Hits and Misses

Well, out of all the new recipes I tried this year, the winner was Manchego Mashed Potatoes. Did anyone else tried those? Super yummy!! Other than that, I think I had some misses. That’s what I get for mixing things up. I really liked the Pumpkin Muffin Stuffin. Unfortunately, my dad refused to even try it. I thought I was doing good keeping him in the dark and not telling him what was in it. It didn’t occur to me that he read the recipe on my blog the day before. (insert head slap)

Oh well. It was something different. That’s the main comment I got from everyone else at the table. “Welllll, it’s different.” Uh huh.

Now, the chocolate pecan pie was Yum-O in my opinion. Unfortunately, that didn’t go over with anyone else either!!! I know! Can you believe that?! That one got comments like “too rich” or “too chocolatey.” Please! As if there is such a thing as too chocolatey! These people must be on crack.

All in all, Thanksgiving went well. Eric was up at 4 am Friday morning because he loves me so much he went to wait in line at Circuit City to get me a new laptop for $299. Alas, about 200 people were able drag themselves out of bed before Eric, so he didn’t get one. But, it’s the thought that counts, which means sex for him. So he wins, no matter what.

Tonight, Eric’s parents watched the kids so we could have a rare date night. Since we have no family in town, date night is a very infrequent occurrence. For our date night, we went and saw Casino Royale. I told Eric he owes me a chick movie, since I saw a guy movie. He said that I got a lot out of it, since the new James Bond is the hottest one yet, and you get to see him a lot with his shirt off. Although that is all true, there are enough car chases and explosions to definitely classify it as a guy movie.

It was pretty good for a Bond movie, but at 2 ½ hours, I think it could have been shorter. But I got to enjoy popcorn and milk duds, so who am I to complain.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that you’re all coming out of your tryptophan coma in time to enjoy a lovely weekend.

Friday vignettes

80’s Revisited
After reading everyone’s comments on my 80’s blog, I remember sooo many more things that could have been on my list. The biggest thing I forgot was Night Tracks! Does anyone remember Night Tracks? I am fairly certain this was before MTV. It was on TBS, and they played videos all night long. I had a friend who had slumber parties all the time, and we would have the TV on Night Tracks all night. We always knew we were up too late when the videos started repeating. Mmmm . . . that was a fond memory. And then came MTV. I fondly remember when they actually played music videos. Ahhh . . . nostalgia.

But wait, there’s more!

Pop Rocks! I actually still eat those, but they have all new uses as an adult. Are Pop Rocks the same thing as Space Dust in the UK? Did anyone ever have the courage to eat them and then drink a Coke? That is your mission for this weekend if you choose to accept it.

Am I the only one who thought George Michael was straight? I mean, come on, remember the I Want Your Sex video? That naked girl was his pseudo girlfriend in real life. He so perpetuated the fantasies of teenage girls.

Oh you guys, I feel so old. Now, I’m a soccer mom and I drive an SUV. When did that happen? *sigh*

Thanksgiving
This week, I have to switch my focus to Thanksgiving. Everyone comes to our house for Thanksgiving, and I just went today to buy the food. I now have to gear up for a week of cooking. This weekend, I hope you all think of me fondly as I’m making pie crusts. I am making pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and chocolate pecan pie (see below). Oh yeah! It is sinful.

Pimp That Blog
You know I’m not above being a blog whore. Tomorrow, I plan to describe in detail the orgasmic pleasure I had today while enjoying a Campfire Mocha at Caribou.

Aside from coffee, I would like to direct everyone to my friend Jenny’s new Web site. She makes custom jewelry, and has up a new Website, Custom Jewelry By Design. I think her prices are very reasonable. She is very talented. Check out the rings, particularly. Those are my favorite. They look VERY cool! I will be adding Jenny’s link to the right of my blog when I update my links (something I’m waay behind on). I hope you all will check out her site. Think Christmas presents!

Friday Feast
Now, enjoy my recipe for the chocolate pecan pie I will be making for Thanksgiving. Tell me if this doesn’t give you an orgasm in your mouth!

Ingredients
· 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
· 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
· 3 eggs
· 1/8 teaspoon salt
· 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
· 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
· 12 pecan halves

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Over hot, not boiling, water melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Remove from heat, and let cool.
3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and salt; beat with an electric mixer at high speed until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the brown sugar and melted chocolate. Stir in chopped pecans and remaining 1 cup chocolate morsels. Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust. Decorate top with pecan halves.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Enjoy!!