Jo's Kitchen (and yes, the coffee IS on...)

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Good Morning kitchen patrons!! This morning's breakfast will consist of steak and eggs cooked to order, croissants, butter jelly and jam. Fresh fruit in little bowls for each and everyone of you. Strong coffee and tea bottled water, diet and regular soda oh and Dr. Pepper for Scoote!! Everyone have a great day and enjoy!! see you later.

Gail

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Good Morning Everyone,

Thank you for breakfast, Lipstix....Scrambled eggs sound good this morning...

I am going to pass on the coffee today, my tooth was hurting lastnight and I don't want to go through that again..

I am going to add some Raisin Bran muffins, fresh from the Publix Grocery Store Bakery and chocolate SoyMilk..

Music this morning??

How about something uplifting???

YouTube- Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas (Dance Remix)

Enjoy!!

Zimmy
<Waving to Jake and everyone else>

*helps herself to fruit, bran muffin, and strong coffee*
if ya'll see a tiny gray thing rollin around, grab it- that's mah brain and i kinda need it

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

*helps herself to fruit, bran muffin, and strong coffee*
if ya'll see a tiny gray thing rollin around, grab it- that's mah brain and i kinda need it

OMG what happened DC?? you lose your brain too much pride festivities for ya . Here I found it!! take it back.. sets out strong coffee and chocolate for the afternoon.

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Incubus, what's a chili cheese roll does that have meat inside of it?? the tea I can take but I don't know about the cheese, I have lactose problems, do you have anything else beside cheese??

Chilli cheese is Gouda cheese with a lot of chilli mixed in...the roll is a home-made wholemeal bread roll (bun, bap, barmcake -depending on regionality). I can offer you all sorts on your roll lipstixgal, haslet? which is a meaty Lincolnshire (where my girl lives) delicacy or salt beef or maybe a little tuna with coriander, lime and chilli? All with salad and seed sprouts of course. We aim to please on the gustatory front

We've been shopping so would you like a glass of wine with that? There's prosecco in the fridge

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Chilli cheese is Gouda cheese with a lot of chilli mixed in...the roll is a home-made wholemeal bread roll (bun, bap, barmcake -depending on regionality). I can offer you all sorts on your roll lipstixgal, haslet? which is a meaty Lincolnshire (where my girl lives) delicacy or salt beef or maybe a little tuna with coriander, lime and chilli? All with salad and seed sprouts of course. We aim to please on the gustatory front

We've been shopping so would you like a glass of wine with that? There's prosecco in the fridge

What kind of fare is this? Are you from Europe I have been there many times and never had a chili cheese roll. I'll take the tuna roll that sounds more appetizing to me. I'll also have the prosecco wine that is right?

[Rook]

Hello, Nice to meet All youse in this here Kitchen

anyways ...

My Dinner today?

Arroz con Gandules:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arroz_con_gandules
{I wish I could find green banana Palm leaves -sigh-}

Mofongo:
http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/...o-mofongo.html
{hmm, some people use chicken broth,....others use beef gravy....I love a small lil bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, and Maybe beef stock...or chicken stock on the side...
Just enuff to make it pleasant...dont Drench !!!}

Brisket :
http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/b...s_brisket.html

Pepsi....

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

What kind of fare is this? Are you from Europe I have been there many times and never had a chili cheese roll. I'll take the tuna roll that sounds more appetizing to me. I'll also have the prosecco wine that is right?

yes lipstixgal I am indeed European, British to be exact. Although it has to be said my food tastes are not typically British, infact my tastes are a little odd! Now if I was talking with my own regional dialect I'd have spoken of a butty (northern English for sandwich and the roll would have been a bap or a barm-cake). The gouda with chillis in is just a type of cheese that my local supermarket's deli counter has started selling and I'm addicted to it - what's not to love about Dutch cheese and chillies all in one hit?

The prosecco we have is a rather nice example of the Italian fizz *pours out a large flute of prosecco for lipstixgal - and one for Mrs.Incubus too before I get in trouble*

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by Rook

Hello, Nice to meet All youse in this here Kitchen

anyways ...

My Dinner today?

