Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Holiday]

Notice though no extreme heat (90s). That's going to be less and less likely.

Yep!

 

[Holiday]

I think he is. I hope he's as happy as I am. He sure acts it.

Awe - love it!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Holiday!!
Happy Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

 

[Holiday]

Yes!! I did
Have you ever tried it? It's AMAZING!!!
I don't know if I've shared a recipe for it, I have a few.
But I'll post one!

It sounds amazing! I have your recipe for beer cheese dip, but beer cheese soup! Mmmmm

 

[snowflake22]

We certainly did have a wonderful evening Snowflake.

Tell me how's Harlowe these days - better I hope.

Harlowe is doing pretty good, thanks. She has been eating well the past couple of days, and enjoying time on the deck in the evenings. We took a walk near a creek last night, and she had fun checking out the new scents.
Thanks for asking.

How is Buttercup?

 

[MerryCarey]

I can't wait to go outside for lunch and sit in my car, bask in the sun with the windows open with just the slight coolness that makes it feel like the early Bers out there.

I already posted this in another thread, but I'll repeat it here: in a short story this morning, I read a sentence that described autumn days as "crisp on both ends and languorous in the middle." Isn't that a great description of the kind of days we wait for this time of year?

 

[Holiday]

Harlowe is doing pretty good, thanks. She has been eating well the past couple of days, and enjoying time on the deck in the evenings. We took a walk near a creek last night, and she had fun checking out the new scents.
Thanks for asking.

How is Buttercup?

I'm happy to hear she's having a better week!!

 

[Holiday]

I already posted this in another thread, but I'll repeat it here: in a short story this morning, I read a sentence that described autumn days as "crisp on both ends and languorous in the middle." Isn't that a great description of the kind of days we wait for this time of year?

Love it Merry!!

 

[NcGunny]

Fall...crisp apples, chilly mornings, chubby pumpkins..and a bull elk bugling near me!!

 

[Ladybugkisses]

Harlowe is doing pretty good, thanks. She has been eating well the past couple of days, and enjoying time on the deck in the evenings. We took a walk near a creek last night, and she had fun checking out the new scents.
Thanks for asking.

How is Buttercup?

Buttercup is well. She has been enjoying new scents in both the front and back yards. London has been walking her in the evenings and she's been gone a little longer than usual due to Buttercup taking her sweet time sniffing everything her nose comes in contact with. It drives London insane. LOL

 

[Edge612]

I already posted this in another thread, but I'll repeat it here: in a short story this morning, I read a sentence that described autumn days as "crisp on both ends and languorous in the middle." Isn't that a great description of the kind of days we wait for this time of year?

Oh yes very fitting!

 

[Holiday]

I can't wait to go outside for lunch and sit in my car, bask in the sun with the windows open with just the slight coolness that makes it feel like the early Bers out there.

Enjoy lunch outside! I'm going home to hang laundry on the line. LOL

 

[Holiday]

Fall...crisp apples, chilly mornings, chubby pumpkins..and a bull elk bugling near me!!

 

[Holiday]

Buttercup is well. She has been enjoying new scents in both the front and back yards. London has been walking her in the evenings and she's been gone a little longer than usual due to Buttercup taking her sweet time sniffing everything her nose comes in contact with. It drives London insane. LOL

Awe!! Too cute! I'm sure buttercup is loving it though!

 

[Bradmac]

Happy Tuesday, Brad!
It sounds like you got a lot of exercise yesterday!
Hope Nancy's appointment went well.
Do you have a favorite dish that you order at Panda Express?
Have a super day!!

I like the orange chicken with chow mein. Good stuff!

 

[snowflake22]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups beer
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk or half & half
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
popped popcorn & bacon for garnish

In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir carrots, onion, celery, and garlic together. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Pour in chicken broth & beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, approximately 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.

Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn, shredded cheese and bacon.


{One thing we've found is that the vegetables don't get soft enough, so I have sautéed them in butter a bit first}







Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

 

[snowflake22]

I'm happy to hear she's having a better week!!

Thank you!
There are still health issues and quirks, but each day we get through them and have wonderful moments as well <3 I appreciate them more than ever!

 

[snowflake22]

Buttercup is well. She has been enjoying new scents in both the front and back yards. London has been walking her in the evenings and she's been gone a little longer than usual due to Buttercup taking her sweet time sniffing everything her nose comes in contact with. It drives London insane. LOL

That is wonderful to hear
Ha ha! That sounds vaguely familiar!
Hugs to her, from Har & I.

 

[Holiday]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups beer
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk or half & half
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
popped popcorn & bacon for garnish

In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir carrots, onion, celery, and garlic together. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Pour in chicken broth & beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, approximately 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.

Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn, shredded cheese and bacon.


{One thing I've found is that the vegetables don't get soft enough, so I have sautéed them in butter a bit first}







Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Printed & saved! This is something we'll have to be trying soon!! Do you put the popcorn on top? That's interesting! LOL Thanks for sharing!

 

[snowflake22]

I like the orange chicken with chow mein. Good stuff!

Mmmmm! Sounds delicious! I haven't had it for quite some time.