Another weekend

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:58 am

What's up[ with you?

by eddie Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:46 am

Watched a good film last night, A good Marriage by Stephen King

Going to probably do nothing all day except maybe make a chilli

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:08 pm

eddie wrote:Watched a good film last night, A good Marriage by Stephen King

Going to probably do nothing all day except maybe make a chilli

Yep, this seems to be the weekend of nothing going on.

Stephen King? I stopped reading is books...he seemed to be getting too formulaic. His best writing was when he lived out west, in Boulder. Remember 'the Walking Man in The Stand?' Also The Shining? After he moved back to Maine he began to repeat himself. Don't know why.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:18 pm

Original Quill wrote:
eddie wrote:Watched a good film last night, A good Marriage by Stephen King

Going to probably do nothing all day except maybe make a chilli

Yep, this seems to be the weekend of nothing going on.

Stephen King? I stopped reading is books...he seemed to be getting too formulaic. His best writing was when he lived out west, in Boulder. Remember 'the Walking Man in The Stand?' Also The Shining? After he moved back to Maine he began to repeat himself. Don't know why.

Good afternoon Quill.

Coincidentally,I'm about to start reading Misery by King but only because it's not one of is longer stories.I think at times,he tends to go too deeply into his characters which drags the story out & gets a tad boring.

Having said that,The Shining is a most brilliant story but the sequel Doctor Sleep was not as good,although I enjoyed it.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:27 pm

I think The Stand is the best thing he has written. It totally freaked me out.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:29 pm

Nems wrote:I think The Stand is the best thing he has written. It totally freaked me out.

Good afternoon Nems.

Is that one of his books that's about 3 inches thick?

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:34 pm

Shady wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

Yep, this seems to be the weekend of nothing going on.

Stephen King? I stopped reading is books...he seemed to be getting too formulaic. His best writing was when he lived out west, in Boulder. Remember 'the Walking Man in The Stand?' Also The Shining? After he moved back to Maine he began to repeat himself. Don't know why.

Good afternoon Quill.

Coincidentally,I'm about to start reading Misery by King but only because it's not one of is longer stories.I think at times,he tends to go too deeply into his characters which drags the story out & gets a tad boring.

Having said that,The Shining is a most brilliant story but the sequel Doctor Sleep was not as good,although I enjoyed it.

Good morning, Shady and Nems (as the world turns--it's morning here),

I think that his two best novels were The Shining and The Stand. He made his name with Carrie, but the 'shock' of that story was just that his new genre of noir had arrived. In my opinion, it wasn't that good.

He has a tendency to become formulaic in sequels, etc. I guess that comes from publishers and film producers pressuring him to produce. But...when he is good, he is very, very good; but when he is bad, he's horrid! Lol.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:38 pm

Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night Another weekend Scared14

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes Another weekend Yawn_310

made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to Another weekend Chillo10

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:43 pm

feelthelove wrote:Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to

And a very good morning to you, FTL. A cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese...must get that recipe. Sounds delicious. Alas, my gf/doctor frowns on bacon for me.

What time is dinner? Shall I bring a California wine? White or red with pork?

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:44 pm

[quote="Shady"]

Nems wrote:I think The Stand is the best thing he has written. It totally freaked me out.

Good afternoon Nems.

Is that one of his books that's about 3 inches thick?[

It is Shady yes x

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:45 pm

feelthelove wrote:Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to

Sit on an ice cube?
You will get piles Cool

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:46 pm

Original Quill wrote:
feelthelove wrote:Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to

And a very good morning to you, FTL. A cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese...must get that recipe. Sounds delicious. Alas, my gf/doctor frowns on bacon for me.

What time is dinner? Shall I bring a California wine? White or red with pork?

It'll have to be white Quill, red has been off the agenda since Christmas 1996 Another weekend Embarr13

x

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:47 pm

Original Quill wrote:
feelthelove wrote:Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to

And a very good morning to you, FTL. A cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese...must get that recipe. Sounds delicious. Alas, my gf/doctor frowns on bacon for me.

What time is dinner? Shall I bring a California wine? White or red with pork?

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely Razz

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:56 pm

Nems wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

And a very good morning to you, FTL. A cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese...must get that recipe. Sounds delicious. Alas, my gf/doctor frowns on bacon for me.

What time is dinner? Shall I bring a California wine? White or red with pork?

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy Laughing

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest Another weekend Thumbs13

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:57 pm

Nems wrote:
feelthelove wrote:Used to read Stephen King as a teenager; wouldn't now, I'd never sleep at night

Well I've just spend 4 hours ironing the holiday clothes made a cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese. Hubby has a joint of pork on the BBQ and I now fully intent to

Sit on an ice cube?
You will get piles

Chill Nems, chill Another weekend Rofl18

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:58 pm

Nems wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

And a very good morning to you, FTL. A cauliflower bacon and mushoom cheese...must get that recipe. Sounds delicious. Alas, my gf/doctor frowns on bacon for me.

What time is dinner? Shall I bring a California wine? White or red with pork?

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely

Cauli...love. Cheese...perfect match of flavour. Bacon...perfect finishing touch. Love it.

