I just wanna say -- the random comments thread

[missy]

Happy update. I LOVE the delivery received last night and a BIG THANK YOU to @Inked for a ring I did not even know I wanted LOL
Amazbling and I love PSers who are the best enablers ever Seriously though I will cherish this ring from you always

 

[missy]

Another good update. Costco came through and got us the med!!! Wish me luck..going to take with dinner later.

 

[Matata]

It's as if the big words in red that say Fragile Handle with Care are an invitation to ignore. The wine glasses were unharmed.

 

[RMOO]

It's as if the big words in red that say Fragile Handle with Care are an invitation to ignore. The wine glasses were unharmed.

OMG, that’s so ridiculous it’s funny, but only because the wine glasses were not harmed.

 

[Dee*Jay]

It's as if the big words in red that say Fragile Handle with Care are an invitation to ignore. The wine glasses were unharmed.

This is precisely why I refuse to put FRAGILE on anything I ship! It like the carriers take that as an invitation.

 

[Calliecake]

I’m trying to figure out how the wine glasses survived @Matata.

 

[Matata]

I’m trying to figure out how the wine glasses survived @Matata.

They were in a box inside the squished box each in their own compartment and wrapped in bubble wrap. I'm grateful that most of the stuff I've ordered these past few weeks have been double boxed. I suspect vendors are catching on to the fact that their shipments tend to be abused more during a busy holiday season.

 

[RMOO]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the TV/streaming channels should not be doing specials regarding on-going, current police investigations or court cases (e.g. the Healthcare CEO murder, or the U of Idaho murders?) After sentencing sure, but otherwise it seems to me that they are poisoning the jury pool and making it harder for prosecutors to secure a conviction that will survive the inevitable appeals.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Made pastry and just assembled batch 1 of butter tarts. I've forgotten how much work it is! Luckily they are so yummy.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Calliecake]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the TV/streaming channels should not be doing specials regarding on-going, current police investigations or court cases (e.g. the Healthcare CEO murder, or the U of Idaho murders?) After sentencing sure, but otherwise it seems to me that they are poisoning the jury pool and making it harder for prosecutors to secure a conviction that will survive the inevitable appeals.

I’m not sure there is anyway to stop the reporting on high profile cases. I believe Dateline, 20/20 and 48 hours have all done shows on the Idaho murders. The trial isn’t supposed to begin until August 2025. Finding an impartial jury may be difficult. Anything that happens regarding this case makes national news.

 

[Garnetgirl]

HI:

Made pastry and just assembled batch 1 of butter tarts. I've forgotten how much work it is! Luckily they are so yummy.

cheers--Sharon

Yum! Yum! Butter tarts are wonderful.

 

[Lookinagain]

HI:

Made pastry and just assembled batch 1 of butter tarts. I've forgotten how much work it is! Luckily they are so yummy.

cheers--Sharon

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a butter tart??

 

[canuk-gal]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a butter tart??

Yummy, gooey SWEET tart!

Butter Tarts

These butter tarts have a rich, sweet, and nutty filling made with brown sugar, butter, eggs, cream, raisins, and walnuts for a delicious treat!

www.allrecipes.com

I don't put nuts in my tarts. But the recipe of brown sugar, butter, eggs, raisins, heavy creme, and vanilla is the same.

 

[canuk-gal]

Yum! Yum! Butter tarts are wonderful.

Yes, they are! But I don't find the commercially prepared tarts any good. Nothing like homemade! I just had one for breakfast!!!!

 

[Lookinagain]

Yummy, gooey SWEET tart!

Butter Tarts

These butter tarts have a rich, sweet, and nutty filling made with brown sugar, butter, eggs, cream, raisins, and walnuts for a delicious treat!

www.allrecipes.com

I don't put nuts in my tarts. But the recipe of brown sugar, butter, eggs, raisins, heavy creme, and vanilla is the same.

Thank you. I'm not much of a baker, but if I don't have to make the shells I think I can manage it. Maybe I'll give it a try!

 

[Garnetgirl]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a butter tart??

They are the signature dessert of the province of Ontario. But are enjoyed in other parts of Canada as well, as @canuk-gal can attest.

