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mornin all ..I know it's not early but if ya are still hungry I have Beignet's raising right now so it will be about 10:30 when I have them ready to eat.

It's 10:30 now...

Make it 4 pancakes if there are any left! And throw in those beignets. I'm hungryyyyyyy and got to fuel up for a day of shopping! :P
Good Morning Glory sistahs and niece.
You have a very wise reaction following any arguments with your DH Stacey. It's best to give him some space.. like I tell Kel each time, okay.. it's to the 'time-out' room.
That always cool us down and we'll both see how silly the arguments can be.
That's a lovely bag BJ. Flannel will be thick enough not to use batting and fray easily. Lots of the rag quilts are done that way.

well my time not yours forget about the difference..and I should know better I have a very good friend that lives by Ann Arbor

We got RAIN yesterday and all night long. Slept with bdrm window open and slept like a baby. It's suppose to rain all day today so I will not putting in my new pond :(

Kinda what I was thinking too, Jaye... I'm almost finished with the sewing ... then I just have to wash it.

One thing I learned on the last one... wait until you've washed the purse before you make the bottom insert... shrinkage causes it to distort, and the bottom won't fit anymore... had to remeasure and remake the bottom to the last one.

Phyllis... I'm so hungry right now, I could eat the whole batch... gonna have to take a break and go fix me something, since you're too far to come get some of your goodies. Also, that would require that I actually would have to get dressed... ugh.

Forget to thank Sis Kathy for my namesake chickie!! ^_^ Baby Jaye is adorable!!! Hope it gets to be as big as Cookie.. go ahead, feed it steroids!!
Tempted to do a rag bag too..but got too much on my work table now.
Sheesh.. pretty soon I'll have another sewing machine going!!
Deborah, if you're reading this. I wish you a good morning too. Miss you lots.

Oops-I guess was so hungry for Beignets I forgto the time change!!LOL Sorry bout that Phyillis:) I have only had them once and that was at Disney in CA-they were shaped like Mickey mouse!!!

mine aren't fancy just the squares ...but make sure y'all have your coffee to go with them LOL

I am past coffee and drinking something else already-been drinking coffee since 4:30am my time:)

No powdered sugar on mine, Phyllis. I have some sugar free syrup here.

I'll have Jaye's share of syrup... please.

LOL-beignets are supposed to get syrup-hmm-I learn something new every day:) I thought they were more like doughnuts...

ok well we are almost there ...seeeeee

Give me dem cholestrols!!!!!!!!!!!

oh I use canola to fry them better for ya ...LOL

here are non powdered ones

and for those wanting powdered here ya go ...LOL

I am sitting here drooling on my keyboard!!LOL

they are so easy to make


New Orleans Cuisine - Beignet Recipe

1 Envelope Active Dry Yeast
3/4 Cup Water (110 degrees F)
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Beaten Egg
1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 Cups A.P. Flour
1/8 Cup Shortening
Vegetable Oil for Frying
Powdered Sugar in a shaker or sifter

Combine the Yeast, Water, and Sugar in the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (You could also make this in a food processor, or the old fashioned way, by hand). Let this sit until frothy, about 5 minutes, then add the Salt, Egg, and Evaporated Milk. Mix on low speed, then add half of the flour until it starts to come together, then add the shortening. When the shortening is incorporated start adding the remaining flour, a little at a time until most of it is incorporated. At this time turn the dough onto a floured bench to finish by hand, just like when making bread; it's a touch thing. Knead the dough adding just enough flour as necessary to make a non-sticky, smooth dough. Place the dough into a large oiled bowl, loosely cover and let rise (can make and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator).
After the dough has doubled in bulk, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface and roll out into a rectangle that is about 1/2" thick. With a very sharp knife working at a diagonal to the rectangle, cut into 2" wide strips. Now cut into diamond shapes by making diagonal cuts in the opposite direction. Place the Beignets on a floured baking sheet to let rise about 40 minutes in a warm place (I place them in a barely warm oven).
When the Beignets have risen, heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350-360 degrees. Place 2-3 Beignets into the hot oil at a time, being careful not to smash or deflate them. When they are golden brown, flip them over until golden brown on the other side (They go pretty quickly so start checking them right after they go into the oil). Remove to paper towel lined plates to drain. Serve hot topped with plenty of powdered sugar (because the dough doesn't contain much sugar, you will want a lot!). Best served with Cafe au Lait. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 dozen.

Oooh... I could smell them and seeing myself over again at Cafe Du Monde down in New Orleans.. at the French Market!
Bring me a cup of that strong chicory coffee...

hold the milk.. :D

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Hey Phyllis-can I have the microwave choc cake recipe again please??

that's very similar to my husband's family's sopopilla recipe.

Morning Glory! one and all - sorry, no waffles. Randall said he'd not done anything to merit waffles. Looked around the kitchen before he was outta bed, and found 5 overripe 'nanas. So hot Banana Nut Bread for all. Daughter is spreading some Bruegger's Honey Walnut Cream Cheese on it. Like it's not rich enough!

lovely flowers, fun chicks (well, we are!)

we've been for sausage biscuits, too, while we got Randall's old Lincoln inspected. He won't give that car up for nuthin'.

am torn between going for manure today (shoulders and back are still tired today) and going to the Parade of Homes. I go for the decorating and landscaping ideas these days, since I'm not an active broker any more.

my x key has been sticking, now my spacebar is too - if y'all hear some unChristian language, its me.

never been there but Mrs. V has told me of it and my daughter has ben there
they say there are other places off the beaten path that have them too that are just as good as there ...LOL

Yes, I still like the originals.. it's the nostalgia I guess.

