Monday, August 30, 2010
Club Gancho 8/29/10 - What's everyone doing next weekend?
Ahoy Club Gancho! Well, I WAS going to post some pics from my trip to (or back from) Hawaii but our desk top is still down with a hard drive problem and I can't get my pictures! How irritating. Nor has anyone else downloaded so I am pictureless this week. How sad. It's only a delay, I promise.
I noticed that Carlos posted some drinks of the week on past posts. Today I started a batch of Limoncello and I should I have a lovely lemony libation in about two months. My friend Valerie from Italy gave me her family's recipe so it's very authentic. I'll share it with you today:
MANFREDINI FAMILY LIMONCELLO
20 lemons washed
1 liter pure grain alcohol (Everclear)
1/2 kg. white sugar (about 1 lb.) NOTE: I use less, more on that later.
1/2 liter white wine (light wine like Pinot Grigio) or water
Peel zest from lemons and try not to get too much white with the peels. Put peels into a large glass or ceramic crock and cover them with the PGA. Cover and let sit for 40 days in a cool, dark place. After 40 days remove the peels and strain the liquid. Put the wine and the sugar into a saucepan and heat over low flame until the sugar melts. NOTE: I use about half the sugar called for in the recipe because I find 1 lb is too sweet for my taste. Do not boil. When the sugar is dissolved and the wine has cooled add to the strained liquid, cover and store in cool, dark place for 10 more days. Turn and shake periodically during these 10 days. Decant and enjoy.
I usually do a double batch so I can give some away. It's delicious over ice but since it's made with pure grain alcohol it's best not to overdo lest you get a headache. Of course you can purchase Limoncello almost anywhere these days but it's fun to make it.
Hey, what's everyone doing next week for the long weekend? Are you doing something traditional? Something different? Staying home and relaxing or going away?
I do the traditional; this is what we do...For many years a group of friends, those of us who dive, have gone up to the north coast of California (Gualala) for camping, spearfishing and abalone diving. We've been doing it for so many years that now we are the old farts and the kids are diving too! A friend owns some land so we all bring our tents and set up camp. We also set up swings and zip lines for the kids so they can entertain themselves. Everyone goes out on Saturday and gets their limit of abalone (2 per person) and whatever unlucky fishies happens to get in the way. Then we have a big feast and potluck later that day. Abalone has to be sliced and pounded so the big folk do the slicing and the little folk do the pounding. Then we fry it all up and eat like kings. Repeat on Sunday except we add a blackberry picking excursion.
I'd love to hear what everyone else has planned, whether it involves travel or hanging around the house. So what's cookin'???
I noticed that Carlos posted some drinks of the week on past posts. Today I started a batch of Limoncello and I should I have a lovely lemony libation in about two months. My friend Valerie from Italy gave me her family's recipe so it's very authentic. I'll share it with you today:
MANFREDINI FAMILY LIMONCELLO
20 lemons washed
1 liter pure grain alcohol (Everclear)
1/2 kg. white sugar (about 1 lb.) NOTE: I use less, more on that later.
1/2 liter white wine (light wine like Pinot Grigio) or water
Peel zest from lemons and try not to get too much white with the peels. Put peels into a large glass or ceramic crock and cover them with the PGA. Cover and let sit for 40 days in a cool, dark place. After 40 days remove the peels and strain the liquid. Put the wine and the sugar into a saucepan and heat over low flame until the sugar melts. NOTE: I use about half the sugar called for in the recipe because I find 1 lb is too sweet for my taste. Do not boil. When the sugar is dissolved and the wine has cooled add to the strained liquid, cover and store in cool, dark place for 10 more days. Turn and shake periodically during these 10 days. Decant and enjoy.
I usually do a double batch so I can give some away. It's delicious over ice but since it's made with pure grain alcohol it's best not to overdo lest you get a headache. Of course you can purchase Limoncello almost anywhere these days but it's fun to make it.
Hey, what's everyone doing next week for the long weekend? Are you doing something traditional? Something different? Staying home and relaxing or going away?
I do the traditional; this is what we do...For many years a group of friends, those of us who dive, have gone up to the north coast of California (Gualala) for camping, spearfishing and abalone diving. We've been doing it for so many years that now we are the old farts and the kids are diving too! A friend owns some land so we all bring our tents and set up camp. We also set up swings and zip lines for the kids so they can entertain themselves. Everyone goes out on Saturday and gets their limit of abalone (2 per person) and whatever unlucky fishies happens to get in the way. Then we have a big feast and potluck later that day. Abalone has to be sliced and pounded so the big folk do the slicing and the little folk do the pounding. Then we fry it all up and eat like kings. Repeat on Sunday except we add a blackberry picking excursion.
I'd love to hear what everyone else has planned, whether it involves travel or hanging around the house. So what's cookin'???
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Wow. Great to start the week hearing from you, Sylvia, and not only about the limoncello but your wonderful Labor Day tradition.
Your limoncello concocting reminded me of my mom's fruitcake tradition. She made a HUGE one in a large ceramic crock. It was put together at Thanksgiving and tucked away in a cool part of the basement, covered in cheesecloth. Every day, Mom would trek downstairs at some point and dose the fruitcake with some rum (and herself as well? who knows?). By Christmas it was truly rich in flavour and served with her homemade custard poured from a pitcher, just divine. That along with fondant-stuffed dates, candied orange, lemon and grapefruit peel and black walnut fudge, all homemade, guarenteed that we were in a coma during most of the holiday. But happy!
