Posted on 12/19/2003 8:15:26 PM PST by carlo3b
Occasionally my husband, inspired by a forgotten birthday or some other marital offense, brews a pot for me before I'm up. That's the best.
The worst is when I am left to my own devices. Those mornings I can be found crouched in front of the coffee pot cheering it on like a thoroughbred on Derby Day. Those were the worst days - until I discovered Folgers Crystals.
At first, I'd microwave a cup to drink while waiting for the real coffee. Then I found that my tap water got hot enough to fix a cup. Now, most mornings find me spooning instant coffee, then sugar into a cup while the coffeepot steams and spurts.
I've known many such Christians in my life. Some are "God Conniseurs", savoring Sundays with the lovely music and ceremony. Some are completely addicted. They wake each morning and dive into the Word - unable to wait for Sunday to "brew".
I like the addicts. Oh to be like them.
I'm like you, I hate waiting for that first cup of coffee in the morning so I get it ready the night before. I have one of those coffee makers with a timer. Before going to bed I pour in the water, measure out the amount of coffee, then set the timer so it starts about 10 minutes before I usually roll out of bed. Voila! a fresh pot of coffee greets me when I walk into the kitchen. If I get up prior to the set time, I just flip the switch to start the brewing process. By the time I finish in the bathroom and log on to FR, the coffee is ready. :)
Welcome aboard, I have added your name to our list, and have found your requested recipe. I haven't had this wonderful appetizer in years and thanks for reminding me about it's great taste. I think I remember this as more of an Hors d'oeuvre, or even a dip, served on crackers or toast.. Enjoy!Taramasalata
This is a Greek favorite! Traditionally, carp, or cod's roe is great to use in this recipe.
Before you start, soak the carp roe in cold water for at least a couple of hours, then rinse and drain it thoroughly before peeling off the skin. Now put the roe in a mixing bowl and mash it first to a pulp using a fork then, with an electric beater, whisk it at top speed, gradually pouring in the lemon juice.
- 8 oz (225 g) smoked carp roe
- juice 1/2 lemon
- 5 fl oz (150 ml) olive oil
- 5 fl oz (150 ml) groundnut oil or other flavorless oil
- a little boiling water
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 level tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Now start adding the oils a drop at a time (still whisking as you would when making mayonnaise) and keep adding oil until the mixture becomes solid and dry – forming lumps and working its way up the sides of the bowl. At this stage you can start to beat in a little boiling water, say 2 fl oz (55 ml) or just enough to turn the mixture into a soft mousse. (Don't add the water before the mixture has become solid or it will separate.) Finally add the crushed garlic and parsley, and serve with croutons or warm pita bread and Greek olives.
Tip: You can make this a day ahead, covered and keep refrigerated.
Chocolate is good for you. The scientist say so! Isn't that wonderful? Now I can eat all the chocolate I want and never feel guilty any more!IS CHOCOLATE A SIN?..
What Happens to Women when they eat it? You Won't believe it!Chocolate by far, is one of the best known of all the approved aphrodisiacs. With over 300 different chemicals including caffeine and phenylethylamine (PEA), a brain chemical that has a scientific biases that the refined bean indeed causes a physical arousal, the same feelings as when we are head over heals in love. Chocolate's effect has been compared to those of marijuana and amphetamines by some, an addiction.
Christopher Columbus first brought chocolate to Europe in 1502. Columbus discovered the beans were used to make a strong native beverage and also as a form of money among the Aztecs. However no one paid much attention to it because it was an acquired taste, with it's strong bitter flavor. It was not until 1519 and Cortes, with his conquest of Central America, and Mexico. To his surprise, the Aztec emperor believed Cortes to be the reincarnation of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of air, light and life, and heaped riches upon the Spaniard in the form of cacao tree plantations, and he in turn scratched his head and brought it home to Spain.
One hundred beans could buy a slave and twelve a rabbit, 40 could buy a good woman. ( The catch was determining which one was good, and at what!). Cortes did make one major discovery in the evolution of the Love Bean. Because there where no wines available, Cortes' men learned to drink their local beverage made from cacao or cocoa, called cocoatl.
In 1615, chocolat (sho-co-LAH) debuted at a fancy royal wedding in Bordeaux France, hence, it made its way to England. In 1662 a refined form of what we relish today, was introduced as chocolata. It wasn't until 1765, that chocolate was introduced to the US by an enterprising gentleman named, John Hanan. He, with the help of Dr. James Baker of Dorchester Massachusetts, refined the first of many millions of pounds of our favorite ...sin.
As men already know, it is women that find Chocolate almost irresistable...so why fight it, capitalize on their weakness....HA!
A TRIPLE TRICK OR TREAT
Make your bed of Chocolate, so you can sleep in it... This is a man's simple recipe for women..1, 2 , 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 1 box cooked chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 box devil's food cake mix, unprepared
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1) Prepare pudding with milk as directed on package.
2) Remove from heat and blend dry cake mix into hot pudding, mixing until it gets very thick and spongy.
3) Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serve with coffee, and sweet and low... LOLOL, and reap that which you sowed... :)By Chef Carlo... "SOUP,SEX, and the SINGLE MAN"
LowCarb Turkey Tortilla Soup
1) In a heavy soup pot, sauté the onions, celery and garlic in the butter.
2) Add the bell pepper, broth, cream, Rotelle, cumin and beer and allow to come to a boil.
3) Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for ten minutes.
4) Add the cream cheese, turkey, Parmesan and masa and continue simmering until thick, about 20 minutes.
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or sprinkling of grated cheese.
Makes 6 Servings
Total carbs: 33.16
Per serving: 5.52
Somebody loves you more than you know;
Somebody goes with you wherever you go.
Somebody really and truly cares
and lovingly listens to all of your prayers.
Don't think for a minute that this is not true
For God loves His children and takes care of them too.
And all of His treasures are yours to share
if you love Him completely and show that you care .
And if you walk in His footsteps and have faith and believe there's nothing you ask for that you will not receive. -- Helen Steiner Rice
Yep, I indeed have your recipe for a great Tortilla Soup, with a bonus.. It's LowCarb.. Yehaaaaaaaa! LowCarb Red Robin Tortilla Soup
1) In a heavy soup pot, sauté the onions, celery and garlic in the butter.
2) Add the bell pepper, broth, cream, Rotelle, cumin and beer and allow to come to a boil.
3) Turn down the heat and allow to simmer for ten minutes.
4) Add the cream cheese, turkey, Parmesan and masa and continue simmering until thick, about 20 minutes.
Serve hot and topped with grated Cheddar & Pepper-Jack cheeses, sour cream, tortilla strips & sprinkled with green onions.
Makes 6 Servings
Total carbs: 33.16
Per serving: 5.52
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