And the good news is... - Page 29

cstephens · 09-21-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toocherie

I had the tempura lobster and beef salad instead.

Mmmm, I love that.

Jodi · 09-21-2009, 12:31 PM

We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please

)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself!

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/album.php?u=12483

MammaSilva · 09-21-2009, 12:34 PM

That cake is amazing!!!! Congrats on finding something a 13 year old loved, that's not easy no matter what the circumstances!

**Toocherie** · 09-21-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please

)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself!

[/URL]

What an awesome cake! I don't think I would have the time OR patience.

**bennette** · 09-21-2009, 01:22 PM

One of my wine pairings was a fairly common Chardonney. You can buy it at the grocery store. I mean, how special is that?

Totally not worth your time.

**adriennek** · 09-21-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennette

One of my wine pairings was a fairly common Chardonney. You can buy it at the grocery store. I mean, how special is that?

Totally not worth your time.

Well, actually, I don't like Chardonnay very much so right there you have me convinced.

Adrienne

**Toocherie** · 09-21-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstephens

Mmmm, I love that.

It was as good as its description made it sound!

(but the rabbit and corn pasta dish--to die for--really)

**Toocherie** · 09-21-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adriennek

Well, actually, I don't like Chardonnay very much so right there you have me convinced.

Adrienne

I don't care for Chardonnay either . . .. give me a Pinot Grigio or Riesling any time.

kohl · 09-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Jodi that cake is amazing!

**Drince88** · 09-21-2009, 01:32 PM

Just because you can buy a wine at the grocery store doesn't mean it's not good and special.

I've bought both Banfi Rosa Regale and Princepessa Perlante at the grocery store - and I consider both of those 'not Gallo' (sorry Earnest and Julio, but you did that one to yourselves). In fact, neither could be found at the very decent wine store in town.

cstephens · 09-21-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adriennek

Well, actually, I don't like Chardonnay very much so right there you have me convinced.

The husband has turned another mutual friend (she's a saint) into an anti-chardonnay person.

Reminds me, though, the husband had something last night that he'd had previously and really liked - mix of pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc grapes - Bertani Due Uve.

He loves those two grapes separately, so no surprise that he'd like the combo.

**bennette** · 09-21-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drince88

Just because you can buy a wine at the grocery store doesn't mean it's not good and special.

I've bought both Banfi Rosa Regale and Princepessa Perlante at the grocery store - and I consider both of those 'not Gallo' (sorry Earnest and Julio, but you did that one to yourselves). In fact, neither could be found at the very decent wine store in town.

Well, see, I did specifically tell them I prefer old world to new world for wines and nothing overly oaky. It's quite pricey at the store and highly regarded. I just didn't care for it and was surprised to see it poured for me (plus trying to make AdK feel better). I could hardly force down the scallop it was served with.

**adriennek** · 09-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennette

I could hardly force down the scallop it was served with.

I'm debating calling you out as a liar or going with the scallop part of the story to try to curb the CC traffic down the road.

Decisions, decisions.

Adrienne

Hannahbelle · 09-21-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please

)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself!

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/album.php?u=12483

Great cake! Good job.

MickeyDogMom · 09-21-2009, 03:04 PM

Beautiful cake, Jodi!

Boo's Mommy · 09-21-2009, 04:03 PM

Not out of this world news, but still good....
Someone made a donation to ChocWalk under my profile!!

**bennette** · 09-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adriennek

I'm debating calling you out as a liar or going with the scallop part of the story to try to curb the CC traffic down the road.

Decisions, decisions.

Adrienne

In truth, I'm not a huge scallop fan (some kind of deficiency) but the beurre blanc and Tahitian vanilla sauce helped me get it down. Barely though. (See how I entirely forgot about it in my original post?)

**bennette** · 09-21-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please

)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself!

As well you should be! I tied raffia on something this weekend; that's as far as my crafty skill set goes so I am MIGHTY impressed.

Katran · 09-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please

)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself!

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/album.php?u=12483

That's awesome!

My teenage daughter, who is a big fan of TNBC, wants to know if you'll make her one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo's Mommy

Not out of this world news, but still good....
Someone made a donation to ChocWalk under my profile!!

Yay!

cstephens · 09-21-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennette

In truth, I'm not a huge scallop fan

Do you like sushi? And I mean *real* sushi, not that California roll crap. If so, you might consider trying raw scallops, depending what it is about scallops you don't like. I like cooked scallops ok, but I *love* raw scallops. The flavor is different, and the texture is really tender.

**bennette** · 09-21-2009, 05:12 PM

I love sushi. But I've tried scallops nine ways from Sunday and it never works out. Maybe I had a bad one when I was younger and blocked it out?

