Weekend Project

I need to take my mind off current events, as its given me a huge headache. So, let's cook.

 I really, really, like bread pudding. Here's a new recipe I found this morning.

Sinful Bread Pudding
Adapted from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

+ 6 cups baguette or ciabatta, cut or torn into 1-inch chunks
+ 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
+ 2 cups half-and-half
+ 3/4 cup maple syrup
+ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
+ a pinch of salt
+ 3 tablespoons rum or whiskey
+ 4 eggs
+ 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Over low heat in a small saucepan butter, half and half, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and liquor until the butter just melts. In the meantime, butter an 8x8 baking dish or a casserole that fits 1.5 quarts.
2. Put bread pieces into casserole and pour the slightly cooled milk mixture on top. Let sit for a few minutes, submerging any pieces of bread that rise to the top.
3. Beat the eggs lightly, and pour over the bread mixture along with the chocolate chips. Stir gently, being careful not to tear up too many of the bread pieces.
4. Bake for 45 minutes. The center will be a little wobbly still, but it will set as it cools. Serve warm.


Enjoy,

Stephen

Lord, Help Us

Really? This is Obama's pick?

Story here.

Biden doesn't know the difference between a pile of dog poop and apple butter, much less firearms. Like I said, Lord help us.

Stephen

Never Again

I shall never again spend a penny at Wal-Mart. Never did shop at Dick's Sporting Goods as I always thought of the place a metro-sexual joint.

Seems each has decided, as is their right, to pull semi-auto sporting rifles from the shelves.

Ragnar and Mel have rolled in their graves.

Stephen

Bits & Pieces

It's here. Satisfy yourself to the idea of gun control, then deal with it.

Get thyself to your local gun store and purchase a battle rifle. Yes, I said battle rifle. The media refers to them as assault weapons. Also, deal with the fact 'high' capacity magazines will soon go the way of dinosaurs.

If you own (and you should) a basic battle rifle, like the AR-15 or M1A, twenty round magazines will soon triple in value. Handgun magazines over the ten round limit will be worth their weight in gold. Even ammunition, I fear, will see strict regulation. You've been warned.

Don't cry, fight. It isn't over yet but rest assured 'they' will win, with the blood of innocent children, to pave their path to complete victory. If you'd like an example take a good look at Great Britain.

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Christmas finally arrived at my home. Sweet Wife took me by the ear and we went forth and purchased a fresh tree. She then insisted I climb into the attic and retrieve the heavy boxes of ornaments and then, get this, made me help her decorate the tree. She's mean that way....

Anyhow, now you know how I spent my weekend.

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If you're not aware today is my 'Monday' here at the shop. The city has a work crew outside on an adjoining street hell bent on blocking my parking lot and the complete destruction of my business during this the busiest time of the year.  (example - I wrote the last sentence two hours ago.)

So far three members of the work crew have asked to use my head (restroom) and have each walked out with a cup of coffee.

It'll be a long week.

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My best buddy, Duke, came by for a visit last week and left me with a jar of jam...he's so thoughtful.

He begged me for a plug of his blog...

And, he knows I always keep my word.

The Fuzzy Navel Jam went well with my Sunday morning toast and eggs. Thanks, Bubba.


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Please forgive me the lack of edit...I just haven't the time.

Stephen

Update

This is the first opportunity I've had to touch a computer long enough to write. That, and I'm just not in the mood to chit-chat.

Sorry.

I'll try to update this afternoon. At the moment the wife awaits. I hear her toe tapping and she has a stern look on her face...seems a day of Christmas shopping is in my future.

About the tragedy; short and simple - it was awful. God bless the parents. Sadly, we'll pay for the idiots crimes. News coverage this morning, as you well know, is all related to gun control.

It will happen. Count on it, and prepare.

P.S., Charles Schumer can bite my a$$.

Stephen

Now, This is Progress

Snippet:

Applications for the permits in the state of 19.1 million people have doubled since 2007. Only 0.3 percent of the more than 2 million total permits issued since 1987 have been revoked, said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.

Story here. 

New Yorkers have collectively peed their panties.

Stephen
 

Gunsmoke Worthy

Once, many moons ago, Little Bit came to me and stood with big brown eyes, all serious. "Papa," she asked, "Am I Gunsmoke worthy?"

After assurance she smiled and climbed into my lap. Afterwards, when she visited, and if Gunsmoke was scheduled, we'd share the program as one. It was our little thing. To be granted status as Gunsmoke worthy meant one was qualified to watch Papa's favorite show and knew silence was the rule. And, one never, ever, tried to watch any other program when Gunsmoke was aired. Never.

Sweet Wife has lost her Gunsmoke worthy status.

Blame it on Hallmark. Believe it or not.

If you work for Hallmark you're on my list.

Stephen