۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞ 60

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Marion----- * Abbisgranma* Sept. 11th (Ladybugs)
BJ----------- * BJWilson* Nov. 22nd
Stacey------ * Fairy1004*-Niece #1- Oct. 18th (Nene Thomas)
Linda K----- * Taters55 * June 13th (Blue Angels)
Deborah---- * Cordeledawg* May 6th (Butterflies)
Robin-------- * Robynznest * May 7th
Kim----------- * Kimarj * Sept. 1st
Audrey------- * Doe41* Nov. 28th (Candlesticks)
Judy----------- * Seedtosser1* Feb. 11th
Sis Kathy----- * Jordankittyjo* Feb. 4th (Apples)
Cindy---------- * Purpbutfly* May 27th (purple butterflies)
Trisha---------- * Zhinusmom* Dec. 11th (Frogs)
Laura----------- * Zhinu * --- Niece # 2- Jan. 6th (Greenperson)
Betty------------ * Bettypauze* March 11th
Joey------------ * Jojoringer* August 5th
Cathy-----------*Catspower* Jan 31st (Swans)
Tia--------------*Luvs2garden2000* May 9th (Roosters)
Phyllis----------*Mibus2* March 11th
Debra----------*Fleursdefouquet* Nov. 10th (Les fleurs--Flowers)
Janice----------*Ladydragon5* May 26th (Medieval Dragon)
Joyce-----------*JoyceT* April 11th (Dragonflies)
Flam Kim------*Dimmer* Oct. 23rd (Flamingos)
Bonnie----------*Bonjon* April 11th
Donna-----------*Gapeahen*
Tina--------------*TCINMB* March 19th (Whimsical Fish)
Ann Marie-----*1AnjL*
Susan-----------*Susan51* (Turtles)
Donna C-------*Ladybarber101* Nov. 19th (Boyd's Bears)
Sheila----------*knslwilliams* June 26th (Packrat! Scrapbooking)
Jaye ------------*Heavenscape* July 29th (Frogs)

This is not an exclusive club. All are welcome here. We just like to call ourselves sistahs, with the exception of a juve.. or nieces.

We'll stick to DG rules, not to offend anyone. No political nor sexual topics.


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That's Trisha's Santa. He looks like a Russian Santa from the Tzar period.

Being that I can't sleep, and wonderful recipes still floating in my head... and Phyllis needing a mushroom dressing recipe.. guess it's okay to help a sistah in need..

Here's one..this seems so rich, it has Cognac.

Mushroom Dressing

8 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as cremini and shiitake
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 shallots, sliced
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 cup Cognac, or other brandy
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs, beaten
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread the bread cubes out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Trim the dry part from the bottom of the cremini stem and quarter. Stem and quarter the shiitakes. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and brown, about 25 minutes. Add an additional tablespoon of butter, if needed, to prevent sticking. Carefully add the Cognac (if working over gas, pull the skillet from the heat), and simmer until the liquid is slightly syrupy. Stir in the chicken broth and salt and bring to a simmer.

Whisk the cream, eggs, and pepper, to taste, in a large bowl. Add the bread, mushroom mixture, and parsley and toss until the bread is moistened. Transfer the dressing to a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until the dressing sets and the top browns, about 1 hour. Let dressing sit for 15 minutes before serving.

#2.. a simpler one..
Rustic Mushroom Dressing
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) rustic-style Italian bread
5 tablespoons butter
5 stalks celery, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth or beef broth
1/2 cup water
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Directions
1-Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2-Cut bread into slices and cube. Spread bread out on baking sheets in single layers and bake in oven for 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
3-Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
4-Butter shallow, 2 quart baking dish.
5-Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add celery, onions, salt and pepper, and cook until just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
6-Add mushrooms to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large mixing bowl and allow to cool.
7-Add bread cubes to bowl and toss with mushroom mixture. Gently stir in broth and water. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add eggs and gently combine.
8-Spoon dressing into buttered baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 25 minutes.
9-Serve warm.

GoodNight Jaye!

...Yayaya, I am first...wo oo hooo.
Oh my gosh, been drooling on all the recipes!!

