The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 9

[rosiejo]

I'm sure that Clare will know for sure, but all I know from my visit to the Festival is that it is some type of steamed pudding. I'll try it in August and take a picture for you.

How's this for an explanation:

The word "dick" has appeared in any number of strange places. Around the 1840s, "dick" was used to mean a type of hard cheese; when treacle sauce was added, it became "treacle dick", and finally when currants or raisins were added (looking like little spots), the "spotted dick" was born.

The earliest recipes for spotted dick are from 1847. For non-British readers, "spotted dick" is a boiled suet pudding, with bits of dried fruit (usually raisins or currants) that (as already noted) look like little spots.

The Oxford Companion to Food comments that, strictly speaking, "spotted dick" is made by taking a flat sheet, spreading sugar and raisins on it, then rolling it up. A similar dessert is "spotted dog," a plain cylinder of suet paste with the raisins and currants and sugar stuck into it, so that the spots are visible on the outside. Both spotted dick and spotted dog were traditionally boiled (or even steamed) in a cloth, but nowadays they are usually baked.

Heinz sell a tinned one - not sure if you could find it in Walmart in Florida (I know they cater for us brits!) Although it's hot pudding best served with custard so probably not good in the FL heat!

If you want to look for a recipe or more info please remember to google spotted dick recipe or spotted dick pudding... or you may get a shock

 

[rosiejo]

Happy 4th of July everyone!​

 

[bengalbelle]

Yikes, there is more than one Ramone????

There are 3! Yellow, green and purple.

 

[bengalbelle]

What if I grabbed Pal Mickey as I was falling into the lagoon....and Vicki dove into to save.......................Pal Mickey...now that, would be priceless!!!

 

[bengalbelle]

Terry It looks like MTM (what does that stand for anyway?) is having a wonderful time with you!

Jennifer (tink2020) You're welcome! I hope you and Kyle enjoy your new home

Kristine The butterflies are so cool! BTW, I think if it comes down to saving you or Mickey/Minnie, you're a goner!

Vicki I'm glad your girls are home safely!

Denise How is your friend? Is he still in ICU? I hope you and John have a fun and romantic week. I agree with everyone else. The picture in your signature is great!

Jen (blueeyes) Congratulations on the A's!!!!! WTG and

Jen,

You have had way more than your share of stuff to deal with. I really admire you for how you have managed to handle events that cripple people my age....

You vent all you want. You are a very strong woman and I'm not even going to add for someone your age. You are a very strong woman period.

Between Alyssa's death, the wonderful things you did in her memory.. the marathon your brother raced in, your brother making fireman and then the fireman's accident.. all within a few months. WOW. That is overwhelming just to write about it.

You're been a rock to all of your friends and family. You need a place to vent, and you have us. I admire you a lot. Hang in there.

Ditto! Well said Steffy!

I'm glad to hear there's encouraging news for the fireman.

Glynis I want to learn to knit and crochet so bad. I just don't have the time to commit to lessons right now. I'm seriously considering learning how to smock. I must be out of my mind!

Your cake turned out so nice! I enjoy cake decorating. One day I'd like to take classes for that too. I love the look of the strawberries rolled in pink sugar. Do you mind sharing the instructions?

Those are great pictures of your family. What an honor for your father!

Heidi I'm so sorry to hear that your mother is back in the hospital. for a speedy recovery.

Elin I hope you're having a fantastic time! It looks so peaceful and relaxing

Lindsay It's so good to see you again. When I get caught up here I'll have to go check out your pictures. It sounds like you had a wonderful, well deserved vacation!

Clare Congratulations on 3,000

Jo Good luck finding another job/transfer opportunity

Robyn Welcome home! I look forward to hearing about your trip! Thanks again for sending us all of the adorable girl clothes!

Steffy I'm glad you got your BAB Minnie and Mickey and that they make you so happy . Great news about your colonoscopy!

Deb Your camping trip looks like loads of fun! I'll get Doc and Luigi in the mail to you this week.

Happy 4th everyone!!

 

[Tammi67]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
AMERICA

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning DDA,

Happy 4th to all!!

We're back! We had a Great Time visiting the Mouse in his House, there were a few Cons, but mostly Pros. This was the second time we were at WDW when someone died, the first was in the 90's when a worker fell off the Skyway and this time was the boy on RNR, I can't imagine the pain his family is going through.

I'm not a good trip reporter but I'll share some photo's later, as you can see I've updated my signature with the official DDA, WDW photo. I hesitated to do it as I hate pictures of my big behind, but what the heck, here goes nothing. I've got tons of pictures to sort through, thanks to info here on the DDA I went Photopass Crazy and purchased the CD so I have all of those to play with also.

Here's one of my all time favorites of my DGS, his favorite character was Stitch, (guess that's because they have so much in common) and he feel asleep with his Stitch hands on.

Have a great holiday everyone,

Debbie

 

[bengalbelle]

Good Morning DDA,

Happy 4th to all!!

We're back! We had a Great Time visiting the Mouse in his House, there were a few Cons, but mostly Pros. This was the second time we were at WDW when someone died, the first was in the 90's when a worker fell off the Skyway and this time was the boy on RNR, I can't imagine the pain his family is going through.

