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« Previous EntriesAutumn Trip - Day 2 - Newhampshire - The White Mountains
Thursday, October 26th, 2006We made our way from Maine to Vermont. Along the way we pass by the state of New Hampshire, home to the White Mountain National Park, where Mount Washington(the highest peak N of the smokey mountains) is.
White Mountains and Mt Washington
Making our way to the Mt Washington auto trail, we were dissappointed that it was […]
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Autumn Trip - Day 1 - Maine - Lobsters Lobsters Lobsters
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Taking advantage of the fall break, the Chestnutties decided to go on a nice trip to enjoy the Fall Foliage. It was a trip up North, covering the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Day 1 - Maine
What was the objective in visiting Maine? Well for most people it is the scenic drive and Arcadia […]
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Back from Vermont!!!
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006WOOT back from a trip from Maine —> New Hampshire —> Vermont!
YAY!
Pics + description to come
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Recipe: Tiramisu Cheesecake
Sunday, October 15th, 2006Inspired by the one I had at cheese cake factory, I attempted to make my own
Ingrediants
1 8 oz. packages cream cheese1 Cup sugar (icing) and 1tbs granulated sugar8 oz. mascarpone cheese2 eggs2 Tbs. flour3 Tbs. coffee, STRONGLady Fingers
Steps
Mix the Cheeses and sugar and eggs and flour, stir well.
To that mix, add the coffee.
Prepare a bowl […]
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Recipe: Poppy Seed Lemon cake/bread
Saturday, October 14th, 2006Cat bought some Poppy seeds while she was out shopping with Char… sooooo
Poppy seed Lemon cake with Orange glazeRecipe Taken from RobbieIngrediants
Cake3 cups all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. salt3 eggs1 1/2 cups milk - low-fat okay1 1/8 cups vegetable oil1 1/2 Tbls. poppy seeds1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1 […]
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Recipe: Triple Choc Threat Cupcake
Saturday, October 14th, 2006Why triple threat?
The Cupcake batter contains chocolate
The Cupcake filling IS chocolate
The Cupcake Frosting IS also Chocolate
Cupcakes
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 350ยบ F and position rack […]
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Windy City - Chicago Day 3
Friday, October 13th, 2006ARGHH last day in chicagooooo
So we rushed off to United Center, Home of the CHICAGO BULLS! While the bulls currently suck, we were there to see Micheal Jordan, His royal Airness, statue. The place was pretty deserted except for us, and a few other tourists who were obviously there for the same reason.
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Windy City - Chicago Day 2
Friday, October 13th, 2006Day 2 was a very simple day, just head to all the attractions that are clumped together near lake michigan and abuse the heck out of the city pass which gives us free entry!
First stop: Fields’ Museum
Normally I am not that big a fan of museums, but I must say this one is pretty […]
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Condolences
Friday, October 13th, 2006Taking a temporary break from my Chicago Trip blogging.
Just 2 days ago I attended the Funeral of my Boss’s Mother-in-Law, Gussie, she passed away at the age of 94. I had met her on a few occassions when I visited my boss’s house to help fix up his wireless network.
Even at 94, she struck me […]
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Windy City - Day 1
Tuesday, October 10th, 2006Chicagooooooooooo go go go!Downtown
Last weekend, 4 chestnuties + estee (who is more or less a chestnutie herself) headed down to Chicago, IL. Why is it called the Windy City? Well probably due to the effects of lake michigan which is 1 of the 5 great lakes, you know… sea breeze, land breeze….
Anyway day 1…. arrived […]
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