Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

[Aristus]

Two shots to get the party started. Now a Scorpion. Rum, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a cherry. Yummy!

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

I’m just polishing off some leftovers after the Great Post-Thanksgiving Refrigerator Raid.

The Dread Pirate Robert left no survivors…

I love you all…

[True Dough]

1. Most enjoyable part

of your Thanksgiving dinner?

[Aristus]

2. Mrs. Aristus's stuffing.

Sublime.

If they’re not serving it in Heaven, I’m not going…

[FirstLight]

3. Should I give up and order pizza?

Im seriously depressed and got no thanksgiving food. Ive got stuff to make in the freezer but im so unmotivated...

[Aristus]

4. If you're depressed, don't feel obligated to do anything.

Look after yourself. If a pizza would make you feel better, get one.

You have your DU friends here if you need them.

Are you thinking about hurting yourself?

[FirstLight]

5. No... just sad and got no motivation

Had a horrible DV incident about a month ago...she almost killed me. Shes gone now.
Im just trying to clean up her crap and get my house back.

Yesterday was my first holiday alone... not looking forward to Christmas and my Bday is new year...ugh

[Aristus]

6. ...

Did you report her?

Do you feel safe now?

If you came here for healing, I hope we can give you some…

[FirstLight]

8. Shes got 2 felony's so far..

I've been posting pretty regularly in the mental health support forum.

She's apparently elsewhere in a homeless shelter...she should be in a facility or jail. I'm safe at home ...its my house.

Just trying to muddle through the worst of it. Got a great therapist through my college...

[Marthe48]

7. If you like cheesecake

do you prefer baked or unbaked?

[Aristus]

9. I don't actually know the difference.

Whatever it’s prepared, I love cheesecake!

[Marthe48]

10. The baked usually has eggs in the mix

Unbaked doesn't, at least the one I made for yesterday. I would've have made a baked cheesecake, but it's been awhile since I got the ok to bring any cheesecake. I forgot when you bake a cheesecake, you have to cool it gradually, so I didn't have time Thanksgiving morning. But I used a good, rich unbaked recipe, with a layer of chocolate on the crust. Really glad I didn't have to make the whole meal!

[cilla4progress]

11. What are some of your favorite

Thanksgiving dishes?

[Aristus]

19. Mrs. Aristus's stuffing, as above.

My own mashed potatoes. They’re the best. The secret is the right amounts each of milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

My step-daughter makes a Jell-O dish that everybody just calls ‘pink stuff’. It’s yummy.

My mother’s cranberry salad, with pecans, walnuts, and marshmallows.

[cilla4progress]

22. Not

the bird itself??

[Aristus]

23. Only on the rarest of occasions.

Turkey is difficult to get just right.

There are game birds that are easier to prepare. Pheasant, quail, partridge, all of which I’m quite fond.

[cilla4progress]

25. Very interesting!

Learned something about you!

[3catwoman3]

12. What should I do with my Kamala merch?

In a moment of optimism and semi-confidence, I bought 4 T-shirts and a hoodie sweatshirt with assorted Kamala &/or blue wave cat lady designs on them. All useless now. It breaks my heart to look at them.

I'm considering holding a ceremonial burning of them on my patio.

[Skittles]

13. I wore a T-shirt today that said I HAVE NEVER VOTED FOR HIM

I got SOOOO many compliments and side-eyes

[3catwoman3]

15. If I were planning to trave otside the US any time soon, I'd be sure to pack...

...a few of those.

[PJMcK]

14. I'm into a vodka buzz, too

Here's my question for you, you old sage.

Why can't I divide by zero?

For the record, I'm on my third vodka and iced tea.

[Aristus]

20. Try cutting a cake just by looking at it.

You can’t divide with nothing…

[Nictuku]

16. I do enjoy my vodka

Generally with a splash of tonic and the rest soda stream soda. I Like Skyy and Schwepps (no diet!)

Today I was in Costco, and one of those corner sellers had this "Kettle One Espresso Martini". I didn't try it there, but I have been curious about espresso martini's (because I am a Below Deck fan for some odd reason)... Anyway, Ibought it.

I like it!! Gonna be one of those 'special moments' or after dinner kind of drink. Very strong, one little glass is enough (at least for me) I never had a real espresso martini, so I can't compare.

As an aside, I like to put a drop of Kahlua in my coffee (instead of sugar. I'm talking about a small drop. No way drunkenness ever enters the scenario) and some unsweetened dark chocolate powder. Mmmm!

I love that line: The Dread Pirate Robert left no survivors…

[Aristus]

17. Well, I do love The Princess Bride...

[niyad]

18. And we love you back. Pickled strawberries- hot brine or refrigerator?

[Aristus]

21. Refrigerator, I guess.

Pickled strawberries don’t sound very good…

😕

[niyad]

24. Actually, they are. At least the ones I have had, which were quick-pickled in the

refrigerator. Toasted multi-grain or rye bread, spread with goat cheee, pickled strawberries sort of pressed into it. I had never heard of them before a friend asked if I knew where she could get pink peppercorns (my spice rack, of course!). I looked up pickled strawberries, and, apparently, they are very popular.

[Aristus]

26. I've never heard of them. So thank you for something new!

The only things I like pickled are…well…pickles…

[niyad]

27. You are most welcome! Not even pickled onions?

There are quite a number of recipes online. I would stick with the cold-brine, refrigerated ones.