Labor Day plans are prosaic. Hanging around home, taking Communion to shut-ins and probably helping my youngest daughter in the church nursery. She may be moving out of state soon so every moment I can spend with her is precious.
Your limoncello concocting reminded me of my mom's fruitcake tradition. She made a HUGE one in a large ceramic crock. It was put together at Thanksgiving and tucked away in a cool part of the basement, covered in cheesecloth. Every day, Mom would trek downstairs at some point and dose the fruitcake with some rum (and herself as well? who knows?). By Christmas it was truly rich in flavour and served with her homemade custard poured from a pitcher, just divine. That along with fondant-stuffed dates, candied orange, lemon and grapefruit peel and black walnut fudge, all homemade, guarenteed that we were in a coma during most of the holiday. But happy!
Labor Day plans are prosaic. Hanging around home, taking Communion to shut-ins and probably helping my youngest daughter in the church nursery. She may be moving out of state soon so every moment I can spend with her is precious.
Mmmmmm! Your mom's holiday treats sound amazing. I haven't had black walnut fudge in many years.
JudyB, how kind of you to spend your weekend helping others. I'm sure the people you visit will be very grateful and happy to see you. What's up with your youngest and why might she be moving out of state?
JudyB, how kind of you to spend your weekend helping others. I'm sure the people you visit will be very grateful and happy to see you. What's up with your youngest and why might she be moving out of state?
I'm thinking about making esquites for my potluck item. Remember that was the cooked corn with cotija cheese, lime and chile that Valentina always used to buy when she was out and about? Seems like it would be easy enough. Has anyone ever made it?
She's hoping to find a job in North Carolina Sylvia so she can be closer to her niece and nephew whom she adores. Also trying to break away from Columbus and "Mom" because she feels she's too attached to both. Now that she's thirty, time to spread her wings and fly, I guess. I'm keeping a stiff upper lip.
Good morning. Silvia I hope you had a great time in Hawaii. Your limoncello sounds nice. I've never tried it. Esquites are fabulous, my only advice is don't forget the epazote, that's where the taste comes from.
I've been sick all weekend and I had to stay home. To pass time I started rewatching La Verdad Oculta since there will be a line in caray for that novela soon.
I have to confess, I was a huge fan of La Dueña but I've been completely bored by STuD. I didn't know why since they appeared to be keeping it close to the last version. When I went to Tvolucion.com last week to check an episode of Cuando Me Enamoro I saw that they were already at episode 95 so I finally got it. La Dueña only had 95 episodes (it was a short novela) but STuD is not even yet in Ultimas Semanas, that means they've been streching the plot to cover at least an extra month or two (or maybe more).
Jarocha
I've been sick all weekend and I had to stay home. To pass time I started rewatching La Verdad Oculta since there will be a line in caray for that novela soon.
I have to confess, I was a huge fan of La Dueña but I've been completely bored by STuD. I didn't know why since they appeared to be keeping it close to the last version. When I went to Tvolucion.com last week to check an episode of Cuando Me Enamoro I saw that they were already at episode 95 so I finally got it. La Dueña only had 95 episodes (it was a short novela) but STuD is not even yet in Ultimas Semanas, that means they've been streching the plot to cover at least an extra month or two (or maybe more).
Jarocha
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Jarocha, I hope you're feeling better. I agree that STuD is moving rather slowly. There are some really enjoyable scenes, but I find myself fast-forwarding through a lot of stuff that bores me.
Sylvia, I am looking forward to seeing those pictures! Will wait patiently.
I plan to spend much of the coming long weekend at Bumbershoot music festival. Ozomatli and Los Aterciopelados are playing, plus a bunch of other bands I don't remember right now. With any luck the weather will be decent, although they don't call it Bumbershoot for nothing. Last year was rather damp. I can handle drizzle, but high winds and downpour would probably ruin it for me.
Sylvia, I am looking forward to seeing those pictures! Will wait patiently.
I plan to spend much of the coming long weekend at Bumbershoot music festival. Ozomatli and Los Aterciopelados are playing, plus a bunch of other bands I don't remember right now. With any luck the weather will be decent, although they don't call it Bumbershoot for nothing. Last year was rather damp. I can handle drizzle, but high winds and downpour would probably ruin it for me.
Sylvia, I'm also eagerly awaiting your pictures and hearing of your glorious adventures!
I'm way behind in reading the recaps so I want to say here that it's wonderful having you back. Your "voice" has been missed!
The Limoncello sounds divine. Sugar, wine et. al, what's not to like?? Along with the mouth-watering treats Judy noted (fondant-stuffed dates!), I'm simply salivating.
Oh Judy. You want your children to be happy but of course, want them near. Sigh...
Jarocha, hope you are feeling better. I can't think of a better use of time or a more soothing balm than watching Eduardo Yanez ;)
Julia, wishing you sunny weather for the music festival. Sounds great.
My weekend plans are up in the air. Hub made it home around midnight last night but he's scheduled to leave again before I get home tonight. It's our 26th anniversary so I'd hoped for at least a dinner together. Pity party for one! :) Actually, I'm getting used to living with his life on the road.
Hope everyone has a happy, sun-drenched weekend!
Diana
I'm way behind in reading the recaps so I want to say here that it's wonderful having you back. Your "voice" has been missed!