Arroz con Gandules:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arroz_con_gandules
{I wish I could find green banana Palm leaves -sigh-}

Mofongo:
http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/...o-mofongo.html
{hmm, some people use chicken broth,....others use beef gravy....I love a small lil bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, and Maybe beef stock...or chicken stock on the side...
Just enuff to make it pleasant...dont Drench !!!}

Brisket :
http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/b...s_brisket.html

Pepsi....

Rook you can find those banana leaves in NJ I live near a large hispanic population mostly Dominican and Puerto Rican so its not hard to find. I bet you can find them on the web too. try to google it and see what comes up or I could send you some depending on where you live of course!! Anyway, dinner sounds great arroz con gandules haven't had that in a long time. I used to make it all the time now I'm just too lazy to cook it. Nice day for a latte!! have a great day everyone!!

[Rook]

I'll have to check it out on-line..didnt know they sold 'em...
That and the closest large hispanic "community" to me is...at best..2 hours away...
I wish I lived near one, the best I can do, is visit a local authentic mexican restaurant {and they're stuck in a very public legal problem that I find stupid at best..they're facing closure.}
I appreciate the offer to send some leaves though..-s-
If I can't find any, I'll keep it in mind.
By any chance, you wouldn't have any insider info. on acquiring "fresh" Pasteles?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteles#Puerto_Rico

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

OMG what happened DC?? you lose your brain too much pride festivities for ya . Here I found it!! take it back.. sets out strong coffee and chocolate for the afternoon.

whew thanks!

well i had big plans for today but by ten am my goal had changed to "don't get fired" and then by noon it had degenerated farther to "don't kill anyone"

i have been isolating in my office the last two hours though and i must say that my mood his improved and i have actually achieved some official work.

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by Rook

I'll have to check it out on-line..didnt know they sold 'em...
That and the closest large hispanic "community" to me is...at best..2 hours away...
I wish I lived near one, the best I can do, is visit a local authentic mexican restaurant {and they're stuck in a very public legal problem that I find stupid at best..they're facing closure.}
I appreciate the offer to send some leaves though..-s-
If I can't find any, I'll keep it in mind.
By any chance, you wouldn't have any insider info. on acquiring "fresh" Pasteles?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteles#Puerto_Rico

Its all spanish around here even my neighbors are hispanic!! Look online for the banana leaves as for the pasteles I have a hard time finding those too. Used to make my own but too time consuming!! If I find any I'll let ya know. So what's for dinner tonight?? Anybody??

[JustJo]

Hi everyone

Yes...my nails are bright blue (fingers and toes)...Scoote carried a basketball-sized piece of coral allllllll the way up the beach for me (she loves me )...and I am back in NY and wishing I was still with my sweetie

I couldn't believe how warm the water was in Miami...even though the waves were strong, the water was just lovely. And...I love any beach...especially with my sweetie

Since I've neglected you all so terribly I'll take over dinner tonight...meatloaf, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, corn on the cob, glazed carrots, and a nice green salad with homemade vinagrette dressing.

Dessert...homemade chocolate cake, from scratch of course...and some homemade strawberry ice cream and a fresh pot of coffee

Hope you're all having a lovely evening

for you baby...I miss you already

[Leigh]

**slips into the Kitchen, stretches out in My recliner and watches the room**

Just thought I'd come in and say hi to everyone

[lipstixgal]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Hi everyone

Yes...my nails are bright blue (fingers and toes)...Scoote carried a basketball-sized piece of coral allllllll the way up the beach for me (she loves me )...and I am back in NY and wishing I was still with my sweetie

I couldn't believe how warm the water was in Miami...even though the waves were strong, the water was just lovely. And...I love any beach...especially with my sweetie

Since I've neglected you all so terribly I'll take over dinner tonight...meatloaf, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, corn on the cob, glazed carrots, and a nice green salad with homemade vinagrette dressing.

Dessert...homemade chocolate cake, from scratch of course...and some homemade strawberry ice cream and a fresh pot of coffee

Hope you're all having a lovely evening

for you baby...I miss you already

Yeah Jo is back the dinner sounds wonderful, did you have a good time in Florida?? I hope so, so glad you are back in full swing. It was so quiet without you. but i got breakfast every morning I think except for maybe one!! Anyway, glad to see you.

