The German Corner - There's a Fungus Amungus (among us) he he heee

hello erna and berny

oh i wish we had your weather erna - i want to be outside too - today it is rather cold again. Hope those beens and leek will grow fast. 

back to work today -  waving to all -twinkle

Hello Ladies :)

Berny, lol, I luv Abba.  Twinkle mentioned her son not being too thrilled with some adventures she takes him on.  In NYC there's a really popular Broadway play called "Mama Mia," which features all the music of Abba;  Dragged two sons along, they were not impressed, though I loved it.  Then, took them to see Broadway's "Thouroughy Modern Millie," which bored them too.  However, they did see the Nekked Cowboy on Broadway, singing and dancing in his underpants only - thought their eyes were gonna pop.  Oh, and then the gay parade in NYC, we were going back to hotel where the floats and participants were waiting their turn.  They were teasing my sons who were freaking out and had to immediately to to the gym to workout. 

Erna, don't feel guilty about that doughnut, especially the Mexican-style.  They're delicious; used to live during college where there were some Mexican bakeries; you'd go nuts.  Don't you get alot of animals/insects enjoying your garden.  That's why I gave up.  Even with bulb plants and most roses, they get snapped.

This is a recipe DH invented - it's good as a topping or a side...

Mushrooms with Tasty Crumbs

Sautee your favorite sliced mushrooms in butter/oil until lightly browned.  Set aside.

Crumbs:  Saute chopped garlic &/or onion in larger skillet; add chopped parsley.  Add non-seasoned breadcrumbs.  Toast in skillet until lightly browned.  Add grated Parmesan cheese and pepper.  Add mushrooms and toast together another few minutes.

Mr. Moon is out tonite - first time have seen him in almost a week, nice weather ahead.  In my formative years, wanted to be an astronomer - my mother decided I should be a secretary in either the medical/legal profession to "catch" a doctor or lawyer - how lame is that?  Sigh, always listened to my mother, but not anymore, lol, though she still tries to boss me around at the tender age of 51 - what can you do.  lydia

hello lydia

lol on your trips - i wouldn't do Ds a big favor to drag him to these musicals either - i went to mama mia in hamburg and loved it even though i am not a big musical fan but sinc ei am a big time abba fan i had a blast. My best friend went to see Dirty Dancing yesterday she really enjoyed that.

Lydia my mom does the same with me and my grandma the same to my mom at the sweet age of 60 -lol i guess they will never stop - some women are just so controlling... we only have to make it better...lol

i really need to get some mushrooms  - maybe i will make a mushroom strudel this weekend - we will see.

Erna i agree with Lydia do not feel so bad about those donuts - a treat once in a while is neccessary - life is too short - live it to the fullest and i know you know how to do it you are such a energy loaden positive women - smile

twinkle

Good morning everyone! :)

I am busy here at work and plan to work all day....trying to get caught up from last week, since I missed some work...

I still have a cough and a sore throat..... :( I think my cough is better, and my sore throat comes and goes.....I just don't know what to do for it?? I just wish it would go away!!

Yesterday I went to see some of my cousins that moved back to Indiana from Florida....there son graduated from the Marines Friday so he will be home till next Monday and then he will have to report in and on to North Carolina and then probably over to the middle east.... :(

so we had a party for him with some of the family....

Well I had better get busy!

TTYL Jet

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Hi Twinkle! :)

Jet

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Hey everyone, I only have a minute. TTYL

Shannon

Jet, how nice that you spent some time with your cousin. I hope everything works out with their son and hope he doesn't have to go to the middle east. You just sound like a busy bee like me. You always doing something, how great.

 Lydia, I guess the bugs don't like me. We have no snails or what so ever. We do have little bunnies once in a while. My garden grows because I go and look at him everyday and talk to my veggies. Not kidding. I am a crazy girl.

We have sombody from hospice coming now, because auntie is not doing to well. The dr. mentioned this morning that she is probable in 3rd stage with her dementia. She does not recognize me anymore, but still DH. She does not talk with anybody anymore either. She has problems swallowing and we (home) are buying for her tomatoe soup, yoghurt and Ensure. She is in pain with walking and everything she is doing, but otherwise very content. I hope and wish nobody ever to end up like that. Very sad.

