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MY TRUE STORY OF SANTA AND A REAL CHRISTMAS TALE..
CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | 12/09/2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

Posted on 12/09/2003 4:57:45 AM PST by carlo3b

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

'Twas the Eve before Christmas when Carlo was wee
and the house was all decorated with garland and a Christmas tree

I heard the older kids joking that Santa wasn't true
and I had to find out for myself before I turned blue

Not a sound, not a light not even the Fridge made a noise
This was one frightening night with a chore I had to find out who brought us those toys

so now it was the night before Christmas and it was oh so dark, that I couldn't see
not a creature was stirring in my house, well, except just little ole me.

things weren't adding up and I suspected that just wasn't right
because I had seen a Santa smoking a cigar not a pipe

and I had seen my aunt talking to a clerk about buying a sled, I just knew was for me
and was fit and determined to see her put it under our tree

I climbed from my bed and slid onto the cold cold floor
and squeezed my eyes shut as I slowly opened my squeaky door

I checked out the milk and sesame cookies that were still on the table
and not a drop of milk was missing I now was convinced it was only a fable

Then suddenly, without a warning I heard banging and chatter
I ran to the pantry widow to look out at the light pole to see what looked like a ladder

Much to my surprise and with mouth in a gasp and with my wondering eyes did I see
I was so frightened that I almost did pee, there was a shadowy figure on that pole looking back at me

If he was in Red, I couldn't tell, there was a moon but it didn't really matter
It didn't look like he had a sack or a sleigh and what in the world was he doing on a ladder

I could barely move and could hardly breath
he looked as if he was getting ready to leave

I thought to myself now I've really screwed up big time he was leaving the pole
and this must be what happens to kids that don't believe in Santa and end up with just coal
 
As he reached the ground and turned and looked back at me,
and with the pull of a switch, the fridge started to purr, and the Christmas lights went on, on our tree

as quick as a flash I dashed from the pantry and into my bed
and I heard whispering and noises and pulled the covers up over my head

I said a prayer to the Baby Jesus that if  I would be a good boy
if he could cut me some slack and leave me just one little toy

and Before I knew it Christmas morning had arrived
sunshine filled my room, my eyes bolted open and I thanked God I survived

With foreboding and gloom I peeked at the table, and saw the empty milk glass and plates
I next ran to the living room and saw under the tree a red bike and new skates

Standing next to our Tree was my smiling aunt and uncle
I closed my eyes and gave thanks and that all was still well

Soooo if someone tells you that the Christmas Santa's not right
ask them if they ever peeked out the window on cold Christmas Eve night

Many Christmas eves have passed since I saw Him that night
it was Believing in Jesus and Christmas is what is true and is right

And with faith in my heat and from me and my family with cheer

We wish everyone a ..
Merry Christmas and to all a Happy New Year



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To: RJayneJ
Sweetie, this is a great cookie, lots of great flavor, I saw it as I was looking for the one you asked for..

Our Sweet Limey Sugar Cookie

  • 2  cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4  cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1  tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2  tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/2  tsp. salt
  • 6  Tbls. butter, softened (no substitutes)
  • 6  Tbls. vegetable shortening
  • 1-1/2  cups sugar, divided
  • 2  Tbls. light-colored corn syrup
  • 1  large egg
  • 1  tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3  Tbls. plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel, divided (about 4 limes)
1) Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
2) Beat butter, shortening, and 1 cup sugar in a large mixer bowl on medium high speed until light and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in corn syrup, then egg until combined. Beat in vanilla and 3 tablespoons lime peel, scraping side of bowl until blended. At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough 1 hour.
3) Heat oven to 350 degree F. Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime peel in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
4) Spread remaining 1/3 cup sugar on a plate. Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. Fill a 1/4 cup dry measuring cup with dough. Shape dough into a ball; then roll in sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheet. With bottom of a glass, gently press top of ball into a 2 1/2-inch circle. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar, arranging 4 cookies on each cookie sheet. Bake cookies until edges begin to color, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on pan 5 minutes. Sprinkle warm cookies with lime-sugar mixture. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Makes 12 cookies.

41 posted on 12/09/2003 12:00:00 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: christie
Thanks honey I should have read a little further before I answered .. :)
42 posted on 12/09/2003 12:00:59 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: AZamericonnie
Carlo...If I order your cookbook today do you think it will arrived before Christmas?

You can bet the farm on it!! Hahahahahah

43 posted on 12/09/2003 12:02:46 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b
I got bad news Carlo...


44 posted on 12/09/2003 12:06:08 PM PST by Hatteras (Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps...)
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To: RJayneJ
BESTEST EVER BUTTER COOKIES

These crisp, tender, buttery cut-out cookies can be decorated to capture the spirit of the holiday season.