I'm not a good trip reporter but I'll share some photo's later, as you can see I've updated my signature with the official DDA, WDW photo. I hesitated to do it as I hate pictures of my big behind, but what the heck, here goes nothing. I've got tons of pictures to sort through, thanks to info here on the DDA I went Photopass Crazy and purchased the CD so I have all of those to play with also.

Here's one of my all time favorites of my DGS, his favorite character was Stitch, (guess that's because they have so much in common) and he feel asleep with his Stitch hands on.

Have a great holiday everyone,

Debbie

Debbie, the picture of your grandson is priceless!!!!

You look great, BTW. Glad you had a good time and I look forward to hearing more about your trip

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good Morning DDA,

Happy 4th to all!!

We're back! We had a Great Time visiting the Mouse in his House, there were a few Cons, but mostly Pros. This was the second time we were at WDW when someone died, the first was in the 90's when a worker fell off the Skyway and this time was the boy on RNR, I can't imagine the pain his family is going through.

I'm not a good trip reporter but I'll share some photo's later, as you can see I've updated my signature with the official DDA, WDW photo. I hesitated to do it as I hate pictures of my big behind, but what the heck, here goes nothing. I've got tons of pictures to sort through, thanks to info here on the DDA I went Photopass Crazy and purchased the CD so I have all of those to play with also.

Here's one of my all time favorites of my DGS, his favorite character was Stitch, (guess that's because they have so much in common) and he feel asleep with his Stitch hands on.

Have a great holiday everyone,

Debbie

welcome back!

 

[Disneygrl36]

HAPPY4TH OF
JULY DDA'S!!!!!!!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good Morning DDA,

Happy 4th to all!!

We're back! We had a Great Time visiting the Mouse in his House, there were a few Cons, but mostly Pros. This was the second time we were at WDW when someone died, the first was in the 90's when a worker fell off the Skyway and this time was the boy on RNR, I can't imagine the pain his family is going through.

I'm not a good trip reporter but I'll share some photo's later, as you can see I've updated my signature with the official DDA, WDW photo. I hesitated to do it as I hate pictures of my big behind, but what the heck, here goes nothing. I've got tons of pictures to sort through, thanks to info here on the DDA I went Photopass Crazy and purchased the CD so I have all of those to play with also.

Here's one of my all time favorites of my DGS, his favorite character was Stitch, (guess that's because they have so much in common) and he feel asleep with his Stitch hands on.

Have a great holiday everyone,

Debbie

Welcome back, Debbie! It sounds like you had a good time and I that picture of Stitch, I mean your DGS. Can't wait to see more pictures!!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning and happy 4th everyone! Not to much planned today except for fireworks tonight. Hopefully the rain will stay away so that we can enjoy them. Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

 

[Steffy]

Congrats on a healthy test, Stephanie!!!

Thanks Jennifer. I was really worried about this test, because I had so much time laspe between my last one. Whew....

 

[Steffy]

Well, the fruit salad is ready, muffins and scones baked, all the fixin's for the BBQ packed in the cooler and the car is ready to go. I guess I'm ready for bed!

It's going to be a long, fun day tomorrow, and I don't know if I'll get a chance to get on the computer. So, in case I don't, "HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!"

Happy 4th!!!

 

[Steffy]

I did thanks... I'm still a bit torn.. although they do look much bigger than I thought they were.

Steffy - are they the same size as the $25 Mickey's that are stuffed already at the world?

I think they are the same size.. They appear to be the same size as the plush that are on sale at the Disney Store right now 2 for $20.00!!!!!!!!

.. the BAB tag on mine said $28.99

Maybe the $25.00 is the BAB at DL price????

 

[Tinkaroo]

Happy Independence Day!!​

We're headed to a friend's house shortly to relax by their pool, and eat lots of food! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

And a big thank you to all of our service men and women for protecting this freedom we have, day in and day out!!

 

[Steffy]

Good Morning DDA,

Happy 4th to all!!

We're back! We had a Great Time visiting the Mouse in his House, there were a few Cons, but mostly Pros. This was the second time we were at WDW when someone died, the first was in the 90's when a worker fell off the Skyway and this time was the boy on RNR, I can't imagine the pain his family is going through.

I'm not a good trip reporter but I'll share some photo's later, as you can see I've updated my signature with the official DDA, WDW photo. I hesitated to do it as I hate pictures of my big behind, but what the heck, here goes nothing. I've got tons of pictures to sort through, thanks to info here on the DDA I went Photopass Crazy and purchased the CD so I have all of those to play with also.

Here's one of my all time favorites of my DGS, his favorite character was Stitch, (guess that's because they have so much in common) and he feel asleep with his Stitch hands on.


Have a great holiday everyone,

Debbie

home Debbie. Love the picture of your Stitch and love the DDA photo in your signature. Can't wait to hear all about your trip. So glad you had a good time....

 

[Steffy]

Happy Independence Day!!​

And a big thank you to all of our service men and women for protecting this freedom we have, day in and day out!!

Ditto Jennifer!

And with that I'm off to start my day.....

 

[Tammi67]

And a big thank you to all of our service men and women for protecting this freedom we have, day in and day out!!

Ditto!

 

[Tammi67]

Welcome home, Debbie. The picture is adorable. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more about your trip!