Posted on 08/31/2024 3:36:11 PM PDT by CottonBall
ALL ABOARD THE TRUMP FAMILY TRAIN, EST. 2017 BY DOLLYCALI!
Survived everything thrown at it over the years, just like President Trump....including trolls, moles and saboteurs.
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Am I The Only One – Aaron Lewis
Gorgeous offering again last night. When they’re not ID’d it’s almost as much fun guessing what they are then imagining enjoying them.
Bottom easy - individual cheesecakes with cherry topping
Top - perhaps a spice/nut cake cake with a cream cheese frosting?
Going to make brownies later - not from scratch. A Ghirardelli mix. I like their products
Oh my I love that house and the setting. I’ll bet that cave underneath could be transformed into a magical landscape area, rather a covered cove to shield from the weather with a fire pit and some cozy chairs and all around the outside some outstanding horticultural delights.
It’s interesting to contemplate the outcome of the result.
Either result is probably the wrong term. Because I suspect there will be
some distractions before the final result
distractions such as no result, something major happening that will interfere with the process. And many other possibilities, which I know is in all of our minds,
if the steal is in and Congress and the military do nothing to take charge. It’s going to be a super nightmare for we - the good guys. I suspect all communication will be disrupted
I’m still hoping for a red landslide but not as optimistic as I’d like
President Trump is most obviously the leading candidate and would be the overall winner. But all of us snow the evil. With the deep state and they will stoop solo to achieve their goals
Exit for all the rallies and live events. I just go to RSBN and hit live. When it opens it probably plays on Rumble but it’s just the way I’ve always operated that way. I believe RSBN gets credit.
Thanks Miss Lysie👍
Lots of bacon for those bacon enthusiast in our group. Lysie that picture triggered a memory. When I was in OCS, the food was amazingly wonderful. A favorite breakfast of mine they served was Welsh rarebit
it was a standard, but the last step was a huge pan of bacon, and they just piled on probably a dozen pieces on top of each serving. I was eating meat back then and relished into the bacon and the Welshcombo. Funniest thing as much as I love it I’ve never in my life made it or had it since
Thanks Miss Lysie👍
Lots of bacon for those bacon enthusiast in our group. Lysie that picture triggered a memory. When I was in OCS, the food was amazingly wonderful. A favorite breakfast of mine they served was Welsh rarebit
it was a standard, but the last step was a huge pan of bacon, and they just piled on probably a dozen pieces on top of each serving. I was eating meat back then and relished into the bacon and the Welshcombo. Funniest thing as much as I love it I’ve never in my life made it or had it since
“Also on 11.4, the world would be told what’s supposedly going on, which I am assuming is the whole “plan”, being a world-wide operation to arrest all the bad guys, military tribunals, etc.”
Interesting, I thought we wouldn’t know until after the election. Although Maybe there won’t be one? I mean if we have so much evil there’s no point.
I finally put my trump sign back out. The only one that sees it is the neighbor and the UPS drivers. I took it in the day of the hurricane, it wouldn’t have made it through it.
I wonder if there is bacon in heaven.
“I’ll bet that cave underneath could be transformed into a magical landscape area, rather a covered cove to shield from the weather with a fire pit and some cozy chairs and all around the outside some outstanding horticultural delights.”
That sounds so much better than being just a cave. And so much better than being out in the open, you can have fire pit and sit “outside” even in bad weather.
If there isn’t, it’s not heaven
If that house is safe and secure, that’s a lovely setting. It does look like it needs a fair bit of TLC. I wonder if there’s a staircase going from inside the house down into the cave. That would be such an interesting setting to transform.
Well that made me tear up. How beautiful. Little wonder the left went out of their way to shut down Chick-fil-A. A few years ago one was going to open up in Toronto (I think) and the left went bonkers.
I read on X that it was a woman from Texas who repeatedly called officials in New York after watching the squirrel videos online. She complained it was a vector for rabies. They then proceeded to follow up on her complaints and the rest is history.
That’s beautiful,. Hobby Lobby and CFA both are Christian principled /undergirded
One of “my kids” ( name for all the young ones - now adults - that I had in church youth groups over 3 decades.) owns a CFA in Colorado. Love reading about the Christian ministry aspect. I’m wondering if there is any issue with the illegsls
Culinary Corner
Vanilla extract - homemade
You only need 2 ingredients for homemade vanilla extract: vanilla beans and vodka. Let the vanilla beans infuse the vodka for 6-12 months before using. Homemade vanilla is more cost efficient than store-bought options. You can try homemade vanilla sugar, too.