The Limoncello sounds divine. Sugar, wine et. al, what's not to like?? Along with the mouth-watering treats Judy noted (fondant-stuffed dates!), I'm simply salivating.
Oh Judy. You want your children to be happy but of course, want them near. Sigh...
Jarocha, hope you are feeling better. I can't think of a better use of time or a more soothing balm than watching Eduardo Yanez ;)
Julia, wishing you sunny weather for the music festival. Sounds great.
My weekend plans are up in the air. Hub made it home around midnight last night but he's scheduled to leave again before I get home tonight. It's our 26th anniversary so I'd hoped for at least a dinner together. Pity party for one! :) Actually, I'm getting used to living with his life on the road.
Hope everyone has a happy, sun-drenched weekend!
Diana
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: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:30:00 PM EDT
Hello all... Sylvia, the limoncello sounds tasty, and lethal! Maybe we'll have to try it.
We don't have much planned for this coming weekend - depends a lot on whether Hurricane whatshisname hits or stays out to sea. We could use the rain but not Category 3 winds, thank you very much! If we are spared the tempest, we will go to Yorktown to hear the Virginia Symphony. They give a free outdoor concert every year - lighter music, lots of fun. Everyone takes lawn chairs, food, wine, whatever and hears great music under the stars. (Hurricane Earl, that's the feller...Hope he has the decency to stay away!!)
This past weekend we went to DC to watch the St. Louis Cardinals - our team - get walloped by the Washington Nationals. But the weather was nice and we were with our two boys and daughter-in-law, which was the whole point.
Judy, the food sounds great. Most people I know don't care for fruitcake but I LOVE it. Our family recipe was totally different from yours, and probably the worst in the world if you didn't grow up eating it. I'd love to taste yours, and all of the other food also. My thighs are saying, "Oh yeah, bring it on!"
We don't have much planned for this coming weekend - depends a lot on whether Hurricane whatshisname hits or stays out to sea. We could use the rain but not Category 3 winds, thank you very much! If we are spared the tempest, we will go to Yorktown to hear the Virginia Symphony. They give a free outdoor concert every year - lighter music, lots of fun. Everyone takes lawn chairs, food, wine, whatever and hears great music under the stars. (Hurricane Earl, that's the feller...Hope he has the decency to stay away!!)
This past weekend we went to DC to watch the St. Louis Cardinals - our team - get walloped by the Washington Nationals. But the weather was nice and we were with our two boys and daughter-in-law, which was the whole point.
Judy, the food sounds great. Most people I know don't care for fruitcake but I LOVE it. Our family recipe was totally different from yours, and probably the worst in the world if you didn't grow up eating it. I'd love to taste yours, and all of the other food also. My thighs are saying, "Oh yeah, bring it on!"
Sylvia, thanks for hosting Club Gancho. I'm really looking forward to photos from your voyage. The limoncello sounds both tasty as well as potent.
We have no special plans for Labor Day, but I'm looking forward to the day off. Your plans, as well as Julia's and Emilia's sound very exciting. Good luck to all of you with the weather.
Jarocha, I hope that you are feeling better soon.
Diana, I wish you and your husband could spend your anniversary together. Happy anniversary to you both.
Judy and Emilia, I'm one of those who enjoys fruitcake. My MIL makes very good fruitcake each Christmas. Each year she says it will be the last. I especially like it fortified with either rum or Bourbon.
Carlos
We have no special plans for Labor Day, but I'm looking forward to the day off. Your plans, as well as Julia's and Emilia's sound very exciting. Good luck to all of you with the weather.
Jarocha, I hope that you are feeling better soon.
Diana, I wish you and your husband could spend your anniversary together. Happy anniversary to you both.
Judy and Emilia, I'm one of those who enjoys fruitcake. My MIL makes very good fruitcake each Christmas. Each year she says it will be the last. I especially like it fortified with either rum or Bourbon.
Carlos
Hola Compañeros! Sorry I've been absent for awhile. Pesky life keeps getting in the way!
I just heard that Uni will replay La fea más bella, starting in two weeks (9/13) at noon. Does anyone plan to watch it? It was such a sensation the first time around. Board Mom said that if I want to, I can moderate a new board for it. I'd link to each day's old recap, add details if necessary, and open the discussion.
LFMB was my first, and you never forget your first love! I know many people joined Caray since then, and never saw Fea. Do you think it would be worth the trouble to run a discussion board? Do you think people would show up?
I just heard that Uni will replay La fea más bella, starting in two weeks (9/13) at noon. Does anyone plan to watch it? It was such a sensation the first time around. Board Mom said that if I want to, I can moderate a new board for it. I'd link to each day's old recap, add details if necessary, and open the discussion.
LFMB was my first, and you never forget your first love! I know many people joined Caray since then, and never saw Fea. Do you think it would be worth the trouble to run a discussion board? Do you think people would show up?
I didn't see LFMB the first time, and I'd love to watch it! I think a discussion board would be fun.
I'm recording way too many telenovelas right now, but I think I could put this on my same-day-watch list and shuffle something else to the weekend-highlights-watch-or-not rotation, if people are going to be discussing it here.
I need a dose of Jaime Camil. I've been recording Tontas in the middle of the night, but there are a lot of annoying parts I'm skipping over. I'd rather watch something fresher.
I'm recording way too many telenovelas right now, but I think I could put this on my same-day-watch list and shuffle something else to the weekend-highlights-watch-or-not rotation, if people are going to be discussing it here.
