Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
-t, it's easy. Heat 1.5 cups of brown sugar, 1/4 c. honey/corn syrup/ maple syrup (corn will have the least taste impact making your butterscotch more butterscotchy), 1/4 water and 8 ounces of butter over medium low heat until butter melts. Put in thermometer and raise heat medium, bringing the syrup to 230-245 degrees (7ish minutes). Crystallization is fine so stir.
Then add 1/4 cup whisky (it will bubble and hiss, so don't be startled) and a 1/2 cup heavy cream, a splash of vanilla and some salt. Keep it on medium high for about 5 minutes.
Take it off the heat and stir occasionally. Let it cool for 10 minutes then eat it on all the things.
If you want, you can refrigerate it for up to 2 months, just reheat it via microwave or in a hot water bath.
My goodness that sounds delicious. I am slightly terrified that I may have all those ingredients on hand, if the whisky doesn't have to be scotch. ETA In any case, clipped for later. Thank you!
Yay productivity? I'm also tormenting Pete with my choices in holiday music: first it was John Denver and the Muppets, and now it's the Haunted Mansion Christmas.
This is why I am visiting for New Years. A little.
Holidays are gonna be hard for my mom for a few years.
It stinks, but it is true. And, for me, easier when I am prepared. Out of nowhere grief is hard to manage for me.
with multiple dogs almost behaving themselves
Sooooooooo close. And really cute.
Went to friend's for dinner last night and the dudes played guitars and the other women chatted. I, on the other hand, got to watch Wizard of Oz with Gemma, who is almost 9. We voted and we both like the Scarecrow the best. Plus she explained her theory to me, which is that Dorothy hits her head during the twister and--wait for the big reveal--is ASLEEP THE WHOLE TIME. She didn't know if I'd thought of that and wanted me to get the whole picture. So adorable.
Adorable! All the adorable.
Ribs make excellent stock. Can't just let it simmer for a day though. Gets weird with beef bones. I scored a hambone and turkey carcass. Very much stock when I get home. Tomorrow.
I'm loving hearing everyone's holidays. Pix & ND, I hope Your next stop is much less drama.
We made French toast, eggsamdbacon, and a fruit salad with pomegranates for brunch. Pomegranates: still messy. HPF had a great Xmas - lots of books and toys, and a b&w reader from my sister. Parents arrived an hour + later than planned, expecting us to keep HPF away from any holiday things until they could arrive and watch, and spent the day alternating between being offended by various things, ignoring what any female in the house said and then yelling 'what was that?'" (Dad), and being very kind and thoughtful when not offrended (Mom).Three meals in a row with them seems to be a bit more than wise right now. So when they left, we put on Lord of the Rings until it was time to hit the sack. Today we go to DHs family, where we have to figure out why my FiL flipped out at us (completely out of character) over Thanksgiving. On the plus side, ugly stress crying? Seems to have fixed the insomnia.
I am sorry to be complainy.
Have asked DH if we can at least tell people that we are in Costa Rica or New Zealand next holidays, even if we stay here. He is considering it.
I’ve been too frazzled to go food shopping this week, so I have absolutely no food in the house. And I can’t drink my tea on an empty stomach; it makes me nauseous. So, you know that means: cookies for breakfast.
Skipping what seems like a whole holiday season, because, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is a *triple* Buffista event: it's the birthday of Jesse H, Rayne and Theodosia.
Happy birthday, Jesse!
Happy birthday, Rayne!
Happy birthday, Theo!
With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!
Also, with deepest apologies, a way-way-belated birthday wishes to Typo Boy, whose birthday I've missed posting about (in the electricity mess that some winter caused all over the place).
And, of course, a good Thursday to all!
Happy Birthday Theo! Happy Birthday Jesse! Happy Birthday Rayne!
Many happy returns, birthday havers!
Hooray cookies for breakfast!
Going back to work after two days off. Do not want.
Happy Birthdays, Jesse, Rayne, and Theo!
