sanity wrote:A great ride today. The air is so clear that riding through Red Rock was like being in the midst of a 3-D viewer. (old folks, remember we had those as kids?) It felt like playing hooky, too, since I have lots to cook and do for tomorrow.

mommadeb, hope you are feeling better.

nurse laura, hey there!

TtheC where are you?

PB, yes, we had a meal very much like getta - usually on Sunday mornings after church. And fried in bacon grease, of course. The 2nd one was a hash made out of chopped over-easy fried eggs, lightly toasted bread pulled apart into pieces, and cooked bacon pulled apart into pieces. Mix altogether in a bowl. Sometimes other things went into the mix (cheese, rarely, ketchup, hot sauce, ham, roast beef, etc.) Maybe this one came about when there wasn't enough variety to make getta.

Cheesecake makers, unite! I'm making my classic cheesecake, and d-dog's Baily's cheesecake today. My friend had us over for dinner last night, she's vegan, and she made a delectable vegan pumpkin mousse cake with graham cracker crust and pecan topping. I normally don't care for pumpkin mouse or cheesecake - this was stellar. She'll be bringing it to the port tasting.

PB, or JOATMON or anyone else, I would like a rec for a very yummy port, on the "dry" side, for out tasting. Under $50 would be preferable. And any ideas for port wine/food pairings are welcomed.

Maybe a Tawny Port? But a Madeira might work better, for a "dry" style.

tenuki wrote:Hmm, can you ask her if I can have the recipe? J loves all things pumpkin.

On it's way soon.....

Sanity, I wish I could have been with you... Love the red rock area!!

I am jealous of all the cheesecakes being made. I am still only functioning due to drugs. would love to be in bed resting or even better .... making cheesecakes!!! So I guess I will have to wait til next week to make them!!!
Went with hubby to do last min. shopping, minus the kids, wasn't as bad as I thought. Now doing last min. wrapping before the kids come home. And most important...watching the "A Christmas story" marathon!!!!!!!!

oh, we did have some Fonseca (sp) port last night... I thought it was quite yummy!

mommadeb1 wrote:Sanity, I wish I could have been with you... Love the red rock area!!

I am jealous of all the cheesecakes being made. I am still only functioning due to drugs. would love to be in bed resting or even better .... making cheesecakes!!! So I guess I will have to wait til next week to make them!!!
Went with hubby to do last min. shopping, minus the kids, wasn't as bad as I thought. Now doing last min. wrapping before the kids come home. And most important...watching the "A Christmas story" marathon!!!!!!!!

oh, we did have some Fonseca (sp) port last night... I thought it was quite yummy!

Aren't you coming out in January? You can ride with mr sanity, and mr mommadeb can ride in the car and we'll see red rock and environs. We actually rode to Shoshone, outside of Death Valley. So beautiful.

Feel better! It's awful to be unwell on xmas, so much to do.

I'm making stollen next week; didn't get it done before xmas.

tenuki wrote:Hmm, can you ask her if I can have the recipe? J loves all things pumpkin.

I have a yummy pumpkin swirl cheesecake, and a white chocolate-pumpkin cheesecake that's to die for. I'll get those posted sometime soon.

mommadeb1 wrote:Sanity, I wish I could have been with you... Love the red rock area!!

I am jealous of all the cheesecakes being made. I am still only functioning due to drugs. would love to be in bed resting or even better .... making cheesecakes!!! So I guess I will have to wait til next week to make them!!!
Went with hubby to do last min. shopping, minus the kids, wasn't as bad as I thought. Now doing last min. wrapping before the kids come home. And most important...watching the "A Christmas story" marathon!!!!!!!!

oh, we did have some Fonseca (sp) port last night... I thought it was quite yummy!

One of my favorite Ports!

And making my Nonna's Rice Cake ... not a dessert, but a yummy appetizer. Nom, nom, nom.

sanity wrote:Aren't you coming out in January? You can ride with mr sanity, and mr mommadeb can ride in the car and we'll see red rock and environs. We actually rode to Shoshone, outside of Death Valley. So beautiful.

Feel better! It's awful to be unwell on xmas, so much to do.

I'm making stollen next week; didn't get it done before xmas.

Sounds good... but I think I would feel better in a car!!! We won't be renting a car this trip...

mmmm love stollen!!!

ddeuddeg wrote:I have a yummy pumpkin swirl cheesecake, and a white chocolate-pumpkin cheesecake that's to die for. I'll get those posted sometime soon.

are you just trying to make us all gain 500# during the holidays? Ha ha ha

MarkDaSpark wrote:One of my favorite Ports!

