cheesecake rescue 911
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Rescue 911 (a thread for amusement)
Comments (5)I once went to visit my sister for the weekend. While there, we went and hung out with some mutual friends. One of them showed me a Phalaenopsis orchid they had gotten, because she knew that I grow them too. I just wanted to gasp when I seen it. Her intentions were good, but she had transplanted it into a way too big of a pot, with very little drainage holes. The pot was at least 12" wide and almost as deep. On top of that, she repotted it using regular potting soil. Then she kept it tucked away on a counter with very little light. I just wanted to grab the poor orchid and free it from that pot and its soggy, suffocating soil. It would have fared better with no pot at all, rather than that rotting death trap. I tried to reiterate over and over how they don't grow in soil like that, but rather up in the canopies of the rainforests, clinging to the trunks of the trees. But she didn't really listen. I guess she assumed that they were just like any typical plant you would find growing in your yard. Finally, I just let it go and tried to forget about it....See MoreMonday,9/11 2006
Comments (10)We had just helped my mom move to her retirement place, driving her car and a moving van down and flying back.... on September 10. It was my brother, my nephew, my son and myself, and believe me it went through my mind as they prepared the cabin for takeoff that it was probably not a good idea to have four family members on a plane together. September 11 was my first day back to work. The drive is about 30 minutes and I remember the morning so vividly. Fifteen minutes into the commute, at the exact moment the first plane was hitting the tower, I was overcome by a thought. "This is the most beautiful, perfect day. I can never remember such a clear, blue sky." I arrived at work and shortly after reporters started running downstairs to say, "A plane has hit the World Trade Center." And we all thought, oh, a small private plane. Our neighbors were in Bali that morning, on a business related trip. Their experience on that day was filled with danger. Americans were ordered out of their hotels. "Where are we suppposed to go?" We don't care was the answer. Somehow their group found someone that would take them to the airport where they waited. Think "A Year of Living Dangerougly." Their small children were back home in the U.S. with the grandparents and it was a tense time until they could return. Beanmomma - I'm sorry you're feeling alone. I noticed that hardly anyone spoke of the anniversary yesterday, choosing to reflect on the events quietly in their own way....See MoreCrepe Mrytle 911
Comments (13)Crepe myrtles, as it would appear tend to have better performance in the warmest and most humid coastal areas in my unscientific observations. The frost did a number on these. It's may 30 and the crepe myrtles here in my area of NE georgia don't have sustantial green foliage. Most are suckering at the base. We had a late freeze easter. I don't see summer blooms on crepe myrtles here like I did in Florida freeze or no freeze. Same with the fall color believe it or not. And the fact that 90% of crepe myrtles are butchered every spring means that 90% of crepe myrtles you come across are not very attractive after time. The attractive single stemmed plants with smooth bark and straight central leaders don't seem to have any distribution outside of FL. And their invasive potential is starting to rear it's ugly head at us. Never the less, crepe myrtles will be sold in places they are marginal because money makes the world go round....See Moretdogmom to the rescue!
Comments (7):) It took me almost an hour to use a plastic toothpick (my 'new' tool-much easier to use the sharp, pointy end that the Plackers' dental floss pick, I've found) to remove the eggs from the little bitty leaves and then the fine paintbrush to remove the larvae. There were 104 eggs total (we shall see how many are viable!) that I removed that appeared in good shape (i.e., not sucked dry). I didn't count the larvae. I have lots of Passionvine so no worries there. My only concern? I have two weeks of vacation left before I start back to school. ;P I also have loads of Monarch eggs and larvae so I am going to be one busy gal. I just told hubby I wanted to go on a 'vacation' but perhaps it will be best to stick around the house now. What do you think? :)...See More- 19 years ago
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You can do as Claire mentioned but it can be baked again like,
Lucy and Linda :
Or you can bake another right away.
I keep pushing my Light and Fluffy Cheesecake that I finally got right after a couple of months.
A couple of members have tried it and said it was good.
I'll put in the feedback if you want but I'd have to get permission first.Thanks , LOU
Here's the recipe.
LouÂs Cheesecake - Light and Fluffy
Ingredients:
6 eggs- Xtra Large , Separated
2 Packs of Philadelphia Cream Cheese ( 16 0zs. )
3/4 cup of Vanilla Ice Cream
1 ¼ cups of Sugar
1 stick of Butter - ¼ lb. ( softened )
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
6 tablespoons of Orange Juice and grate fine, the skin of 1 orange
1 teaspoon of Vanilla flavor
2 heaping Tablespoons of Flour
¼ cup of CornstarchAdd into a large bowl, 6 egg yolks, cream cheese, Vanilla Ice Cream,
¾ cup of sugar, Lemon Juice, ( save the ½ cup for the egg whites)
Orange juice, Grated orange skin, Butter, Vanilla and Flour.Beat until creamy smooth, no less than 3 to 4 minutes, with a hand mixer.
Add the Cornstarch and beat slow for 1 minute or until it is just blended.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites ; with clean beaters, until they hold soft peaks
and then add remaining ½ cup of Sugar, one tablespoon at a time, at Medium speed,
for1 minute. Increase the speed for 2 to 3 minutes ,or until whites hold stiff peaks.
add this to the Cheesecake Batter 1/3 at a time, folding easily but thoroughly.I buttered a 9 in. x 12 in. SS pan and dusted it with flour, poured the batter into it and
leveled it slightly by shaking. I placed this SS pan into a slightly larger pan, filled
with water about ¾ inches deep. This was put into the 325 Deg. preheated oven ,
on the middle shelf and baked about 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is a light Golden Tan.
DonÂt overcook to Dark Tan or it will be dryer.
Your favorite crust can be used instead of a floured pan.This mix fills the pan to the top while baking 2 1/2 inches,
it will settle to 1 3/4 inches high or a little less when cool.
Turn off the oven but leave the cake in until it cools down a little, donÂt disturb.
It will settle and be slightly recessed upon cooling.
When cool, cover the top of the pan with Aluminum Foil and refrigerate, for at least 1 hour.
It can be refrigerated for at least 3 days.
I tested a piece for freezing . After thawing, it didnÂt seem to affect it.You can add a fruit topping of your choice after refrigerating.
( Pineapple , Peach, Strawberry , Cherry, etc. ,made into a Sauce)
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