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Of course, TAPS- ...
I always place safety first.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:32 PM
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Actually, Nanaroo ...
At one point, I had several posts with 75+ frickin' comments, so ... the more the merrier.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:31 PM
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Apparently, it takes more than practice, A + B.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:29 PM
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I think that's probably a good idea, Layla.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:28 PM
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I'm the exact same way, Frankenkitty ...
I have no attention span/mental focus whatsoever.
It's why I'm such a menace on the roadways. Well, one of the reasons, anyway.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:27 PM
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Well, when you put it that way, FoF ...
it sounds like a bad idea.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:24 PM
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posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:23 PM
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fourcats,
My best friend says my personal journal is like a cross between "My So-Called Life" and "
Twin Peaks".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:23 PM
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M.P.O.
Well, I assume that this tragedy only hurt your pride and not your bod. Right?
posted by
TAPS.
on April 6, 2006 at 8:41 PM
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M.P.O.
with 45 freakin' comments you don't need another one but here I am! (LOL)
posted by
Nanaroo
on April 6, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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Practice makes perfect.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 6, 2006 at 1:25 PM
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It's okay, MPO...
It's the thought that counts...just order something next time. It's so much easier that way...!!!
:-)
~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on April 6, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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That sucks about your cake.
Baking is tough for me. I've even messed up brownies from a box and pre-cut, pre-shaped cookies where all you have to do is plop them on the pan. I think the problem is that I get distracted too easily while waiting for things to cook. The timer goes off and I don't even acknowledge it because I'm in the middle of something else. OH well. I guess people will have to love me for my eternal optimism. I know, I'm in trouble.Take care MPO
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on April 6, 2006 at 11:46 AM
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So you were trying to bake one handed after the blender
incident, and while taking painkillers, with a cat weaving between your feet, and with an open flame involved?
posted by
FactorFiction
on April 6, 2006 at 11:22 AM
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posted by
anglofinspirtion
on April 6, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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i think what i love most about your site, M.P.O., is that i feel like
i'm playing a game, "Truth or Bullshit, the M.P.O. Home Edition" with the host asking, "Believable or not believable?"
posted by
fourcats
on April 6, 2006 at 11:14 AM
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I don't think she has to worry about that, Tanree ...
There won't be any grandchildren springing forth out of me, anyway.
Fortunately, my brother will undoubtedly pick up the slack by fathering, at least, ten (from ten different women). Twelve, if he's not careful.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 10:13 AM
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MPO: ?!?!?!
Your own mother! She does realize that that is grounds for withholding her interaction with future grandchildren, doesn't she? Not wise! Not wise!
posted by
Tanree
on April 6, 2006 at 10:05 AM
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Captain
I sure hope it wasn't your wife who made them. It would be very hard to stay alive for the long haul if even her rice crispy treats turned out that bad!
posted by
Tanree
on April 6, 2006 at 10:03 AM
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It was my mother, Tanree.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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Yes, Anthony ...
I'm not even sure what that term
means, exactly ... but it just sounded good.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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MPO:Ouch!
Certainly not a true friend! I hope you found sufficient pay back!
posted by
Tanree
on April 6, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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M.P.O.
LOL Pillsbury's wet dream, and all eh?
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 6, 2006 at 9:56 AM
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Pretty well, Marshall ... thanks for asking.
The hand injury is more of an "inconvenience" at this point, than anything all that significant.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:23 AM
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that's nice from you...
besides that, how are you doing?
posted by
Marshallengraved
on April 6, 2006 at 9:16 AM
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I prefer taking my Rice Krispies straight.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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In the past, Tanree, I actually have attempted to pass fine cuisine off as my own.
But, I was "ratted out" ... for which I will never, ever forgive that person.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 9:07 AM
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Tanree: I was going to say...
I've gnawed on some Rice Crispy Treats that should have been registered as a dangerous weapon with the county.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 6, 2006 at 8:38 AM
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May I suggest rice crispy treats next time. It's hard to screw those up! But, then again, my sister-in-law did manage it. You could just buy something from the bakery and pass it off as your own! :)
posted by
Tanree
on April 6, 2006 at 8:34 AM
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I can't cook at all, Krystal ...
Well, actually, I
can cook ... it's just that nobody will eat it.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 8:33 AM
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Ironically, Rcky ...