Hello all. Almost at a breaking point.

Hugs...

Huggs Judy.. wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all be together for Thanksgiving one year?
But we'll give thanks anyway, on cyberspace, won't we?

You said it Jaye!

yes, sure would be AWSOM to all be togther for thanknsgiving.

I think we are everday. Nothing better then watch the daily love go round.
For this, I am thankful.
You are all so loving...just makes me happy to see, and FEEL!

So are you too, Judy. You're one terrific sistah!!

Oh gosh, sooo sweet thank you. huggs to you and all.
..lol, dunno what to say....

got any more recipes?

goodness, thouugh Got to write a d-mail

Mornin girls

Coffee is on and ready for your drinking pleasure along with hot coca and tea.

Thanks Jaye for the recipes I'll hop on later and grab them, then decide which one to try ...hehehehe

Everyone have a wonderful day!!

Morning everyone..

Boy it got cold outside here last night and we even had a freeze. My poor plants dont look very happy...

Well Wish us luck Max and I are headed to the workshop this morning after we take the kids to school. Everyone have a great day and I will try to check in after we get home..

Bear Huggs
Donna

Morning everyone, Phyllis thanks for the coffee.
ladybarber, good luck at the workshop.
Time for you all to wake up, I have a new brug open, and it is so pretty. I thought they were going to be yellow, but I have one open, and it is pink on the bottom, and works up to a white. it is so pretty, and smells so sweet!!!!!!
Here is a quick snapshot, I will get a better picture, once it gets better light out!
LK

Good morning all. All this talk about Thanksgiving, I am so ready for the left overs. I guess we are going to do it on Friday. That way we can spend the entire day with my oldest daughter. Her work and school takes up 80+ hours of her a week. We should find out in the next 2 months where she will do her Internship starting next August.

Morning All,

LK, that pinkish brug...I have just like it. I received from anothe she doesn't know the name of it, do you? Mine is in my master bath and has about 10 or 15 buds.
Cindy

Funny, here you all are talking what YOU fix for Thanksgiving dinner. Lately, it is my son (Tink's DH) who does the cooking. He LOVES Thanksgiving and can't wait to get in the kitchen a do his thing. He has deep fried the turkey but this year it is going to be roasted. Has his own dressing recipe (never got it from me) and mashes far too many potatoes. He is very tradional for a 35 yr old and has to have turkey at Thanksgiving and Ham at Christmas. Must have dressing, mashed pot., green bean casserole, my pies; anything else is up for grabs. Your never know what kind of traditions you are creating when you bring up kids.
I have a terrific lemon bar recipe and will post when I get home later this evening.
BJ, so glad that the current medicine is working for you. I know you love food and it was so painful for you to eat that you were always putting it off. Now maybe you can truly enjoy Thanksgiving.

She is getting her PHD in Psychology. She will Grad FINALLY a year from this coming May. She will be 27 when she is finally out of school and has been in school since she was 5

A PhD! congrats to your DD!

Morning sistahs... and thank you all for thinking of me and the "wonder pill" I'm taking. It does seem to work sometimes. But, last night it didn't. I think I tossed everything I ate for the last two days. It was a Major, major attack.
I did get to sleep after that, though. And I slept really well.

I'm so glad you're all going to have nice Thanksgivings... but, I'm going to beg off the big meal this year... I think I'm going to do a chicken just for me and Don. The kids can all go to someplace else for dinner. I'm just not up to it.

Yea we are very very proud of her.

Morning sleepy heads. BJ, so sorry to hear you got sick last night. I hope they find a good cure for you really fast!
Janice what kind of pies do you make? You mentioned them, now you have to share.
I make peanut butter balls also, but right after I dip them in chocol;ate, I have several dishes ready, and dip them in various things like crushed toffee bits, or coconut, or just sit them on top of pecan halves. Sometimes I melt white chocolate, and drizzle it over the top of the chocolate dipped ones, just to make thenm different.
I will be here lurking for today, but will be gone Thursday afternoon, and Friday for my foot surgery. I will be back on as soon as I can get out of bed. Hopefully by Saturday morning, just long enough to say hello.
Be good
LK

Awww, BJ, I'm so sorry. You were sounding so much better. Your kids will understand. You have to take care of yourself.

