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Thanks so much for the lasagne recipe. It sounds wonderful, a little different than a traditional recipe with the cinnamon etc. I like trying new things so I will be making it on Sunday!
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Evening! I made a mug tonight with Kaeleb's hand prints in the clay. So cute! It is for my daughter and son in law to give to his father, who is hard to buy for, but crazy about his grandson. Then I threw a very large bowl. I will trim it tomorrow.
DONNA: I have three grown kids. James travels on business all the time, but he lives here when he is in town. My youngest daughter and her husband live with us too, and they have a 16 month old son, who is so much fun! My older daughter and her husband live about 45 minutes away, but we get to see them once or twice a month. Do you have tons of snow too? A few of the moderators live in Ontario and they have been talking about how MUCH snow they have gotten! And here in Atlanta, we are way behind on rainfall. Too bad they can't send it down here! Good plan to take your own treats to your daughter's. That ought to help! TONI: Yay! I am glad the carpeting is done! I have one order left that needs to be reglazed, and then one I have not started on yet. The one I have not started on yet is ok- she knew it would not be ready until after Christmas. I got everything else done on time, so I am pleased! Now to clean house before Justin's parents get here tomorrow night... |
MORNING EVERY BUDDY!!
Guess I got some good sleep yesterday and last night because when the clock turned to 5 a.m. BOB WAS UP AND OUT OF BED!!! Still feel like poopie, and the fever is still there. I'm starving, but then don't have the desire to eat....does that make sense? I'm drinking plenty of fluids though and that's the main thing. The weather must be getting ready to change too...my knee is killing me...we're supposed to get some rain and that's probably what's bothering me. MONET...Please put a picture of the plate up so we can see it. I bet it's cute! I'm not cooking a big meal on Tuesday. We've decided to have big thick rib eyes , baked potatoes, salad and something green. I'll probably bake Kate a pumpkin pie if she wants one, but who knows. I'm off for now...I'll check in a little later! BOB |
Morning! I should have called BOB at five... I was up too because the baby was crying. He woke up at 4 and wanted to get up and play! :rolleyes: He finally fell back asleep sometime around 6:30. He sure is stubborn when it comes to sleep!
I have to clean today. I hate cleaning. I am looonnggg over due though. The house looks like crap. BOB: It is a mug, not a plate! :) I will post a pic when it is done! I am trying to decide which glaze to use - it has to be one that accentuates the texture of the hand prints. |
Happy Friday Ladies! :claus:
Dinner was nice, one couple did not get to come. They were the main reason we were having it. Her brother passed away recently and now her mom is in the hospital. Oh well, just a reason to do it again. I have Christmas for all my family. So Tuesday I will have 22 people and kids. It will be crazy, but fun. I will be off until New year's Eve. So I will miss talking with you guys. Monet, what a gret idea, the mug. He will love it. How's the cleaning going??? Jaque, :wave: Toni, I am glad your carpet is down. Now you can get your house back together and enjoy it. Rudy is housebroken, it is just when we go down to the basement. We leave a puppy pad down just in case, he rarely uses it. Something about the basement. Donna, I think you have great will power not to go to the cookie exchange.You are doing a great job. Bob, Hope you feel better soon. Bet your arelosing lots of wt. In case I don't get back here later, I wish all of you a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope Santa is good to all of you. "hohoho: :santa::newyear::rudolph: |
Sounds like everyone is ready for the holiday! I did hardly anything this year. I am just not in the mood for it plus our last one at home is 16 so she is past the Santa thing. We got her a couple of big ticket items and that is it. I am always so glad when the holidays are over. I do love the after Christmas sales though! I love a bargain!
We are having finger foods for Christmas day. Anyone got any good SB recipes for that? I know there will be lots of food there I can't eat so other than veggies and legal dips I am not sure what to take. |
Jake - what about a chickpea salad with garlic, olive oil, tons of chopped parsley, with diced red pepper - it's sooo delish and attractive too. Why are you not in the mood this year? Did something happen?