And making my Nonna's Rice Cake ... not a dessert, but a yummy appetizer. Nom, nom, nom.

Last year my brother ordered a different port than I did....(his wasn't half as good as mine) this year he asked me which was the good one!!

So how do you make Nonna's rice cake?

ddeuddeg wrote:I have a yummy pumpkin swirl cheesecake, and a white chocolate-pumpkin cheesecake that's to die for. I'll get those posted sometime soon.

So instead of Julie and Julia are we going to have a dog and ddog where someone makes all of your cheesecakes?

Merry Christmas, let's see if I can score a Burgandy Olfactory Center

bahwm wrote:dd says any cream-based liquor should be ok. Bailey's is fine, but if anyone doesn't have it on hand, a cheaper version would probably be good. Tennessee Whiskey ccake coming up soon! Good luck!

Kahlua cake for us. In the cake and frosting. Its good to know a Mexican baker

tenuki wrote:So instead of Julie and Julia are we going to have a dog and ddog where someone makes all of your cheesecakes?

Merry Christmas, let's see if I can score a Burgandy Olfactory Center

Boo! Ah well.

tenuki wrote:Boo! Ah well.

I can't even get the page to load. Other woots say its a laptop?

tenuki wrote:Boo! Ah well.

There's a link in the description, but just getting a 503 error on the order page.

edit: and now it's sold out. boo

tenuki wrote:Boo! Ah well.

Score!!!

Budget wines, in case you blew your budget on presents.


also, Merry Christmas! I'm going to bed.

CAGrl wrote:Score!!!

Wahey! the servers cleared up after a reboot at half past and there was no lag at all to checkout!

Merry Christmas to all!

Now to get HAK moving so we can make the trek down to NJ for my family's Christmas...

Merry Christmas everyone!! or whatever you celebrate.... May you have an AWESOME day!!

mommadeb1 wrote:Last year my brother ordered a different port than I did....(his wasn't half as good as mine) this year he asked me which was the good one!!

So how do you make Nonna's rice cake?

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

tenuki wrote:So instead of Julie and Julia are we going to have a dog and ddog where someone makes all of your cheesecakes?

Merry Christmas, let's see if I can score a Burgandy Olfactory Center

Son of a ...... Too busy getting ready for today at my Mom & Dad's house.

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

ddeuddeg & I spent yesterday wrapping gifts for our great nieces and nephews: four little ones five and under. We went to our niece's home for vigilia--she made some pierogi. Not bad for the first time! Present opening time was total chaos! You can't expect little ones to wait for each other to see what they got! No, no, no! Must be all at once! My head was spinning! We got some nice presents and it was fun to spend time with all of them. Then, off to sing a choral prelude and Midnight Mass. Got home around 2:15 AM! Slept in today. It is a quiet day around here. Just the two of us. But then, more family on Monday and Tuesday! Yay! Enjoy!

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating!

Time to put the computers away, and get busy decorating. Company coming tomorrow.

Merry Chirstmas everyone.

Merry Christmas, all my Wooty friends!

MarkDaSpark wrote:I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Ok... fine with me... as long as I can try it first!!! ha ha ha

bahwm wrote:

ddeuddeg & I spent yesterday wrapping gifts for our great nieces and nephews: four little ones five and under. We went to our niece's home for vigilia--she made some pierogi. Not bad for the first time! Present opening time was total chaos! You can't expect little ones to wait for each other to see what they got! No, no, no! Must be all at once! My head was spinning! We got some nice presents and it was fun to spend time with all of them. Then, off to sing a choral prelude and Midnight Mass. Got home around 2:15 AM! Slept in today. It is a quiet day around here. Just the two of us. But then, more family on Monday and Tuesday! Yay! Enjoy!

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating!

sounds like fun!!! Glad you got at least today to rest!!

Moondragon wrote:Merry Christmas, all my Wooty friends!

Merry Christmas indeed, and to you all!

Merry Christmas! The kids hauled in the toys, again. Little craps, they are.

The eggnog cheesecake is delicious! One of the best cheesecakes I've ever made or eaten. Can't wait to try some of the other recipes--ginger white chocolate for my wife's bday, bailey's for my mom's.

otolith wrote:The eggnog cheesecake is delicious! One of the best cheesecakes I've ever made or eaten. Can't wait to try some of the other recipes--ginger white chocolate for my wife's bday, bailey's for my mom's.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the cheesecake. We're having that one tomorrow with the kids and their spouses.

I was actually hungry today... and I ate REAL food all day!!!! Yippie for me!!!! Now I will have to make a cheesecake to celebrate!!!

I hope everyone had a GREAT day!!!!