Jaye, may I make a request? Could we add birthdays next to the sistah's names above? It would be helpful in knowing upcoming birthdays and not letting them sneak up on us. I don't always remember to click on the DG names to look up birthdays.

BJ, sorry you got sick again! Maybe your body needed to get rid of something? You did sleep good after! FEEL BETTER!

BJ, has the doctor mentioned you having an attack of diverticulitis?

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/923443/#new
Hey everyone, I was just reading the brug forum, and 1Anjl has just announced she has cervical cancer for the 2nd time. Please go there and offer her your thoughts and prayers please?
Scroll down to Post #5807207. It is about 11 post from the bottom.
LK

Deborah, the colonoscopy revealed a slight case of diverticulosis... but nothing serious... and no infection as diverticulitis. He just prescribed 1 teaspoon of Benefiber each morning to keep those pockets clear.
I'm almost sure that the doctor has found the problem.... here's the explanation I found on a site that can explain it better than I can.

What is gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Normally, the stomach contracts to move food down into the small intestine for digestion. The vagus nerve controls the movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract. Gastroparesis occurs when the vagus nerve is damaged and the muscles of the stomach and intestines do not work normally. Food then moves slowly or stops moving through the digestive tract.

PLUS, the symptoms hit it on the nail. The first diagnosis I've had in 6 months that actually fit what I'm going through.
* heartburn
* pain in the upper abdomen
* nausea
* vomiting of undigested food—sometimes several hours after a meal
* early feeling of fullness after only a few bites of food
* weight loss due to poor absorption of nutrients or low calorie intake
* abdominal bloating
* high and low blood glucose levels
* lack of appetite
* gastroesophageal reflux
* spasms in the stomach area
However, my hearburn & nausea don't seem to be very bad... and, so far, my blood glucose levels test fine... but all those other symptoms are right on.

good morning to all-

I just popped in and am sorry to hear about 1Anjl. I also know her from the poultry forum.

BJ - I bet the kids won't mind. I am sure all they want for you is to feel better.

I am going to work on my rag quilt today. Got 10 blocks done last night and am excited to get them all finished to put together.

ttys

Sheila

Hey Shiela, you will have to post pictures when you get it done. We like to see what others are doing!
LK

Anjl I'm keeping you in my prayers.

1Anjl, dear... you're certainly in my prayers.

Marion? Feeling better?

LK... will be praying for you too this Friday to guide the doctors hand through your surgery.

And all of your sistahs who are under the weather, feeling bad, and need an extra hug... ((((((((( HUGG ))))))))))))

OH,,, AND Happy birthday KIM... (Marion's DD)

Is there still coffee? Slow checking in today as I needed to check my supplies for a birthday cake. Yeajp, my daughter and our new Sistah, Donna, share the same day. One chocolate cake made with buttermilk and fudge icing coming up for tonight. Be ready about 7 so drop in and have some. Humm , maybe later as I am taking her out to dinner tonight.

Way to go Sheila--post pictures of the quilt please.

BJ, so sorry to hear you were having trouble again last night--but atleast you got a good nights sleep. When is your appointment--or has it been scheduled yet?

Deborah, are you cooking already for Thanksgiving? Do you have enough places for all of us to park our cars when we arrive? Boy, what a menu!!! How many do you have coming besides all the sistahs?

Jaye, I slept right through the snoring--probably couldn't hear you for me!! Snuggled down got toasty warm and slept really well last night. You and Janice have gotten me started looking at black and white fabric now. Shame on you--you should enable me like that.

Phyllis, love your Santa--need to start mine now I am up and moving again. Hard to concentrate with an infection and cold. Now my creative juices (?) might start flowing again. Hope so!!

Happy Birthday again Donna. Hope all goes well at the meeting.

Linda Kay, will be thinking of you. Just think before long you will be able to come to Florida and walk in the sand--well when it is a tad warmer!!

