Tom is making a pie for tomorrow and I think once the dust settles on that, I will make carbonara.
The money was too good. I got stupid.
Jayne ,'Ariel'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Nora Deirdre - Nov 23, 2011 2:57:34 pm PST #8181 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Cashmere - Nov 23, 2011 3:05:15 pm PST #8182 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I took Owen to a specialist today to check out his eyes turning out. This was a second opinion after our regular ophthalmologist suggested strabismus surgery to correct the problem.
This guy obviously works with more kids and had a better chair-side manner. He kept asking Owen, funny, obvious questions (which, hellloooo, autism spectrum literal kid here). Owen finally got annoyed with the guy and said, "I think you need to go back to school."
HILARIOUS.
As it turns out, though, the guy is trying patching and exercises before we commit to surgery so I am a happy mama.
msbelle - Nov 23, 2011 3:22:02 pm PST #8183 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
mac and I are having a sleep over at the grandparents and I am about to start cooking food. lots and lots of food. I am more excited than I should be.
Steph L. - Nov 23, 2011 3:24:23 pm PST #8184 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
The corn muffins are excellent. I think I'ma take some to my aunt's tomorrow so I can have something bready with my turkey and taters. Yum!
Anne W. - Nov 23, 2011 3:32:52 pm PST #8185 of 30001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Pizza has been consumed. I R content.
Strix - Nov 23, 2011 3:54:04 pm PST #8186 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I have ham in the oven, green bean casserole in the fridge, he chocolate stout bundt cake is made, glazed and safely away from cat-exploration, and I am reducing the glaze for the ham.
I am tired.
lisah - Nov 23, 2011 4:03:20 pm PST #8187 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Gougeres are not easy to make either!
Ooh the recipe I have (from a 15 or so year old ad for Sauveur) is actually super easy! I doubled it:
1 cup water
5 TB butter
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 cup shredded gruyere
5 eggs
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets.
Bring water, butter, nutmeg, and pepper to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Lower heat. Add flour all at once and stir until dough pulls away from sides of the pan (about one minute). Take pan off heat.
Add cheese and stir dough until blended in. Add 4 of the eggs, one at a time, stirring each into the dough until it is incorporated into mixture. Keep stirring until dough is shiny and firm. (Note: I'm never sure how long this is. but the recipe turns out every time so I don't worry! It's not super long anyway. I don't have that much patience.)
Drop dough on to the cookie sheets by the spoonful. Crack last egg into bowl and whisk in 1/2 TB water. Brush egg wash on each gougere.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden and have puffed up to about twice their size. Eat hot from the oven or store in fridge for a couple of days.
The End! They are delicious! And you can change up the cheeses and spices. And maybe put a little piece of ham in each!
Dana - Nov 23, 2011 4:08:19 pm PST #8188 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Gougeres are not easy to make either!
I have no idea what these are, but holy god, they sound good.
lisah - Nov 23, 2011 4:14:53 pm PST #8189 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Cheesy buns!! Of the French!
Evidently the dough is pâte à choux. Which is used in..other things. But I've only used it to make gougeres.
Jesse - Nov 23, 2011 4:15:28 pm PST #8190 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It's basically how you make cream puffs or eclairs, no?