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Hi everyone

Yes...my nails are bright blue (fingers and toes)...Scoote carried a basketball-sized piece of coral allllllll the way up the beach for me (she loves me )...and I am back in NY and wishing I was still with my sweetie

I couldn't believe how warm the water was in Miami...even though the waves were strong, the water was just lovely. And...I love any beach...especially with my sweetie

Since I've neglected you all so terribly I'll take over dinner tonight...meatloaf, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, corn on the cob, glazed carrots, and a nice green salad with homemade vinagrette dressing.

Dessert...homemade chocolate cake, from scratch of course...and some homemade strawberry ice cream and a fresh pot of coffee

Hope you're all having a lovely evening

for you baby...I miss you already

*loads a plate with glazed carrots and CAKE*

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning kitcheners!! Rise and Shine its breakfast time. How about some banana nut muffins, croissants, rolls, jellies and jams. Jewish Bagels with lox and cream cheese and onions. Strong coffee and tea, water, soda diet and regular. Dr. Pepper for Scoote and fresh fruits for deserts along with some nice dark chocolate!! Have a great day everyone...gail

...and a good afternoon to you lot from over 'the pond'...Lunch-time again for me which today will be scrambled eggs (baveuse for my taste) on home-made wholemeal toast, topped with a little smoked salmon. *tummy rumble*...washed down with my customary pot of English Breakfast tea.

I hope everyone enjoys a marvellous breakfast to kick start their day and has an equally marvellous day ahead.

[freyja]

Thanks Lipstix for the dark chocolate. Great way to start my day. You're gooooooooood

Work seems to have gobbled me up whole - but passing thru the kitchen, grabbing my coffee, the chocolate and cranking up the tunes.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Rook,

I love Arroz con Gandules. Since I don't eat pork, I substitute more veggies and add a dash of crushed red pepper.

Thank you!!!!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by Rook

Hello, Nice to meet All youse in this here Kitchen

anyways ...

My Dinner today?

Arroz con Gandules:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arroz_con_gandules
{I wish I could find green banana Palm leaves -sigh-}

Mofongo:
http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/...o-mofongo.html
{hmm, some people use chicken broth,....others use beef gravy....I love a small lil bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, and Maybe beef stock...or chicken stock on the side...
Just enuff to make it pleasant...dont Drench !!!}

Brisket :
http://www.amazingribs.com/recipes/b...s_brisket.html

Pepsi....

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I went to my mom's house yesterday and brought my oldest niece and nephew home with me. She needed a break. They are staying with me until we go to Orlando tomorrow to get my niece the Hello Kitty doll for her birthday. We decided to play manhunt lastnight and my nephew came running up behind me and I started screaming, which scared the daylights out of my niece. I couldn't stop laughing.

Since Lisa is off today, I can spend the whole day with them.

Thanks for breakfast!!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning friends (and afternoon for Incubus)

Glad to see everyone doing well...Braedon, how are you healing? Feeling yourself again yet?

Lips...thank you for a lovely breakfast I do love some traditional bagels and cream cheese. I'm going to set out some scrambled eggs (with just a bit of sauteed minced onion) and cheddar cheese in them, some nice slices of fried breakfast ham....and some crispy hashbrowns, of course

More coffee is on...and for Incubus and others that might prefer that too of course!

I'm dancing around the kitchen this morning (thanks Freyja!)...and trying not to get my hopes up. Seems that the realtor had a bomb of an open house while I was gone (lovely day, no people)...but then showed the house on Monday to a young couple. They came back Tuesday with his mother (a.k.a. "the downpayment") and stayed an hour. Seems they really liked the place. Realtor says they are off to the bank to see what they can get approved for a mortgage...and hopes to have an offer from them soon. With all the back and forth, I don't want to get my hopes up (after 4 months of this...ugh)...but they didn't care about the street...and that's been everyone else's main objection. Crossing fingers and

Hugs to everyone...and hope you have a great day!

baby....hope all goes well at work today