  •  1 cup Butter, softened
  •  1 cup sugar
  •  1 egg
  •  2 tablespoons orange juice
  •  1 tablespoon vanilla
  •  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  •  1 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting
  •  3 cups powdered sugar
  •  1/3 cup Butter, softened
  •  1 teaspoon vanilla
  •  1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1) Blend 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add orange juice and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
2) Divide dough into thirds; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (2 to 3 hours).
3) Heat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 3 inch cookie cutters.
4) Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool completely.
5) Combine powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Frost and decorate cooled cookies as desired.

45 posted on 12/09/2003 12:28:08 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Hatteras
I got bad news Carlo...

I knew someday... but.. snif... :(

46 posted on 12/09/2003 12:30:37 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: bentfeather
I love the aromas wafting about.

Speaking of aromas wafing.. :)

Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

47 posted on 12/09/2003 12:36:46 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: tubebender
I would post the Out-House version of the "Night Before Christmas" but I don't want to get banned for life....

Chicken!

48 posted on 12/09/2003 12:38:30 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: onyx
Thanks so much for your mighty fine recipes and your marvelous poem.

Thanks.....  blush

LowCarb Italian Sponge Cake
Preheat oven to 325°F.
1) Place egg yolks and Splenda in a bowl. Beat with electric mixer until well blended.
2) Add vanilla extract and lemon peel. Continue to beat and add soy flour one tablespoon at a time.
3) Stir in heavy cream. Beat egg whites in fresh bowl with cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.
4) Fold yolk mixture into egg whites. Be careful not to break down egg whites - so fold carefully and slowly.
Turn into greased 9" cake pan and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
* Soya Powder is much finer than soy flour, so a lighter cake will result.

Makes 9 servings.
6 grams of carbohydrate per serving.
 

49 posted on 12/09/2003 12:45:44 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: cspackler
My daughter is 4 this year, I'm having so much fun I could scream!

God bless you, and I'll bet you will remember this Christmas forever.. Make Memories.. Spend time with your kids... :)

50 posted on 12/09/2003 12:48:21 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: carlo3b
I love chili -- the hotter the better. Have you tried McCormick's Chipotle Chili Powder? Terrific!
51 posted on 12/09/2003 2:03:21 PM PST by varina davis
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To: carlo3b
Please add me to your list, Carlo!
52 posted on 12/09/2003 2:10:31 PM PST by Andy'smom
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To: jellybean; All

* * * Merry Christmas * * *

Get Your Copy of The Clinton Legacy Cookbook Today!!!


53 posted on 12/09/2003 2:19:53 PM PST by christie (http://www.clintonlegacycookbook.com)
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To: christie
Very nice, christie!
54 posted on 12/09/2003 2:40:07 PM PST by jellybean (:))
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To: carlo3b
Wow!!! Thanks a million!
55 posted on 12/09/2003 4:12:19 PM PST by RJayneJ
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To: varina davis
..the hotter the better. Have you tried McCormick's Chipotle Chili Powder? Terrific!

No I haven't, but now I will now that you say it.. Have you tried "William's Chili" mix? If it is available in your neck of the woods, it will more than cover you in a quick pinch. I have used it when visiting my daughter. She doesn't keep any fresh spices, LOLOL, but had a package of Williams.. I used it, and now keep a couple of envelopes of the stuff in my pantry, just in case.

56 posted on 12/09/2003 4:44:36 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: Andy'smom
You are on my list Andy'smom.. :)

Beer-Basted Sausage with Caramelized Onions and German Mustard
The title takes almost as long to read as it takes to eat it!!!  Hahahahahaah
(Note: you may prefer the traditional sauerkraut, which is delicious when heated with whole brown mustard seeds)
57 posted on 12/09/2003 4:47:52 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: No More Gore Anymore
Sometimes our miracles are helped along by humans with divine inspriation, because the angles need some help, so the miracles of Santa and giving to others is aided by human hands. Doesn't mean it is not real.

Santa is real in our hearts and homes, just as is the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and just as the Founding Fathers are still alive and well. Keeping the children dreaming and wide-eyed with a wonderful imagination, won't hurt them. Those are stories, vivid and fun.. I always believed in a magical world that was full of hope and dreams, and passed that on to my kids.. happy kids, very happy kids.. *<]:^)

58 posted on 12/09/2003 5:00:12 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: spectre
So they were just "faking" you out about the sled? Or did you really want one?

I really wanted a new bike but never ever believed I would get one.. training wheels, a bell, a basket and all..sigh.. What a Christmas.. We used my aunt's big old washtub for going down hills, who needed a fancy sled anyway? :)

59 posted on 12/09/2003 5:06:23 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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To: kimmie7
My son is 4 also and we're having a blast too! We made gingerbread men and also turtles last night.

Kids and Christmas.. shortbread bells, reindeer cookies and Gingerbread men.. I can smell it now.. love is in the air..:)

60 posted on 12/09/2003 5:10:06 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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