The Ladies Lounge

[Mary Lane]

Originally Posted by Ark5thGenGirl

I'd love to really know how many active ladies there are here. I know a lot of you but some of you I don't, and we need to stick together!

So I propose a ladies get-together thread here where we can all introduce ourselves, post some pictures of ourselves (and our cars, of course!) and chat. Let's be good with our pics so the mods don't delete them or close the thread--

and guys, if you have () to post in here... be respectful please! Let's keep it classy.

Hello Ark5thGenGirl .... I'm just new here!

[STINGER BEE]

Sally I sure would like to try it,what are the ingredients that goes into it besides sweet potato.Like I said sure looks Yummy.

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

You and me both. I am miserable.





Want me to email you a piece? Better yet, how about I send you the whole pie?

[RubyCamaro]

Good morning ladies on the day after getting stuffed! Nice to see some new ladies joining the lounge welcome aboard. It is a chilly morning here. I'm hoping it warms up enough to give Ruby a bath. I do not plan to get out in that shopping mess today. What about you ladies? Any black Friday shoppers?

[CarolinaChick]

Ruby, I don't get out in that mess either. Usually I work but I was lucky enough to be off today. (YAY!)

Little Nathan & I decorated for Christmas. I let him do his own "thang" and just put whatever he wants, wherever he wants. Hey, they're only little once. I want him to grow up with happy memories of all the different holidays & how I let him have control of the decorating his way.

[CarolinaChick]

Originally Posted by Sanddemon

Thanks, but no guys lurking.

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by Freeman

Sally I sure would like to try it,what are the ingredients that goes into it besides sweet potato.Like I said sure looks Yummy.

Copied from page 26:

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

This recipe can easily double as a filling for Sweet Potato pie. Enjoy!


Sweet Potato Casserole

From the Kitchen of the Wife of Bill R., a former co-worker

3 c mashed sweet potatos (these are just as good if you use canned or freshly cooked)
1 c white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c milk
1 can of coconut (can be omitted)
¾ stick butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla extract


Streusel Topping:
1 c packed brown sugar
½ c all purpose flour
1 stick of butter or margarine, hard (freeze if necessary)

1 c raw, shelled pecans

Heat oven to 350


Drain the sweet potatos and discard the liquid.

In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatos and add sugar, beaten eggs, milk, coconut, butter and vanilla. Beat by hand or with a mixer until thoroughly blended. Small lumps are OK.

Set aside.

In a separate bowl, using a pastry cutter or table knives, “cut” the brown sugar, flour and butter together until it resembles a coarse meal.


Pour the Sweet Potato mixture in a baking dish*. Sprinkle the Streusel topping over the dish and top with pecans.

In the oven, place a baking sheet under the dish as it easily bubbles over. Bake in a 350 oven for 40-45 minutes.

* Optionally, load the filling (and top with the streusel topping and pecans) into pie shells for Sweet Potato Pie, a great departure from the usual store-bought Pumpkin Pie. Adjust baking time until a knife inserted in the middle of the pie comes out clean. Best served warm.


Now it's Thanksgiving.

Here's the pic again. If you're baking pies, let rest on the counter 30-40 minutes (or more) before cutting. This recipe makes 2 9-inch pies. Enjoy!

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

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Here's the pic again. If you're baking pies, let rest on the counter 30-40 minutes (or more) before cutting. This recipe makes 2 9-inch pies. Enjoy!

Made the same type recipe, but with splenda blend since my son, my mom and I are diabetic. No one knew and it was devoured! The pecans are the best part!

[hotrodsally]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

Made the same type recipe, but with splenda blend since my son, my mom and I are diabetic. No one knew and it was devoured! The pecans are the best part!

You're right about the pecans Diane... there are never any leftovers with this dish. I'd be interested in your recipe with Splenda. Thanks.

[CarolinaChick]

Testing to see if my new avatar is working.

[CarolinaChick]

It said the file upload failed but I see my Yellow Belle!

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by hotrodsally

You're right about the pecans Diane... there are never any leftovers with this dish. I'd be interested in your recipe with Splenda. Thanks.

Use your recipe, just buy the splenda blend white and brown sugar to substitute. Use half as much splenda blend. They make it so easy!

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Happy Saturday AM ladies. I'm still recovering from too much
Thanksgivng. Time to move on to Christmas. The weather here
in Michigan is 60 today so I'm motivated to get my outside
decorated before it gets cold. We'll have to post pics of out
outdoor decorations and our Christmas trees!!

Have a great day everyone!!

[The Stig]

Ladies Lounge.......check

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Like I told you before - nothing to see here Mr. Mod - keep moving