I need a dose of Jaime Camil. I've been recording Tontas in the middle of the night, but there are a lot of annoying parts I'm skipping over. I'd rather watch something fresher.
Hey Judy, do you think we should be compassionate and warn Julia about how awful Tontas becomes, toward the end? Or should we let her suffer like we did? Builds character, right?
Julia, if you like Camil, he really shines in Fea. Incredible script, and his interpretation of the role is pure magic.
Julia, if you like Camil, he really shines in Fea. Incredible script, and his interpretation of the role is pure magic.
I've seen Tontas before; I know how awful it gets. Actually, Candy starts out pretty awful, too. I skip to Santiago's scenes. Some of Patricio's are worth watching again. Chayo cracks me up. Watching the Abandonados doing their Dance Dance Revolution or whatever it is at the clubhouse will never not make me laugh. But as soon as Candy starts screeching that all men are the same and only want one thing, FF>>.
Paula...I'd be thrilled to be part of a discussion board for Fea. Missed the first part of it, only jumped in mid-stream so it's definitely a rewatch for me. Plus it's at lunchtime when I'm usually home. Awesome!
@Julia...Good grief. I could hardly bear watching Tontas the first time. What are you doing re-watching!? Cease and desist immediately! (I know...it's good for your Spanish fluency. If you can stand it, go for it!)
@Julia...Good grief. I could hardly bear watching Tontas the first time. What are you doing re-watching!? Cease and desist immediately! (I know...it's good for your Spanish fluency. If you can stand it, go for it!)
One of the best parts of Tontas was between Santiago and his daughter. He'd even let her ad lib at times, which is unheard of with child actors! He'd let her conversation wander off in a tangent like the little bird that her character is, then he'd bring her back to the subject, then he'd let her wander off again, and he'd bring her back again. The best example was a park scene. It made their scenes seem like such a natural father/daughter relationship.
The other gem was Santiago and his mother. The mutual admiration between the two actors was palpable. Both were confident that the other could handle anything that came at them. So one would divert away from the script, the other would follow, and they'd just run with it! I particularly remember a scene about Santiago color-coding his sock drawer.
The other gem was Santiago and his mother. The mutual admiration between the two actors was palpable. Both were confident that the other could handle anything that came at them. So one would divert away from the script, the other would follow, and they'd just run with it! I particularly remember a scene about Santiago color-coding his sock drawer.
Ahoy Cap'n, permission to come aboard. Can't wait to see some of those pictures. Are some of the pictures on that hard drive with the problems?
It looks like that Limoncello would have a good kick, just a little at a time. Sometimes you have to adjust recipes. That a lot of sugar. It's like the ooey gooey butter cake recipes. They call for a pound of sugar. The few times I've made that I cut way back and you don't notice any difference.
We don't do anything special for Labor Day. I think we're going to try take a little trip somewhere, day trip. Probably pick a state park and take a little hike.
Diana, I hope you got that dinner together. Pulling for you. :)
Julia, still cool in Seattle? The Twins (Minnesota, baseball) went on a road trip, Texas and then Seattle. They were in Seattle this weekend. According to the sportswriter, 108 when they hit Texas and sounded like didn't hit 70 in Seattle? I can't wait to get some of that weather. Had some 70s last week and some coming again later this week.
Carlos and Hombre, I see you both have picked up where you left off with the Gancho recaps, putting out brilliant Dinero recaps.
Paula, LFMB at noon, sounds good. Do you know which noon that is? EDT, CDT, PDT? That was my first TN as well, albeit only the last 100 or so episodes. Not sure when I could squeeze a tape of that in?
It looks like that Limoncello would have a good kick, just a little at a time. Sometimes you have to adjust recipes. That a lot of sugar. It's like the ooey gooey butter cake recipes. They call for a pound of sugar. The few times I've made that I cut way back and you don't notice any difference.
We don't do anything special for Labor Day. I think we're going to try take a little trip somewhere, day trip. Probably pick a state park and take a little hike.
Diana, I hope you got that dinner together. Pulling for you. :)
Julia, still cool in Seattle? The Twins (Minnesota, baseball) went on a road trip, Texas and then Seattle. They were in Seattle this weekend. According to the sportswriter, 108 when they hit Texas and sounded like didn't hit 70 in Seattle? I can't wait to get some of that weather. Had some 70s last week and some coming again later this week.
Carlos and Hombre, I see you both have picked up where you left off with the Gancho recaps, putting out brilliant Dinero recaps.
Paula, LFMB at noon, sounds good. Do you know which noon that is? EDT, CDT, PDT? That was my first TN as well, albeit only the last 100 or so episodes. Not sure when I could squeeze a tape of that in?
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JudyB, I'll bet you get a lot of phone calls if and when your daughter moves away. I think I spoke to my mom more after I moved away than when I lived in the area. By the way, it never lasted more than a couple of years and I always moved back.
Jarocha, luckily I live in an area where I can purchase fresh epazote at certain markets, so I think I'm OK there. Thanks for the advice and I hope you feel better soon.
Julia, I love the name of the Bumbershoot festival! While on the boat whenever I was on watch Ozomatli was one of my favorite choices. They are excellent for keeping up the energy level. I'm sure you'll have a great time at the festival. What a super couple of bands.
Diana, what a shame that you and hub are going to miss being together for your 26th! Drat the luck. However who says you have to celebrate on the exact date? I hope you can postpone it until you can have a nice dinner together. Happy Anniversary to both of you and congratulations on your wonderful achievement.
