is the real old fashioned English recipe. I should ask Christine if she makes it, or likes it. I hope I remember.
I signed up for the emails on the wedding yesterday, juts in case I am not already on the list. I bet she is stressed! She will be a beautiful bride. I cannot wait to see the gown!
I will be watching the cookie exchange, along with all of you. Last year, I think I did the citrus cookie they made- it was tasty. I think I got that from Quacker…..LOL.
Hope your day is bright- the sun us shining here.
So, potato soup is on the menu through the weekend…Ron best behave!
AdeleGail and Colleen…………………..LOL LOL I wonder if the cardinal is sending out invitations to your house, as well as Christmas cards???? Maybe he thinks he lives there, and you have locked him out.
I loved Colleen’s comment about the wacky cardinal!
AdeleHi Colleen and Barbara
I think I forgot to mention that I also think it is great that Lisa is going to talk to her doctor about the outbursts. head injuries do so much damage. People have no idea. It changes personalities. Thank God your son is in that line of work so he understands.
Hope your day is going well!
AdeleDearest Barbara
First. You need to get the oven I have. It is a double oven. The top one is a little smaller, and naturally, that means the bottom is not as big as a one oven stove. Still, I fit in a 32 pound turkey in the bottom oven. I LOVE it! I do my vegies and rolls in the top one, and the meats in the bottom. I have a convection bake, convection roast, and even a bread mode. I have never been happier with any other stove I have had. The meats come out fantastic, as well as all the baking goods. Mine is a Sears Elite. But, I know it was made by Electrolux, because when a part broke, that was the box it was delivered in….LOL It has made the holidays, and dinners so much easier.
there is a huge story to Mr 32 pond turkey. Here it is:
Years ago, possibly the first one Gary and I were married, I asked Bobby to go get the fresh turkey we had on order- he got too busy. Gary was also busy. So on the night before Thanksgiving at about 4pm, Gary picked up the bird. He comes into the house, and I am setting the Thanksgiving table upstairs. So, I say, how big is the turkey….because I know him. If he sees it is too expensive, he would get a smaller one. He yells up…32. (Cost was around 70.00) I say, “Not the price, the weight.” He yells- that is the weight. It was the only one they had left.” I was wild! Who the hell wants to get up at 4am to get that sucker done, and how will he fit in my pan? I had to cut off the legs and wings. He barely fit in the pan, let alone the oven. From that day on, the boys realized when I say to get the turkey on a Tuesday, I mean get the turkey on a Tuesday. After all, even though you order it, it is still a first come first come basis. I know this, because at times they made an error, or I changed my mind, and got a different size than I ordered. We still laugh about that one!
Don’t you just love Gail’s insights into in-laws? I love that we all have such different perspectives, It helps when we are puzzled about life.
Yes, we do take care of our elders. But, every day is not a day at the beach. take yesterday. Tillie wanted her Isotoner slippers. Macy’s carries them only during the holidays. She finds them in a country catalog for 29.99, 27.99, if you get 2. I search Macy,.as and find the same ones on sale for about 17.99, with coupons. No. She says they have to be different, because it is not the same description as the magazine. I explain they are the same, as they would not make the terry dotted ones in 2 different styles. Nope. She gets mad, and goes downstairs, saying if I did not want to help her, then she doe snot need them. So, tonight, she comes back up for dinner saying did I want to order the slippers tonight? I just ordered the ones in the expensive catalog. After, she adds….aren’t you going to get them from Macy’s too, so I can see if they are the same? I just gave her a look. They are now coming from 2 stores. ‘
There are day I wonder why I have not gone nuts!!!
I did the filling for the pie, and had everyone who came in, give it a stir- once clockwise, fro good luck in the New Year…as directed in the recipe. I could not believe the fabulous smell in here.
This year’s final votes on the pies are: mincemeat, custard, crème Brule, and chocolate cream. I cheat a little on Thanksgiving. I get the prepared pie dough -rolled up. I use them for the bottoms, and then do the cutouts for the edges, and top, if it has a top. You would never know it was not mine. When you are doing so much, you need to cut yourself some slack….LOL I was so bad, that I bought the prepared graham one too, for the chocolate pie. hey….it is all about the filling, and the look. Ill post the pics, so we can all chuckle.
It is so good that your son is starting to open up about the horrible things he saw over there. It is awful what these men have to endure to keep us safe. We all need to say extra prayers for all our servicemen, and women. I know Colleen’s son, or SIL is over there too. I pray he comes back in one piece, and ok. We owe them all our lives.
God bless you, everyone!!!
Love,
AdeleHi Gail
That is so nice that his groomer and sitter have presents for Rocky! He must be loved.
the Maple liqueur alone was 25.00. I have to add that I do love the taste of it. I am thinking I will put some in my annual Egg nog drink. I usually put Amaretto in it, as I hate the taste of hard booze, and rum. So, her I was last night, waiting for dinner to finish, and tasted the liqueur…..added some milk to it, and think I made up a new drink…..LOL LOL Greta smell too. the funny thing is, as soon as I have a taste, my face gets red and hot. It only takes about an ounce. I have no tolerance for any drinking, I guess. I can only do a tiny amount.
I do not see that cardinal living for 8 years. He is already suffering from brain injury, and I bet he thinks it is still mating season..
We have Comcast- cable. Glad I did not miss anything that I would have ended up on another waitlist for!!! Still waiting for the Snoopy throws, and pie takers.
OMG….it smells so good in here. Yankee Candle should make a mincemeat pie candle.
Love all you guys!!!!
AdeleHi Barabara
Just finished the mincemeat portion of the pie- now it goes in the fridge for the next 2 weeks “to gel”, as they say. Boy, doe sit smell good in here. It was worth it, just for that smell. It wa snot bad at all, as it is boiled, and it was not sticking to the pan, so I did not have to get up every few seconds.
I bet Sarah does like you. Maybe she feels guilty showing it. Does she have a good relationship with her mother? That could be at the bottom of this.
It poured here yesterday, and it is very dark, gloomy, and looks like rain today. It is supposed to clear up, get very windy, and colder. Good baking weather…..LOL I am making that chicken and dumplings again tonight- buy, is that a big hit here. I do chicken breasts baked in the oven with potato’s one night, and then use the leftover chicken for the dumplings one a couple of night later. That eliminates making the meat in the am for the meal, and has been working out real well. I am doing that about every 2 weeks.
I have never done apples in the crock pot- sounds good!
I vote for dinner and a movie- before the Thanksgiving baking craze! Go see that new holiday movie- I bet it is a hoot. You all need a break from each other.
Today I am grateful for that we have a lot to be grateful for on Thanksgiving.
Hope your day is getting sunnier!
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