Think we all need to move next to Phyllis. A good start of the day with a great breakfast!

microwave choc cake recipe???did I give that??? don't recall one but who knows I may have ...will have to look on the past threads not sure if it was me or not LOL

Oh and Bon I want manure ROFL

Heck yes-I am all up for that!! I love brakfast, just never seem to be ambitious enough in the am:)

THe cake that you stick in a coffee mug in the microwave-wasn't that you??

I remember us talking about it but I don't recall the recipe but I bet we can find it

Good Morning,
Popping in to say Hello!

I have been reading and laughing and sending prayers
for healing and good health.

Jaye you heartfelt message was tryuely needed on Thursday, Had a terrible day on the job front.
...was just a day i needed a hug and oh my tears definaltey ran.
Yesterday went very productive..

Today I must go shopping for a dress, woohoo.
Gota wedding at Brookfield Zoo to attend..
...LOL, should be fun!

So you all enjoy the day, will be thinking of you.

Ok I am off to go wash my bus ...I know not a work day but is the best time to get into the wash bay to do it not anyone around to hog it ...LOL so another driver and I are gonna go in and do ours so it is done ...be back later and STacy
try doing a search for microwave coffee mug chocolate cake

http://www.dizzy-dee.com/recipe/chocolate-cake-in-5-minutes

http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2008/09/27/microwave-chocolate-cake/

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf81673817.tip.html


see told ya I would find it ...hahaha

be back later now don't forget to leave some beignets for others girls LOL

(((HUGS JUDY)))
We all need these good reaffirmations of the things we do sometimes that don't make sense to others. A good cry cleanses our souls and rejuvenates us on to do the things we believe in. Hang in there Judy. God doesn't make 2 of us. So that ONE YOU is a very special person.
(Hope this makes sense.)

I'm charged with this rocket fuel food. Off shopping and you all have a blessed day.

Stacey, I think I copied the recipe from the recipe forum. Can't recall who posted it. Even went out and bought cake flour but haven't tried it yet. May have to do that this afternoon!

5 min. Chocolate Cake

4 tablespoons cake flour (that's plain flour not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla essence
1 coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and mix well.
Add chocolate chips and vanilla essence, mix again.

Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. (2 ½ minutes at 1100 watts)
The cake will rise a little over the top of the mug.
Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate.
Can serve two.----5 minutes away from chocolate cake anytime.

THANKS!!!!

((((((Judy)))))))) So sorry you had a rough day on Thursday. You can always come here for hugs. We're pretty good listeners, too.

Phyllis, you really were making beignets! Wow they look good! Fall weather gets me in the mood to cook. Mostly comfort foods. Making chili this afternoon.

Stacey, here's the original thread titled 'The Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake' posted by roadrunner.

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/902565/

DG's recipe forum has provided me with some of the best recipes. I keep a file on my desktop for recipes and copy/paste them into a Word document then file them. The MMM Meatball thread keeps popping up. It's intersting. I made them last year and yes, they were really good. It makes a HUGE batch so there's plenty to freeze for later.

Good morning all. BJ, sorry to hear about your car not working properly.
Marion glad to hear you had a good visit and lunch yesterday.
Stacey, glad to hear your argument is all better now, don't need bad feeling between you two.
BJ, I love that purse. I was surprised to see that Stacey was not begging for it, cause that is her favorite color, Mine too....
I need to go shopping for some fabric. I don't have any flannel.
Sorry if I am mising anyone else, but to all lurking around, Have a great day, and be good.
Beignets, are they a biscuit, or a sweet roll?
I am keeping my foot propped most of the day, and it is so boring. I get tired of sitting. I need to go and get more quilting magazines or something. The driveway is about half done, the concrete trucks will be out Monday and Tuesday.
Later
LK

The 5 minute mug cake was from Cathy the fudge lady catspower can't remember which forum she posted in.

Morning LK... hope you're foot is getting better... only one more week before your trip.

Guess Stacey is busy this morning trying to get her Co Op all straight... I'd be going nuts about now with all that.

Here's the youngest g'daughter's purse I just finished. She's always loved John Deer stuff... but she's trying really hard to become more of a girly girl this year... so, I think this will be kinda fitting for her.

Oh! That's right. Cathy posted hers after roadrunner started her thread. I remember that now. Seems like they were very similar but not exactly the same. Cathy is from Arkansas and came to our last RU. She brought lots of fudge. It was yummy! this is Cathy with a door prize.

I love the purse! My mom did a baby blanket like that....instead of batting she just layered several squares of flannel. It was really cute.

Beignets....ohhh my...just gained a few more pounds! Especially followed by the chocolate cake....

UUMMMMM! Chili.....Maybe that is what's for dinner tonight! We have a lot of friends that are Vegetarian and I found a really great Wheatberry Chili recipe....even our not Veg friends and family like it....But if the vegetarians aren't here I usually ad the ground turkey to the mix. Thanks For The Reminder....I can throw it in the crockpot and it will be ready when we get home tonight....can you tell I'm hungry???

(((((((HUGS))))) Judy, yes if you need a hug and a bright spot in your day our sistahs here are the best there are.!!!!!!