The Cozy Corner

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Power's been out here all day. It was interesting being completly of the grid, but eventually I had to drive out to charge my phone and get a biscuit and a cup of coffee. The local Biscuitville was out of biscuits and the little coffee shop was out of coffee except for something called New Guinea Papua. It was barely potable. Power's back on now. I'm making a pot of Colombian and making my own biscuits.

We have several times each winter where we lose power for a day. This last winter, we lost power for almost 5 days. Thankfully, hubby installed a generator. If it wasn't for the buzz of our phones to tell us the generator kicked on, we wouldn't have known!

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

Power's been out here all day. It was interesting being completly of the grid, but eventually I had to drive out to charge my phone and get a biscuit and a cup of coffee. The local Biscuitville was out of biscuits and the little coffee shop was out of coffee except for something called New Guinea Papua. It was barely potable. Power's back on now. I'm making a pot of Colombian and making my own biscuits.

Glad things turned around for you. Having no power is difficult to say the least.

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Glad things turned around for you. Having no power is difficult to say the least.

It really sucks, doesn't it?!

This last year was a huge eye opener for me. I was, and I can admit this, sort of a little upset at hubby for what he spent on the generator.

You have no idea how hard it was for me to apologize.

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

It really sucks, doesn't it?!

This last year was a huge eye opener for me. I was, and I can admit this, sort of a little upset at hubby for what he spent on the generator.

You have no idea how hard it was for me to apologize.

2020 August derecho ripped through here and 6 days no power. Hot and humid. And creepy dark. I had no clue how much street lights and neighbors houses lit up a neighborhood. Twilight Zone creepy. Dang that was a hard one.

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

2020 August derecho ripped through here and 6 days no power. Hot and humid. And creepy dark. I had no clue how much street lights and neighbors houses lit up a neighborhood. Twilight Zone creepy. Dang that was a hard one.

I've seen news reports of those storms and the after effects and can't believe the destruction, the loss, and just how quiet it is when things are so chaotic and still in the middle of the night.

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

I've seen news reports of those storms and the after effects and can't believe the destruction, the loss, and just how quiet it is when things are so chaotic and still in the middle of the night.

This happened during the day. Getting home took me twice as long as so many trees blocking streets and power outages (no traffic lights). The electric pole and what ever bucket thing was down in my back yard. None of us had electricity. Until (thank you Texas electricians came to help) they were the ones who fixed up my neighborhood. I was lucky. No damage to my home. Only tons of trees branches and had to empty my fridge to the trash.

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

This happened during the day. Getting home took me twice as long as so many trees blocking streets and power outages (no traffic lights). The electric pole and what ever bucket thing was down in my back yard. None of us had electricity. Until (thank you Texas electricians came to help) they were the ones who fixed up my neighborhood. I was lucky. No damage to my home. Only tons of trees branches and had to empty my fridge to the trash.

So glad you and yours were safe! I've never been in a storm like that. I can't even imagine it. Earthquakes? Hell, see that's different!

 

[mobleedzblue]

Let the lag set in and be lazy. After all, it's Saturday!

Too late, just finished the run. Honestly it felt good after over indulging on vacation.

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

So glad you and yours were safe! I've never been in a storm like that. I can't even imagine it. Earthquakes? Hell, see that's different!

Thank you and earthquakes are just as deadly and devastating. Mother Nature can be really cruel.

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Lightening the tone -

Does anyone have a recipe for chicken parmesan? I've never made it, but he's been asking me for months now and every recipe I find online fails to give me the warm and fuzzy.

 

[mobleedzblue]

Lightening the tone -

Does anyone have a recipe for chicken parmesan? I've never made it, but he's been asking me for months now and every recipe I find online fails to give me the warm and fuzzy.

Watching this one closely. Hope you don’t mind sharing a possible new lead….

Also, I need to go back and copy your recipes you posted.

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

Lightening the tone -

Does anyone have a recipe for chicken parmesan? I've never made it, but he's been asking me for months now and every recipe I find online fails to give me the warm and fuzzy.

My sister made it the other day, but instead of using bread crumbs she used Ritz crackers and it was amazeballs!

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

My sister made it the other day, but instead of using bread crumbs she used Ritz crackers and it was amazeballs!

Amazeballs? I'm so stealing this!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

Amazeballs? I'm so stealing this!

I wanted to lick the container. I'm asking her for the recipe.

 

[mobleedzblue]

I wanted to lick the container. I'm asking her for the recipe.

Now that’s a good recipe!

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

I wanted to lick the container. I'm asking her for the recipe.

Well damn - when you do get it, don't forget about us!

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

@MidwestPrincess23 I am going to make the butter swim biscuits - let’s see how they work for me. My challenge is the vessel to make them in - I don’t know if I have a 9 x 9 glass dish and my 8 x 8 are all metal.

 

[CJamarous]

@MidwestPrincess23 I am going to make the butter swim biscuits - let’s see how they work for me. My challenge is the vessel to make them in - I don’t know if I have a 9 x 9 glass dish and my 8 x 8 are all metal.

Oooo yes, let us know how they turn out!

 

[Qky75]

I'm still stuck on the licking....so much licking....

 

[ScarletDaisy]

@MidwestPrincess23 I am going to make the butter swim biscuits - let’s see how they work for me. My challenge is the vessel to make them in - I don’t know if I have a 9 x 9 glass dish and my 8 x 8 are all metal.

Can't wait to hear for they turn out. I hope they're delicious

 

[wwot40]

Can't wait to hear for they turn out. I hope they're delicious

Concur! Awaiting a report from @MidwestPrincess23!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

@MidwestPrincess23 I am going to make the butter swim biscuits - let’s see how they work for me. My challenge is the vessel to make them in - I don’t know if I have a 9 x 9 glass dish and my 8 x 8 are all metal.

You had me at "butter."

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

They are in the oven. Process for biscuits was pretty straightforward and easy. I did have 9x9 pan but it’s metal my glass pan was too big. So let’s see how they go. They are in the oven now and my kitchen is all cleaned up.

 

[Qky75]

They are in the oven. Process for biscuits was pretty straightforward and easy. I did have 9x9 pan but it’s metal my glass pan was too big. So let’s see how they go. They are in the oven now and my kitchen is all cleaned up.

No matter whether metal or glass, if the tool is too big...just add more butter

 

[KatieKulka32]

I'm still stuck on the licking....so much licking....

I mean, if you need help with that I'm here