Author Archives: aliceaudrey
Crunchy Blue Invader
The boy created and named this one. Place one marshmallow in a microwave-safe bowl. A Pyrex custard cup works well. Sprinkle Blue Crystal Decors under and over the marshmallow. Heat in microwave on high for aprox 10 seconds. The marshmallow should be slightly puffy. Add more decors. Heat for additional seconds until marshmallow spreads. Add decors. Heat until marshmallow is beating like a blob with a heart. Add more decors. This process should take no more than two minutes. Keep […]
How Are You Feeling, Dear?
Jill: Would you like another cookie? There are plenty more. Jack: Thanks, but I’ll pass. Jill: You didn’t drink you milk. Jack: What I’d really like is a beer… Jill: Not on your life. saturday photo scavenger hunt The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Today’s theme is Anything Be sure to visit the home page. Previously in Jack and Jill Time’s Up SnoopyTheGoon SargeCharlie eaglehawk
Suzie’s House 66: Little Red Corvette
“Would you two cut that out?!” Suzie tried to swat at Vin and Miranda, but the bulk of the front seats hampered her and then the light changed. Cars behind her honked, and Christina’s little red corvette disappeared in heavy traffic. Miranda giggled. In the rear view mirror, Suzie could see her put a hand over her mouth and Vin smirk. It was like playing chauffeur to a couple of teenagers. The thought brought a pang of regret. It could […]
Thursday Thirteen #26:Gross Things
Thursday 13 has started to do themes. I’m not sure how well I’ll do with this. I’ve already missed a couple of them, and may intentionally skip a couple. For May 9th it’s “Gross” as in the number 144 or any other definition of gross. You’ll have to excuse me if I get a little icky here. 13 Gross things in my life. 1. Something in the upstairs bathtub. It seems to be some sort of wet fabric stuffed into […]
By George! Prince Edward Won’t Have It!
It seems the royal brothers have a lot in common with George IV. When sent to a fine, upstanding community, what does Edward do? You’ll have to see for yourself. Sometime in 1790, Edward gave his “bearkeepers”, as he called them, the slip and went AWOL to England. Had he been a common soldier, he surely would have been hanged. Desertion in a time of war was a hanging offense in almost all armies well into the 20th century. […]
The Shoes Have It
Ever wonder what is in the soles of your shoes? When I was in high school I had a pair of high heels I adored. They were smart, made me look good, and relatively comfortable. Being the extraordinary packrat I am, I kept them. For years. A lot of years. In the process of dealing with some of the junk around the house I ran across these old shoes. The girl, being almost 11, adores high heels. When she saw […]
Want Samoas?
I finally got all the Girl Scout Cookies that have been won on my blog sent to their respective recipients. Taxes are done, as is the big dance recital. I’m ready for some more! Lets make this easy for you. ANY comment left ANYWHERE on my blog between now and Sunday night will be eligible. I’ll count you in once for each and every comment you leave. Think I won’t know if you comment on something from among the blogs […]
Stuffed Lettuce
1 large head of iceberg lettuce 1/2 c mayonnaise 1/4 tsp curry powder 1/2 c cooked chicken breast 1/4 c chopped celery 3/4 c sliced waterchestnuts 1/2 c chopped onion 1 c salsa w/ cheese Wash lettuce; remove core and hollow out center, leaving a 1/2″ to 3/4″ shell. Combine mayonnaise and curry powder; toss with waterchestnuts, chicken, celery, and onion. Spoon into lettuce shell. Chill several hours. Just before serving, slice into wedges. Top with cheese and salsa.
Time's Up
If you haven’t been following the Jack and Jill story, I strongly recomend you click the “Previously in Jack and Jill” link. Previously in Jack and Jill Jack in Hiding saturday photo scavenger hunt The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Today’s theme is Time Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 65: Grilling Out
Vin dug around in the refrigerator. Although his arm still twinged when he moved the wrong way, he wasn’t so short of breath all the time. He’d been shirking his duties around the house long enough. It was time to cook. He found what he was hoping for on the bottom shelf – four T-bone steaks. Perfect. He took them out of the packages and put them on a plate, with a glance over his shoulder to make sure Suzie […]
Thursday Thirteen #25: Search engine links
These things people plugged into search engines that lead them to Alice’s Restaurant. Poor Schmucks. 1. “Alice Audrey” Awww, thanks. Someone actually knows I’m here. 2. “Katherine Howard slut” Mr. Al did a series on the wives of Henry VIII that were featured here. 3. “bifocals” The Thursday Therteen I did on my bifocals brings people in. Still. 4. “cruly hair” It was a rant, coming from my personal frustrations. 5. “Jack and Jill” What I do on Saturdays. 6. […]
By George! It's George IV's brothers. Or Edward, Anyway.
Last week Mr. Al decided to digress a bit with a quick look at some of the other royal children. The French revolution was putting paid to the idea that guys like the Prince, or his dad, were necessary to the function of government. The Prince, Whig pretenses notwithstanding, was appalled by what was happening in France. As were all the crowned heads in Europe. If not all the crowned heads were doing something about it, at least they were […]
Bad Attitude. Yippee!
As I mentioned last week, I spent this week helping put on a dance recital. Actually, production is probably more the word. We had platforms that rolled onto the stage, then turned a few times before rolling back off, tutus and crowns, consumes with lots of feathers, and at one point about 75 kids on stage at the same time ranging from high school age to three year olds.It was a blast. The thing I liked the best? Getting away […]
A Cowboy named Fred
A drunken cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the cowboy, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” The cowboy groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became more impatient: “Sir, if you don’t get up from there I’m going to have to call the manager.” Once again, the cowboy just groaned. The usher marched briskly back up the aisle and in a moment he […]
A Little Change
Seems like I’m always messing with the blog. Not so much the look – yet – but I’m making a little, tiny change in the line up. Specifically, Sunday will not be just for recipes anymore. When I set up this blog I had intended to do a number of Suzy Homemaker posts – stuff like easy sewing projects and a few minor craft activities. I’m going to start slipping them into the mix now and then. For instance, I’ll […]
