Everything Dessert Related

[Howard]

When we lived in Houston we made bananas Foster a lot. It’s been thirty years, and I’m finally ready for more!

That's delicious.

 

[Howard]

How about a Chocolate Fondue?

 

[Oldsarge]

It needs orange segments.

 

[TKI67]

The fig harvest has begun!

 

[Oldsarge]

Ah, that's because you're so far south. Mine won't be ripe for another couple three weeks. Anticipation grows!

 

[Howard]

It needs orange segments.

Will any other fruits work too?

 

[Oldsarge]

I'd stay away from grapefruit.

 

[Howard]

I'd stay away from grapefruit.

What about grapes and or apple slices?

 

[Oldsarge]

Those work. So do cane berries like Boysens or Logans. And peaches! Ripe peaches/nectarines in chocolate fondue? Decadent!

 

[FiscalDean]

How about a little pear brandy. Now if only I could get the pear out of the bottle.

 

[TKI67]

How about a little pear brandy. Now if only I could get the pear out of the bottle.

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The opposite of what we called Nui Nui punch in school. “Now if I could only get the Everclear out of the watermelon.”

 

[Troones]

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How about a little pear brandy. Now if only I could get the pear out of the bottle.

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I know a magic trick for that. All you need is a counter top, the bottle itself, a firm grip, and goggles.
Great thread. I've gained a few pounds just reading through it.

 

[Howard]

How about a little pear brandy. Now if only I could get the pear out of the bottle.

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Is that an actual drink?

 

[eagle2250]

^^
How did they get the pear into that bottle. I understand the ship in a bottle thing is done by assembling the model one piece at a time, but the pear comes already assembled!

 

[ChrisRS]

Is that an actual drink?

Of course it is, but sometimes known by a different name. I would never drink orange brandy, but Grand Marnier is a habit for me.

 

[FiscalDean]

^^
How did they get the pear into that bottle. I understand the ship in a bottle thing is done by assembling the model one piece at a time, but the pear comes already assembled!

They tie the empty bottle around the blossom before the pear starts to grow. When the pear is fully developed, they remove the bottle and fill with the brandy.

 

[FiscalDean]

Is that an actual drink?

It is an actual drink. It's generally served as an after dinner drink. While brandy is usually made with grapes, this is simply made with pears. Some of the more common non - grape brandies are plum brandy (Slivovitz) and cherry Brandy (Kirschwasser).

The colonists made brandy with apples. Of course, we could always opt for Goldwasser. Some prefer to wear jewelry made of gold then there are those who like to drink it.

 

[FiscalDean]

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I know a magic trick for that. All you need is a counter top, the bottle itself, a firm grip, and goggles.
Great thread. I've gained a few pounds just reading through it.

I'm thinking SWMBO would not approve, granite can chip so easily.

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[Fading Fast]

⇧ That has Howard written all over it.