Tkers...Killing threads seven days a week!

[JOCAmom]

Pikester, "fend for yourself" night, which it sounds like you had, is another one of my favorites. I've been teaching Alexis and Livvie how to use the microwave so those nights really help with that.

MK, I found this link http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-grasshopper-pie.htm

There is an early Philippines version that uses real grasshoppers.

 

[MagiKitty]

Us darn Filipinos hate to waste anything---we'll eat just about anything! And its good protein!

Oh, I'll never make grasshopper pie. It requires a double boiler? I'm afraid of that....won't do it.

 

[BKMETV]

EV---is anything near you? Keeping busy is good.

Obviously no where good!!
The joys of living in a small town.

Did you take the Dean of Theology home?

D...I was wondering how you were...I thought the US was last week? How are you feeling overall?

Ooh, grasshopper pie sounds yum!

No but we tried...nothing like a bunch of drunk women!!

You do realize I'll have to make grasshopper pie now that you reminded me about it.

 

[Pikester]

GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM PIE
1 pt. vanilla ice cream, softened
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. green creme de menthe
2 tbsp. white creme de cacao
3 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
1 (9 inch) chocolate crumb crust

Or use 6 drops green food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Combine ice cream, lemon juice, creme de menthe and creme de cacao in bowl. Fold in Cool Whip, blending well. Freeze if necessary, until mixture will mound. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Store any leftover pie in freezer.



Found this easy recipe.

 

[JOCAmom]

But where's the grasshoppers?

 

[MagiKitty]

Pike you're a lifesaver! Now that recipe I can do! Unless Ev wants to make me a pie and ship it in some dry ice....

 

[BKMETV]

MK ~ Here's an easy version from allrecipes. I'll dig mine out sometime and post it as well:


Ingredients:
25 chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups marshmallow creme
1/4 cup creme de menthe liqueur
2 cups whipping cream

Directions:
1. Crush cookies and set aside 1/4 cup of crumbs. Place remaining crumbs in a medium bowl and mix in melted butter. Press mixture firmly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whip together marshmallow creme and creme de menthe until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into marshmallow mixture. Pour mixture into pan and sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs on top. Freeze at least 2 hours, until firm. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

 

[Pikester]

But where's the grasshoppers?

You could always sprinkle them on top.

 

[Pikester]

So many different ways to make grasshopper pie! For some reason whenever I say "grasshopper pie" I think of Jiminy Cricket.

 

[MagiKitty]

ooh, we'll have to do a taste test....marshmallow creme versus vanilla ice cream!

My Dad and I had a flan-off once. I made mine Mexican style, he went traditional Filipino style. I thought mine was better. The main difference is that I used whole eggs, he used mainly yolks. I hate using just yolks. I try to save the whites and freeze them for later, but I never remember them...

 

[MagiKitty]

awww...poor Jiminy. My people eat him.

 

[JOCAmom]

So many different ways to make grasshopper pie! For some reason whenever I say "grasshopper pie" I think of Jiminy Cricket.

Well now, I'll never think of grasshopper pie the same way.

 

[BKMETV]

Afraid that's it for me...another busy day tomorrow so better get some sleep. Night all.

 

[MagiKitty]

Night Ev! sweet dreams and drive safe tomorrow!

 

[M&N]

But he's not green!

 

[Pikester]

I guess it's my turn to cricket, er, bug out of here. Have a good night!

 

[M&N]

Night Pikester...Are you working any more?

 

[Pikester]

Tried to post another pic with a "green" JC but it didn't work.

Just know that there is one out there M&N!

Have a good night.

 

[M&N]

oops...missed EV's night post...NIGHT.

 

[JOCAmom]

Night Ev and Pikester!

And please no more Jiminy pictures....it just makes me sad.

I grew up in a meat and potatoes type family so you'll have to forgive me. What is flan?