I chose fruitcake because I was afraid I'd
mess up a chocolate cheesecake.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 8:31 AM
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From this point forward, I think I'll just leave the cake making to the professionals, Ann.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 8:30 AM
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You're welcome, Marshall ...
When I heard the news, I immediately thought of your blog.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 8:28 AM
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No, Jack ... sadly, I've decided to retire forever from the "world of baking".
Oh, and, fortunately, we do have a sprinkler system in the unlikely chance inspiration should ever strike me again.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 6, 2006 at 8:26 AM
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I absolutely love to bake, and can do it, but watch me burn water, seriously now, in a heartbeat.
posted by
KrystalDMonroe
on April 6, 2006 at 7:35 AM
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You know M.P.O.
They say cooking is an art but baking is a science...so I stick to the exact measurements in most cases. A chocolate fruitcake???? Why oh Why a fruitcake? LOL
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on April 6, 2006 at 6:40 AM
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The baking time might need adjustment. I underestimate them to prevent burning.
Thanks for your suggestion to color the comic. Your bonus is here.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on April 6, 2006 at 4:09 AM
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I only heard about the news this morning...
i don't receive my google alerts as usual...thanks for posting this link...i saw the news spread on the net...I wish Em best luck anyway...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on April 6, 2006 at 12:21 AM
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MPO,
If you are going to be taking up
Chef Extraordinaire training, I highly recommend an investment in fire extinguishers. Maybe even a sprinkler system hanging from your ceiling. Check with your local fire station to see what type of extinguishers they recommend.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on April 6, 2006 at 12:21 AM
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I guess I just have bad "kitchen karma", Una.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 11:20 PM
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Oh, a small fire in the kitchen!
It seems that you have been on the wrong side of luck recently. Take care.
posted by
una01
on April 5, 2006 at 11:11 PM
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I haven't had all that many "failed experiments", Gulliver ...
I'm very cognizant of my domestic limitations.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 10:50 PM
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At least you could have dedicated a Fruit Cake Reserve...
...where all of your failed kitchen expiriments could live out their days in peace.
I'm going to write my Senator and see if we can get a grant. How much will you need?
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 5, 2006 at 10:31 PM
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Hey, don't look at me!
I pleaded for Pavel to spare it's life ... but he said it "had to be done".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 10:00 PM
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it had "feelings" damnit!
It just wanted to be loved!
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 5, 2006 at 9:53 PM
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Well, that was rather inhumane...
Someone call PETA. That Fruit Cake was a "people" too!
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 5, 2006 at 9:52 PM
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Sorry, Gulliver ...
my brother already took it outside and drowned it.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 9:50 PM
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You may be on to something, Cesium ...
Perhaps it's all in the naming ... I could just claim it's a foreign dessert and thus,
supposed to look like "charred remains".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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Would you give me $50,000 to eat your fruit cake?
pack it up and send it Fed Ex.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 5, 2006 at 9:48 PM
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The only show any of my concoctions would be suitable for ...
is "Fear Factor", Gulliver.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 9:46 PM
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I haven't posted it yet, Kingmi ...
but I'll definitely do so by this weekend.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 9:43 PM
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MPO, LOL
Chocolate Fruitcake Flambée
posted by
AlienInsomniac
on April 5, 2006 at 9:33 PM
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Preparing my kitchen: piting my culinary skills against MPO's
Like a bad episode of Iron Chef.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on April 5, 2006 at 9:32 PM
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MPO, where did you post the real story behind your other kitchen mishap?
And how are you feeling BTW?
posted by
kingmi
on April 5, 2006 at 9:15 PM
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CHOCOLATE FRUITCAKE RECIPE
You will need: 1 cup butter
6 ounces chocolate
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup halved red cherries
1 cup halved green cherries
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans
Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate together over a low heat. Stir often.
2. Remove from heat,
3. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in sugar.
5. Begin adding eggs, one by one. Be sure to stir each egg thoroughly.
6. Blend in the flour and salt.
7. Add the fruits and nuts.
8. Pour mixture into 4 greased and floured 5 x 3 x 2-inch loaf pans.
9. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until you can stick a fork in it.
10. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.
Seal cakes in heavy-duty plastic wrap and chill thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with candied cherries, if desired.
Makes four loaves (which can be frozen).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 5, 2006 at 9:14 PM
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