Topic: ALL YOU FATHERS OUT THERE IN THE DARK (Read 18212 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #180 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:25:35 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2010, 08:22:15 PM

Quote from: vixmom on June 20, 2010, 08:19:56 PM
For the "sides" I steamed some bay red potatoes and some fresh corn on the cob

dessert was blueberry pie and vanilla ice cream and angel food cake with whipped creama and fresh blueberries and sstrawberries
Now I'm really envious. Blueberry pie!

there is some leftover - better hurry

vixmom · « **Reply #181 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:28:02 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2010, 08:25:12 PM

I have to make a blueberry pie every year for a friend for her birthday. What a treat it is for me, too. I love that touch of nutmeg and the acid from the lemon juice mixing in with the berries. The butter richness of the crust. Guess I'm going to have to make one this week.

well I am afraid this one came from the supermarket bakery - it was good but defintely not as good as homemade

John G. · « **Reply #182 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:32:29 PM »

I rarely make my own crusts, if that counts for anything.

vixmom · « **Reply #183 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:34:48 PM »

of the rain came down in huge deluge for about 10 minutes - and then stopped and the sky cleared up again

fortunately we were still able to eat out on the patio - the tent gazebo kept the picninc table dry at least -but everything was soaked and we couldn't sit out on the lawn anymore

everyone seemed to enjoy their meal - so despite my last minute preparations and the rain I guess it was a success

vixmom · « **Reply #184 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:36:57 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2010, 08:32:29 PM

I rarely make my own crusts, if that counts for anything.

I must admit that since Pillsbury started those refirgerator crusts I have been using those for my'" homemade" pies - I find they are really nice and flaky and buttery tasting

vixmom · « **Reply #185 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:37:27 PM »

Woody proabbaly wouldn't approve

vixmom · « **Reply #186 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:37:43 PM »

I miss Woody and his cooking tips

Laura · « **Reply #187 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:38:02 PM »

Wow. That was quite a meal to whip up in a hurry, Vixmom.

vixmom · « **Reply #188 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:38:14 PM »

I miss MattH and his movie & TV news

vixmom · « **Reply #189 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:38:36 PM »

I miss Jose and all his interesting adventures

bk · « **Reply #190 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:44:30 PM »

Jose I miss.

bk · « **Reply #191 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:45:18 PM »

Will I be able to stop at the four caramels, or will I scarf down another two or three or four? Jane told me that she has one customer who orders one pound at a time and eats them all at one sitting - and, he's skinny.

vixmom · « **Reply #192 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:46:21 PM »

Quote from: Laura on June 20, 2010, 08:38:02 PM

Wow. That was quite a meal to whip up in a hurry, Vixmom.

it was actually pretty simple (whichis best for me - I am no Julia Child) - the steaks were all cut and trimmed so they just went straight from the package into the marinade and from there to the grill

the potatoes just needed a quick wash - (this particular brand comes prewashed) and baby reds require nopeeling - just pop them on the top of the steamer and there you are

ditto withteh corn - husking takes no time and then just pop 'em in the other steamer

and the salad was just assembly - I only had to slicing the the onion and mushrooms took the longest

John G. · « **Reply #193 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:47:14 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 20, 2010, 08:36:57 PM

Quote from: John G. on June 20, 2010, 08:32:29 PM
I rarely make my own crusts, if that counts for anything.

I must admit that since Pillsbury started those refirgerator crusts I have been using those for my'" homemade" pies - I find they are really nice and flaky and buttery tasting

You know my secret.

John G. · « **Reply #194 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:47:59 PM »

Just be glad I'm not in reaching distance of the caramels.

John G. · « **Reply #195 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:48:16 PM »

And yes, where is DR Jose?

Sam · « **Reply #196 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:49:43 PM »

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO EVERYONE.

Laura · « **Reply #197 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:53:07 PM »

I fixed a delicious dinner for my DH tonight. Ok, well, I bought him a steak to grill. And Ben and Jerry's butter pecan ice cream. Sadly, he someone brought food to his work today, and he ate that before coming home.

John G. · « **Reply #198 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:56:55 PM »

Just finished watching "Up in the Air." Hard to sit through since I've been through it -- and am still going through it -- but I found it a good film, if a little too Hollywood. Anna Kendrick was great, though. She's a marvel.

Sam · « **Reply #199 on:** June 20, 2010, 08:58:29 PM »

I've only been turning on the computer once a day now. It's so slow I think it's seen it's time. It's an older IBM thinkpad and I do believe it's seen it's time.

Sam · « **Reply #200 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:00:02 PM »

Watched The Last Starfighter (again) the other night.

Sam · « **Reply #201 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:03:58 PM »

I'm tired, goodnight everyone.

Gardening is really hard work, I had to did out all the grass that grew into the flower beds, everything grows like crazy in the beach weather.

But I did see butterflies for the first time in my yard this week.

Next weekend I'll go to Lowes and buy flowers for them. Hopefully they will stay.

Sam · « **Reply #202 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:07:48 PM »

Sorry to be such a poop. Posting wise. I'm trying to become laid back and calm to fit in with my new lifestyle in the evenings and weekends. Not sure how calm and laid back I can become. I am still a city girl and miss a lot of the stuff that happens.

I did take the camera out of the storage box, but it's still just sitting on the table.

vixmom · « **Reply #203 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:08:34 PM »

well tomorrow starts a nother week of craziness so good night all!!

Sam · « **Reply #204 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:10:03 PM »

Goodnight again, from this very truant posting person.

Sam · « **Reply #205 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:11:15 PM »

Happiness vibes for everyone.

Laura · « **Reply #206 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:20:21 PM »

Good night, Sam and Vixmom. We want pictures of your yards after all your hard work!

bk · « **Reply #207 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:50:03 PM »

I gotta tell you?

bk · « **Reply #208 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:50:20 PM »

I blame Jose, wherever he is.

bk · « **Reply #209 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:50:42 PM »

Finished my movie and am listening to music - what a busy little day.

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