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Post by Lola m on Dec 18, 2006 8:37:22 GMT -5
Um, Santa got into the nog this week and is a bit late with your gift. Can you forgive him? Do I get extra points for the whole Veronica Mars renewal thing? I mean, that's why I had the Nogapalooza... ;D You so totally get extra points for that. #claps# OoOoooooOoooOhhhhh, chocolate! Plus, I LOVE the complimentatry Bateman! #liplick# That was such a funny funny moment. ;D <grabs chocolate and takes to bunk> Very happy! Thank you so very very very much Santa!! I've now got chocolate and Spike and Xander (along with the always entertaining and easily scandalized Bateman ;D ) in my bunk. So, while I'm . . . . busy . . . . for a while, here's a little thank you gift for you. Thanks again, Santa!! #dancey#
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Post by Queen E on Dec 18, 2006 10:11:37 GMT -5
Erin, my dear,
Only a week until the big flight, so I'm sure you can imagine how crazy things are around here. The elves are working overtime (you have no idea what that's going to cost me) and the reindeer are beginning to carbo load (Comet makes a mean pancake). However, I haven't forgotten about your request, so while Comet was flipping the flapjacks he directed me toward some vegetarian recipes to share:Orecchietti with Peas and Onions (serves 4)4 medium onions (about 4 cups sliced) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups fresh or frozen tiny green peas (about 1 pound) salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound orecchiette or other small shell pasta freshly grated Pecorino cheese (about 1 cup) Bring a large covered pot of water to a rapid boil. While the water heats, cut the onions in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into thin slices. Cut the slices in half lengthwise. Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saucepan and add the onions. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to brown. Add the peas and salt and pepper to taste, and cook a few minutes longer. Add 2 tablespoons of the hot water to the skillet, stir, reduce the heat, and cover. When the pot of water boils, add the pasta, stir, and cover until the water boils again. Uncover the pot. As soon as the pasta is al dente, drain it and toss it with some of the grated Pecorino. Top with the peas and onions, and serve immediately. Serve extra grated cheese at the table. Caribbean Black Beans (serves 4)1 1/2 cups chopped onions 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (1/2 teaspoon dried) 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 4 1/2 cups drained cooked black beans (three 16-oz cans) 3/4 cup orange juice salt and ground black pepper to taste Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Add the ginger, thyme, and allspice and sauté, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the onions are very soft (about 5 more minutes). Stir in the beans and orange juice and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly (use a heat diffuser or a double boiler if necessary to prevent scorching). Mash a few of the beans with the back of a spoon for a thicker consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve. Coffee Ricotta Mousse (serves 4)1 pound ricotta cheese 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) In the bowl of a food processor or using an electric mixer, whip all of the ingredients together until smooth and evenly colored. Serve immediately in individual dessert cups, or make a day or two ahead and keep covered and refrigerated. I hope these are the kind of dishes that will appeal to your palate. I apologize that none are for a single or two servings, but I think you're a smart enough girl to know how to reduce the recipes to suit your needs. Besides, leftovers are always a good thing to have handy after those long days of learning.
Enjoy, and I'll see you next time.
Santa
PS: How could I forget? A little something extra for you for dessert...<snipped and slightly toweled dry. Just slightly.> Oh, Santa! You are too good to me! #bighug# I am very tired of vegetarian "Meals for One"; I'm anxious to do some real cooking! May I return the favor with something? I'm not sure which way Santa swings (Lola's Santa seems to be a bit on the fence, if you know what I mean; he seemed to express a preference for Mr Samburg...) How 'bout Two Guys? A Girl? And a pizza? THANK YOU, SANTA!
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Post by Mrs Claus on Dec 18, 2006 12:03:53 GMT -5
S'cubies:
What are you doing to my hubby? For the last couple of years, ever since you started this Secret Santa thread, he's been spending his December evenings "cruising the web," with all kinds of excuses for why he has to visit sites with pictures of stockings, chocolate, crazy music and half-clothed women . . . and half-clothed men!