Oh, and I got a new double-boiler (Revere) yesterday. My old one was one of these big old dutch oven things...like bringing an 19-wheeler to a roller-coaster derby.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:00 pm

feelthelove wrote:
Nems wrote:

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

I want that now Neutral

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:02 pm

Nems wrote:
feelthelove wrote:

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

I want that now

Well make it woman, it's easy honestly.....although getting a cauliflower this time of day on a Sunday might be a challenge Another weekend Think10

x

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:04 pm

feelthelove wrote:
Nems wrote:

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

Got it. Ever try to caramelized brussel sprouts with it? Caramelized brussel sprouts with bacon is also a winner.

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:05 pm

feelthelove wrote:
Nems wrote:

I want that now

Well make it woman, it's easy honestly.....although getting a cauliflower this time of day on a Sunday might be a challenge x

I think you may be right!

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:06 pm

Original Quill wrote:
feelthelove wrote:

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

Got it. Ever try to caramelized brussel sprouts with it? Caramelized brussel sprouts with bacon is also a winner.

I've never tried sprouts with bacon but I understand it's a great combination.....maybe it would make me like them. They are the only veg I'm not too fond of

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:07 pm

Original Quill wrote:
feelthelove wrote:

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

Got it. Ever try to caramelized brussel sprouts with it? Caramelized brussel sprouts with bacon is also a winner.

I love sprouts, kids hate them. I make them eat some every Christmas, makes my day Twisted Evil

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:07 pm

Nems wrote:
feelthelove wrote:

Well make it woman, it's easy honestly.....although getting a cauliflower this time of day on a Sunday might be a challenge x

I think you may be right!

Make it for tomorrow night's dinner Another weekend Yum10

x

by Guest Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:10 pm

feelthelove wrote:
Nems wrote:

I think you may be right!

Make it for tomorrow night's dinner x

I think I will Smile

by Original Quill Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:23 pm

Nems wrote:I love sprouts, kids hate them. I make them eat some every Christmas, makes my day Twisted Evil

My favorite vegi! We used to have a group in the East Bay (Berkeley) of Kiwis and Australians and Americans...we would have a monthly dinner of Things I lov and everyone else hates!

The Kiwi woman whose place it was usually held, would make a large leg 'o lamb, and we would bring the rest. My fave to bring was brussles sprouts in mustard sauce, covered with gorgonzola.

Oh, and here is the sprouts with bacon and cheese:

Food Network wrote:Place the bacon into a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan and set over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp and brown. Remove bacon and all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan using a slotted spoon. Decrease the heat to low. Add the onion and cook just until they turn semi-translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add the salt and apple and continue to cook for another minute. Add the Brussels sprouts, heavy cream and mustard and cook just until the Brussels sprouts are heated through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon, blue cheese and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Basic Brussels Sprouts

Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom. Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover. Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and serve immediately.

by eddie Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:30 pm

Original Quill wrote:
eddie wrote:Watched a good film last night, A good Marriage by Stephen King

Going to probably do nothing all day except maybe make a chilli

Yep, this seems to be the weekend of nothing going on.

Stephen King? I stopped reading is books...he seemed to be getting too formulaic. His best writing was when he lived out west, in Boulder. Remember 'the Walking Man in The Stand?' Also The Shining? After he moved back to Maine he began to repeat himself. Don't know why.

I agree
I prefer his short stores actually. The Long Walk is one of the best I've ever read.

by eddie Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:32 pm

Original Quill wrote:
feelthelove wrote:
Nems wrote:

Was thinking that
Go on FTL tell us how to make it cos it sounds lovely

There is nothing to it Nems, it's so easy

All I do is put the cauliflower in cold water in a saucepan, bring to the boil and drain. Place it in an oven proof dish.

In the meantime cut some bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy, then the mushrooms in the same pan. Add the mushrooms and bacon to the cauliflower.

Make a standard cheese sauce and pour over, top with grated cheese and place under the grill or in the oven to brown. If you intend to use the grill make sure the cauliflower is cooked before you drain it. I use the oven so don't want it overcooked. You could add some tomatoes to the top for colour if you like.

I sometimes add leeks or brocolli or both. Very simple, honest

Got it. Ever try to caramelized brussel sprouts with it? Caramelized brussel sprouts with bacon is also a winner.

That's the only way to eat them! Baked in the oven with bacon and garlic cheers

by Guest Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:12 pm

eddie wrote:
Original Quill wrote:

Got it. Ever try to caramelized brussel sprouts with it? Caramelized brussel sprouts with bacon is also a winner.

That's the only way to eat them! Baked in the oven with bacon and garlic

Ok, I'll believe you Another weekend Grin_210

they can't taste any worse pale

by Irn Bru Fri May 01, 2015 10:26 pm

So what's up this weekend?

Football tomorrow for me. No plans for Sunday yet.

by Guest Fri May 01, 2015 10:32 pm

Taking Benny to beach, we might have to wrap up well, seeing friends tomorrow night, door knocking campaigning some of Sunday, Monday not sure, depends on the weather, might go to Dedham, it's lovely there.

by Guest Fri May 01, 2015 10:49 pm

Looking forward to a lovely bank holiday weekend with FTL who arrives tomorrow. cheers

by Original Quill Sat May 02, 2015 5:07 am

Irn Bru wrote:So what's up this weekend?

