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[Tatania]

It's killing me to look at the incredible food pics of your post Valentine dinner - esp. the whipping cream, bread & cheese... mainly because I can't afford the WW points for that kind of food right now On the up side I'm down 15# so far and I don't want it back, thank you very much, LOL.

I don't think they sell Licor 43 in my city, so may not be able to make the drinks after all.

 

[oybolshoi]

It's killing me to look at the incredible food pics of your post Valentine dinner - esp. the whipping cream, bread & cheese... mainly because I can't afford the WW points for that kind of food right now On the up side I'm down 15# so far and I don't want it back, thank you very much, LOL.

I don't think they sell Licor 43 in my city, so may not be able to make the drinks after all.

Congrats on the weight loss! I've lost nada ... zip ... zilch. I'm starting over again tomorrow because obviously what I'm doing right now (not much of anything) isn't working.

I've never heard of Licor 43 ... I'll have to do some research and see what I can find.

 

[ibouncetoo]

From Wikipedia:

Licor 43, or Cuarenta Y Tres (Spanish for "43"), is a bright yellow Spanish liqueur. It is made from citrus and fruit juices, flavored with vanilla and other aromatic herbs and spices, in total 43 different ingredients (hence the name).
Licor 43 has a sweet citrus-vanilla flavor, and it can be served neat, mixed with soda or milk, or mixed with fruit juices. Some coffee shops offer it in specialty coffee drinks. It is most commonly served poured over ice.
Licor 43 has gained increasing popularity within the last years and is more and more often used as an ingredient for a cocktail named "Caipirinha 43", in where it replaces the commonly used cachaça

 

[oybolshoi]

From Wikipedia:

Licor 43, or Cuarenta Y Tres (Spanish for "43"), is a bright yellow Spanish liqueur. It is made from citrus and fruit juices, flavored with vanilla and other aromatic herbs and spices, in total 43 different ingredients (hence the name).
Licor 43 has a sweet citrus-vanilla flavor, and it can be served neat, mixed with soda or milk, or mixed with fruit juices. Some coffee shops offer it in specialty coffee drinks. It is most commonly served poured over ice.
Licor 43 has gained increasing popularity within the last years and is more and more often used as an ingredient for a cocktail named "Caipirinha 43", in where it replaces the commonly used cachaça

Thanks Jackie!!

 

[TigerKat]

Thanks. Your dad was from Holland? That's cool ... were you ever able to go back and visit the old country with him?

Unfortunately we never did but we talked about it quite often.

On the up side I'm down 15# so far and I don't want it back, thank you very much, LOL.

Congrats - it's an awesome feeling isn't it? I've lost 45 lbs since July and keeping it off will be a lifetime goal for me.

 

[DisneyMom5]

I could not eat that much cheese at one meal and live to tell about it. LOL

What's with the unusual brownie pan?
It reminds me of a lab maze for rats...who like chocolate.

Everything looks really tasty. I have NO idea what I am making for supper tonight. LOL

 

[D&R love Disney]

Awesome meal Brenda and I'm a tulip lover too. This is the first week I haven't bought them in a while but I've still got 2 arrangements left from last weeks Valentines Day so they will have to wait.

Can we have the recipe for the ziti, it looks so good!

 

[whogirl'smom]

You win, Brenda, I will never complain about the cost of Tillamook cheese at Earth Fare again!

That was a lovely dinner and beautiful flowers. Did hubby get them for you? No flowers here this year, but we did get a new leather couch and recliner for the den that was delivered on Valentine's Day! Morris is one unhappy cat--I didn't realize I took away BOTH his favorite spots, the back of the loveseat behind my head and the footrest of dh's old recliner. He now sits in the floor with his back to us!

 

[oybolshoi]

I could not eat that much cheese at one meal and live to tell about it. LOL

What's with the unusual brownie pan?
It reminds me of a lab maze for rats...who like chocolate.

Everything looks really tasty. I have NO idea what I am making for supper tonight. LOL

That pan is supposed to be some kind of "special" pan that more evenly cooks things ... it is lacking in the aesthetic department, isn't it?

Awesome meal Brenda and I'm a tulip lover too. This is the first week I haven't bought them in a while but I've still got 2 arrangements left from last weeks Valentines Day so they will have to wait.

Can we have the recipe for the ziti, it looks so good!

I'd be happy to share the recipe ... coming right up.

You win, Brenda, I will never complain about the cost of Tillamook cheese at Earth Fare again!

That was a lovely dinner and beautiful flowers. Did hubby get them for you? No flowers here this year, but we did get a new leather couch and recliner for the den that was delivered on Valentine's Day! Morris is one unhappy cat--I didn't realize I took away BOTH his favorite spots, the back of the loveseat behind my head and the footrest of dh's old recliner. He now sits in the floor with his back to us!

Jay doesn't usually buy me flowers, which is OK since they die so quickly. But when I saw these at Whole Foods I asked if I could buy them ... like a little breath of spring in the middle of winter.

 

[oybolshoi]

Three-Cheese Baked Ziti


Ingredients:

1 package (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 package (16 ounces) cooked ziti pasta, cooled and drained
1 jar pasta sauce (Ragoop or otherwise)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees - spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with some non-stick stuff and set aside.

In a large bowl combine the ricotta, eggs, and parmesan cheese. Set that aside, too.

