What is in your cup? - Page 1144

beppe · 12-03-2011, 03:37 AM

It is better than thinking of you as an object/ subject. N'est pas?

Stitchawl · 12-03-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by beppe

Think of it as a training process.
You start with a portrait on your night table, Then you put up a poster of a nice looking guy on the wall. Then you get yourself an inflatable reproduction, like an augmented reality sculpture and you have it sitting on a chair for few days. At first dressed up as a financial advisor and then, in small steps you make it more comfortable ... Then you move it on the bed during the day, sitting up amongst your 17th century porcelain dolls. After a bit of this and that you sleep with it. And finally you invite the real one to share the temperature exchange.

Simply brilliant! Worthy of Carl von Clausewitz!

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Dad will not even notice. Or, better, he might get the message.

... or, of course, he may get the shotgun.

My cup runneth over with Assam tea from East India Company. A lovely drink.

Stitchawl

pdurrant · 12-03-2011, 04:45 AM

Orangeade with zero added sugar.

orlok · 12-03-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by maianhvk

Or better yet, be in Dad's shoes

Let's ask Orlok what he's gonna do if there's a boy in his daughter's room? What would you want to hear from the little girl?... Think it through. Your advice can save a life.

Right now - eldest is 15 - no chance. When she's 18 - it's her choice.

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Originally Posted by beppe

Think of it as a training process.
You start with a portrait on your night table, Then you put up a poster of a nice looking guy on the wall. Then you get yourself an inflatable reproduction, like an augmented reality sculpture and you have it sitting on a chair for few days. At first dressed up as a financial advisor and then, in small steps you make it more comfortable ... Then you move it on the bed during the day, sitting up amongst your 17th century porcelain dolls. After a bit of this and that you sleep with it. And finally you invite the real one to share the temperature exchange. Dad will not even notice. Or, better, he might get the message.

I'm wise to that one now. I'll just make sure I stab it with a needle every night, just in case. A slight hissing noise = safe. A scream = shotgun license application.

Rooibos in my mug.

beppe · 12-03-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Right now - eldest is 15 - no chance. When she's 18 - it's her choice.

I'm wise to that one now. I'll just make sure I stab it with a needle every night, just in case. A slight hissing noise = safe. A scream = shotgun license application.

Rooibos in my mug.

I have been there, some time ago. I have also the photographic documentation that makes it real, according to opsimath's rule of conduit.

astra · 12-03-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas... almost. OK, so I'm rushing it. Sue me. I like Christmas

Only a few minutes ago I discussed with my wife whether they challenge God

and now you...

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Thinking about it... I don't think I have ever even tasted eggnog! I'll have to try some this year!

I didn't know the proper term, but my better 2/3s claims that I used to do it myself when I was teen

She knows better.

Anyway, Saturday. Tea drinking heaven.
Assam, Keemun, Yunnan (F&M), UVA Ceylon (TEIC), English Breakfast (Ahmad)

Although the cup is empty at the moment and I have to drink what to drink next.

ProfCrash · 12-03-2011, 09:17 AM

The only Egg Nog I drink is the Egg Nog my Dad makes. It is soooo good. Right now I get it once every other year. The good news is that I would not be getting any this year because we are going to the In Laws for Christmas so i will not be tempted by a drink that I am sure is not recommended for the baby. Raw eggs and booze = bad I am sure.

pdurrant · 12-03-2011, 09:31 AM

Classic Diet Lemonade

VydorScope · 12-03-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

... or, of course, he may get the shotgun.

Stitchawl

Yeah, I vote for the shotgun... just saying.

More Black Slik in the cup

astra · 12-03-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

Raw eggs and booze = bad I am sure.

Booze?

sounds interesting!

I used to do it this way:

egg yolks x2
cocoa 1tsp
sugar 1tsp
a piece of butter (approximately 1x1x1cm size)

Then stir/mix it with a teaspoon until the concoction becomes more or less uniform...

One of the best treats I had as a child (made by parents) or as teen made by myself.

I wonder what type of alcohol does your dad add and how much

Life if full of coincidences.
I have not thought about it for ages. A few days ago for no apparent reason I remembered it and discussed it with my wife.

VydorScope · 12-03-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

Only a few minutes ago I discussed with my wife whether they challenge God

Dunno... I think the Muppet Christmas Carol got this one right...

"The message if you hear it is make it last all year"

beppe · 12-03-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

The only Egg Nog I drink is the Egg Nog my Dad makes. It is soooo good. Right now I get it once every other year. The good news is that I would not be getting any this year because we are going to the In Laws for Christmas so i will not be tempted by a drink that I am sure is not recommended for the baby. Raw eggs and booze = bad I am sure.

Raw eggs is a potential vehicle for salmonella, the pediatrician advised us at least to wash them. In any case I do not eat Tirami Su ever.

I love Egg Nog, but I never made it myself and I do not know where to start. I would like to make it this year. Any advice?