Vanilla extract is an ingredient in many of our baked goods. This common addition actually carries big weight—1 teaspoon completely transforms a good dessertinto a great dessert. You can’t make a few staples like vanilla cake, vanilla cupcakes, or vanilla buttercreamwithout it.
* Vanilla Beans: You can find vanilla beans at most major grocery stores in the spice aisle. If you can’t locate them, try purchasing them online. I use and highly recommend these options—they’re also what I use when I make vanilla sugar—Madagascar vanilla beans, these Tahitian vanilla beans, or these Tahitian vanilla beans. (Note that each are different quantities.) I’ve made vanilla with them all. The beans are a generous size, nice and plump, high quality, and perfect for homemade vanilla. Vanilla beans labeled “Grade B” are specifically sold for extracting purposes, but I’ve made vanilla with Grade A beans and it tastes great. Use either.
* 80 proof Alcohol: Vanilla extract is most commonly made from vodka, but you can use bourbon, brandy, or rum instead. I usually use vodka, but the one bottle of bourbon vanilla I made 7 months ago is DIVINE. No need to splurge on expensive alcohol. This is probably the only time someone will tell you to buy the cheap stuff!! All the vanilla’s flavor is from the vanilla beans, so spend your money on those. Avoid flavored vodkas as they often contain artificial flavors, which negates the purpose of making your own pure vanilla.
* Glass Bottles or Jars with Tight Seal: We recommend 8 ounce bottles. These bottles have a convenient swing top with a very tight seal. Great for gifting. Sterilizing the bottles is ideal, though we’ve skipped that step with no problem in the outcome of the vanilla. If your bottles or jars don’t have any plastic pieces attached, we recommend sterilizing them before using.
* Funnel: A funnel is optional, but it makes pouring 100x quicker and easier. (These funnels collapse, so they’re great for storage.)
Vanilla beans are expensive, but around .75 to 1 ounce total make an entire CUP (8 ounces) of vanilla extract and you can reuse the beans.
It’s best to slit the beans open to help bring out even more flavor.
Single-Fold Vs Double-Fold Vanilla Extract
Most store-bought vanilla extracts are what’s known as single-fold. Single-fold vanillas are weaker and to make your own, you need about 6 vanilla beans per 8 ounces of alcohol. I prefer a stronger vanilla so the homemade flavor is more prominent in desserts. Strong vanilla is known as double-fold and it’s pretty pricey because it requires a lot of vanilla beans. Since double-fold can get expensive, I opt for about 8 vanilla beans (about .75 to 1 ounce) per 8 fluid ounces of alcohol. This is the best balance of taste and price.
Confused about which type of vanilla bean to buy?
* Madagascar Vanilla – very common and has a creamy and rich flavor
* Mexican Vanilla – has a darker, almost smoky flavor
* Tahitian Vanilla – also very common and has a rich floral flavor
Wait 6-12 Months
The only things you need to remember about homemade vanilla extract are ratio and time. The ratio of vanilla beans per ounces of alcohol is imperative, but so is the amount of time the vanilla infuses the alcohol. We discussed ratio above, so let’s chat about how long to infuse the vanilla. Homemade vanilla extract tastes better and becomes darker in color the longer it sits. This means we need to practice our patience. The wait is worth it, though. Make some today and use it 6 months from now. You’ll be even happier when a full year has past. 12+ month homemade vanilla is incredible.
Store the infusing vanilla out of direct sunlight and give it a shake once per week.
Recipe to make I cup
Ingredients
- .75 to 1 ounce vanilla beans (about 8 beans or 20g total)
- 1 cup (8 ounces; 240ml) 80 proof vodka(or bourbon, brandy, or even rum)
- [m8 ounce bottle or jar with a tight seal
Instructions
* Using a sharp knife, slit the vanilla beans so the beans are exposed. No need to completely split the bean in half, just slit down the middle. If the length of the vanilla beans don’t fit into your bottle or jar, cut the vanilla beans into smaller pieces. Place beans into bottle or jar.
* Pour vodka on top. A funnel helps. Use a little extra vodka, if needed, so the beans are fully submerged. Shake a few times.
* Store vanilla at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Shake about once per week or once every couple weeks. You can use it in 6 months, but 12+ months is even better.
* As you begin to use your vanilla, you can refill with a little vodka each time. Give it a shake after you refill and give it a shake before each use, too. If you’re gifting the vanilla or if you don’t have any more alcohol to refill, remove the beans completely after first use. The beans will become a little slimy if they aren’t almost fully submerged.
This is recipe I copied from online over a year ago. Not made yet. I did get the beans from Amazon
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