Something About Nothing..........#6

[tlinus]

circelli....if i miss you...have a wonderful trip You do know you are obligated to take many pictures and report back, right ...and, don't forget to have someone take your picture too

I could use the warmth of Mexico about now...so chilly and windy here today, trash cans are everywhere out there

off to make chili for DH's dinner tonite..... Happy Friday all

Hey! Great minds think alike.....Jim and little Bud are making chili this weekend too. Last night he made this mac and cheese - it has like 4 different cheeses in it And whipped up a teryaki chicken dish. I love my hubby I love it even more that he loves to cook

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Happy Friday everyone ...

circelli -enjoy your trip and yes please take lots of pics ...

Niki - that souffle looks wonderful but I think I'd make a mess out of it if I tried to make it

By the way - got this in my email this morning ... check it out www.hollywoodrockit.com

 

[minniejack]

Donald - that guy's attitude is totally unacceptable. I hope you don't have any fall-out at work over this jerk.

Had a busy day today. Needed to relax so I baked (just something I do when I'm stressed.) I finally downloaded the recipe for Chocolate Grand Marnier Souflee from Emeril's Restaurant at Universal. Came out really well. None of them fell. The sauce is outstanding. I now have a little piece of US resort that I can break out after a bad day. Not only does it taste good, but it has good memories attached to it.

I would post the recipe, but I would feel guilty after seeing that healthy soup recipe from Rapstar.

Hey You wouldn't happen to have the recipe for the Flourless Chocolate Cake from Mythos would you.

I've searched the internet and can't find it.
If you contact the restaurant will they give you the recipe?

And your recipe looks divine. Maybe make it next week. Still have brownines and cookies that I just made.

I have to bake EVERYTHING now because our family needs to be gluten free.I have a great flour that can be substituted cup for cup for regular flour. But because I bake what I used to buy in packages, I'm saving money in this wonderful economy of ours.

 

[scotlass]

Hey youse....

Im BAAAAACK !!!

I cant believe how much I missed the computer....I really need to get a life.

Not that much has happened ower here.

The Boy has been on hols from school and my sis in law has been up from London with the kids.

The Boy loves it when they visit...he is such a wee family guy !!

Mr Duck - Dutch guy was a tool.Well handled matey !!

Barb - have youse guys got a puppy....did I miss pics ??

circelli - Have a great time in Mexico.

But stay away from the dolphins !!

They make youse pregnant.

 

[bubba's mom]

Hey! Great minds think alike.....Jim and little Bud are making chili this weekend too. Last night he made this mac and cheese - it has like 4 different cheeses in it And whipped up a teryaki chicken dish. I love my hubby I love it even more that he loves to cook

Haha...last nite DH didn't come home from work...went to Pat's for dinner on their way to Flyers game...didn't get home till 11:30pm...out the door at 6am for work I had left-over potpie for dinner and Bubba had a cheesedog. He very well may get that again tonight, because I don't think he's fond of DH's chili...or, he'll get a grilled cheese sandwich.

By the way - got this in my email this morning ... check it out www.hollywoodrockit.com

can't wait can't wait can't wait

I have to bake EVERYTHING now because our family needs to be gluten free.I have a great flour that can be substituted cup for cup for regular flour. But because I bake what I used to buy in packages, I'm saving money in this wonderful economy of ours.

Good for you!! (homemade's is usually better anyhows!)

Hey youse....

Im BAAAAACK !!!

Barb - have youse guys got a puppy....did I miss pics ??

Welcome back...I agree...not having a computer is like...well, like not having a car! Yes, we adopted a 6mth black lab...did I not post pix? Will do that....

 

[macraven]

Hey youse....

Im BAAAAACK !!!

I cant believe how much I missed the computer....I really need to get a life.

Not that much has happened ower here.



circelli - Have a great time in Mexico.

But stay away from the dolphins !!

They make youse pregnant.

we are glad youse are baaaaaacccccccckkkkkkkk too!
you are always missed when yous go MIA on us.
so are the other homies...






now i find out about those dolphins..........damn..........

 

[bubba's mom]

Wah-la....

This is Max...

And this is him watching Bubba walk to the bus for school:

(He doesn't stay in that window long...it's not comfy and I think he's a bit big to be there comfortably...)

 

[scotlass]

we are glad youse are baaaaaacccccccckkkkkkkk too!
you are always missed when yous go MIA on us.
so are the other homies...






now i find out about those dolphins..........damn..........

youse think Im kiddin !!

We went swimming with Dolphins in Mexico in 2000.

They swam round and round me the whole time and would not interact with any one else.

It was as if they were protecting me.

When we got out the trainer asked if i was ill or pregnant to which I answered " Hell no !! " on both counts.

I found out I was indeed pregnant with the boy two weeks after returning home........weird but true.



P.S I feel i must explain my reaction to the pregnancy question.

No ,The boy was no planned but i can quite safely say he was and still is the best ever " wee miss calculation " DH and i have ever made......

 

[bubba's mom]

They swam round and round me the whole time and would not interact with any one else.

It was as if they were protecting me.

When we got out the trainer asked if i was ill or pregnant to which I answered " Hell no !! " on both counts.