Audrey, take care and let's just wait until you see the doctor to think of all the worst possibilities. Might not be all that bad--just some life style changes. Hummm, most of us might could do with that. I could!!

Waving to all I missed.

No appointment yet, Marion. Just talked to the nurse, and she said they faxed my entire file to the neurologist. They have to review it and the doctor there has to approve it before they set an appointment. They have no idea how long that takes. SHEESH... does it take an act of congress to get an appointment for some tests these days?

Sounds like it. I went through that last year with my hand--never got a call back even though I was constantly checking. Went back to my doctor in Gainesville. Is there a shortage or they just don't want to take new patients? What gives. Hope today brings you an appointment.

Morning Cindy, didn't mean to miss you earlier.

Happy Birthday Donna!! If you're reading this...Please go to this link http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/925316/ All the greetings waiting on you ^_^
Hope the workshop will be of great help to you.

Aww BJ, it breaks my heart you're suffering so much and takes away the excitement of doing that Thanksgiving dinner you had planned .
((((((((((((((((((((BJ)))))))))))))))))))))))

Hi Sheila, so you've been busy at the machine. Yeah, like LK suggests, do show a pic of your work. We are a nosey bunch too!!

Pretty brugs LK. So you have enough cuttings to keep you busy!

Yep Debra, there are 2 homes we know we can stuff our guts full.. Sis Kathy and he he he Sis Deborah! We'll bring the paper plates won't we?
Great idea of posting the BD dates next to our names. Will do so, Debra.

Hi Marion! Please wish your daughter a Happy Birthday for us. I'll be there for cake :D
Don't you fret Marion, I'll be right there next to you should you need help in picking out your B/W fabrics!! Lol!!!

Ann Marie (1AnjL) somehow has stopped posting here, but she might be lurking. Still, I've added her name on top.. like this, we'll be reminded to pray for her too.

We have sistahs here who are prayer warriors so Ann Marie, please know you are surrounded by positive thoughts and sincere prayers that you'll conquer this again.

LOL I just had this idea you would be right beside me when I went for the B&W fabric. Hey, I love company when I shop--daughter isn't interested in fabric at all!! More cake decorating for her--wait! Why am I doing a cake for her? It won't be deocrated for sure. Nope, no way.

Humm, let's see we could start at Deborah's for noon meal on Thanksgiving and be a Kathy's for the evening meal. That sounds like a nice way to get to taste all of the good food. Anyone joining me?

Me, me, me!!!

Glad they at least got a diagnosis, BJ. Sometimes Ithink that is the biggest problem, finding out WHAT you have. Now they can work on healing/curing/treating it. I'm sure you will find out what works and what doesn't as yu go along. Since the pill worked before but not last night thingk (or write down) what was different about those two times. Amont of food, time you ate, time your took pill, etc. This will help you figure out what works. My DD did this when he found out he was allergic to sulfites and it help him pin point what he could do and not do.

Hey, I'm in for lunch and fabric shopping. I have so many black and white that I think wac block will be a different fabric. And I am still doing the bl/w quilt block swap in Jan. so there is more black and white to feed our addition!

Oh I can hardly wait until you open that sway Janice. Shame on you and Jaye, I would never, ever enable anyone like the two of you have done to me!!! LOL I have been researching patterns already just waiting and watching for block size to come up.

Never, ever, Marion.... are you sure???
SO..who's been enabling LK, Debra.. Deborah... must be a gremlin!! LOL!!

Marion, that cake sounds yummy. no need for decorations. I have a recipe that calls for buttermilk - wonder if they are the same? Nothing smells better than a chocolate cake coming out of the oven.

Marion, an enabler???? Oh, surely not. Those magazines and website links must have been sent by someone impersonating our sistah.

Jaye is a pretty good enabler herself. And thank goodness! It's wonderful to have 'sew' many sistahs willing and eager to share their knowlege and enthusiasm for sewing.

I'm being naughty - wasn't supposed to get back on the computer before leaving for work. Bad me. Bad, bad me.