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Neil Allen's avatar

This is all just a ploy to get us to check into the Betty Ford Clinic

Zyxomma's avatar

Ta, Juli. Vegan so not making this.

Nancy Naive's avatar

Sprinkle with Ludes and Black Beauties…

Tosca's avatar

That sounds BOMB. Hell yeah I'm gonna make it.

Cajun Kid's avatar

I love reading this every year. And just like every other year, I am disappointed by the lack of alcohol….

Thalia Is Not Amused's avatar

I know I mention this every year, but damn! Betty's dress is absolutely gorgeous. I would kill (or maybe just maim) for that dress.

ReSister For Life Callyson's avatar

Sounds heavenly. Not sure I am ambitious enough to try making this one, but yum!

Martini Glambassador's avatar

A double boiler is a kinky sex act. Probably. I won’t sully my browser history by trying to find it.

You can melt your chocolate in a microwave set on low power. Stop and stir it a few times until done. I don’t know how long—you have to watch it like a common peeping pervert.

Hey, did I tell you guys yet that another benefit of this Covid bullshit is that I’ve lost my ability to taste? A Thanksgiving bonus!

Ingie's avatar

My mom used the inside of her double boiler *also* as the dog’s water bowl, depending on the baking season

Zyxomma's avatar

I'm so sorry, Martini. I hope your sense of taste returns soon.

DLZbub's avatar

Double boilers with steamer pots are fantastic. I'm using mine tomorrow to steam sweet potatoes, and I use the boiler to melt chocolate for my signature party dessert, tasticles. It's half a strawberry, half a donut hole, stuck together with a toothpick, and coated in melted chocolate, with chocolate sprinkles. Delicious, but looks vaguely like a testicle.

Notorious J.I.M.'s avatar

Alton Brown recommends a shallow pan with an inch or two of water, a tea towel in the water, and the container you're melting chocolate in on top of that. I like the low tech, use what you have approach.

ReSister For Life Callyson's avatar

Crap! I hope your sense of taste reemerges soon!

Corvid Opera's avatar

Aww, Martini, that super-sucks. Hope it goes away soon.

Martini Glambassador's avatar

Hey, at least it’s not the kind of Covid where you end up dead, so it could be worse. I’m still grumpy as fuck, though.

marcus816's avatar

Don’t blame you.

You can also do the double-boiler thing (the cooking kind, not the kink kind ) in a stainless steel bowl sitting on a saucepan with boiling water. (I mean, if you’re into that kind of thing.)

Corvid Opera's avatar

It’s always good to count your blessings, but not at the cost of a good, well-deserved kvetch.

RefillingThorsBeer's avatar

So sorry to hear that Martini.... Mrs. Thors got the Vid for the week of Christmas 2021.... she was MISERABLE... It took until February before she got her taste back.... and it was because I learned to homemade street tacos and they had JUST the right kick of heat and flavor... may your buds stop ghosting you soon and be your buds again!

ICC's avatar

Oh, honey, I get you. I haven't tasted anything in like three years. But I can recognize texture and remember tastes.

ICC's avatar

Betty Ford deserves all the credit for making addiction a thing we actually talk about now. I can't imagine how hard it was for her, but full credit given.

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ICC's avatar

I don't judge anyone on their addictions. People are usually trying to block things. Fuck knows I went through a period when I was drinking too much.

Just don't drive or use heavy machinery when you're intoxicated and I'm fine with you.

Zyxomma's avatar

As a harm reductionist, I agree completely. Most people who use drugs do not have a "drug problem." They maintain their jobs, homes, and relationships. Chaotic use is another story altogether, but it's not a crime.

ICC's avatar

Is it wrong that I kinda want that red dress at the top? I have to go to a lot of award ceremonies and shit and that would work on me.

Thalia Is Not Amused's avatar

You'd have to fight me for it first! Okay, I'll share. Maybe.

Corvid Opera's avatar

Wrong, why? It’s a great cut.