A Recipe Review - Cosmopolitan

Ok, I'm no bartender, in fact, I'm not a big drinker, or even a social drinker, but one evening I had hit my limit, and wanted to chill out. I was a huge fan of Sex and the City, and still watch the reruns, and was fascinated with these little pink drinks they were always drinking. I scoured the internet, and found a recipe for these pink goddess drinks, that looked simple enough to make. So, I told my hubby he should go to the liquor store and get himself some beer because I thought he was working too hard. Oh, and by the way can you get these items for me while you're there? Oh and stop by the grocery store and pick up some cranberry juice please?

Half an hour later, I was on my way to making my pretty pink drink, and looking and feeling fabulous like they did in the show. Thank goodness I took a small sip instead of a big ole' gulp! That little sip just about knocked me out of my chair! It was terrible!

Not wanting to let the ingredients go to waste, I tried the recipe again, with a lot less vodka, and a little more juice. I still could barely choke it down! In the end, hubby got my pretty pink drink, son got the cranberry juice, an almost full bottle of vodka is still chillin' in the fridge, and I'm still trying to chill out.

I am looking for a sweet drink that doesn't taste like it's full of alcohol, even though it is. I used to get cherry limeades at the club in my younger years, and after 4 or so of those I was a tad bit tipsy. If anyone out there has a sweet tasting drink recipe that you think I might like, please send it my way. I don't like anything that remotely resembles the smell or taste of coconut, so please don't send these. :)

Cosmopolitan-
Rating - 1 Smile
http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink234.html

Corn Nuggets

If you like those sweet, delicious corn nuggets you can find on your plate at Red Beans, or on most Chinese buffets across the county, then you will love this recipe. With just a few tweaks, you can make a delicious side dish that tastes similar to the original.
The basic recipe, by itself is good, but I thought it was missing something, so I made a few changes. First of all, I didn't like the consistency of the batter, so I added 1/2 C. of cornmeal. I also didn't think the batter was sweet enough, so I substituted cream corn for the yellow corn, and added a total of 1/4 C. sugar. These changes seemed to do the trick, and made the corn nuggets delicious!
If you are going to give this recipe a try, please try it as it is written first, you may like it just the way it is. Fry up a couple of them, using the original ingredients, and then if you need to add extra sugar, or cornmeal, you still can.
If you have a corn nugget recipe that you and your family like, please share it. I am always looking for new recipes, and would love to give it a try!
Corn Nuggets-
Rating - 4 Smiles
http://www.thatsmyhome.com/momsdiner/corn-nuggets.htm

A New Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

This is just so funny! I hope it puts everyone in the mood of the season!

You should try this! Sure to bring smiles from your guests!
Here is a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey.

1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes.

2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully. (see attached picture for details)

3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve.

4. Watch your guests' faces...

May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious,
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!