 Better get going

Erna

Waving to all of you.We are back in Colorado and of course the time was to shortin Germany.We would have needed at least one more week to see everybody and do a few things we wanted to do. The weather was very cold,rainy,snowing and miserable,but if you visit a hundred relatives and friends it does not matter.We had a great time and the highlight was visiting with Alissa and Niklas.She is such a great hostess and Niklas is the cutest and bightest young man one can ever meet.They live in a historic winery in a small beautiful town.-------Besides the weather,I just love Easter and Spring time in Germany.Everything was decorated for Easter. All the beautiful spring flowers were in full bloom and sometimes had snow on them,which looked very pretty.People fill baskets and pots with different flowers and place them on steps and on the front of the house.and on window sills. They have winter hard Camelias,which we found in the Black Forest at our Bed and Breakfast,which was in full bloom and had huge flowers.The most beautiful sight.

As you all can imagine,I gained weight from all the great food and of course the wonderful torten we ate at 4.00 pm in the coffee houses or fresh baked at relatives and friends,including the wonderfull Cherry- Marblecake at Alissa's house.

I read some of the postings,but I did not have time to look at all of them.I will be back.My DH has to use the computer.Huge to all of you,Renate

Hello Renate! I'm so glad to see that you're back! I am sure you had a great time and I'm a teensy-weensy bit jealous that you got to spend so much time over there. I loved the food and atmosphere when I was in Germany. I'm glad that you had a good time and I enjoyed reading your post.

Seems like most everyone here is doing ok. The weather is finally going to get warm this week (of course that's after it drops to 32* tonight). Wishing you all a peaceful night's rest. TTYL

Shannon

Renate! I am so happy you are back! :)

I am sure you had a really good time!

I posted earlier, but in case you miss it....I wanted to thank you for the post card you sent! It made my day! :)

Again welcome back!

Jet

Jet it was nice that you got time to spend with your cousin.  My nephew is in Afghanistan right now too - it's always a worry.

Renate I am glad you had a good trip.  I just got your post card today.  Thanks!

Well it is time to get off to bed.  TTYL

hello everybody

Erna i feel for you - it must be very hard to see auntie that way and to talk to a hospice doesn't make it any easier .... HUGS

Renate it is so nice to have you back!! It was a pleasure meeting you, your DS and DD. Our camelias did bloom for the first time this year too - pink and white they are adorable my mom couldn't believe it after years and years -lol I hope you get over the jetleg soon. DH must have been so hapy to have you back.

Jet i hope your throat gets better soon - did you take any medication??? Stay warm and i cross fingers for you cousin!!

lydia if the moon gets you up again tonight there is a slice of honey bread and swiss herb tea waiting for you!!! 

Did anybody hear from marlene or texas?

nothing much going on here - got to go in the office in a minute.  Speak later -twinkle

MOROCCAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Makes 12 appetizers

- 12 large white mushrooms

- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vegetable oil

- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

- 1/4 cup (50 mL) carrot, finely chopped

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) ground cumin

- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) ground coriander

- 1/2 cup (125 mL) quick couscous, uncooked

- 3/4 cup (175 mL) vegetable stock

- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) currants

- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped

- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) fresh mint, finely chopped

Cut stems from mushrooms; trim inside edge of cap to enlarge stuffing area. Set caps aside. Finely chop mushroom stems.

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushroom stems, onion, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring often, for five minutes or until softened.

Add cumin, coriander, then couscous; stir in stock and currants. Cover and bring to boil; remove from heat and let stand for five minutes.

Fluff with fork. Add parsley and mint. Fill mushroom caps with couscous mixture.

Bake in 400 F or 200 C oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Tip for making room in mushrooms: Invert the cleaned mushroom and pull off the stem. Use the small end of a sharp melon baller to scoop excess mushroom flesh from the underside of the cap. The flesh that is removed can be chopped and added to the stuffing mixture.

Happy Hour Mushrooms –

• ½ pound small to medium mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 tablespoons soft butter
• 1 clove mashed garlic
• 3 tablespoons shredded jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/3 cup fine bread crumbs

Remove stems from mushrooms and save for other cooking needs. Brush caps with melted butter. Combine soft butter with garlic, add cheese and mix well. Add wine and soy sauce then bread crumbs to make a paste. Fill caps with mixture and place on cookie sheet under broiler, about 5 inches from the heating element, for about 3 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with toothpicks.