In another bowl thoroughly mix the cooked pasta and the sauce.

Spoon half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and then evenly spread the cheese mixture over the top. Cover the cheese mixture with the remaining pasta and sauce and then cover that with the mozzarella cheese.

Bake 30 minutes or until heated through (it usually takes about 40-45 minutes to get it completely heated here in Stinktown).

Serve with additional sauce if you so choose or maybe a nice salad and some cheesey bread.

The Finished Product

 

[oybolshoi]

Another update has been posted ... the last of our attempt to drink around the world and a fabulous fish-fest at Wolfgang Puck's sushi bar!

 

[OurDogCisco]

Still catching up with the posts but too busy to respond ATM. Besides work, I'm planning a big 21st birthday dinner for DS and an Oscar dinner for Sunday.

Anyway, love all the Key Lime Pie Martini recipes but I have to have the one Bendy and Jason had...... "drumroll" and the recipe from the Cafe is:

Key Lime Pie Martini
Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Downtown Disney

2 oz Licor 43
2.5 oz Half & half
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/4 oz soda

Chill glass and dip rim (moistened with lime) in graham cracker crumbs. Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled glass.

Okay.... that is the most amazing drink I've ever seen... I'm definitely gonna make that one day.

Well... I have to tell you guys... We love eating upscale food but I think, the other day we went to a restaurant that just made me feel a little out of place. Anyways... it was one of those fancy places where I didn't feel comfortable taking pictures. Our table was like 6 inches from the next table so, I thought that was awkward for conversation. And, this wasn't a cheap place so, that was ever weirder. Anyways... when I sat down the host asked if I wanted a white or black napkin. LOL... I'm like say what. Anyways... I guess if you are wearing black it could be bad if the white lint got on your black outfit. I got a chuckle out of that. The food was excellant. I wish I took pictures though.

 

[ibouncetoo]

They do the white/black napkin thing at Palo on the Disney ships!

I actually went to the grocery store and COOKED today. You kids are an inspiration. Now, I just threw a steak on the George Foreman and opened a bag of Romaine and slapped on some dressing....but it WASN"T Burger King!

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[Minnie_Moo]

Occasional lurker here popping in to say that the purpose of the brownie pan is to create a whole pan of brownies like those you get from the corners

That baked ziti looks yummy, Brenda. Thanks for posting the recipe! I just bought some ricotta and mozzarella while grocery shopping tonight. I may have to make a run to the store tomorrow for some ziti pasta. I think my hubby would love having that for dinner.

 

[Tatania]

Licor 43 has gained increasing popularity within the last years and is more and more often used as an ingredient for a cocktail named "Caipirinha 43", in where it replaces the commonly used cachaça

It may be popular but it's not for sale in Vancouver, so there goes my plans for making it next week. Guess I'll take a look at some of the other Key Lime Pie martini recipes.

I've lost 45 lbs since July and keeping it off will be a lifetime goal for me.

That's fabulous TigerKat and keeps me motivated. I thought when I reached WW Lifetime it would be forever but I messed up and have to lose all over again. It really is all about changing habits forever and keeping portions small no matter how delicious something tastes.

 

[blissventure]

...it's an awesome feeling isn't it? I've lost 45 lbs since July and keeping it off
will be a lifetime goal for me.

Congrats to you! I've lost 38 pounds since October. I have the same lifetime goal. One day at a time.

 

[oybolshoi]

Occasional lurker here popping in to say that the purpose of the brownie pan is to create a whole pan of brownies like those you get from the corners

That baked ziti looks yummy, Brenda. Thanks for posting the recipe! I just bought some ricotta and mozzarella while grocery shopping tonight. I may have to make a run to the store tomorrow for some ziti pasta. I think my hubby would love having that for dinner.

Welcome ocassional lurker!

You know ... as soon as I read what you posted about that pan the little light went on in my head (which was kind of nice because that light is out more often than not these days). That makes perfect sense!

Hope you and your hubby enjoy the pasta - I like it because it's so easy to make and yields about three meals, sometimes, four, if I just make it for Jay and me.

 

[oybolshoi]

BTW ... I took pictures of our lunch yesterday with Jay's mom and dad. It was a great meal and the pics turned out really well. I've got them uploaded to the blog I just haven't posted the fabulous and amusing commentary (ha ha!).

Once it's finished I'll post a note here so that if anyone's interested you can take a look.

 

[blissventure]

We got back from Vegas a couple of days ago. The deals are plentiful, but you have to do some searching to find the better ones. (Feel free to pm if you want more details of the multiple places to search.) We canceled an earlier reservation when Encore went to $149 a night for our dates. They upgraded us to strip view, woo-hoo!

I wanted to put a good word in for Daniel Boulud Brasserie at the Wynn. They have a prix fixe that is just fantastic. It's only offered before 7pm, so when you make a reservation keep that in mind. Here's the current menu:
http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/pdf/DB_menu_2_10_09.pdf

I had the skate, it was one of the best entrees I've ever had.

Rao's (at Caesars) was delicious, as usual. Great atmosphere--and really fantastic wait staff.

Both of these restaurants were very busy--reservations highly recommended.

So we're home...with fond memories of ordering room service coffee and sitting in our robes, enjoying the view.

 

[ChelleinNC]

Real whipped cream with Bailey's in it I can't believe I never thought of that

First I read the other thread with all the sushi and now this? You're killin me Brenda