His browser history is enough to give a grown, immortal woman such as myself the vapors. I have to say the pictures were very amazing! All the shirtless men . . . I mean, not that they are my type, as I like them a little more . . . bulky. And the women need a little more meat on them also.
Lola and Erin seem to be especially bad girls, though it is hard to pick the naughtiest when it comes to the S'cubies! But this speculation about how Santa swings is what induced me to write! He swings with me, me, and only me - of course!!
I hope the picture below of our happy home will help you S'cubies show some restraint and sensitivity to others (I want to point out here that Spring is a very good girl, and can be an example to you all).
Spike pretty,
Mrs Claus
PS: You have a very nice site, but you need some spicier fan-fic.
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Post by Springs Santa on Dec 18, 2006 17:11:43 GMT -5
Dear Spring,
I am quite the fan of food, as you may or may not know. But holiday treats can get a little humdrum after a while, so I thought I'd share some interesting and unusual recipes with you.
Here's one of my favourites, to get started.Drunken Rum Cake
1 ts Sugar 1 c Dried fruit 1 ts Soda 2 Eggs, large -lemon juice 1 Or 2 quarts of rum -brown sugar 1 c Butter -baking powder -nuts
Before starting, sample rum to check quality. Good, isn't it? Now proceed. Select large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc. Check rum again. It must be just right. To be sure rum is of proper quality, pour one level cup of rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can.
Repeat. With electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add 1 seaspoon of thugar and beat again. Meanwhile, make sure rum is still alright. Try another cup. Open second quart if necessary. Add leggs, 2 cups fried druit and beat til high. If druit gets stuck in beaters, pry loose with drewscriber. Nest, sift 3 cups pepper or salt (doesn't matter). Sample rum. Sift 1/2 pink lemon juice. Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 1 bablesppon of brown thugar or whatever colour you can find. Wix mell.
Grease oven. Turn cake pan to 350 degrees. Pour mess into boven andake.
Check rum again and bo to yed.This one is elegant in its simplicity but not quite what you might think it is by the title:Salmonella 1 fresh salmon filet per person 1 jar of Nutella Spread a thin coating of Nutella on each salmon filet, and let the salmon 'marinate' for 30 minutes. Grill briefly on each side over hot coals. The Nutella will form a delicious glaze.[/color] This one could become a favorite...Sex in a Pan (aka Better than Sex) 1/2 Cup butter 1 c Flour 1/4 c Sugar 2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese at room temperature 1/2 Cup icing sugar 30 Oz. carton cool whip 1 6 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding 3 c Milk 1 pt Whipping cream Preheat oven to 350*F Mix first three ingredients to a fine crumb consistency. Press into a spring foam pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Beat together cream cheese, icing sugar and Cool Whip and pour into cooled shell. Beat together milk and chocolate pudding until thick. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Whip cream and pour over chocolate mixture. Refrigerate at least 12 hours.[/color] For more weird and wonderful recipie ideas, visit Bert Cristensen's website where you'll find such recipes as:
Lust Burgers
Penis Stew
Garlic Ice Cream
Stuffed Squid with Chocolate Sauce.
Bon appetit! But beware: Some of the recipes have VERY odd ingredients.
Santa
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Post by Riffs Secret Santa on Dec 18, 2006 20:24:05 GMT -5
Riff!!! Santa got overwhelmed this last week and missed giving you prezzies! Well, Santa apologizes and promises to do double duty this week!
Fred is throwing up her hands and dancing for joy looking for cool internet sites, and found some links that you might like to explore.For example, you might go here for some gateways to interesting sites full of knowledge. Or, you might visit this place if you are bored. This site is chock full of different places to vist!Lest we forget romance. . ..Merry Christmas, Riff!!!!
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Post by Lola m on Dec 18, 2006 21:39:02 GMT -5
S'cubies:
What are you doing to my hubby? For the last couple of years, ever since you started this Secret Santa thread, he's been spending his December evenings "cruising the web," with all kinds of excuses for why he has to visit sites with pictures of stockings, chocolate, crazy music and half-clothed women . . . and half-clothed men!
His browser history is enough to give a grown, immortal woman such as myself the vapors. I have to say the pictures were very amazing! All the shirtless men . . . I mean, not that they are my type, as I like them a little more . . . bulky. And the women need a little more meat on them also.
Lola and Erin seem to be especially bad girls, though it is hard to pick the naughtiest when it comes to the S'cubies! But this speculation about how Santa swings is what induced me to write! He swings with me, me, and only me - of course!!
I hope the picture below of our happy home will help you S'cubies show some restraint and sensitivity to others (I want to point out here that Spring is a very good girl, and can be an example to you all).
Spike pretty,
Mrs Claus
PS: You have a very nice site, but you need some spicier fan-fic. <snipping the suspiciously too too innocent photo> Hmmmmmm. Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Not to mention citing Spring as your role model. Well, we all know what that means, don't we, Mrs. Claus? #smirk# #smirk# #smirk# You, you, and only you, eh? But Santa is the one bringing the goodies and he knows that I like to have 3 on a swing myself.
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Post by Shans Secret Santa on Dec 19, 2006 16:08:35 GMT -5
SHAN! So, work has been getting in the way of your holiday plans, eh? I, being Santa, completely understand that sentiment! I can't wait to finish delivering Christmas presents all over the world, prop up my sore feet and enjoy a nice, hot cup of Irish coffee cocoa. So, let's get on with it, shall we? Present the First: LastFMLastFM is a little bit different than Pandora. It's similar in that you can listen to streaming music, and give each song a thumbs up or thumbs down. But LastFM also helps you keep track of the music you listen to most often, recommends new music, and lets you listen to your "neighbors" music. You can join various groups that share your interests, and theoretically, your taste in music. For example, check out this group: www.last.fm/group/Buffy+the+Vampire+SlayerOr this one: www.last.fm/group/heroesPresent the Second: Two RecipesThese looked like two yummy variations on a great winter time meal: Present the Third: Fun, Educational Web SitesHeadbone Zone- Lots of fun games, including trivia and word scrambles, but requires Macromedia Flash to play
Room 108: Primary Kids Education Center- A site filled with stories, crossword puzzles and other games, as well as many educational brain busters. Turn down the volume though if you don't like annoying synthesized music.
From Cave Art to Your Art: An ArtEdventure- Create your own web video using images, sound, and words! Easy step-by-step instructions are provided. Make as many as you like.
Present the Fourth: Pretties!Here's a site that is fun for both me and the Mrs. Provocateuse has numerous pictures of pretty, pretty people, and categorizes the pictures by their...special qualities, shall we say. So, if you get a little hot and bothered by hands, you might like the Hands On section, where I found this choice pic: Or, you might have a teeny tiny foot fetish, in which case, you might enjoy this pic: There are other categories at the site, so take your time browsing the site. Enjoy! Here Endeth the Presents!!
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Post by Shan as a Guest on Dec 20, 2006 0:25:13 GMT -5
Whoah...my santa...I am not worthy!
#bid#
Also, I am not awake enough to explore without hurting myself, especially on the music and pretty sites...
So I will bid you good night, wish you many thanks, and check out this WICKED cool stuff in the morning!
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Post by SpringSummers on Dec 20, 2006 18:13:18 GMT -5
Dear Spring,
I am quite the fan of food, as you may or may not know. But holiday treats can get a little humdrum after a while, so I thought I'd share some interesting and unusual recipes with you.
Here's one of my favourites, to get started.Drunken Rum Cake
1 ts Sugar 1 c Dried fruit 1 ts Soda 2 Eggs, large -lemon juice 1 Or 2 quarts of rum -brown sugar 1 c Butter -baking powder -nuts
Before starting, sample rum to check quality. Good, isn't it? Now proceed. Select large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc. Check rum again. It must be just right. To be sure rum is of proper quality, pour one level cup of rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can.