Football tomorrow for me. No plans for Sunday yet.

Thx for reminding me, Irn. Nothing in particular this weekend. Last week Becky and I participated in Opening Day on the Bay.

Fun SF wrote:
The annual Opening Day on the Bay shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the 2015 theme “Youth In Boating.”

This marks the official start of the San Francisco 2015 boating season.

So this weekend we will probably lay low and take it easy.

Sunday is the start of the Warriors second NBA playoff series, against Memphis.

by eddie Sat May 02, 2015 8:14 am

risingsun wrote:Taking Benny to beach, we might have to wrap up well, seeing friends tomorrow night, door knocking campaigning some of Sunday, Monday not sure, depends on the weather, might go to Dedham, it's lovely there.

Didn't you say you were going to Malta for two weeks? How come you're back?
I couldve read it wrong as my mind is like mush at the moment due to moving etc

by nicko Sat May 02, 2015 9:14 am

Stephen King wrote a few books under the name of Bachman? I think. I read one called "The Regulators" that was a good one I thought.

by Guest Sat May 02, 2015 1:05 pm

eddie wrote:
risingsun wrote:Taking Benny to beach, we might have to wrap up well, seeing friends tomorrow night, door knocking campaigning some of Sunday, Monday not sure, depends on the weather, might go to Dedham, it's lovely there.

Didn't you say you were going to Malta for two weeks? How come you're back?
I couldve read it wrong as my mind is like mush at the moment due to moving etc

Was going away for two weeks, was in Malta from Tuesday to Tuesday, went to my Dad's on the Sunday and was going to stay until this Sunday. Unfortunately there was a gastric bug going round Malta and both my Dad and I got it. He got it on the Saturday, but only for a few hours, I got it Sunday lunch time and it was pretty violent and didn't stop until Monday morning, when the doctor decided I had to be taken to St James Hospital to be rehydrated. Was on a drip until 4 am Tuesday morning when I persuaded them to let me travel, so taxi back to hotel and coach to airport at 6 am. Brother who was with us decided I needed to go home, so dropped me off here and he went back with Dad. However, looking on the bright side, we did have a good couple of days out and Sliema was lovely and the Diplomat Hotel staff were so kind.

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by Guest Sat May 02, 2015 1:07 pm

And now to crown it all it's flippin freezing so we have decided to give the beach a miss, is water meadows for Benny this afternoon.

by eddie Sat May 02, 2015 5:28 pm

Malta looks lovely. Sorry to hear you were unwell, nothing like being ill on bloody holiday! That's what happened to my OH and two children on holiday last year.
I got it the day we came home.

by Guest Sat May 02, 2015 6:51 pm

We have decided in future we will get a cottage in UK that takes dogs, then we can all go, including my OH and brother's wife, our Benny and their whippet Desie.

by Ben Reilly Sat May 02, 2015 11:02 pm

nicko wrote:Stephen King wrote a few books under the name of Bachman? I think. I read one called "The Regulators" that was a good one I thought.

That book was weird! I liked it, though, but I think I prefer the companion novel "Desperation" that he wrote under his own name, did you ever check that one out?

I haven't read as much Stephen King lately; probably the last one was Wind in the Keyhole, just because it was the quote-unquote "missing" Dark Tower book, and it was OK but not essential to the series by any stretch.

The last SK book I think I really loved was Black House, the sequel to the equally good The Talisman, both co-written with Peter Straub. I wish they'd collaborate again.

by Ben Reilly Sat May 02, 2015 11:03 pm

Almost forgot -- Duma Key was pretty good, too. It reminded me of Bag of Bones.

by eddie Sun May 03, 2015 12:21 am

Ben_Reilly wrote:Almost forgot -- Duma Key was pretty good, too. It reminded me of Bag of Bones.

He has a new one out "Mr Mercedes" I think it's called? May buy it

by Guest Mon May 04, 2015 11:01 am

Blimey, it's a bank holiday Monday and the sun is shining! Even in the frozen North! sunny

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend I love you

x

by Guest Mon May 04, 2015 12:05 pm

feelthelove wrote:Blimey, it's a bank holiday Monday and the sun is shining! Even in the frozen North!

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend x

Tee Hee
Have you thawed out yet?!
Laughing

by Guest Mon May 04, 2015 5:22 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:Almost forgot -- Duma Key was pretty good, too. It reminded me of Bag of Bones.

Hey ta, just looked it up, hadn't read it before.

Had a brilliant day, took Benny to Rendlesham Forest for a long, long walk, it's so nice to be able to do long walks again, then had lunch in a lovely old pub in East Bergholt. Sun shining it's little socks off. Best Bank Holday!

by Guest Tue May 05, 2015 12:41 am

went for a nice walk in quite fields and woods

made a loud noise, murdered assorted wildlife, and come home in time to make rabbit pie for tea..... Another weekend 3755771736

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