Snow is coming - time to do some cooking

16 years ago

I remember when we were young, Dad would cook when we had snow storms. So with a blizzard heading to Long Island, I made his sauce and meatballs. The house smells wonderful and homey and although we won't be eating this tonight, we'll have out meatballs and stuffed shells tomorrow when I bring it to make a shiva call, assuming we're able to travel.

Tomorrow I'll make Oreo truffles (anyone else notice that they're making regular Oreos smaller)and see what else I can cook up with what's on hand.

Tonight a few friends from the block are coming over for dinner and a movie and one of they guys is bringing his home-made squash soup, a nice cozy way to start the meal. Just burgers (in the cast iron - doesn't get better than that) and some baked fries. Wish I would have thought ahead to make a comfort food for tonight, but it's too late now. Not sure what movie we'll be watching, but the fire is ready and we'll all be very cozy tonight.

Hope you all have a good night.

Sue

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sheshebop
16 years ago
Sue, I got that Oreo truffle recipe here and had my granddaughter make them this year when she came to help me bake. I do not really care for them. I couldn't figure out what the rave was all about. So, I took them to work, along with my other Christmas goodies, and guess what got the biggest rave??? Yep. Oreo truffles. Everybody liked them. So, I guess we all have different tastes. Just cause I don't like something doesn't mean it's not good. I might just have a "weird" taster.
Yep. I now have to make these to take to work every year.
Have a wondeful, joyous, cozy time with your friends tonight, Sue.
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16 years ago
I made snickerdoodle blondies, just took them out of the oven. My neighbor has a big pot of chili, I'll bring the salsa, chips and cookies. Should be a cozy night.

We have about 8 inches of snow, at least in my driveway, looks like it's deeper farther away from the house, and it's still coming down hard and the wind is picking up.

I have a pot roast, I'll put that in the slow cooker tomorrow and have it for dinner when my son and his fiance come over. Hopefully he'll be able to get the snow blower working and blow me out.

I got the tree up and am decorating it now. I'll wait and let the DGC help put some of the ornaments, etc on, when they get here Tuesday. It should be an interesting week.

Hope everyone is safe and warm
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All sounds wonderful Sue! Its snowing here in Jersey too - not so much at the moment, but we're expecting a boatload later tonight and through the night.

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Luckily, we are over and done with it. I live just outside of Charlotte, NC. Friday, we had rain, sleet, snow, then sleet, then snow. Woke to ice, ice, ice as usual. Less than an inch. We are always on the cusp of snow, but always seem to get ice. The mountains to the east protect us.
It all melted today, except a few ice shred on the grass.
Luckily, it wasn't too heavy. Drip, Drip, Drip...

I got my "ice walkers" out for my shoes, when it was still very icy, and walked to my shed to get my dough out of my freezer and started baking today. I have a lot of folks to give cookies to. I will continue tomorrow.
I envy you folks that can look out the window and see snow falling laying a quiet, white blanket!
Stay safe and I hope none of you lose your power.

Question: Can one take the oreo truffles to work and leave them out for awhile for folks to take? Or do they need to stay refrigerated??? Can you put them in with a cookie box? Or would I be better off just processing them, and dipping them in chocolate without the cream cheese??

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