trying this again . ..
Since the dishwasher is on the fritz, again, and I can't run water through my sink, this recipe will have to wait until I have my kitchen back.
Until then, here's a recipe that's incredibly easy and really really bad for you.
Ingredients
12-18 vanilla wafers (((e:matthew)) - to make this glutenfree, I think you could use an equivalent crust of crushed nuts and butter)
2 8-oz. packages of cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
the twist I want to try - 1/2 - 1 tsp of raspberry extract
topping (any fruit, any pie filling, chocolate, nuts, go wild)
Steps
Line muffin tins with foil liners. Put a wafer (or nut crust) at the bottom of each.
Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs until creamy. Pour mix over wafer until cups are 3/4 full. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes.
Top with topping of your choice when cooled.
Makes 12-18 cakes.
I won't take credit for coming up with this recipe, but I will say that I could have eaten a dozen of them in one sitting.
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05/01/2006 19:37 #24981
Cheesecakey Goodness again?Category: food
04/25/2006 19:53 #24980
Kitchen WoesCategory: food
Thanks to very generous friends and family, I am now in possession of many new kitchen utensils. I even have a new cookbook, and since Sunday I've been inspired to bake giant muffins in my giant muffin tin, create casseroles in my pyrex pans, and make more granola with my new jelly roll pan. I had even looked up a few gluten-free recipes to make (e:matthew) happy.
Alas, it was not to be. The god of plumbing has chosen to smite our house, and whenever we run the kitchen faucet or dishwasher, gross water backs up through the downstair's neighbor's drain. This is most unpleasant. It's not anything in our drain and I don't know enough about plumbing to know what to do. Hopefully the plumber can come tomorrow and make it all work again. At least we can use the bathroom. I did manage to cook up some pasta this evening, and remembered to strain it into the bathtub. That was really weird.
Look for more recipes later this week. I plan to make a roast chicken, honey balls, crazy chocolate cake, and something involving rice.
Alas, it was not to be. The god of plumbing has chosen to smite our house, and whenever we run the kitchen faucet or dishwasher, gross water backs up through the downstair's neighbor's drain. This is most unpleasant. It's not anything in our drain and I don't know enough about plumbing to know what to do. Hopefully the plumber can come tomorrow and make it all work again. At least we can use the bathroom. I did manage to cook up some pasta this evening, and remembered to strain it into the bathtub. That was really weird.
Look for more recipes later this week. I plan to make a roast chicken, honey balls, crazy chocolate cake, and something involving rice.
04/25/2006 08:09 #24979
La Tea DaCategory: food
This weekend I had the distinct pleasure of visiting the La Tea Da Tea Room and Parlour
in Rochester. (There's a La Tee Da Tea Room in Buffalo on Allen Street, but I haven't been there yet).
It was wonderful, with outstanding food and a great atmosphere. As we walked in, the "Lady of the House" offered us a selection of hats and feather boas to wear. After settling in, we had trays and trays of little sandwiches, little cookies and scones that would make Paula Dean smile.
If you're up in Rochester and are looking to score some tea and scones, that is the place to go.
in Rochester. (There's a La Tee Da Tea Room in Buffalo on Allen Street, but I haven't been there yet).It was wonderful, with outstanding food and a great atmosphere. As we walked in, the "Lady of the House" offered us a selection of hats and feather boas to wear. After settling in, we had trays and trays of little sandwiches, little cookies and scones that would make Paula
Dean smile.If you're up in Rochester and are looking to score some tea and scones, that is the place to go.
metalpeter - 04/25/06 19:16
Isn't there a Tea Place that is verry small nexted to whare Moka used to be; on elmwood. It is funny that they are still in business and Moka closed (due to fire I belive). Sweetooth is going to move there, BAD FUCKING IDEA EVERYTHING ON THAT CORNER HAS MOVED OR CLOSED, just pizza was the only success.