*I ate tons of chicken yesterday *You know - I ate a hunk of fudge yesterday - I don't even really like fudge but I felt the hinges of my jaw coming undone at my friends place because I DIDN'T REALLY WANT TO BE THERE......I was a little bit ticked off at my friend and because I was afraid if I said anything it would end the friendship (I know, I know - ridiculous drama) I shoved food in my face for nothing and forgot all the good things I have been learning........POOP!!! I did not exercise at my GORGEOUS GYM because I have 2 fitness days off and then go again on Saturday. You guys rock. Now I am on holidays until January 7 and don't have access to a computer -- so I will be hopping into a cyber cafe from time to time..... I have NOT jumped ship just don't have a computer ...... nancy |
Great idea on the chick pea salad. We all love hummus, taboli etc. so I will make one.
Sorry if I sound down on Christmas. I just have surrounded by more and more selfish people over the years who are on the take to the point that I hate the see the holidays coming and all it represents to so many people. So many do not remember what this season is really for and it saddens me. |
AFTERNOON EVERY BUDDY!!
I feel like I've put in a full day already! Finally got my knee to quit aching....AHHHHHHHHH the miracle of drugs!!! Jackie...I had forgotten that you have EVERYONE at Christmas....have a good time and enjoy everyone! MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!! JAKEBABE...You'll absolutely love the Lasagna...and it gets better every day. My Mom always made two pans...one to eat...one to freeze...Merry Christmas to you! NANCY...We'll miss you till you come back.....PROMISE YOU'LL COME BACK!! Merry Christmas to you! MONET....OOPS....I misread....and when I looked back, there it was as big as me....MUG!!! I can't wait to see it...When you're done at your house, come on down and clean mine...DEAL???? DONNA....We'll miss you while you're at your Daughter's...check in if you can. If not, I'll wish you a Merry Christmas now! The cheesecake is wonderful. We've all been eating it for years. TONI....I was just watching THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA and she did a recipe that I know you'll love so I copied it for you: Spinach Gratin Copyright, 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All rights reserved 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 4 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large) 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk 3 pounds frozen chopped spinach, defrosted (5 (10-ounce) packages) 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere on top. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot. I think I'll fix it to go with our steaks on Christmas Day...I watched her make it and it looks so easy...I think you'll agree. Here are your movie picks for the weekend: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END SHOOTER THE HEARTBREAK KID EASTERN PROMISES I can't wait to see the Pirate movie...I hate that it's the last in the series. I'm off to put on a pot of home made veggie soup...I've got some beautiful oxtails that I will throw in the pressure cooker and then go from there. Have a great afternoon! BOB |
Ok so which cheesecake recipe is the best on the board? I think I will make one for the Christmas get together so there will be a sweet there I can eat!
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JACQUE: Deb's Crustless Cheesecake is the one they are talking about. Simple and good. Easy to make...go for it!
BOB: Sounds like you are on the mend! No deal on the house cleaning! I HATE it. Laura is cleaning the kitchen, and doesn't like me around when she does. ( you reckon she doesn't want me to see how or what she does?) I am holed up in my room, just got out of the shower and will mosey down in a bit. I gave her an hour and a half. :yes: |
Hi Bob I love OXTAILS - well heck I just love meat - I've been vegetarian before but I always find my way back to meat.
I saw Eastern Promises - tell me what you think - I thought it was dismal - painfully boring.... Ray xo |
Jacque......I totally get it on the Christmas gluttony thing.......hahahahah I went over to our mall at lunch and you can barely see the floor of the mall because THERE IS HALF THE WORLD POPULATION THERE SHOPPING!!!! AND BOY DO FOLKS LOOK ANGRY!!!!
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RAY: And THAT is why I did all my shopping online! :lol:
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ME TOO...MONET~!
BOB |
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