I keep trying them because they are supposed to be divine and I feel like I just haven't met the "right" one yet, but no luck.

Okay, one exception is fried with cocktail sauce but that seems like a huge waste of a scallop.

**Toocherie** · 09-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drince88

Princepessa Perlante at the grocery store -

Oooohhhh--what is that like? sounds pretty

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstephens

I like cooked scallops ok, but I *love* raw scallops. The flavor is different, and the texture is really tender.

I have never tried raw scallops when I have "real" sushi--definitely on the list for next time. They're not slimy?

**Malcon10t** · 09-21-2009, 05:16 PM

This is such a CUTE video, and so very true...

It is a Norwegian PSA. Yes, it involves service dogs.

Katran · 09-21-2009, 05:26 PM

That's a cute way of getting the point across!

cstephens · 09-21-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennette

I love sushi. But I've tried scallops nine ways from Sunday and it never works out. Maybe I had a bad one when I was younger and blocked it out?

Or maybe you just don't like them. No biggie. More for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toocherie

I have never tried raw scallops when I have "real" sushi--definitely on the list for next time. They're not slimy?

I don't think they are. I don't like them with any sauce at all. Just slices are good, which I dip in soy sauce and wasabi - pretty smooth. Or, I also like them rolled in masago - smelt eggs. But you've gotta be sure they're fresh.

09-21-2009, 12:31 PM	#702
Jodi AKA MomOfDisneyBoys Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA	We had my son's bday party yesterday, and he was THRILLED with the cake I made for him, (being a teenager now, he isn't easy to please)and I was pretty darn pleased with myself! http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/album.php?u=12483

09-21-2009, 12:34 PM	#703
MammaSilva Trick or Treat...it's Maynard!!!!!! MousePad Subscriber Join Date: May 2001 Location: Family & friends...ohana means family!	That cake is amazing!!!! Congrats on finding something a 13 year old loved, that's not easy no matter what the circumstances! __________________ Life is too short to wake up with regrets ~So love the people who treat you right Forget about those who don't ~ Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it If it changes your life, let it ~Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it~ remember, Sometimes Miracles Hide

09-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#705
bennette WHERE is my Banfi? MousePad Subscriber MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ten minutes from Hi-Time Wine Cellars	One of my wine pairings was a fairly common Chardonney. You can buy it at the grocery store. I mean, how special is that? Totally not worth your time. __________________ Duuude, you are not my nemesis.

09-21-2009, 01:32 PM	#710
Drince88 Local family MousePad Subscriber MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: N.O. LA Blog Entries: 3 Latest Blog Entry: Yes, Virginia, It Can Snow in New Orleans!	Just because you can buy a wine at the grocery store doesn't mean it's not good and special. I've bought both Banfi Rosa Regale and Princepessa Perlante at the grocery store - and I consider both of those 'not Gallo' (sorry Earnest and Julio, but you did that one to yourselves). In fact, neither could be found at the very decent wine store in town. __________________ *Cathy*

09-21-2009, 03:04 PM	#715
MickeyDogMom Who says working dogs don't play? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California	Beautiful cake, Jodi! __________________ From the MDM Question: "How many trips through Small World would it take for someone to give up their secrets?" Answer: "Apparently 2."


Articles \| Disneyland \| Walt Disney World \| User Reviews \| Travel

09-21-2009, 01:31 PM	#709
kohl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CA	Jodi that cake is amazing!

09-21-2009, 04:03 PM	#716
Boo's Mommy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ...in the Twilight Zone...	Not out of this world news, but still good.... Someone made a donation to ChocWalk under my profile!! __________________ To all of you that supported me in my ChocWalk Goal - THANK YOU SOOO VERY MUCH!!

09-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#721
bennette WHERE is my Banfi? MousePad Subscriber MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ten minutes from Hi-Time Wine Cellars	I love sushi. But I've tried scallops nine ways from Sunday and it never works out. Maybe I had a bad one when I was younger and blocked it out? I keep trying them because they are supposed to be divine and I feel like I just haven't met the "right" one yet, but no luck. Okay, one exception is fried with cocktail sauce but that seems like a huge waste of a scallop. __________________ Duuude, you are not my nemesis.

09-21-2009, 05:16 PM	#723
Malcon10t It was a good day! MousePad Subscriber MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raising our 6th miracle!	This is such a CUTE video, and so very true... It is a Norwegian PSA. Yes, it involves service dogs. __________________ If you see a cute yellow lab puppy in cape, say HI! It might be us, or it might be a friend! Thanks for asking before you pet!

09-21-2009, 05:26 PM	#724
Katran I'm a Happy Haunt! MousePad Subscriber Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Arizona	That's a cute way of getting the point across! __________________ A very merry unbirthday to you!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode