We Smelled It ... It Had To Be Eaten! Christmas Eve Food Porn posts #1170 & #1171!!

[ncsjodi]

Unrelated post ... just rambling ...

You guys want to know just how stupid the weather in Stinktown can be?
Here's what we local yokels say about it all: Don't like the weather in St. Louis? Wait fifteen minutes and it will change.

Brenda, the weather in Indy is the same. It was down to zero on Sunday and it's going to be 66 today! And we say the same thing about Indy weather!

 

[oybolshoi]

Brenda, the weather in Indy is the same. It was down to zero on Sunday and it's going to be 66 today! And we say the same thing about Indy weather!

Isn't it crazy? The midwest is just one churning bowl of weather-related angst.

 

[rentayenta]

You can cook too? I just thought you were a purdy face who knew how to order.

Your dinner looks delicious and I love your holiday decor.

 

[sunny04]

Hey, our weather is even stranger here in middle TN. We were at 70 last week, then a high of 30 the next day, now it's 70 again, and tonight we get the leftovers of your storms! Crazy weather!

But the REAL reason of my post...back to the food! Did you already post your recipe for the cheesecake ice cream? If so, where was it, and if not...please do!

 

[TigerKat]

Love your pics Brenda! Our weather is crazy down here as well. We had snow on Dec 11 and the past 2 days we've had record breaking heat. Stay safe during those winter T-storms.

 

[oybolshoi]

You can cook too? I just thought you were a purdy face who knew how to order.

Now you're being too kind.

Your dinner looks delicious and I love your holiday decor.

Thanks very much! Wait until you see the real dinner on Christmas day!

Hey, our weather is even stranger here in middle TN. We were at 70 last week, then a high of 30 the next day, now it's 70 again, and tonight we get the leftovers of your storms! Crazy weather!

It's been a weird weather year all-around, hasn't it? Be safe tonight ... some of these have been real hummers with big winds.

But the REAL reason of my post...back to the food! Did you already post your recipe for the cheesecake ice cream? If so, where was it, and if not...please do!

I didn't post that one, but I will since you asked. I'll put a link to the recipe once I post it so that you don't have to go hunting for it. Give me a few hours after my wii fingers have un-cramped.

Love your pics Brenda! Our weather is crazy down here as well. We had snow on Dec 11 and the past 2 days we've had record breaking heat. Stay safe during those winter T-storms.

Hi Kathy! That's right ... I forgot that you folks down south had measureable snowfall a couple of weeks ago. You guys stay safe, too.

 

[LiteBrite]

Brenda, your Christmas Eve yummies look fabulous, especially this -

Tasted better than it looks!

Wish hubby and I could have been there to help you with that one - YUM!

The family Christmas Eve tradition I grew up with was oyster soup, but nobody in my family but me likes it, so I gave up on it years ago. Maybe I should start a new one with a baked brie instead!

Coming soon ... lots and lots of Christmas pics!

Looking forward to it!

 

[oybolshoi]

This recipe is courtesy of Emeril ... he actually made this ice cream and also has a Blueberry Syrup that he served it with. We don't make the syrup because the ice cream is perfect on its own, but I will include it in case anyone wants to try it that way.

Ice Cream Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold sour cream
1 cup cold heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Chill a medium-to-large mixing bowl and the beaters of an electric mixer in the refrigerator. Prepare ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. **NOTE - Jay and I actually make the ice cream mix and then let it chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then make the ice cream. This recipe seems to work best when the mix is really cold and besides that, it takes 24 hours for our ice cream maker to freeze up anyway. END NOTE**

In the chilled bowl, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until soft and smooth. Gradually add the sugar ... 1/4 cup at a time ... beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream and the heavy cream. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla and beat until just thick and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until very cold (at least 2-3 hours). Wash and re-chill the beaters from your electric mixer.

Once the mix is cold enough ... use the chilled beaters and gradually increase the mixer speed from low to medium, beating the mixture until creamy (about 2 minutes). Pour into ice cream maker and process according to instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.

Blueberry Syrup Ingredients

1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice


Directions

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened to desired consistency. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving with the cheesecake ice cream. If a thinner syrup is desired strain through a fine mesh strainer while the mixture is still hot.

ENJOY!!!

 

[oybolshoi]

Brenda, your Christmas Eve yummies look fabulous, especially this -



Wish hubby and I could have been there to help you with that one - YUM!

The family Christmas Eve tradition I grew up with was oyster soup, but nobody in my family but me likes it, so I gave up on it years ago. Maybe I should start a new one with a baked brie instead!



Looking forward to it!

Hiya LiteBrite! That brie was really good and we would have been happy to share ... none of my family was very interested in the remnants so we still have some in the refrigerator to dispose of this weekend.

I've never tried oyster soup (I don't like oysters so no surprise there, right?), but I've heard that it's really really good and rich. I bet Jay would love it.

Hope you and yours had a good holiday!

 

[D&R love Disney]

Great pictures Brenda. That brie looks yummy Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

When I have a chance I'm going to tell you about the place Rick and I ate at last night. You and Jay would have LOVED it!

 

[oybolshoi]

Great pictures Brenda. That brie looks yummy Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

When I have a chance I'm going to tell you about the place Rick and I ate at last night. You and Jay would have LOVED it!

Thanks for the kind words on the pictures! It's a lot easier to get a good shot when we're at home ... in restaurants we try to take them quickly so that we don't bother others too much.

Waiting eagerly for a review of your yum-tastic dinner!

 

[oybolshoi]

Humble apologies ... I will not be posting any more non-Disney food stuff here. I was trying to keep it easy because the blog can be a pain for people sometimes, but ... it ain't meant to be.

So, thanks for the great recipes and pictures and food fun ... I'll be posting Christmas pics to the blog later and will post here to let you know when you can take a peek.

Thanks .... I'll be posting the French Regional Lunch review in a few days.

B.

 

[Pumbaa_]

thanks for all the great reviews Brenda. We are enjoying living vicariously!

Since this thread has gotten so long, we are closing it and Brenda is starting a new thread with the rest of her trip review

can't wait to read the rest!!