Paula, I think you should definitely post a discussion for LFMB. I actually never watched it, not enough time, and I'm not sure I'll be able to watch it this time around but I'll give it a try. I doubt I will be able to resist Camil, he's such an awesome actor.
Everybody's plans sound wonderful! I enjoy music festivals and any sort of live entertainment in general.
Jarocha, luckily I live in an area where I can purchase fresh epazote at certain markets, so I think I'm OK there. Thanks for the advice and I hope you feel better soon.
Julia, I love the name of the Bumbershoot festival! While on the boat whenever I was on watch Ozomatli was one of my favorite choices. They are excellent for keeping up the energy level. I'm sure you'll have a great time at the festival. What a super couple of bands.
Diana, what a shame that you and hub are going to miss being together for your 26th! Drat the luck. However who says you have to celebrate on the exact date? I hope you can postpone it until you can have a nice dinner together. Happy Anniversary to both of you and congratulations on your wonderful achievement.
Paula, I think you should definitely post a discussion for LFMB. I actually never watched it, not enough time, and I'm not sure I'll be able to watch it this time around but I'll give it a try. I doubt I will be able to resist Camil, he's such an awesome actor.
Everybody's plans sound wonderful! I enjoy music festivals and any sort of live entertainment in general.
Hi Jeff,
No, the pics are still in my camera but it's a lot easier for me to download them on the desktop than on the laptop. If I get desperate enough however...
No, the pics are still in my camera but it's a lot easier for me to download them on the desktop than on the laptop. If I get desperate enough however...
Hi, all, it's great to hear from everybody. Thanks, Sylvia for starting it off, and for the recipe. I don't really have anything scheduled for the weekend, which is just fine by me. We'll probably have a little barbecue on
Sunday.
Julia, that music festival sounds fantastic!
I know many people don't like the shortened DVD versions of novelas, but I often do, and Gancho is coming to DVD on October 5th. BTW, the Tontas DVD is out, and it's only $14.99 for 4 discs, but I wasn't nearly as enchanted by that show as I was by Gancho.
Paula, I agree, the scenes of Santiago and his daughter, and Santiago and his Mom Isabel were excellent. I liked the fact that the Mom was a Beatles fanatic (it seemed so funny that a group that was once so cutting edge is now the fantasy of a grandma!)
Sunday.
Julia, that music festival sounds fantastic!
I know many people don't like the shortened DVD versions of novelas, but I often do, and Gancho is coming to DVD on October 5th. BTW, the Tontas DVD is out, and it's only $14.99 for 4 discs, but I wasn't nearly as enchanted by that show as I was by Gancho.
Paula, I agree, the scenes of Santiago and his daughter, and Santiago and his Mom Isabel were excellent. I liked the fact that the Mom was a Beatles fanatic (it seemed so funny that a group that was once so cutting edge is now the fantasy of a grandma!)
Yep, Jeff, still cool here. The high is supposed to be around 60* today, plus we're supposed to get about an inch of rain. I suppose for a team arriving from Texas, it would seem really cold.
I might need to get that Gancho DVD. I don't like the shortened versions of novelas I haven't seen, because it's often too hard to follow the story (I got the short version of Amor Real from the library, and had no clue what was going on or who anyone was), but for something I've seen before, it's kind of nice to rewatch the highlights and not bother with the filler.
I might need to get that Gancho DVD. I don't like the shortened versions of novelas I haven't seen, because it's often too hard to follow the story (I got the short version of Amor Real from the library, and had no clue what was going on or who anyone was), but for something I've seen before, it's kind of nice to rewatch the highlights and not bother with the filler.
Funny on Youtube. Alejandro Fernandez's girlfriend, who is STUNNINGLY beautiful, says that their relationship is based on what is inside the person, and not exterior beauty. Yeah, I'm sure Anna Nicole Smith said the same thing. Además, would she be able to see that "inner beauty" in him if he were a taxi driver?
So Paula, what do you think about your Jaime being "incasable"?
What struck me most about that video was the really harsh tone of the women's voices. Frenchwomen's voices are almost always beautifully modulated. I wish that were true of Latina women...often I find it really hard to listen to them. They sound like chickens cackling.
What struck me most about that video was the really harsh tone of the women's voices. Frenchwomen's voices are almost always beautifully modulated. I wish that were true of Latina women...often I find it really hard to listen to them. They sound like chickens cackling.
Judy, I intentionally avoided the comments of the panel on that show, La Tijera (sp?). It's just a sensationalist gossip rag; a bagazo poco caso (don't take heed to garbage). I've never seen them with an actual guest. I think they just buy footage from the papparazzi and then invent a story from it. I TRY to only heed what I hear from the horse's mouth (or in this case, The Colt's filly).
(Alex F's nickname is El Patrillo, The Colt, because his father, Vicente, is The Stallion.)
(Alex F's nickname is El Patrillo, The Colt, because his father, Vicente, is The Stallion.)
Hola Amigos, Sylvia thanks for posting this and especially the limoncello recipe. I don't drink now but my favorite Italian gelato is limoncello which I could only find in a superb recipe in a gelateria near the Pantheon in Roma. Ahh, the memories. And Judy, your Christmas sweet list is making me dizzy with sugar overload but so nice. Only I was the kid in my Dad's huge family that hated black walnuts. The rum and bourbon soaked cakes were yum though. My Dad's family all made home made wines that were a bit sweet but great for slow stewing various tough cuts of meats and wild game with onions, green peppers, basil and bay leaves to send wondrous odors throughout the house.
I just spent two weekends ago at Indian Market in Santa Fe which was fabulous this year and this last weekend roaming Indian ruins near Los Alamos and the adobe ruins of Fort Union. The clouds are legendary this time of year on the high plains north of our little Las Vegas. Had memorable chicken fajitas at El Rialto in LV.
I am very interested in seeing the Fea, I missed it last time so will look for the blog opportunities to commune.
I just spent two weekends ago at Indian Market in Santa Fe which was fabulous this year and this last weekend roaming Indian ruins near Los Alamos and the adobe ruins of Fort Union. The clouds are legendary this time of year on the high plains north of our little Las Vegas. Had memorable chicken fajitas at El Rialto in LV.
I am very interested in seeing the Fea, I missed it last time so will look for the blog opportunities to commune.
Wow! So many Ganchadores plan to join La club de La fea! Julia, Judy, Sylvia, and Cheryl? (Jeff, your post sounds like you're sending regrets.) Even if you four were the only ones to show up, that would make a fun party! Definitely vale la pena (worth the trouble) to moderate a board! This could be really fun.
TNW ran a board when Colombian Fea rebroadcast last year. The "club" was a mix of virgins, veterans, and a few incredibly well-versed fanatics. It generated some extraordinary discussions. Gaitán's (the author's) masterpiece stands up to intense analysis. I'm getting excited.
TNW ran a board when Colombian Fea rebroadcast last year. The "club" was a mix of virgins, veterans, and a few incredibly well-versed fanatics. It generated some extraordinary discussions. Gaitán's (the author's) masterpiece stands up to intense analysis. I'm getting excited.
Hi Paula, Count me in - I'll probably tape La Fea and watch it whenever I can. I like your recap idea and will try to comment and not just lurk.
It appears that our hurricane will pass offshore far enough as to be only a minimal threat to us, although the Outer Banks of NC are preparing for a beating. Lots of trees in our neighborhood so we'd just as soon be ignored by hurricanes and such.
It appears that our hurricane will pass offshore far enough as to be only a minimal threat to us, although the Outer Banks of NC are preparing for a beating. Lots of trees in our neighborhood so we'd just as soon be ignored by hurricanes and such.
Good news, folks! It has suddenly turned sunny and warm, and a band just started playing in the plaza outside my office. Grupo Ashé, contemporary Cuban, says the parks department sign. It's just like summer! (And by "warm" I mean 60*F).
I am eagerly awaiting the opening of Club Fea. Do you all think I should list Clubs Gancho and Fea on those forms from the university alumni association that ask me which snooty clubs and professional organizations I belong to, and which boards of directors I serve on, and which charitable foundations I have endowed?
Emilia, I hope that hurricane stays far away from you, and you only get enough of a breeze to cool off.
Cheryl, the Indian market and ruins sound fun. What sort of stuff do they sell at the Indian market? Did you get anything good?
I am eagerly awaiting the opening of Club Fea. Do you all think I should list Clubs Gancho and Fea on those forms from the university alumni association that ask me which snooty clubs and professional organizations I belong to, and which boards of directors I serve on, and which charitable foundations I have endowed?
Emilia, I hope that hurricane stays far away from you, and you only get enough of a breeze to cool off.
Cheryl, the Indian market and ruins sound fun. What sort of stuff do they sell at the Indian market? Did you get anything good?
Emilia, I hope that Earl does miss you guys, maybe drop a little rain and cool things off a bit.
Paula, I watched every episode of LFMB and BLF up until after the wedding and the birth of the baby. I watched a few of the early episodes of Ugly Betty but lost interest after a bit. I'll join in the study group. I really enjoyed both Spanish versions... UB not as much.
Cheryl, you lead such an interesting life. How's Willa?
Julia, I think that you should definitely list Club Gancho and Club Fea on your alumni updates. Sunny and warm? (60˚?)... I'm happy for you.
Jeff, I hope that you do join in on the LFMB discussion. I may not watch every episode religiously this time around, but I wasn't a commenter here the first time around. I think it'll be a lot of fun.
Judy, I rather enjoyed Tontas, especially (well, mostly) the recaps but I'm certainly not tempted to watch it again, although I wouldn't mind seeing Soledad in her shorts ensembles again.
Carlos
Paula, I watched every episode of LFMB and BLF up until after the wedding and the birth of the baby. I watched a few of the early episodes of Ugly Betty but lost interest after a bit. I'll join in the study group. I really enjoyed both Spanish versions... UB not as much.
Cheryl, you lead such an interesting life. How's Willa?
Julia, I think that you should definitely list Club Gancho and Club Fea on your alumni updates. Sunny and warm? (60˚?)... I'm happy for you.
Jeff, I hope that you do join in on the LFMB discussion. I may not watch every episode religiously this time around, but I wasn't a commenter here the first time around. I think it'll be a lot of fun.
Judy, I rather enjoyed Tontas, especially (well, mostly) the recaps but I'm certainly not tempted to watch it again, although I wouldn't mind seeing Soledad in her shorts ensembles again.