BTW. Booze is bad for the baby (ah is not a blob any more, congratulations). But only if you assume it too often. A drink here and there, will do you good, like half a glass of red, once in a while, I am sure.

beppe · 12-03-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

Booze?

sounds interesting!

I used to do it this way:

egg yolks x2
cocoa 1tsp
sugar 1tsp
a piece of butter (approximately 1x1x1cm size)

Then stir/mix it with a teaspoon until the concoction becomes more or less uniform...

One of the best treats I had as a child (made by parents) or as teen made by myself.

I wonder what type of alcohol does your dad add and how much

Life if full of coincidences.
I have not thought about it for ages. A few days ago for no apparent reason I remembered it and discussed it with my wife.

This, a part from the choco, looks more like a zabaglione. Egg Nog is made with something like milk. Of that I am sure.

astra · 12-03-2011, 09:52 AM

Does the name gogol-mogol ring the bell?
They add brandy...
I don't she will let me to make let alone eat one. She would say it equals our weekly intake of calories

Anyway, we have neither cocoa nor butter in the house.

ProfCrash · 12-03-2011, 10:26 AM

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/eggnog/

I think that is my Dad's recipe. Actually, I don't think it is, I don't remember him ever using the stove but the ingredients are the same and he adds a lot more booze. It is awesome.

Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups milk
2 whole cloves
Pinch of cinnamon
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tbsp each of bourbon and rum or brandy, or to taste (can omit for kid-friendly eggnog)
*4 egg whites (optional)

Method

1 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until they become lighter in color (can whisk by hand or use a mixer for this). Slowly beat in the sugar, whisking until fluffy.

2 Combine the milk, cinnamon, and cloves in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Slowly heat mixture on medium heat until it is steaming hot, but not boiling.

3 Temper the eggs by slowly adding half of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly while you add the hot mixture. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

4 Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it begins to thicken slightly, and coats the back of the spoon. It helps to have a candy thermometer, but not necessary; if you have one, cook until the mixture reaches 160°F. Do not allow the mixture to boil, or it will curdle. (If the mixture does curdle you may be able to save it by running it through a blender.) Remove from heat and stir in the cream. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove the cloves. Let cool for one hour.

5 Mix in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and bourbon/rum and brandy (feel free to omit for kid-friendly eggnog). Chill.

Optional: Beat egg whites until they reach soft peaks. Add a teaspoon of sugar and continue to beat until they reach stiff peaks. Gently fold into eggnog.

Makes 1 quart. Serves 4-6.

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12-03-2011, 03:37 AM	#17146
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	It is better than thinking of you as an object/ subject. N'est pas?

12-03-2011, 04:45 AM	#17148
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,176 Karma: 317179110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Orangeade with zero added sugar.

12-03-2011, 09:17 AM	#17152
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	The only Egg Nog I drink is the Egg Nog my Dad makes. It is soooo good. Right now I get it once every other year. The good news is that I would not be getting any this year because we are going to the In Laws for Christmas so i will not be tempted by a drink that I am sure is not recommended for the baby. Raw eggs and booze = bad I am sure.

12-03-2011, 09:31 AM	#17153
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,176 Karma: 317179110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Classic Diet Lemonade

12-03-2011, 09:52 AM	#17159
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Does the name gogol-mogol ring the bell? They add brandy... I don't she will let me to make let alone eat one. She would say it equals our weekly intake of calories Anyway, we have neither cocoa nor butter in the house.

12-03-2011, 10:26 AM	#17160
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/eggnog/ I think that is my Dad's recipe. Actually, I don't think it is, I don't remember him ever using the stove but the ingredients are the same and he adds a lot more booze. It is awesome. Eggnog Recipe Ingredients 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups milk 2 whole cloves Pinch of cinnamon 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tbsp each of bourbon and rum or brandy, or to taste (can omit for kid-friendly eggnog) *4 egg whites (optional) Method 1 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until they become lighter in color (can whisk by hand or use a mixer for this). Slowly beat in the sugar, whisking until fluffy. 2 Combine the milk, cinnamon, and cloves in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Slowly heat mixture on medium heat until it is steaming hot, but not boiling. 3 Temper the eggs by slowly adding half of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly while you add the hot mixture. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. 4 Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it begins to thicken slightly, and coats the back of the spoon. It helps to have a candy thermometer, but not necessary; if you have one, cook until the mixture reaches 160°F. Do not allow the mixture to boil, or it will curdle. (If the mixture does curdle you may be able to save it by running it through a blender.) Remove from heat and stir in the cream. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove the cloves. Let cool for one hour. 5 Mix in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and bourbon/rum and brandy (feel free to omit for kid-friendly eggnog). Chill. Optional: Beat egg whites until they reach soft peaks. Add a teaspoon of sugar and continue to beat until they reach stiff peaks. Gently fold into eggnog. Makes 1 quart. Serves 4-6.

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