A Welcome from the Author

[Twinksista]

Hi Cuz' Betty--This is Lynn aka Mimi Glad you're on board---'Sorta like a family reunion!!!!!!!!!!!

[Twinksista]

Hi, all! I drank a lotta those good drinks in Key West, In March!!!!!!!!!!! Woah!!! This is what the bartender offered as a recipe: 8 or 10 leaves of mint, mulled; half a lime squeezed into the mint; 2 or 3 tbs. simple syrup and 1/2 of a peeled and seeded mango, cut in pieces. Throw all into a blender, with about 10 cubes of ice and 2 oz. of good rum. Let it crush, etc. till it is like a "Frosty". One serving when poured into a med sized glass. Yum Mimi-"The Cook" (Twinksista)

[vivico1]

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Twinksista wrote:
Hi, all! I drank a lotta those good drinks in Key West, In March!!!!!!!!!!! Woah!!! This is what the bartender offered as a recipe: 8 or 10 leaves of mint, mulled; half a lime squeezed into the mint; 2 or 3 tbs. simple syrup and 1/2 of a peeled and seeded mango, cut in pieces. Throw all into a blender, with about 10 cubes of ice and 2 oz. of good rum. Let it crush, etc. till it is like a "Frosty". One serving when poured into a med sized glass. Yum Mimi-"The Cook" (Twinksista)

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I would imagine that the mangos need to be just the right ripeness and sweetness, dont you think? I have bought some here that were pretty tough and no flavor and I dont think they would make a good one at all lol. But when you can get a really good one, yum!

[cindersue]

mulled ... what is mulled?

[vivico1]

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cindersue wrote:
mulled ... what is mulled?

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only mulled I know in cooking is like to heat with spices.

[cindersue]

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vivico1 wrote:

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cindersue wrote:
mulled ... what is mulled?

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only mulled I know in cooking is like to heat with spices.

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then why don't they say cook with spices. hehehe TY, Viv. Now I can try the recipe, once I get all the ingredients.

[vivico1]

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cindersue wrote:

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vivico1 wrote:

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cindersue wrote:
mulled ... what is mulled?

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only mulled I know in cooking is like to heat with spices.

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then why don't they say cook with spices. hehehe TY, Viv. Now I can try the recipe, once I get all the ingredients.

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Cause that would be too easy, like old cookbooks that say add a dash or a pinch lol. I guess then you heat the mint leaves and add the other stuff to it huh? heat them in the lime? and add the rest? I will mull it over awhile LOL! oh, not that mull huh?

[mairwill]

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cindersue wrote:
mulled ... what is mulled?

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Mulled is when you take the mint leaves and mash them some to release the oils and flavors in the leaves. I guess the correct term is muddle but most people use mull. There is even a special little gadget that you can use to do it. It's called a muddler. You can look at them here: http://www.mojitocompany.com/home.php?cat=108

The drink Mimi described sounds like a Mojito but with some mangoes in them.

Later--

Mair

Message Edited by mairwill on 07-13-2007 03:40 PM

[Beechmama]

Hi Dot, Love your books , keep em coming!!

[cindersue]

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mairwill wrote:

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cindersue wrote:
mulled ... what is mulled?

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Mulled is when you take the mint leaves and mash them some to release the oils and flavors in the leaves. I guess the correct term is muddle but most people use mull. There is even a special little gadget that you can use to do it. It's called a muddler. You can look at them here: http://www.mojitocompany.com/home.php?cat=108

The drink Mimi described sounds like a Mojito but with some mangoes in them.

Later--

Mair

Message Edited by mairwill on 07-13-2007 03:40 PM

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Thanks Mair! Believe it or not, I'm a home ec major, and I never heard of mulled that way. Thanks for clearing that up!

[mairwill]

cindersue--

I know way too much about drinking! LOL!

Later--

Mair

[dotfrank]

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Beechmama wrote:
Hi Dot, Love your books , keep em coming!!

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Glad you're here!

[dotfrank]

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Twinksista wrote:
Hi, all! I drank a lotta those good drinks in Key West, In March!!!!!!!!!!! Woah!!! This is what the bartender offered as a recipe: 8 or 10 leaves of mint, mulled; half a lime squeezed into the mint; 2 or 3 tbs. simple syrup and 1/2 of a peeled and seeded mango, cut in pieces. Throw all into a blender, with about 10 cubes of ice and 2 oz. of good rum. Let it crush, etc. till it is like a "Frosty". One serving when poured into a med sized glass. Yum Mimi-"The Cook" (Twinksista)

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Lynn - what's up on edisto today? Twink

[Hildegard1]

OK! I picked up the book at the library yesterday morning and returned it this morning. What a terrific read! And since I fly back to California Monday morning to go back to work and to pack up my stuff in our sold home, find and apartment with my niece, and move, I'm ready for a new beginning! It's terrifying and exciting all at the same time. The book certainly was/is a huge encouragement and non-prescription anti-anxiety medication!!!!!!

KathyH

[dotfrank]

Kathy - where are you moving to? I probably missed it! Anyway, I am thrilled you enjoyed the book and hope you have a great move! Change is good!

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Hildegard1 wrote:
OK! I picked up the book at the library yesterday morning and returned it this morning. What a terrific read! And since I fly back to California Monday morning to go back to work and to pack up my stuff in our sold home, find and apartment with my niece, and move, I'm ready for a new beginning! It's terrifying and exciting all at the same time. The book certainly was/is a huge encouragement and non-prescription anti-anxiety medication!!!!!!

KathyH

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[Stephanie]

Kathy H,

Good Luck, Godspeed, and Mazletov!

Moving can be great fun, but moving creates physical and mental stress, so take a few minutes out every so often to give yourself a break. The busier I am, the happier I am, so I'm one to plunge in and work 'til all hours breaking my neck until I drop. After seven big moves and umpteen in-town moves, I've finally learned to pace myself. Believe it or not, my most peaceful moves were the overseas ones. No long car trips involved!

[kiakar]

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Stephanie wrote:
Kathy H,

Good Luck, Godspeed, and Mazletov!

Moving can be great fun, but moving creates physical and mental stress, so take a few minutes out every so often to give yourself a break. The busier I am, the happier I am, so I'm one to plunge in and work 'til all hours breaking my neck until I drop. After seven big moves and umpteen in-town moves, I've finally learned to pace myself. Believe it or not, my most peaceful moves were the overseas ones. No long car trips involved!

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Wow! Stephanie; You have been through it, haven't you? The moving that is? Are you in Florida to stay now, or is there another move coming up? I probably have forgotten whether your husband is still in service or if he retired yet. You should know so much about moving, you can write a book and help people have a smoother move.

[Stephanie]

Linda,

I have moved quite a lot, but I'm all finished with that now. About your book idea ... if I write it, I'll have to relive it. And I don't think I could take that! I'm hurting for Kathy H just thinking about her move.

Florida Forever!