09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #2

[W@LL-E]

Ditto!!

Hey Junior...working late tonight I see...

 

[mlholster]

Jim and I were married in Hawaii in 2006. We honeymooned on a 7 night Hawaiaan Cruise through NCL (Freestyle). We had an awesome time, however, I did not really like the freestyle cruising. We were on the Pride of Aloha!! Very cool and had a blast. Visited 4 islands.

Wow that sounds wonderful. Its so beautiful there. Lucky you

 

[susieq55]

Congratulations Wally and Sue!

Sue - you're on fire tonight with the P's. Congrats to you and of course Wally.

WTG Wally and Susie! Have a good night all!

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CONGRATS, SUE!!!

Congrats you guys once again

Ditto!!

Congrats Dan & Sue on the Double /

Thanks everyone!

 

[lilliansmommy]

We have a custard stand that makes a pumpkin custard that puts Culver's to shame. AND they have a spectacular caramel sauce which when combined with some pecans makes for a superb sundae! :drool: Too bad I have to wait until next month!

OK, where is this at??? Because I would be willing to drive there and try this pumpkin custard!!!

 

[W@LL-E]

Whew...I'm all caught up. It's like a full time job reading these things

 

[Hoosier John]

But there's some real interesting posts! You really should go catch up now!!!

Should that have been spelled ketchup?

 

[mlholster]

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup


1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
4 cups milk
3/4 pound grated white cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Tabasco Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Salt, and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup warm beer
chopped scallions or chives, for garnish

1. In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook the bacon, stirring over medium heat about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

2. Add the red onion, celery, and butter, and saute until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after you add the milk.

5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, Tabasco, Worcestershire, slat and pepper until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer. If the soup is too thick, add some warm milk.

6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped scallions or chives.

Personal note: Use a really nicely aged cheddar and a good beer.

Thanks Sue, sounds yummy

 

[W@LL-E]

Should that have been spelled ketchup?

I thought there was more than one way to spell the "tomatoey" goodness.

 

[Friendofpluto]

Wow, I am doing this from my laptop rather than my I touch. It is wierd seeing all the little icons I can pick. I just wanted to say its neat to see so may Midwestern people planning to take this cruise. My husband and I live in Warrenville, IL. Prior to moving to Illinois, we both grew up in Northwest IN. We will be turning 50 this year so we are using this cruise as our big celebration!

 

[susieq55]

Pumpkin Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix sugar, pumpkin, shortening and orange peel. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins and nuts.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet, cool.

Good Luck Marsha!

You can also ice them if you want to with Light Brown Glaze:

1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Heat margarine in 1 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat until delicate brown. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in milk until smooth.

 

[Hoosier John]

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

1/2 cup warm beer
QUOTE]

What would one do with the remaining 2/3 of a can of cold beer?

 

[Truffle]

OK, where is this at??? Because I would be willing to drive there and try this pumpkin custard!!!

It is Ollie's Frozen Custard located at 2290 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL. It will take you about an hour and 15 minutes, and well worth it IMO! Here is a link to their website: Ollies' Website The next (and last) time they will have the pumpkin is Friday the 29th. They close for the season on November 1st.

 

[Truffle]

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

1/2 cup warm beer
QUOTE]

What would one do with the remaining 2/3 of a can of cold beer?

Yanno, 5 out of 3 people can't do fractions! I am glad you don't fall into that category!

 

[susieq55]

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

1/2 cup warm beer
QUOTE]

What would one do with the remaining 2/3 of a can of cold beer?

Can? What can? I said good beer. Preferrably Canadian from a bottle for this recipe. Then drink the rest while stirring.

 

[Hoosier John]

I just wanted to say its neat to see so may Midwestern people planning to take this cruise. My husband and I live in Warrenville, IL. Prior to moving to Illinois, we both grew up in Northwest IN. We will be turning 50 this year so we are using this cruise as our big celebration!

You can still call yourself a Hoosier even though you don't live here anymore, but I'd better leave you in IL, even though I'd love to steal one from IL and add one to IN.

Congratulations on the upcoming birthdays!

 

[W@LL-E]

What would one do with the remaining 2/3 of a can of cold beer?

Yanno, 5 out of 3 people can't do fractions! I am glad you don't fall into that category!

 

[lilliansmommy]

It is Ollie's Frozen Custard located at 2290 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL. It will take you about an hour and 15 minutes, and well worth it IMO! Here is a link to their website: Ollies' Website The next (and last) time they will have the pumpkin is Friday the 29th. They close for the season on November 1st.

That sounds so yummy!!! My husband went to NIU and wanted me to tell you that we will stop at Tom and Jerry's for lunch before going to Ollie's!!

Kelly

 

[susieq55]

Yanno, 5 out of 3 people can't do fractions! I am glad you don't fall into that category!

Eh?

 

[Truffle]

Thanks bunches for the recipes, Susie! The pumpkin cookies look wonderful and we are going to try them this weekend!

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

It is Ollie's Frozen Custard located at 2290 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL. It will take you about an hour and 15 minutes, and well worth it IMO! Here is a link to their website: Ollies' Website The next (and last) time they will have the pumpkin is Friday the 29th. They close for the season on November 1st.

bummer... do they have any frozen quarts you can buy. I have a friend from DeKalb coming up tomorrow nite for a candle party we're going to. I'd ask her to stop and get some if they would have any frozen.