Topic: THE DAYS OF OUR POSTS (Read 50308 times)

bk · « **on:** January 19, 2005, 11:58:32 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes have read you, and like sands through an hourglass, now it is time for you to post until the cows of our lives come home. We're on our way to 90,000 postings.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:01:27 AM »

I'm still getting Blythe Danner's Hair.

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:05:01 AM »

Blythe Danner's Hair is quite done. We've moved on to The Days of Our Posts. You should have it shortly.

Welcome eight GUESTS. We're talkin' about pastries. And we're headin' towards 90,000 postings.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:06:55 AM »

Chocolate Eclairs & Napoleon's.

bk · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:13:30 AM »

Blythe Danner's Hair is finished, kaput, a thing of the past.

I love a real old-fashioned cream puff with scads of REAL whipped cream. I, too, like chocolate eclairs but only with whipped cream. I love a real old-fashioned cinammon roll, too, with butter on it. Oh, dear, now I've got the craving. Yes, I've got the fershluganah craving.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:26:06 AM »

Hmmm... Today's Topic... Pastries!!!

-The above phrase should be "heard" in the same tone of voice that Homer Simpson uses when he thinks of "Donuts" or "Beer".

A really good, authentic croissant always makes me happy. Unfortunately, a lot of what passes for a croissant is merely puff-pastry dough rolled up to look like a croissant. Phooey! But a true croissant is a simple and sinful pleasure. Just flour, water, milk, yeast, a touch of sugar (to feed the yeast, not to sweeten the dough) and butter. That's all. I've made them a few times. It's a lot of work, but soooo worth it.

Related to a croissant is a pain au chocolat - which is basically a croissant with chocolate in it. Chocolate chips simply will not do for these treats. It must be batons of bittersweet chocolate. -Avec une tasse de café au lait... C'est magnifique!

And then there's croissant aux amandes with marzipan in the middle.

And speaking of marzipan... A frangipane tart with pears and marzipan... YUM!!!

On the savory side of things, the classic Alsatian onion tart, a pissaladière, which is sort of like a French pizza. A pastry crust topped with caramelized onions, herbs, and a touch of heavy cream. So simple, but, again, so good.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:27:40 AM »

OH! And a "pastry" from my childhood... Pigs In A Blanket!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:41:55 AM »

Well, since I've been up for almost 21 hours... Maybe I'll sleep through the "festivities" tomorrow... Just as long as I wake up in time to make it to the show...

Whatever... I have no idea what I'm typing...

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SEE WHAT I MEAN!?!?!!?!?!?

Goodnight.

bk · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:45:52 AM »

Has Ann caught up yet?

bk · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:46:52 AM »

Welcome five GUESTS. Why don't you just get off your Hilary or Howard Duffs and tell us your favorite pastries.

Panni · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2005, 12:58:53 AM »

I like the Ibi Neni pastry that I posted a recipe for once and Dan in TO tried.
I MUST try and sleep. G'night.

Iris* · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:19:06 AM »

Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, a Japanese pastry company is causing quite the sensation in New York, New York. Each cream puff consists of a 2 layer shell. The inner shell is a choux pastry shell, and the outer shell is a piecrust. Each puff is filled with a mixture of fresh whipped cream and vanilla custard every time an order is placed. Lines form around the block, at least at the one I visit at Broadway and 76th. Must...have...one...now........

bk · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:21:42 AM »

Well, where in tarnation IS everyone?

bk · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:22:09 AM »

We're headin' towards 90,000 posts and this is when people disappear?

bk · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:22:21 AM »

Why I oughta...

bk · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:29:07 AM »

Well, the WUSSBURGERS have struck. I, alone, am not a WUSSBURGER. Unless Iris would like to get off her Hilary or Howard Duff and contribute.

George · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:31:35 AM »

I'll have to post about pastries later. Very late yesterday, Jed wrote:

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Who was the choir director at WWU when you were there, George?

And before I had a chance to answer (okay, I was away from my computer and still logged in), he wrote:

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Well, now that I've asked him a question, George has up and disappeared. Suppose it's to be expected from them WWU Vikings types.
As my favorite school rivalry t-shirts teach us, "Friends don't let friends go to Western."

All I have to say to that is: Them's fightin' woids!

George · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:32:15 AM »

Anyway, Jed, the director was Dr. Robert Scandrett. Do you know who he is?

bk · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:37:28 AM »

Jed has left the room.

Iris* · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:37:31 AM »

I have just contributed the tale of the Beard Papa Cream Puffs,mere moments ago.
Perhaps, BK, they can be served at your book signings, along with plenty of Diet Coke!

bk · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:37:43 AM »

I have not left the room.

bk · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:39:22 AM »

Well, perhaps I'll just toddle off to the bed environment. Perhaps I'll have a lovely dream. I believe I had a lovely dream last night - I believe kissing was involved.

bk · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:39:40 AM »

And when I woke up my pillow was gone.

George · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:50:56 AM »

Okay, I'm going to leave and go to sleep. Good night, BK.

George · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:53:19 AM »

So what does it mean when you dream about kissing and wake up to find your pillow missing? This is truly a mystery!

George · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:53:47 AM »

Something to ponder when dreaming...hmm?

I'm outta here!

(this is me sleeping)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2005, 02:02:12 AM »

I spent some hours today visiting OzDerek in hospital.
Whilst he is a newcomer here, any positive thoughts sent his way would be appreciated. I did ask if I could post the fact that he was hospitalised. Sometimes I think I have problems with which to cope - the battles that this Hainsie has fought (and won) are amazing. He will get through this setback too.

Jed · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2005, 02:55:24 AM »

Hmmm, not familiar with Dr. Scandrett. Thanks for the info.

And just because...
Insert the derogatory comment about WWU of your choice here

Jed · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2005, 02:58:22 AM »

Vibes o'plenty to DR OzDerek

Hisaka · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:34:28 AM »

Quote from: Iris212 on January 20, 2005, 01:19:06 AM

Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, a Japanese pastry company is causing quite the sensation in New York, New York. Each cream puff consists of a 2 layer shell. The inner shell is a choux pastry shell, and the outer shell is a piecrust. Each puff is filled with a mixture of fresh whipped cream and vanilla custard every time an order is placed. Lines form around the block, at least at the one I visit at Broadway and 76th. Must...have...one...now........

I love Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, DR Iris212. It melt me everytime I have. I didn't know they have a shop in NYC. And they have many shops in Tokyo, however, customers are always waiting in long line to get them. But it's worth doing so, I think. Try it!

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