A couple of years ago we were at Drew's parents' house, and his mom sent him out to the garage to grab a soda. He found a Coke that was covered in Olympics graphics. The 1980 Olympics. Seriously, we were both speechless.
Look, you got a little stabbed the other day. That's bound to make anyone a mite ornery.
Mal ,'Ariel'
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.
Pix - Aug 23, 2009 8:26:25 am PDT #5170 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Connie Neil - Aug 23, 2009 8:34:20 am PDT #5171 of 30001
brillig
Do you know what some Coke collectors would pay for a vintage can with Olympic graphics? Two groups with priority issues. Some pay more for the full can, too.
Jesse - Aug 23, 2009 8:40:17 am PDT #5172 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
When we were setting up for my dad's 70th b-day party we were putting out hors d'oeurves and I grabbed a big summer sausage from his fridge to add to the mix - and then knowing him as I do I thought to check the best by date. It expired in 2005.
Oh yeah, my grandmother has (or at least, had) stuff that old in her freezer. She has a total Depression mentality about food, but doesn't actually cook much any more.
Sue - Aug 23, 2009 8:42:10 am PDT #5173 of 30001
hip deep in pie
My key lime pie is a key LAME pie. The whipped cream is lame, the custard is lame (and I'm pretty sure the zest should be adding texture) and the crust is tasty, but lame. I'll chalk it up to a learning experience.
Barb - Aug 23, 2009 8:55:20 am PDT #5174 of 30001
“Not dead yet!”
Zest? In Key lime pie? Huh.
lisah - Aug 23, 2009 8:57:50 am PDT #5175 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Oh man, I feel like I've been so out of it. My home computer died and I now share an office at work. Internet time has dropped dramatically. I miss it here! Hi everybody!
Anyway, I'm glad sarameg had a good time at my b'day party! I love putting my people together!!! I am not as hungover today from the awesome margaritas as some people in this house are but I'm moving pretty slowly.
Jenp! That is very exciting about your impending move!! When you have a chance, email me and we can talk about possible good housing options for you! And maybe plan a get-together when you're in Bel Air for training.
sarameg - Aug 23, 2009 9:03:29 am PDT #5176 of 30001
Hah! How late did things go? I was safe to drive, so unsurprisingly no hangover happened here. Those were remarkable margaritas.
You are Ambassador for Baltimore, you know?
Really ought to attack the dustbunnies or the bush. Hrmph. Not feeling either.
Oh, lunch!
Sue - Aug 23, 2009 9:11:23 am PDT #5177 of 30001
hip deep in pie
Zest? In Key lime pie? Huh.
4 teaspoons of it!
ETA: I was following the America's Test Kitchen Recipe, but even my Pie and Pastry Bible recipe has 1.5 teaspoons of zest. next time, however, I am going way easy on the zest.
Barb - Aug 23, 2009 9:14:55 am PDT #5178 of 30001
“Not dead yet!”
I've never seen a recipe calling for zest. But then again, I found my One True Recipe years ago and any deviations I make are of my own creation.
Sue - Aug 23, 2009 9:16:55 am PDT #5179 of 30001
hip deep in pie
This was my first. I've never even eaten it before. But it's surprising how many of my friends have told me it's one of their most favourite pies.