tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post8206737191961756837..comments2024-03-27T19:25:02.619-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: A time tested Hostess Gifthostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-62799771320540648522016-01-01T05:56:57.230-08:002016-01-01T05:56:57.230-08:00I made the rum truffles today. Delicious! Had to...I made the rum truffles today. Delicious! Had to make a few substitutions according to what I had in my jar cupboard. Walnuts for the pecans. No cocoa so a jar of Nutella went in. And I used our Tate and Lyle golden syrup which seems to me to be our version of your corn syrup. It all worked out well and our best St Nicholas Abbey rum pulled it all together. <br />If you spill the beans and let Mother know what you've been up to, please give her a big thank you from me in Guernsey. <br />Wishing you a happy and healthy year ahead. Mary xx.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86580611614029112632015-12-10T10:06:51.886-08:002015-12-10T10:06:51.886-08:00Oh thank you Duchesse...am off to read more about ...Oh thank you Duchesse...am off to read more about her.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-13027892277184154902015-12-10T05:59:36.818-08:002015-12-10T05:59:36.818-08:00I like a martini too! (Remember the classic Wayne ...I like a martini too! (Remember the classic Wayne & Schuster "Martinus" bit?)<br />That risqué little quatrain might be more accurately be "attributed to Dorothy Parker"; see this Slate article about its provenance as well as some interesting comments about Parker- including to whom she willed the royalties on her estate:<br />http://www.slate.com/articles/life/drink/features/2013/martini_madness_tournament/sweet_16/dorothy_parker_martini_poem_why_the_attribution_is_spurious.htmlDuchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76852083874235598252015-12-06T15:23:17.321-08:002015-12-06T15:23:17.321-08:00Oh I only make these once a year!Oh I only make these once a year!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-48489994646986978782015-12-06T15:22:48.166-08:002015-12-06T15:22:48.166-08:00We had a terrible wins storm and there are more to...We had a terrible wins storm and there are more to come...I have had to put the wee tree down on the floor of the porch and wedge it in between the chairs to keep it from blowing over...if you want to see some footage of the storm check out my instagram video!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-83095577885815944752015-12-06T15:21:24.763-08:002015-12-06T15:21:24.763-08:00She might not be on Broadway (yet!) but neverthele...She might not be on Broadway (yet!) but nevertheless it is a star performance! Enjoy.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75231052026897720722015-12-06T15:20:35.391-08:002015-12-06T15:20:35.391-08:00I have had and enjoyed Vodka martinis' too...m...I have had and enjoyed Vodka martinis' too...my favourite gin is made by Ken Maytag.<br />Junipero...and it is so smooth.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-39563647026207688712015-12-06T15:19:34.662-08:002015-12-06T15:19:34.662-08:00Icing sugar is powdered sugar...very white and sof...Icing sugar is powdered sugar...very white and soft.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-39856081874678375772015-12-06T15:19:00.974-08:002015-12-06T15:19:00.974-08:00The school is not one that you can go to without a...The school is not one that you can go to without an additional cost....you must pay fees.We have many schools here that are funded by the Ministry of Education and no extra fees are required. I hope that answers your question Helen.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-90038181298115467202015-12-06T15:16:56.440-08:002015-12-06T15:16:56.440-08:00I used to get such a lump in my throat when our ki...I used to get such a lump in my throat when our kids were on stage or singing in the choir...tears usually followed. The little ones are so good at tugging at the heart strings!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-48871983911478122152015-12-06T15:15:49.618-08:002015-12-06T15:15:49.618-08:00I think the name came about as they were rolled in...I think the name came about as they were rolled into balls...truffles might have more of a chocolate flavour...whatever they are called they are delicious!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-86282499960547673962015-12-06T15:14:37.362-08:002015-12-06T15:14:37.362-08:00The relationship is real in so many ways...the aut...The relationship is real in so many ways...the author has a great way with words.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-68901538727789036412015-12-06T15:13:47.193-08:002015-12-06T15:13:47.193-08:00It is a wonderful thing to see your grand daughter...It is a wonderful thing to see your grand daughter up on stage performing! Your turn will come as Atticus grows...take a hanky with you!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-24859401961765583902015-12-05T04:01:56.957-08:002015-12-05T04:01:56.957-08:00Ps....I do love olives too!!Ps....I do love olives too!!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-84682325182422184682015-12-05T04:00:24.507-08:002015-12-05T04:00:24.507-08:00Your front porch looks lovely! When I first read t...Your front porch looks lovely! When I first read this I thought you wrote "I have made them every DAY". Ha ha lol! I might gibe this recipie a whirl...thanks for sharing! BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-28535925479588654772015-12-05T02:15:24.167-08:002015-12-05T02:15:24.167-08:00What lovely decorations. We haven't started ye...What lovely decorations. We haven't started yet. No point in decorating outside at the moment as we are experiencing torrential rain and gale force winds! Can't wait for our granddaughter to be in her first little play. She's only 9 months so a bit longer yet!! Great photos as usual. Thank you for some brightness in a wet and dreary day.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267938951877581593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-46719793103823828162015-12-04T19:05:11.631-08:002015-12-04T19:05:11.631-08:00The rum ball recipe sounds delicious and simple.
