The house smells like coffee. I have a huge pot of sweet goop simmering to make Kahlua. It needs to sit for 12 hours after it cooks for a couple hours. I may have to sample it for breakfast.
The Grace movies were precious. So very sweet.
Question: Will hiding in a cavern with stockpiled chocolate goods be any part of this plan?
Xander ,'Get It Done'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
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.
Laura - Dec 20, 2009 2:59:18 pm PST #26442 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
sarameg - Dec 20, 2009 3:02:55 pm PST #26443 of 30001
That's so sad, ita.
I'm not packing tonight. I have the clothes set out, but...nah. I'll be getting up early, there'll be time.
Lee - Dec 20, 2009 3:05:15 pm PST #26444 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
That is so sad, ita. Fuck cancer
Ooh, Paget. She's lovely. Perhaps not her best outfit, though.
I was more focused on the thing in her hand.
Laura - Dec 20, 2009 3:07:13 pm PST #26445 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry, ita. Peace and strength to your cousin and family.
brenda m - Dec 20, 2009 3:14:10 pm PST #26446 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That's very not right, ita.
Laura, you're making Kahlua?
sarameg - Dec 20, 2009 3:53:47 pm PST #26447 of 30001
I just bought my parents a llama and a goat. I feel very lame about my gift skills this year, but this is one I'm happy to give and frankly, would love it if it became a thing in my family. It will for me. Hell, I adopted bats for Mother & Father's days....
Calli - Dec 20, 2009 3:57:58 pm PST #26448 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry, ita. How awful for your cousin and her daughter.
Laura, how do you make Kahlua (if you don't mind sharing)?
brenda m - Dec 20, 2009 3:58:52 pm PST #26449 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Remind me the website for that?
We're having drama, and I'm seriously pissed at someone who I still need to buy a gift for. I would really love to buy a jackass if I can.
Ooh, or maybe I can find a zoo that will let me adopt a polar bear? That would be even better.
Laura - Dec 20, 2009 4:02:02 pm PST #26450 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
The recipe I am using is:
Ingredients:
* 6 cups sugar
* 6 cups water
* 20 teaspoons instant coffee
* 1/2 gallon vodka
* 12 teaspoons pure vanilla
Directions
1. Mix sugar, water, coffee together and bring to slow boil.
2. Turn heat down and simmer 1 hour.
3. Remove from heat, cover liquid with plastic wrap.
4. Let sit for 12 hours, then remove wrap.
5. Add vodka and vanilla, stir well.
6. Bottle in dark bottles.
7. Drinkable immediately.
We are also making Irish Cream, but that is faster and easier because you just toss the stuff in a blender. Yummmm
Laura - Dec 20, 2009 4:07:02 pm PST #26451 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
There are a number of variations out there for the Kahlua. The time to simmer varies quite a bit. 1-3 hours really. When it has reduced about a third and coats the spoon nicely it is ready to add the booze. You can use rum instead of vodka. Cheapest stuff you find because the strong coffee and sugar taste overwhelms the vodka.
You can half or double the recipe. I bought some pretty bottles at a consignment shop and am giving the Kahlua as presents to some boozers on my list.
eta: The recipe I am using for the Irish Cream is here - [link] - I've had a number of offers for tasting, including my boys. I'll need to hide the stuff.