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Murphy47 said:
So here we go:
A number of years ago when the girls were about 6 and 13 we had a good year. Santa was generous.
The youngest had an extensive list and Santa was able to get most of it (they were small items).
My hubbie was kindly offering to help with the meal so I could get ready for the family to come over.
He mixed. He stirred. He sprinkled seasonings. He put the giant holiday ham in the oven.
All goes well.
Everyone arrives. Merriment ensues. Great smells waft out from the kitchen.
The dog is under foot as ham is FOOD FROM THE GODS from which she will not be parted.
The oven timer goes off whilst we are opening presents. My mom, the hubbie and I go to prepare to serve dinner.
He opens the oven door, the dog comes running and hubbie proceeds to remove juicy holiday ham.
Ow ****! A loud exclamation rings throughout the house.
The ham pan collapses, ham and 350 degree ham glaze splatters down the hot oven, all over the 3 of us. Also on the walls, the ceiling, the floor and all other available surfaces.
Hubbie has forgotten to put ham in roaster pan. He left in in the container from the store.
As we stand there looking at each other in disbelief, the youngest runs to the door of the kitchen, jumps up and down, and hollers:
THIS IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!!!
She had just discovered Santa had left her the 4 foot tall Barbie Dream House with all the accessories.
Well we cleaned up the mess. Rescued the ham from the dog and changed shirts.
I was never able to remove all the glaze residue from the stove and until the day she died the dog would walk by the stove and occasionally lick it to see if anymore ham was forthcoming from the Meat Gods.
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What a thoroughly charming story, Murphy! Catastrophe averted, everyone was safe, and the dog was happy! What could be better? :smile:
 
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#9,199
Murphy47 said:
This recipe is hands down the best slow cooker recipe EVER. Can be done in a stock pot. Most flavorful vegetarian recipe I've ever come across. Omit cashews if anyone has allergies. Still awesome. View attachment 3523687
This next one is a little fancier. Looks great for holidays.
Best part-uses only the microwave.View attachment 3523689View attachment 3523690
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Thanks for recipes.:heart:
Ludmilla said:
I have to admit that I have never eaten Himmel und Erde. Hm. Maybe it a dish from the North. Not sure.
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I discovered it long ago. In a dusty cookbook on someone's shelf.
The apples add a surprise flavor spark to expected mashed potatoes.
Hmm. Unsure from which region.:huh:
Murphy47 said:
She had just discovered Santa had left her the 4 foot tall Barbie Dream House with all the accessories.
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Great story!
I got the barbie dream pool.
It had a tiny shower, along side. Which pumped weak spray onto post-swim dolls.
For some reason, had a kiddie-fit over this lacking a bar of soap.
So my father made several--using knife & white plastic tabs, leftover from pool assembly.
My fantasy was a bit too based in reality's framework.:biggrin:
 
#9,200
remainsilly said:
Thanks for recipes.:heart:

I discovered it long ago. In a dusty cookbook on someone's shelf.
The apples add a surprise flavor spark to expected mashed potatoes.
Hmm. Unsure from which region.:huh:

Great story!
I got the barbie dream pool.
It had a tiny shower, along side. Which pumped weak spray onto post-swim dolls.
For some reason, had a kiddie-fit over this lacking a bar of soap.
So my father made several--using knife & white plastic tabs, leftover from pool assembly.
My fantasy was a bit too based in reality's framework.:biggrin:
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You are not alone.
Made my entire family search trash looking for 1971 Malibu Barbie beach towel which was accidentally thrown out.
 
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Am considering Christmas memories---
:presents:
I can't forget year my mother scratched her eye with mascara wand.
And we spent most of Christmas Day in hospital emergency room.
Was not best ever.
And no meat gods brought us ham.:crybaby:
 
#9,202
remainsilly said:
Am considering Christmas memories---
:presents:
I can't forget year my mother scratched her eye with mascara wand.
And we spent most of Christmas Day in hospital emergency room.
Was not best ever.
And no meat gods brought us ham.:crybaby:
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The meat gods can be fickle.
I once spent the day in the ER after a serious car accident.
Not fun.
As you know, only FREAKS are the the ER on a holiday.
 
#9,203
remainsilly said:
Thanks for recipes.:heart:

I discovered it long ago. In a dusty cookbook on someone's shelf.
The apples add a surprise flavor spark to expected mashed potatoes.
Hmm. Unsure from which region.:huh:

Great story!
I got the barbie dream pool.
It had a tiny shower, along side. Which pumped weak spray onto post-swim dolls.
For some reason, had a kiddie-fit over this lacking a bar of soap.
So my father made several--using knife & white plastic tabs, leftover from pool assembly.
My fantasy was a bit too based in reality's framework.:biggrin:
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I am going to research where Himmel und Erde is from as soon as I have some spare time. I am curious as well. [emoji3]

I got a Barbie horse with a pink carriage one Christmas. The carriage could be turned into a sleigh. This was pretty cool.
 
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remainsilly said:
Am considering Christmas memories---
:presents:
I can't forget year my mother scratched her eye with mascara wand.
And we spent most of Christmas Day in hospital emergency room.
Was not best ever.
And no meat gods brought us ham.:crybaby:
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I am considering Christmas memories as well. Once my mother nearly set the kitchen on fire. Thanks to a paper tissue that got between the hot plate and the burner. The house smelled awkward for hours.

But, no ER. At least for now...
 
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Ludmilla said:
I am considering Christmas memories as well. Once my mother nearly set the kitchen on fire. Thanks to a paper tissue that got between the hot plate and the burner. The house smelled awkward for hours.

But, no ER. At least for now...
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This is why there is a RULES at my house.
No alcohol until stove is turned off.
Dish towels are NOT pot holders.
And most importantly, no trash goes out until all the silver is counted.
 
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Ludmilla said:
I am going to research where Himmel und Erde is from as soon as I have some spare time. I am curious as well. [emoji3]

I got a Barbie horse with a pink carriage one Christmas. The carriage could be turned into a sleigh. This was pretty cool.
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Don't do black pudding. Saw another recipe on food.com that looks good. May try that one.
Wikipedia says it originated in Düsseldorf. Don't know how true that is.
 
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