MY TRUE STORY OF SANTA AND A REAL CHRISTMAS TALE..

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | 12/09/2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[kimmie7]

Great post! Thanks!

My son is 4 also and we're having a blast too! We made gingerbread men and also turtles last night. We've done the angel tree thing (led to a temper tantrum of undescribable dimensions - but eventually taught a lesson.) and also the food bank thing at church.

[christie]

At least it isn't Roasted Stuffed Peacock!

[GYPSY286]

I have long discontinued use of PayPal due to problems with them - Is there any other way to purchase this cookbook and have it shipped in time for Christmas?

[Pan_Yans Wife]

As a mother who has gone through trying to get babies to eat table food, I swear by the use of a baby food grinder! I don't know what I would have done without it! :)

[Alamo-Girl]

What a precious poem! Thank you!!!

[AppyPappy]

We quit doing the Angel Tree thing. It became a racket. Most of the kids in it know a kid who had a cousin who got a Gameboy. So they started swinging for the fences. I knew some kids who were "Angels" and it was basically a supplement to their other gifts because the government got involved. The government sold it as "free stuff" to anyone on any form of public assistance instead of qualifying the kids. The truly needy kids get short-changed. Now we support International missions like Operation Christmas Child.

[stanz]

Thanks for the Carlo original. You're a poet and I didn't know it!

[RJayneJ]

I need a good butter or sugar cookie recipe. One that is good for using a cookie cutter for Christmas cookies to decorate.

[christie]

Pay Pal is better than it used to be. That said, FReepmail Carlo and he will give you an address to mail a check and if you send him your address, he'll send out a copy in time for Christmas.

[kimmie7]

Well, it's not really a SA angel tree -- we found the same was true. This was something we did at church...it's just easier to say 'angel tree' ;-)

[christie]

~ The Clinton Legacy Cookbook ~

[mtbopfuyn]

Yes, Carlo, there is a Santa Claus. When one of mine was in the second week of 2nd grade, he lost both front teeth in a game of tug of war (don't ask). Blood was dripping everywhere when he came in crying because the Tooth Fairy wouldn't come because the teeth were lost. No sign of new teeth ever popped in. Finally, on Christmas Eve he sat on Santa's lap to ask for teeth and lo and behold, Christmas morning both teeth miraculously were half way in. We believe!

[carlo3b]

Is there any other way to purchase this cookbook and have it shipped in time for Christmas?

Yes indeed there is, send me your address and I will send you mine for a check. I will ship it out today, so you will have it in plenty of time for Christmas.. Thank you so much for your support.. but you will love this book, read the reviews you FReepers are a riot and the recipe names are enough to bust a gut laughing... Merry Christmas.. :)

[jellybean]

I was so frightened that I almost did pee, there was a shadowy figure on that pole looking back at me

Since this took place in Chicago, is this now referred to as The North Pole?

[carlo3b]

Bob, this is a bone warming dinner.. and one that I know you will enjoy.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Not for the faint of heart, or fainting women... this is definitely a Guy thing!  Yehaaaaaaaaaaa!

TEXAS PARTY TIME 5 ALARM CHILI

• 2 1/2 lb Lean ground chuck
• 1 lb Lean ground pork
• 1 cup  Finely chopped onion
• 4 med. Garlic cloves; finely chopped.
• 1 can Beer (12 oz.), not necessarily your favorite.. whew
• 8 oz canned tomato sauce, or 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 cups Water
• 3 Tbs. Chili powder
• 1 Tbs. Red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbs. Ground cumin
• 2 Tbs. Beef flavor instant bouillon (or 6 cubes)
• 2 tsp Oregano leaves
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco (or any good hot sauce will do) ,to taste
• 1 tsp Flour
• 1 tsp Cornmeal
• 1 Tbs. Warm water

1) In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat. Remove meat.
2) Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 Tbs..
3) Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender.
4) Add meat and remaining ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water. Mix well.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours.
5) Stir together flour and cornmeal; add warm water. Mix well. Stir into chili mixture.
Cook covered 20 minutes longer.
Serve hot. Makes 2 quarts.

[carlo3b]

Here you go Bob... Yehaaaaaaa!!

Crackpot Crockpot Chili

•  1 1/2 Lb Ground Beef
•  1 C Onion -- chopped
•  1 C Bell Pepper -- chopped
•  3 Cloves Garlic -- chopped
•  28 Oz Whole Tomatoes -- with liquid
•  16 Oz Kidney Beans, Canned -- with liquid
•  4 Oz Green Chilies -- diced
•  2 Tbs. Chili Powder
•  1 Tsp Cumin
•  1 Tsp Oregano
•  1 Tsp Pepper
•  1 Tsp Salt


Brown ground beef, drain.  Sauté onions and pepper until soft.  Add all ingredients to crockpot.  Mix well.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

[jellybean]

TEXAS PARTY TIME 5 ALARM CHILI

this is definitely a Guy thing!  Yehaaaaaaaaaaa!

Carlo, can I add some habeñero peppers to give this a little kick? ;)

[carlo3b]

Carlo, can I add some habeñero peppers to give this a little kick? ;)

Shazzam..can you add some habeñero peppers??? Yahoo!! my kind of woman.. if you do I'll be there to eat it.. Bwhahahahhahahahah

[carlo3b]

Here ya go.. Enjoy!

Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies

• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar, colored if desired


1) Beat butter and shortening thoroughly with an electric mixer or pastry cutter.
2) Add sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix until well combined.
3) Beat in egg and vanilla then as much flour as you can with the electric mixer.
4) Stir in the remaining flour.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour;
5) Split the dough in 1/2 and roll one half at a time.
Cut out with a cookie cutter. Keep the piece you aren't using in the fridge.
6) Bake at 325 degrees F, on ungreased cookie sheets for about 7 to 8 minutes, until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned (careful not to over cook).
Makes 36 cookies.

 

Sugar Cookie Icing
 

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 drops red food coloring


1) In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
2) Add the corn syrup and almond extract; mix well. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.

Divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to desired intensity.  Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

[AZamericonnie]

Carlo...If I order your cookbook today do you think it will arrived before Christmas?