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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2011

    I have never made bread from scratch.  I have a bread machine and would buy the mix for the machines at the grocery store but I can't seem to find them anymore.  Some times I will by the frozen dough and bake it that way and also with that dough I make Monkey Bread. YUM

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Minustwo- That chocovine sounds really delicious, Monday I will go to the liquor store and see if they carry it. Yes, you are right, the "Richard in the dirt" does have chocolate in it, Here is what i put in it, it has a lot of liquors in it. 1/2 shot each of vodka, malibu rum, peach snapps, amaretto,  grand mariner, and about 1 1/2 shots of dark cream de cocoa, a little oj, and cream, put in blender with ice and blend. I have a little mini bar so usually have all the liquors on hand plus when people come over they leave there bottles of stuff. Sometimes i leave out the vodka and run but the other stuff is key to the flavor. enjoy!!

    Laurie-Awww so sorry your bf is moving, My Bf/s are in Hawaii and kentucky and it is hard, i know, but i love taking that fun vacation to go see them, but still not the same (((((((hugs))))))  

    I love making bread, the kneeding is fun, you get to take all your aggrssions out LOL!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Minustwo- Would that be at a liquor or wine store?

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited October 2011

    Debbie:  Actually I found it at one of our premier grocery stores - HEB.  But I expect since HEB is based in Tx you don't have such a thing in OR.  It's only 14% alcohol so more in the wine category.  Do you have BevMo?  Maybe there?

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Minustwo- We dont have bevmo, but looks like they carry it at world market in portland, (about 2 hours away) I asked DH if he served it at the casino, he said no but could get it from one of his vendors, (yay) will let you know once i get it, love this kind of stuff, thanks!!

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  • walley
    walley Member Posts: 231
    edited October 2011

    minustwo

    I have seen the chocolate wine at the store.Was tempted to try it.Didn't know what it would taste like.I think I will try it.Have a wonderful day!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Michelle and Joyce- Are you girls still in Florida? Havn't heard from you two in awhile, hope you are having fun and the weather is great. Or if you are home, you are resting from your vacation!

    Made a pumpkin french toast for breakfast, eggs with sausage, and fresh squeezed OJ- Bout to go take a nap now LOL!

    Hope everyone had a good weekend

    Wally- will let you know how it is when i get it.

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited October 2011

    Debbie what is the time difference from where you are and the East coast?  Your breakfast sounds wonderful!

    Tonight is left over chicken, when I was growing up we called them Poor Boys.  Chicken and gravy on toast aka- hot open faced sandwiches with fries.  Another easy night of cooking for me!  Last nights pulled pork was yummy, we had the left overs for lunch today.  It was a weekend filled with getting ready for winter while chasing the boys.  We have a long way to go but we got a good start of it.  Hope everyone had a great weekend!

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited October 2011

    minustwo,



    I have had the chocovine..... Delicious!



    To me I'm going to say it really didn't taste like a wine but more along the lines of a mild Bailey's Irish Cream.... kind of chocolatey with a kick....



    I think each state is different in where they may carry it.... In NY, no alcohol, other than beer is carried in the grocery stores. All other alcoholic beverages are sold through a liquor store.



    When we go to the beach in NC, beer and wine are available in the grocery store and the rest must be purchased at an ABC store....

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited October 2011

    Dinner tonight was eggs and toast...



    My husband and son are sick with a pretty yucky cold so didn't feel much like eating... I am hoping that it is the same yuck that I just got done with last week or, at the very least, that I don't catch it....

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2011

    We are still here having a great time. But, alas, all good things must end. We fly home early tomorrow morning. Joyce flies home later this week. I will write more when we get back to NH.

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited October 2011

    Seaside- I hope everyone feels better soon and that it doesn't get you!  Breakfast at anytime is wonderful in my opinion.

    Michelle- Have a safe trip home in the morning!

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited October 2011

    Debbie,



    Would you mind sharing the pumpkin french toast recipe? That sounds really good!

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited October 2011

    Just found this thread on the active threads----LOVE it!  I'm somewhat of an amateur cook.  Always looking for new recipes to try and tweaking the old ones.

    Tonight was boneless pork loin chops pan seared (I use a cast iron skillet) in olive oil w/garlic, salt, pepper and thyme (NEVER overcook pork!), roasted butternut squash, baked apples and steamed kale w/dried cherries, raisins and seasoned w/cumin and cayenne pepper.  Great fall weather food!

    Happy cooking!

    Sharon

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited October 2011

    Welcome pupfoster!



    Your dinner sounds really yummy and perfect for Fall!



    I grew up on pork that was cooked waaaaaaayyyyy past the point of being done as was the norm back in the day! Still can't talk my parents into eating it less done.... Funny, but they are just fine with rare beef....

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited October 2011

    pupfoster-Sharon- Welcome and you sound like no armature!  Sounds  delish!!!  This is a fun thread I'm sure you'll have fun with us, and it looks like you might have a thing or two to share and teach us!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

     Laurie-It is 3 hours, but all of my friends know not to call me until 11 am- I stay up late and sleep in so actually my breakfast was brunch LOL!

    Michelle- Have a safe trip back

    Pupfoster- I agree you dont sound like an amature to me either, your dinner sounds good. I also had pork loin chops tonight, apple sauce (Motts) brussel sprouts. easy dinner but good.

