What is in your cup?

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by orlok

I may just give that a go .

In my cup, nothing, as I'm off for an early night.

It's a favourite around here. And remarkably easy. The pasta is cooked but the sauce gets all its cooking from the warm bowl and the pasta itself.

In my glass: Local organic apple juice.

[ProfCrash]

I am on my second Thanksgiving plate of the day. So yummy...

[maianhvk]

Yesterday I only walked for about 3 km and twisted both feet 3 times Sprained ankle hurts like hell

And Milo in my glass.

[CRussel]

Beautiful day here, maybe the last one for a while. Rain is coming again.

Two new single malts tonight. First a glass of Talisker 10 year. Very nice, better than I expected. Smoky, and complex. A bargain.

Then, a bit of Bowmore 18 year. Also quite smoky, but smoother, and not as peaty.

[dreams]

Originally Posted by Iridal

Oooooh, they called me back already and I get to meet the big chief!! They said he was very interested in me! I have an appointment with him next thursday!! I'm so happy

Whoop! Whoop! I am doing a dance for you. I just knew you would do well in interview. Now, I just know you will do well on next Thursday!

Originally Posted by CRussel

Now, for those who read Calvin Trillin, Thursday was a day to eat Spaghetti Carbonnara, not turkey. In honour of both Mr. Trillin, and of my US friends' holiday, I made Spaghetti Carbonnara last night, and it was delicious! My recipe for Spaghetti Alla Carbonnara...

Spoiler:

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Serves 2

2 oz extra-virgin olive oil
2-4 oz bacon and/or pancetta and/or guanciale combination, sliced into lardons
4 oz dry white wine
1 extra large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 oz finely grated Parmesan
½ oz finely grated Pecorino Romano
2 small garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press or minced to paste
½ pound spaghetti
1 scant teaspoon Sea Salt

1. Warm Large Pyrex bowl in 250 degree (F) oven
2. Assemble and measure all ingredients.
3. Cook bacon/pancetta/guanciale until crisp and place on paper towels to dry. Reserve 2tbls of rendered fat in pan.
4. Bring salted water in pasta cooker to boil. Add pasta.
5. Beat cheese and eggs together in a bowl and set aside
6. In pan with pork fat, add white wine and olive oil. Reduce wine by 1/2.
7. Cook pasta for 8 minutes, or until al dente.
8. At 8 minutes, remove bowl from oven to work surface and spread garlic around bowl.
9. Drain pasta briefly, saving 1 cup of pasta water.
10. Add pasta to bowl. Add egg mixture and mix with tongs, adding additional pasta water as necessary to create sauce.
11. Add wine/oil mixture, add cooked pork, grind fresh black pepper over and mix thoroughly with tongs. Taste and add sea salt as necessary.
12. Serve immediately.

YUM. You should add that to the MR Recipes / Food - Drink Thread.

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Yesterday I only walked for about 3 km and twisted both feet 3 times Sprained ankle hurts like hell

And Milo in my glass.

Oh, no, you poor thing. I hope it is better soon. Did you put a cold compress on it?

Hot chocolate in my cup.

[maianhvk]

I had more ice cream this afternoon! It's called Amazonia or something, with mint chocolate, vanilla, mint wine, mint syrup and chocolate syrup! Yummmmyyyy

@ dreams: my mom has a remedy for it. She massaged my feet with some liquid while I was "Ohhhh, Argggg, it hurtssssss!!!!!"... Moms are supposed to be tender, aren't they? But I always have the impression that mine is tough

@ Iri: I know you'll do it well! BTW, have fun in Paris!

[astra]

Back to business as Scooter sings.

Thank you very much for kind thoughts.
One of Astra's producers is no more.
Life goes on though.




English Breakfast (Bond Street) in my cup.

[lioslaith]

I've just finished a cup of Apple Tea, hopefully it will help with my dicky tummy.

Just realised that others might not translate that properly or misunderstand, dicky isn't a rude implication or anything it just means upset here.

[astra]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I need to send some healing energy to Astra

I need some. Ta!
I have caught a cold. Maybe I had it before I went to Israel maybe I got it over there (everybody was sneezing and coughing on flight) but either your healing energy or the 5 months of daily morning cold showers or the combined effort reduced it to a mere nuisance.

[aceflor]

@astra: you know. And a prompt recovery of course.

boxes, boxes, boxes. The opening song of weeds keeps going in my head....

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by astra

Thank you very much for kind thoughts.
One of Astra's producers is no more.
Life goes on though.

I'm sorry for your loss. Having just gone through it myself, my deepest sympathies...

I'll raise a glass to honor them all! "Here's to Mothers, where ever they may be!"


Stitchawl

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by aceflor

boxes, boxes, boxes. The opening song of weeds keeps going in my head....

Here's a question for you, Ace... Why does it take us days and days and days to pack up our houses, but the moving company can send two guys who are able to get it done in 4-5 hours?

Good luck to you and yours in your new home!


Stitchawl

[astra]

Originally Posted by aceflor

boxes, boxes, boxes. The opening song of weeds keeps going in my head....

Have I missed the move?

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I'll raise a glass to honor them all! "Here's to Mothers, where ever they may be!"

I raise one too!

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I'll raise a glass to honor them all! "Here's to Mothers, where ever they may be!"

I join your toast, with orandade with zero added sugar. Not, perhaps, the most appropriate drink, but it's the one in my cup at the moment.

Astra, my condolences.

[astra]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I join your toast, with orandade with zero added sugar. Not, perhaps, the most appropriate drink, but it's the one in my cup at the moment.

The thought is what counts.
Thanks.

A bit later, maybe tomorrow, maybe next weekend, when I adapt to...the situation, I am going to comment on the funeral, rituals etc. I have learned a new stuff. Made up my mind about at least one thing.

At the moment