I Got Them!!!

14 years ago

Got the box of absolutely yummy Pizzelle and Biscotti from Lou today. Stopped at our mailbox which is half a mile from our house at the bottom of our hill. We were going out for dinner, but I had that box opened in record time and started eating the Pizzelle. My husband finally told me to stop eating them or I wouldn't be able to eat dinner. Yes, they are delicious and yes they are addictive. When we got home, I got a big glass of milk, the remainder and some of the Biscotti. I think I'm in a coma. They were so fantastic that I didn't want to stop eating them. I've always thought of comfort foods as being things like chicken and dumplings, etc. but I've kind of changed my mind. I think your works of art, Lou, could comfort me any time at all. Thank you so much for having that raffle and thank you for sending them so quickly, your card and your notes. Are you sure you couldn't be convinced to open a mail order bakery just making these two items? I'd buy from you. Oh, and the aroma from that box is practically hypnotizing. Now, do I have the willpower to space out eating them so they last longer? NO!

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Georgysmom
14 years ago
Oh, lucky you!!!! I am so jealous.
mustangs81
14 years ago
Thank you for the nice report; I think a mail order bakery is a great idea! I'm sure Lou appreciates your appreciation of his cooking art second only to his wood carving.
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Rusty
14 years ago
Ah-HA! ! !
Another addict is born ! !

And the mail order bakery is a great idea ! !

Rusty
Teresa_MN
14 years ago
"I think I'm in a coma."

LOL
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
Enjoy those precious goodies, bcskye. They are indeed very special.

Those are made by a world-class master artist/sculptor/craftsman, in case you don't know and have not seen Lou's non-food creations.

In addition, those goodies are made with Lou's love, generosity, and his caring and sharing personality.

If "you are judged by the company you keep" is true, then I am proud and feeling humble to say that I am lucky to be considered a friend of his.

dcarch
Rusty
14 years ago
"If "you are judged by the company you keep" is true, then I am proud and feeling humble to say that I am lucky to be considered a friend of his."

AMEN! ! ! ! !

Rusty
Bizzo
14 years ago
ooooh! YUM!
Teresa_MN
14 years ago
Are there any pizzelles left? Or perhaps you are in a pizzelle coma and cannot answer? LOL
foodonastump
14 years ago
OT (off topic) I've always had a problem with the notion of judging someone by the company they keep. Seems dangerously close to PREjudice to me.

OT (on topic) Congrats bcskye - You leave little doubt that they were delicious! With all this recent discussion, I've been toying with the idea of getting a pizzelle maker. Just trying to figure out if it can double as an ice cream cone maker - that would really help justify the purchase.

Congrats, bumblebeez, also!
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
14 years ago
Posted by foodonastump "OT (off topic) I've always had a problem with the notion of judging someone by the company they keep. Seems dangerously close to PREjudice to me. "

You are absolutely correct. Prejudice has no place in one's acceptable manners of conduct.

However, there is a fine line between prejudice and logical deduction.

I caught a baby skunk in a trap once. thinking that it was just a baby, I got a little too close and was sprayed.

For many days afterwards, friends kept telling me, "DC, you smell bad. Don't come any closer. Have you been playing with a skunk?"

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foodonastump
14 years ago
AH-HA!!! Was that the beginning of your fascination with tomatoes???

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