I found out I was indeed pregnant with the boy two weeks after returning home........weird but true.

Wow...that is amazing!! Who needs doctors to determine pregnancy...just swim w/ the dolphins

 

[circelli]

I must avoid the dolphins!!! I am not pregnant and I don't intend to be My 2 lovies are all I need!!!

 

[coastermom]

Hello all

Been gone a while busy with the family everyone home this week .
Back to work and school next week

I got my e-mail on Hollywood Rip rockin rocket I can't wait for it . I have to go in 2010 but I am so ready to ride it .

I haven't caught up with everyone I need to go back and see what is going on

Just wanted to check in and say HI .

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

And this is him watching Bubba walk to the bus for school:

(He doesn't stay in that window long...it's not comfy and I think he's a bit big to be there comfortably...)

OMG ... how cute is that!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Leaving tomorrow for Detroit (stay overnight) then to Mexico bright and early!!

I will have a drink for each of the Homies!!

have 2...corona washed down with a shot of tequila sounds good about now
scotlass - sweet story ; im more of a manatee kinds of gal . Did you know dolphins can become agressive when females r 'hormonal'. When they get rough with males, its thought to be just wanting more interaction - don't want the play time to stop. Def more stories wherein dolphins sense a swimmer is in distress & known to actually grab them & tow to shore, some even pushing peeps with their snouts .

barb - max has found his spot on the bay window ledge...reminds me of a cat sunning himself

back to tax prep, no woo hoo

 

[RAPstar]

u read me wrong...i wasn't infering that he/customer was #1 in any sense other that the universal sign u gave him

hope ur feeling better about it today, consider the source



hmmm, never heard of them...like mini sliders?

im quite fond of good lasagne & top shelf tequila & vodka...all in moderation

deal's off if there r swedish fish in the house

have a good friday all

Their mini-burgers. Not bad. Not worth the $4.

I'm watching the touring production of Sweeney Todd they recorded (god bless Netflix!). I'm in such utter happiness right now. I wanna do this show so bad!!!

 

[macraven]

Their mini-burgers. Not bad. Not worth the $4.

I'm watching the touring production of Sweeney Todd they recorded (god bless Netflix!). I'm in such utter happiness right now. I wanna do this show so bad!!!

what day to your audition andy?
sending you mummy dust for good luck on it.


i saw the commercial for the burger king mini's.
they look good.
you think they are as good as the whopper?
no, yes, maybe??

Leaving tomorrow for Detroit (stay overnight) then to Mexico bright and early!!

I will have a drink for each of the Homies!!

Thank goodness I don't have to sit in a corner with spiders!!!

Donald will you have my bathroom nice and functional when I get back !?!?

dawnna, you will be bombed the entire time in mexico if you have a drink for all of us.....


i do hope someone takes pictures of you.......

 

[RAPstar]

what day to your audition andy?
sending you mummy dust for good luck on it.


i saw the commercial for the burger king mini's.
they look good.
you think they are as good as the whopper?
no, yes, maybe??

Sunday @ 1pm. I need all the mummy dust I can get.

They taste about the same as a Whopper. Just smaller.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Evening all

 

[Metro West]

Good morning! Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[circelli]

Good luck on Sunday Robbie!!!

I will chat with all you homies when I get back from my trip. I will post some pics!!!

Have a great week!!

 

[RVGal]

Morning!

Okay, it is nearly afternoon, but I've been busy. Apparently spring is on the horizon, since my dog has started leaving enough hair on the carpet to build another small dog. I am on a mission to rid my house of the hair before we are all covered in it.

Joshua had another breakthru seizure on Thursday night. Spent the night in the ER and all that. We've got another round of tests coming up next month to see what is going on. This is his second seizure in just over a month, so we need to know why the meds aren't controlling them well.

I scanned the posts quickly, but did I see somebody was looking for a good flourless chocolate cake recipe? My MIL has Celiacs, so I've been cooking gluten free for years. I've got tons of recipes. The best chocolate cake I've made by far is this one:

Flourless Chocolate Cake

1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
18 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
6 eggs

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch round cake pan and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, salt and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside.
Either in the top half of a double boiler or in a microwave oven melt the bittersweet chocolate. Pour the chocolate into the bowl of an electric mixer.
Cut the butter into pieces and beat the butter into the chocolate, 1 piece at a time. Beat in the hot sugar-water. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Have a pan larger than the cake pan ready, put the cake pan in the larger pan and fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
Bake cake in the water bath at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 45 minutes. The center will still look wet. Chill cake overnight in the pan. To unmold, dip the bottom of the cake pan in hot water for 10 seconds and invert onto a serving plate.

If you want to really set your taste buds dancing, add this caramel sauce to the plate:

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

In a heavy saucepan, stir together 1 1/2 cups of sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook without stirring until the syrup is a deep amber color. For an accurate color check, dip a metal spoon into the syrup and lift it out of the pan to check the color. Once the syrup is amber, remove from the heat. Gradually stir in the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. If lumps form, stir gently over low heat to dissolve them. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.

Have you tried a Popcorn Cake? Simple and super nummy.