Isn't there a Tea Place that is verry small nexted to whare Moka used to be; on elmwood. It is funny that they are still in business and Moka closed (due to fire I belive). Sweetooth is going to move there, BAD FUCKING IDEA EVERYTHING ON THAT CORNER HAS MOVED OR CLOSED, just pizza was the only success.
scott - 04/25/06 11:43
There used to be a tea room on Allen near elmwood, but it's been closed for about 4 years.
There used to be a tea room on Allen near elmwood, but it's been closed for about 4 years.
paul - 04/25/06 10:29
Whoa, I had no idea such a placed existed. Where is the one on allen?
Whoa, I had no idea such a placed existed. Where is the one on allen?
04/20/2006 20:26 #24978
Dolphy DayCategory: fun
Today was Dolphy Day at LeMoyne College in Syracuse. This tradition stretches back many years, and is basically a day for all students to skip class and get drunk beyond all comprehension. The dining hall sets up grills outside, most classes are cancelled, and fun is had by all. Public drunkenness reigns; it's a great way to end the academic year.
The name of Dolphy Day has a few different potential origins. Some say it has something to do with jazz legend Eric Dolphy ; my issue with this theory is that, besides a choral group, the school is not musically oriented. I tend to believe that Dolphy is a corruption of "Dolphin," which is the school mascot. When you're too drunk to feel your own face, "Dolphy" would be a reasonable interpretation of that word.
From what I remember of my first Dolphy Day, I lived on campus, and after a few days of D-Day alarms, with M-80s going off outside my window, the day began at 4 a.m.
The day was damp and dark, and a hill on the quad got completely muddy from the weather, spilled beer and the amount of people trouncing around. I spent a lot of it covered from hair to foot in mud. Apparently, sliding down the muddy slope seemed like a good idea the first time I did it. The second time I was so filthy that it didn't seem to matter. I also remember eating donuts, not being able to tie my shoes, a nap in someone's lounge, and thinking "wow, hundreds of college students too blasted to stand. Cool."
Their alumni office, rather than try to ignore this time-honored tradition, actually sent out an email to let their graduates know that today was the day, complete with a slideshow. I appreciated it.
at LeMoyne College in Syracuse. This tradition stretches back many years, and is basically a day for all students to skip class and get drunk beyond all comprehension. The dining hall sets up grills outside, most classes are cancelled, and fun is had by all. Public drunkenness reigns; it's a great way to end the academic year.The name of Dolphy Day has a few different potential origins. Some say it has something to do with jazz legend Eric Dolphy
; my issue with this theory is that, besides a choral group, the school is not musically oriented. I tend to believe that Dolphy is a corruption of "Dolphin," which is the school mascot. When you're too drunk to feel your own face, "Dolphy" would be a reasonable interpretation of that word.From what I remember of my first Dolphy Day, I lived on campus, and after a few days of D-Day alarms, with M-80s going off outside my window, the day began at 4 a.m.
The day was damp and dark, and a hill on the quad got completely muddy from the weather, spilled beer and the amount of people trouncing around. I spent a lot of it covered from hair to foot in mud. Apparently, sliding down the muddy slope seemed like a good idea the first time I did it. The second time I was so filthy that it didn't seem to matter. I also remember eating donuts, not being able to tie my shoes, a nap in someone's lounge, and thinking "wow, hundreds of college students too blasted to stand. Cool."
Their alumni office, rather than try to ignore this time-honored tradition, actually sent out an email to let their graduates know that today was the day, complete with a slideshow. I appreciated it.
dragonlady7 - 04/25/06 22:06
University of Rochester used to go one better. Our D-Day was called Dandelion Day-- the school colors are blue and yellow, our teams are called The Yellowjackets, and our school flower is the dandelion.
Yellowjacket Day is in the Fall, and is not as drunken, but is a good time for returning students to have parties.
D-day was scheduled for the Saturday that began Reading Week. Nobody had classes. Nobody had yet to crunch for exams. Everybody had the day free. The frats would start off the day with a Power Hour and a keg toss; the Rugby team would invite the neighboring community college over for a scrum, which would rapidly deteriorate into coed nude mudwrestling, and the student union would host a big outdoor concert. (My freshman year, it was Moxy Fruvous.)