Repeat. With electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add 1 seaspoon of thugar and beat again. Meanwhile, make sure rum is still alright. Try another cup. Open second quart if necessary. Add leggs, 2 cups fried druit and beat til high. If druit gets stuck in beaters, pry loose with drewscriber. Nest, sift 3 cups pepper or salt (doesn't matter). Sample rum. Sift 1/2 pink lemon juice. Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 1 bablesppon of brown thugar or whatever colour you can find. Wix mell.
Grease oven. Turn cake pan to 350 degrees. Pour mess into boven andake.
Check rum again and bo to yed.This one is elegant in its simplicity but not quite what you might think it is by the title:Salmonella 1 fresh salmon filet per person 1 jar of Nutella Spread a thin coating of Nutella on each salmon filet, and let the salmon 'marinate' for 30 minutes. Grill briefly on each side over hot coals. The Nutella will form a delicious glaze. [/color] This one could become a favorite...Sex in a Pan (aka Better than Sex) 1/2 Cup butter 1 c Flour 1/4 c Sugar 2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese at room temperature 1/2 Cup icing sugar 30 Oz. carton cool whip 1 6 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding 3 c Milk 1 pt Whipping cream Preheat oven to 350*F Mix first three ingredients to a fine crumb consistency. Press into a spring foam pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Beat together cream cheese, icing sugar and Cool Whip and pour into cooled shell. Beat together milk and chocolate pudding until thick. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Whip cream and pour over chocolate mixture. Refrigerate at least 12 hours.[/color] For more weird and wonderful recipie ideas, visit Bert Cristensen's website where you'll find such recipes as:
Lust Burgers
Penis Stew
Garlic Ice Cream
Stuffed Squid with Chocolate Sauce.
Bon appetit! But beware: Some of the recipes have VERY odd ingredients.
Santa[/quote] Santa! You have outdone yourself. The Rum Cake sounds great, and I must say - you have truly found some unique sounding recipes! Though the Garlic Ice Cream . . . been there, done that. Thanks so much, Santa baby! And say hello to Mrs Claus. Tell her not to worry, I'm keeping my eye on all the naughtiest S'cubies.
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Post by SpringSummers on Dec 20, 2006 18:14:06 GMT -5
S'cubies:
What are you doing to my hubby? For the last couple of years, ever since you started this Secret Santa thread, he's been spending his December evenings "cruising the web," with all kinds of excuses for why he has to visit sites with pictures of stockings, chocolate, crazy music and half-clothed women . . . and half-clothed men!
His browser history is enough to give a grown, immortal woman such as myself the vapors. I have to say the pictures were very amazing! All the shirtless men . . . I mean, not that they are my type, as I like them a little more . . . bulky. And the women need a little more meat on them also.
Lola and Erin seem to be especially bad girls, though it is hard to pick the naughtiest when it comes to the S'cubies! But this speculation about how Santa swings is what induced me to write! He swings with me, me, and only me - of course!!
I hope the picture below of our happy home will help you S'cubies show some restraint and sensitivity to others (I want to point out here that Spring is a very good girl, and can be an example to you all).
Spike pretty,
Mrs Claus
PS: You have a very nice site, but you need some spicier fan-fic. <snipping the suspiciously too too innocent photo> Hmmmmmm. Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Not to mention citing Spring as your role model. Well, we all know what that means, don't we, Mrs. Claus? You, you, and only you, eh? But Santa is the one bringing the goodies and he knows that I like to have 3 on a swing myself. Lola . . . are you propositioning Mrs Claus for a threesome with her hubby?
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Post by Lola m on Dec 21, 2006 8:28:57 GMT -5
Whoah...my santa...I am not worthy! Also, I am not awake enough to explore without hurting myself, especially on the music and pretty sites... So I will bid you good night, wish you many thanks, and check out this WICKED cool stuff in the morning! Eetah!!! Um. Not on the "not worthy" bit, but because this is truly WICKED cool!