     Seaside- Here is the recipe i use, i hope you enjoy it.Hope your DS and DH get better and you dont get a repeat of it.

     Pumpkln french toast

    • 3 eggs
    • 1/4 cup of half and half or cream
    • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
    • 8 slices whole wheat bread or french toast
    • chopped walnuts (optional)
    • 2 teaspoons butter

    Directions

    1. Beat the eggs, cream, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg together in a bowl. Dip the bread slices into the pumpkin mixture until coated on both sides.
    2. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 of the bread slices into the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread and butter. Top with walnuts if using and your favorite surup. ( I use maple)
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  • walley
    walley Member Posts: 231
    edited October 2011

    debbie6122

    I am getting alot of wonderful recipes from all you ladies.I print them out to save .Everyone have a great week:)

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited October 2011

    Thanks for the warm welcome girls!  And Debbie that Pumpkin French Toast sounds incredible!  May have to try that one soon!

    Sharon

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited October 2011

    Thanks Debbie!!



    That French Toast sounds delicious! I will be making that soon.... Who knows maybe tonight along with a Richard in the Mud....lol



    Michelle,



    Hope you have a safe trip home!! Look forward to hearing from you!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Seaside- LOL!  You will have sugar overload for sure haha!

    Joyce- Are you staying in florida for awhile? If so lucky you!!  Thanks for keeping us updated

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2011

    We are home and I have been hanging out on the couch all afternoon!  That 5 a.m. wake-up was too early!

    Joycek and her DH are wonderful hosts and we had a great time.  We stayed at their lovely home last night and her DH made breakfast and provided "limo" service to the airport.  Last night we went to a restaurant that was a combo diner/deli and Joyce's hubby ordered something called the "Ginormous."  Yup, it was...and here's the proof.

    That thing was big enough to feed all four of us, but you can see that he was just delighted! To be fair, he took at least half of it home.

    HHere's a picture of JoyceK and her DH at dinner a couple nights ago - we were at a French restaurant, sitting outside and enjoying the fantastic Florida evenings.

    And here is my DH with me on the same evening. I went topless almost all the time and the Florida weather seemed to encourage my hair to grow.  If I could stay there for a month, I'd probably have a "style" at the end.

    Tomorrow I have to go for my pre-surgery clearance, and Wednesday I go in for my TE removal. 

    Debbie - pumpkin french bread sounds yummy...I actually had cinnamon challah almond french toast one morning.  I don't usually indulge in such a carby breakfast, but it was "oh, my!" good.

    I'm ready for some pork chops...might be tomorrow night's dinner. 

    Michelle

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited October 2011

    Welcome back!

    That is one hell of a ginormous sandwich.  WOW!! 

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited October 2011

    Michelle- Welcome back!! and good luck with your appointments tomorrow. Your french toast sounded really yummy too!

    Joyce- Love the pictures of you and michelle and your husbands, wow, that sandwich looks good as well as big LOL!

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  • StillKicking
    StillKicking Member Posts: 115
    edited October 2011

    Turkey BLT (w/o bread).  Yum.

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2011

    Joyce - stay out of the way of that hurricane.  I see it's strengthening and will probably wreak havoc somewhere in the US.  It's good that you'll be back home before it fouls up all the air travel in the southeast!  Hopefully it will weaken and steer clear of southern Florida.

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited October 2011

    Tried to eat healthy last night w/a big salad w/apples, walnuts, dried cherries and crumbled BLUE CHEESE---buhhhhh---really didn't put that much on, and I figured it would give me a calcium boost---lol!

    Going out to buy LARD of all things today----going to try to make my own pie crust instead of the usual store bought and all the good recipes I find have a bit of it in it, so I figure I'll try it at least once.  I'll let you know how it turns out.  Oh, btw, apple pie---good friend our ours Dad goes to market every now and again and buys stuff in bulk, got about a bushel of yummy apples.  Been making applesauce, baked apples, apples in the salad, now pie!  Actually not burnt out on them yet.....

    Have a good day ladies!

    Sharon

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited October 2011

    Sharon - your salad sounds yummy!  I've also had it with pears, which is also delicious.  Blue cheese is one of those cheeses where a little goes a long way!  Yes, I have heard that lard makes the best pie crust, but I have conceded defeat to pie crust making and always opt for the Pillsbury refrigerated version.  Many, many years ago a friend of mine tried to help me make pie crust using lard (which was her shortening of choice) and I still managed to screw it up.  So now I just don't bother.  And my next apple pie will be deborye's recipe for Swedish apple pie - no crust involved! 

    Traveling into Boston should be pretty easy today with the mid-day appointment and good weather.  Hopefully, there will be no traffic mishaps.

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited October 2011

    pupfoster - welcome.. save this thread in your faves.. your recipe sounds awesome.

    my sourdough bread was absolutely splendid.. a little flat but hay, one learns.. i think i will get some pots or dishes to cook it in.

    lurving.. your husband is CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU te

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited October 2011

    Michelle and Joy thanks for the pics,  what fun!  good luck Michelle on your up-coming surgery, hope it is a breeze.

    Gonna start making some butter cookies, pumpkins and ghosts to give to the chemo nurses Thurs as that is my last Herceptin.  Will be so glad to only visit them maybe every 6mo.  I think they are tired of seeing me also.  A year is a long timeSurprised

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