...The rum ball recipe sounds delicious and simple. <br /><br /> Aren't grandchildren wonderful? My 7 year-old will be a Frost Fairy in the Snow Queen portion of the Nutcracker tomorrow night and I couldn't be any more excited! You would think she was opening on Broadway.Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-17780031158632736692015-12-04T18:23:33.408-08:002015-12-04T18:23:33.408-08:00Oh, I'm going to have to try those rum balls! ...Oh, I'm going to have to try those rum balls! Yes to martinis with olives, though make mine vodka.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-4765834614986137622015-12-04T15:28:32.604-08:002015-12-04T15:28:32.604-08:00What is "icing sugar"? Is it superfine ...What is "icing sugar"? Is it superfine sugar? I am going to make this and I want it to be perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58098357889561462492015-12-04T14:36:15.182-08:002015-12-04T14:36:15.182-08:00Beautiful. I'll have to try that rum ball reci...Beautiful. I'll have to try that rum ball recipe. They are my favourite!Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-6840140985155060802015-12-04T13:58:16.162-08:002015-12-04T13:58:16.162-08:00I wonder why you found it necessary to say private...I wonder why you found it necessary to say private school? I'm not familiar with the Canadian education system. Helen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-17688833968570964952015-12-04T13:42:45.952-08:002015-12-04T13:42:45.952-08:00How much fun to see your granddaughter in her scho...How much fun to see your granddaughter in her school program! I still remember our younger son's kindergarten Christmas program. He's 33 now and those are precious memories. As usual, you have shown your readers wonderful photos. I especially like the idea that you can see the lights on your porch tree from inside your house. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-63133853457764821352015-12-04T10:03:02.072-08:002015-12-04T10:03:02.072-08:00Your porch looks lovely, decorated with the mini-t...Your porch looks lovely, decorated with the mini-tree! And the rum balls (I don't know what we'd call those here, but perhaps not balls! They are a little bit like rum truffles.)<br />Margaret P<br />galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-73464956955551201302015-12-04T07:51:00.657-08:002015-12-04T07:51:00.657-08:00I'm almost finished My Brilliant Friend. Don&#...I'm almost finished My Brilliant Friend. Don't you find the relationship between the two girls fascinating? Your decorations are beautiful. We're going very simple this year with Christmas decor because of our puppy. What fun to share a Christmas concert with Little Miss. My daughter's concerts were always a special treat for the grandparents. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-70545425726785405802015-12-04T01:00:04.048-08:002015-12-04T01:00:04.048-08:00Aaaw, I'll look forward to being warmed by wat...Aaaw, I'll look forward to being warmed by watching our grandchild entertain us on stage one day!! What a fun time you had, I can almost see you, if you jumped up in proudness as your Little Miss smiled and waved to you both. How sweet is that!!<br />Thanks for sharing your family Rum Ball recipe. Sounds good...we'll have to try it :)Jim & Sonya Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935548335276176903noreply@blogger.com