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Post by Lola m on Dec 21, 2006 8:29:56 GMT -5
Hmmmmmm. Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Not to mention citing Spring as your role model. Well, we all know what that means, don't we, Mrs. Claus? You, you, and only you, eh? But Santa is the one bringing the goodies and he knows that I like to have 3 on a swing myself. Lola . . . are you propositioning Mrs Claus for a threesome with her hubby? Would I do something like that? Shocked! Shocked, I am!
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Onjels Secret Santa
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Post by Onjels Secret Santa on Dec 21, 2006 23:14:35 GMT -5
Onjel! I’ve saved the best for last.
How did I know you had been a very good girl, all year? By looking at your list, of course.
Anyone who asks for world peace,
(image is Home by T K Phelps)
And ample food for all,
is automatically on Santa’s “good” list.
Want ideas? Try here too!
Good girls get rewards:
And good girls' parents get rewards too. Especially when that reward is pretty rewarding to the good girl as well.
So, how do you think they’d like to live on Tybee Island in Georgia?
Or would Spain suit you better?
Either way, Santa wishes you a very very merry Christmas, Onjel and all the success and happiness you deserve in the New Year.[/img] [/center]
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Post by Riff on Dec 22, 2006 13:53:43 GMT -5
Riff!!! Santa got overwhelmed this last week and missed giving you prezzies! Well, Santa apologizes and promises to do double duty this week!
Fred is throwing up her hands and dancing for joy looking for cool internet sites, and found some links that you might like to explore.For example, you might go here for some gateways to interesting sites full of knowledge. Or, you might visit this place if you are bored. This site is chock full of different places to vist!Lest we forget romance. . ..Merry Christmas, Riff!!!! Don't worry about being busy, Santa. It happens to the best of us. ;D Thank you for the links and the lovely picks. *sighs* Such bone structure! Such a wonderful profile! (lol - Fred's, that is) And that's one romance I never forget.
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Post by Lolas Secret Santa on Dec 22, 2006 15:05:31 GMT -5
So, Lola, you are so good at being bad, that Santa has many treats for you for this last week before Christmas! Hope you enjoy!
You asked for a cat water fountain:
Available here!You asked for world peace, but I think Onjel's Santa already took care of that... And you asked for a Spander fic written just for you. Well, this Santa is not very good at writing fan fiction (actually, he's never tried), so all he managed to put together was the following, which is not Spander, but sort of a bizarre Xander/S'cubie crossover. Santa apologizes in advance if you don't like it (seriously, Santa's good at writing Christmas Cards, naughty/nice lists, and the occasional private verse to Mrs Claus, but not much else), but thinks you'll recognize the redhead featured here...One Night in Oxnard
For Lola
“Ladies, for one night only, Mr. Clean!” Xander shimmied out onto the stage of the Fabulous Ladies Night Club in his white t-shirt (still wet from the dishwasher), hair net, and a pair of tear-away pants Leon had lent him. He was so nervous he couldn’t make out the faces in the crowd at first. That was of the good. He pulled off the hair net, twirled it around his finger and let it fly into the audience, then did a little peek-a-boo action with his t-shirt, givin’ a little, takin’ a little away. To the left of the stage, a rambunctious group, headed by a redhead in a black t-shirt, hooted. The redhead yelled: “Take it all off!” to the other women’s apparent agreement, if the increased volume of their shouting was any indication. Xander whipped off his t-shirt and tossed it at the redhead; the others looked annoyed, but she looked smug. He threw the pants over his shoulder and they rushed the stage. They were wearing matching t-shirts with some crest and the letter S and waving what looked like fives in his general direction. He grinned and did his sexy dance for them, paying special attention to the sassy one still clutching his t-shirt. Maybe he had picked up more than dishpan hands during his time at the Fabulous Ladies’ Night Club...
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