 

[RMOO]

I’m not sure there is anyway to stop the reporting on high profile cases. I believe Dateline, 20/20 and 48 hours have all done shows on the Idaho murders. The trial isn’t supposed to begin until August 2025. Finding an impartial jury may be difficult. Anything that happens regarding this case makes national news.

Yeah, I know, it's wishful thinking. They do the spotlights because they feel it will sell commercial time, and sadly they are probably correct.

 

[canuk-gal]

Thank you. I'm not much of a baker, but if I don't have to make the shells I think I can manage it. Maybe I'll give it a try!

If you can find some deeper tart shells, go for it. The shallow ones are not optimal IMHO burn to easily and you won't get any gooey inside.

My Mom's ancient recipe:

1/3 c melted butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons 1/2 and 1/2 creme
1 c raisins
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together and place in pastry shells. Bake at 450 degrees x 8 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and bake x 10 minutes.

Good luck!

 

[stracci2000]

If you can find some deeper tart shells, go for it. The shallow ones are not optimal IMHO burn to easily and you won't get any gooey inside.

My Mom's ancient recipe:

1/3 c melted butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons 1/2 and 1/2 creme
1 c raisins
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together and place in pastry shells. Bake at 450 degrees x 8 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and bake x 10 minutes.

Good luck!

This sounds delicious! How many does this make?
I may have to try it!

 

[canuk-gal]

This sounds delicious! How many does this make?
I may have to try it!

I think 1.5 dozen. My tart pan shell size is app. 1 inch deep and 2.5 inches wide. Produces a nice sized tart.

 

[Calliecake]

@RMOO, People become so obsessed with these cases and TV stations know they will be huge draws. I can only imagine the number of twitter posts and Reddit threads these cases draw.

I completely understand the attention with the Idaho murders. I wanted to start a thread on the CEO murder but didn’t think it would be interesting to many here on Pricescope. Although there are few women I know who don’t watch Dateline, 20/20 and 48 hours.

 

[Calliecake]

@canuk-gal, Years ago a friend told me that butter tarts tasted kind of like pecan pie. Do some people make butter tarts with pecans or nuts?

 

[SparklieBug]

If you can find some deeper tart shells, go for it. The shallow ones are not optimal IMHO burn to easily and you won't get any gooey inside.

My Mom's ancient recipe:

1/3 c melted butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons 1/2 and 1/2 creme
1 c raisins
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together and place in pastry shells. Bake at 450 degrees x 8 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and bake x 10 minutes.

Good luck!

I sub in fresh cranberries, halved, for the raisins. It’s pure magic to have sweet (syrup base), flakey (pastry), crunchy (pecans), and then just a wee little bit of tartness (cranberries). And impossible to eat just one!

 

[canuk-gal]

@canuk-gal, Years ago a friend told me that butter tarts tasted kind of like pecan pie. Do some people make butter tarts with pecans or nuts?

Oh for sure. I grew up with no nuts--so that's what I make. Walnuts common also.
I can see them likened to pecan pie.

 

[canuk-gal]

I sub in fresh cranberries, halved, for the raisins. It’s pure magic to have sweet (syrup base), flakey (pastry), crunchy (pecans), and then just a wee little bit of tartness (cranberries). And impossible to eat just one!

Nice rendition!!

 

[missy]

 

[finerthings]

The poem brought tears to my eyes...

 

[missy]

The poem brought tears to my eyes...

Me too

And it’s snowing
again

 

[stracci2000]

If you can find some deeper tart shells, go for it. The shallow ones are not optimal IMHO burn to easily and you won't get any gooey inside.

My Mom's ancient recipe:

1/3 c melted butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons 1/2 and 1/2 creme
1 c raisins
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together and place in pastry shells. Bake at 450 degrees x 8 minutes then reduce heat to 350 and bake x 10 minutes.

Good luck!

@canuk-gal
I made the butter tarts!
They are delicious! I will definitely be making them again. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[canuk-gal]

So I made the butter tarts!
They are delicious! I will definitely be making them again. Thanks for the recipe!

You go girl!!!! Fabu!!!! You're welcome!