Carlos
Wow...I wandered in and found the door to Club G. wide open....such a nice, warm, and friendly place frequented by the warmest and friendliest folks. Cap'n, I am looking forward to your tales from the sea and photos . The limoncello sounds yummy. I missed it on our trip to Florence. I love lemon meringue pie, so it sounds like the liquid , alcoholic form of that tasty treat. However, I'll have to buy a bottle because it sounds like too much work...A phrase that I seem to be saying with increasing frequency. Judyb, I feel for you, Mama. I cried when my older daughter went to college 2 hours away. Then, I cried when she settled in N.J. and worked in Manhattan [2 hours away]. And then, I really cried when she told me that she was moving to Toronto [8 hours away]. Now, she wants to move back home, but her Canadian hubby is not sure he wants to leave Canada. Stay tuned...I'm not getting my hopes up, but I would be so happy if she moved closer. As someone mentionned [Julia?], she does call me almost every day , and I email her most mornings. It will all work out...somehow...Courage, dear Judyb. Luckily, my daughter with the 2 girls lives only a few miles away. Is anyone watching the new midnight special on Uni...La Verdad Occulta ? My telenovio Big Ed is in it . I haven't seen my recording yet, but Aribeth did a fabulous recap. Carlos, someone posted that your telenovia [LW] is in it. Cheryl, did you buy lots of beautiful jewelry at the Indian Market? I am a big fan of Southwestern jewelry. I love silver, turquoise, carnelian, jasper....
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM EDT
Carlos, I just watched the first episode of LVO, and the actress who played Estrella on Gancho is in this novela . Oh...our plans for the long weekend are to chill out. We'll have breakfast one morning with friends. Hub is playing golf on Sat. morning, so I might go to see ''Eat, Pray, Love'' with my friend Carol. I hope to do some reading on the patio and swim if it stays warm enough. Maybe we'll have a little barbeque with our daughter and her family one day. By the way, it's been a strange week here weatherwise..days in the 90s and nights in the 60s.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn, I saw that LVO has both Coni and Estrella. I plan to watch it off and on though I'm trying to cut back. Since you told me about Highlander repeats on Sci Fi Channel, my TIVO is already filling up with unwatched Highlander episodes (gee, there sure were a lot). I also saw somewhere that Coni is also in STuD but she hasn't showed up yet. She'll probably turn out to be the hooker who got JM in trouble in priest school.
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos~~~I hate to tempt you, but LVO is soooo good. Aribeth recapped the first episode , and I just read Jeri's recap of the second. It seems very wellwritten . There are lots of interesting characters, both good and bad . So much has been established in the first two episodes , and it looks like this novela will be intriguing with lots of twists and turns. Plus, Big Ed is charming even in his prison clothes. He loves his mama and is protective of sweet young things and crusty old convicts who look like Sean Connery in The Rock but who are actually JM's nonbiological dad in STuD. Gee, am I watching a little too much novela ??? It's going to be a very fun ride . P.S. Estrella is Bertha , the young, selfish, social climbing, moneygrubbing ,selfabsorbed sister in this one. P.S.#2 I love Highlander , but I haven't caught any episodes on SYFY. I have the first few seasons on video. It was on for six seasons , but I like the beginning seasons featuring Tessa and Amanda the best. That was a great show. Too bad that Adrian never seemed to get good roles after the series ended. Que lastima. I know people who went to Highlander conferences in the U.S., Paris, and Scotland.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:29:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:29:00 AM EDT
Just want to say that I'm so glad Club Gancho is still open. This thread is always so interesting, week after week. I count on you folks to make me smile. And you do!
We're actually going to have a little dysfunctional family night tonight when we all gather 'round the TV to watch the Buckeyes opening football game against Marshall. Julie's coming over, Andy will be up and around...now if I can just come up with some recipe for these gigantic never-ending zucchini I'm trying to dispose of, my life will be perfect! (momentarily)
We're actually going to have a little dysfunctional family night tonight when we all gather 'round the TV to watch the Buckeyes opening football game against Marshall. Julie's coming over, Andy will be up and around...now if I can just come up with some recipe for these gigantic never-ending zucchini I'm trying to dispose of, my life will be perfect! (momentarily)
Summertime joke.
How can you tell when someone hasn't got a friend in the world?
You see them in the grocery store, buying zucchini.
How can you tell when someone hasn't got a friend in the world?
You see them in the grocery store, buying zucchini.
Judy, if I lived close to you, I would come take some of that zucchini. I love it. Very few of my Seattle friends garden, and the ones who do don't like zucchini and won't grow it! I don't know what's wrong with them. Does that count as my not having any friends?
I prefer it sliced thin and sautéed until it starts to brown, with a teeny bit of butter and salt and pepper.
I prefer it sliced thin and sautéed until it starts to brown, with a teeny bit of butter and salt and pepper.
Dear Judyb~~Your last post made me want to come to your rescue. I really don't cook anymore. Hub and I eat very modestly , and he has taken over most of the cooking duties. However, I have 3 recipe boxes filled with recipes from family and friends that I collected over the years...when I was still cooking. So, I started going through them...and they brought back lots of memories of people I loved and still love and delicious dishes that they prepared with love....my mother, my mother-in-law , my Aunt Eleanor, my friends Bonnie, Gen, Kathy, Cathi, and Pat. I got this from my Aunt El [a great cook] who got it from her Englishborn cousin inlaw Aunt Doff [short for Dorothy whom we referred to as ''rich Aunt Doff''...she was childless and bought a new wardrobe of Talbot clothes every year...can you imagine ?????] Here it is : Zucchini Casserole Imperial....4 cups sliced zucchini, 2 cups boiling water, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup mayo, 1 chopped onion, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons buttered bread crumbs, salt and pepper~~~~Cook zucchini and onion in water until tender [about 10 min] and drain~~~In a large bowl, beat eggs, then stir in mayo, cheese, salt, pepper~~~Add zucchine and onion and pour mixture into a greased 1 and 1/2 quart baking dish . Dot with butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs~~~Bake at 350 for 30 min. I haven't made it in a looong time , but I remember that It was delicious.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM EDT
Hi folks. I promise to try all those methods. For today, I sliced up 5 Roma tomatoes, one HUGE ZUCCHINI, put it in a buttered casserole dish with shredded sharp cheddar cheese (organic of course)
Then made a topping with "pan biglio" breadcrumbs mixed with 2 chopped garlic cloves, dried basil, shredded fresh parmesan and Kosher salt. It smells pretty good. Also had some farm apples I had to use up. I won't make double crust pies anymore (too fattening) but everybody's happy with a one crust pie and it's taken care of very quickly.
Then made a topping with "pan biglio" breadcrumbs mixed with 2 chopped garlic cloves, dried basil, shredded fresh parmesan and Kosher salt. It smells pretty good. Also had some farm apples I had to use up. I won't make double crust pies anymore (too fattening) but everybody's happy with a one crust pie and it's taken care of very quickly.
PS Carlos...I saw your note about Ramirez on Dinero and had to laugh because OF COURSE I was thinking..."Wow that guy's chest looks pretty good...very good! Who knew?"
We live and learn. I underrated our pompous salesman.
We live and learn. I underrated our pompous salesman.
So, Carlos, I understand the culinary horizons of the Texas State Fair now extend to Fried Beer. Not sure what a good condiment would be for fried beer.
Something to ponder while waiting to what Earl wants to do. Somehow it doesn't feel real ominous, but my fingers are still crossed. Don't have to drive to work in Norfolk tomorrow - yay! Though it would be exciting to be crossing the bridge tunnel. And let's hope VDOT closes the tunnel's floodgates in a timely manner if it becomes necessary.
Something to ponder while waiting to what Earl wants to do. Somehow it doesn't feel real ominous, but my fingers are still crossed. Don't have to drive to work in Norfolk tomorrow - yay! Though it would be exciting to be crossing the bridge tunnel. And let's hope VDOT closes the tunnel's floodgates in a timely manner if it becomes necessary.
Carlos, also, please tell Darla and Kelli that the Country Ham auction at the Kentucky State Fair brought in $1.6 million for charity. Ol' Man Broadbent gets bragging rights for a $100,000.00/pound ham.
Yeah, Mike, a prize pig like that, you don't eat him all at once!
(That's a punchline from another old joke.)
(That's a punchline from another old joke.)
Back at 'ya, Mike.
"Because with a clarinet, she can't sing!"
Okay, you twisted my arm. One more.
I had to shoot my dog the other day.
Why? Was he mad?
Well he sure wasn't happy about it!
"Because with a clarinet, she can't sing!"
Okay, you twisted my arm. One more.
I had to shoot my dog the other day.
Why? Was he mad?
Well he sure wasn't happy about it!
Feeling very, very grateful tonight that Hurricane Earl only brought us light rain all day today!
Hombre, how did Baltimore fare?
Hombre, how did Baltimore fare?
Paula, finish this joke:
This kangaroo walks into a bar and says, "Let me have a beer."
And the bartender says, "Here you are. That will be $25. Say, we don't see many kangaroos in here."
And the kangaroo says,________
This kangaroo walks into a bar and says, "Let me have a beer."
And the bartender says, "Here you are. That will be $25. Say, we don't see many kangaroos in here."
And the kangaroo says,________
Mike. "If it's $25 for a beer, I'm not surprised."
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A three-legged dog limps into a bar and says, "I'm looking for_____."
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A three-legged dog limps into a bar and says, "I'm looking for_____."
A man walks into a bar with a frog on his head. The bartender says, "Where'd you get that funny looking thing?"
...finish this one!
...finish this one!
''I just looked down one day , and there he was !!!'' Does anyone know the joke that goes with this punchline ..''Shhh,,,,buzzards.'' It's one of my two favorite jokes. It was told to me by my friend Sterling in high school. [Word ID..perfect for me as I struggle and sniffle with my seasonal allergies....''kercheu'' Happy Labor Day to all of you fine folks here in Ganchoville.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn, your punchline is not just clean, but downright sanitary!
I feel ashamed to even know the ending I grew up with.
STuD watchers, has anyone else wondered what the hat budget must have been for that TN? I remember Carlos saying that Rosendo's Charlie One Horse hats are quite pricey and everyone seems to have their own chapeau wardrobe.
I feel ashamed to even know the ending I grew up with.
STuD watchers, has anyone else wondered what the hat budget must have been for that TN? I remember Carlos saying that Rosendo's Charlie One Horse hats are quite pricey and everyone seems to have their own chapeau wardrobe.
Mike, I was wondering where Rosendo was keeping his hats. When Cristanta kicked him out, seems like he would have had to bring in the truck to load all of them up. And Val has way more than her share. :)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:38:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:38:00 PM EDT
If anyone is out there...Kris posted a grito for Mexican Independence day and I tagged it to Gancho just in case anyone wanted to catch up.
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