Everyone gets wasted, including Campus Safety. They hire carnival rides and frats have races through the bouncy castles.
However, in my senior year, they were cracking down on it, and it may no longer be as it was except in the hearts of alums.
Every year I would get horribly sunburnt.
University of Rochester used to go one better. Our D-Day was called Dandelion Day-- the school colors are blue and yellow, our teams are called The Yellowjackets, and our school flower is the dandelion.
Yellowjacket Day is in the Fall, and is not as drunken, but is a good time for returning students to have parties.
D-day was scheduled for the Saturday that began Reading Week. Nobody had classes. Nobody had yet to crunch for exams. Everybody had the day free. The frats would start off the day with a Power Hour and a keg toss; the Rugby team would invite the neighboring community college over for a scrum, which would rapidly deteriorate into coed nude mudwrestling, and the student union would host a big outdoor concert. (My freshman year, it was Moxy Fruvous.)
Everyone gets wasted, including Campus Safety. They hire carnival rides and frats have races through the bouncy castles.
However, in my senior year, they were cracking down on it, and it may no longer be as it was except in the hearts of alums.
Every year I would get horribly sunburnt.
jenks - 04/21/06 10:02
Awesome. We had a drinking contest once a year. Time trials. Each college sent a team. It's actually pretty impressive. So "Tang Practice" was always a good excuse to drink, just about any time you wanted.
Awesome. We had a drinking contest once a year. Time trials. Each college sent a team. It's actually pretty impressive. So "Tang Practice" was always a good excuse to drink, just about any time you wanted.
04/19/2006 22:59 #24977
Happy Birthday, AbbyCategory: abby
My dog was born one year ago today. Her main gift was a life preserver for when we're out sailing, and as her special treat this evening she had a giant bowl of ice cubes and a bunch of crunchy carrots.
My grandparents sent her a birthday card. They are the coolest people on the planet.
She's my bear.
My grandparents sent her a birthday card. They are the coolest people on the planet.
She's my bear.
dragonlady7 - 04/25/06 22:09
Squeeeee baby dog! So cute.
My sister now has TWO spaniels that look just like your Abby. Their favorite sport is boxing-- they stand on their hind legs and paw at each other.
Sooooooo cuuuuuuuuute.
Squeeeee baby dog! So cute.
My sister now has TWO spaniels that look just like your Abby. Their favorite sport is boxing-- they stand on their hind legs and paw at each other.
Sooooooo cuuuuuuuuute.
dcoffee - 04/20/06 12:50
cute, what a cool dog
cute, what a cool dog
jenks - 04/19/06 23:12
My dogs used to love "frozen treats" (as my parents called ice cubes), until they wised up and realized that they're just water. Glad to hear other dogs fall for that trick too. :)
My dogs used to love "frozen treats" (as my parents called ice cubes), until they wised up and realized that they're just water. Glad to hear other dogs fall for that trick too. :)
leetee - 04/19/06 23:01
Happy Birthday, Abby!!!
Happy Birthday, Abby!!!
haha, jaunty angle.... too long and stupid an inside joke to get into here, but that nearly made me fall out of my chair so I had to comment. Sounds delish though. I just had tapas... (not to mention sangria) yum-yum
wtf??? am I having de ja vous or what. I have too much work to do.
In the Fall I use the exact same recipe only substituting ginger snaps for the vanilla wafers and adding a can of pumpkin. If you make homemade gingersnaps you can cut-out some tiny leaves (or other seasonal shapes) to stick on top at a jaunty angle. Or if you’re using crushed nuts maybe you could make a seasonal stencil and sprinkle ground nuts/nutmeg on top instead.
Sounds yum!
My sis in law used to make wee cheese cakes... her little twist was to put a caramel at the bottom before adding the cheesecake batter. It would melt and be all gooey and yummy at the bottom... and she would top it with choco. Good stuff.