Syrah
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Whipped cream?? really? what do they use instead??
Isn't it obvious...partially hydrogenated oils in a tub, or the cream in a can that tastes like propellants and is too fluffy. We always used to do fresh whipped cream for Thanksgiving pies, or St. Pat's Irish coffee, and as ridiculousy simple as that is, that kind of spoils you for the other options.
I'm a whipped-cream evangelist. It's fun to see the look on people's faces when they taste a dollop of something that looks like CoolWhip, but tastes incredible. Yes, it's freaky.
We don't have cool whip in Australia and from what I've heard that can only be viewed as a blessing.
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I totally agree with you. People act like they are so amazed and almost envious (but still never seem to change)
How true is that? I am a very simple cook, but some people still look at me like I'm Gandalf when I've produced a cake, a pot of mulled cider, hell, even whipped cream from scratch.
I mean it... some people don't know how to make whipped cream.
I guess it's like any other craft... people are willing to pay insane amounts of money to get a custom made gift basket, wreath, floral centerpiece, or other items that are easy and cheap to make with a little knowledge, practice and the right materials. I shouldn't be surprised that they would also find it impossible to make a muffin, a pie crust, or a cheesecake themselves. Or pay overinflated prices to take some of the labor/guesswork out of it... take a look at Stash Tea Company's selection of scone, cake and bread mixes.
Floors me.
Whipped cream?? really? what do they use instead??
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It floors me when... I spend days planning and hours preparing a fantastic meal (not to mention the cost for the finest ingredients)... and my guests turn up with a single bottle of super cheapo Vin Gutrot - leaving me to provide not only the food but the wine for the evening as well!!!
I prefer to choose the wines myself. Unless you have a guest with excellent taste in wine who asks to bring something to compliment the meal, I would just say thank you for the wine and consider it a gift to drink at another time. Why take chances when you have already put such time and effort into your meal.
This is what I do. I always bring something I like to drink when invited to someone's house for dinner. I never expect that they will open the wine on the evening, but I simply cannot show up empty handed! I also think it is impossible for guests to know what type of wine to match with the meal before they get there, so it is better to plan the meal and wine as the host.
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I quite like frozen Christmas Pudding.. It makes a nice end to dinner on a hot day. The only thing I would suggest is making a different kind of brandy sauce?? I'm not even sure what I have in mind.
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I am amazed at how much credit I get for making simple things from scratch. I am floored that people are amazed that I cook every night. I am floored that some of these people also claim to never cook. Ever. What do they eat?!?
I totally agree with you. People act like they are so amazed and almost envious (but still never seem to change)
Kentucky fried chicken & strawberry shortcake
in Japan: Cooking & Baking
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Strawberries are in season here right now, so I am thinking this might be an interesting idea for Christmas particularly at the inlaws since MIL cannot stand traditional fruit cake. I am however a fruit cake lover, so I will make that as well..