tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post8418387272110146746..comments2023-10-26T04:59:07.500-04:00Comments on Book Roast: Fridays special is...Bobby's Diner!Chris Eldinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-46791750778717111772009-05-26T10:43:09.192-04:002009-05-26T10:43:09.192-04:00Okay! So, now I have the tough duty of picking a w...Okay! So, now I have the tough duty of picking a winner? Well, there were so many great ones but I'll have to say I loved Bridget's about Justin Timberlake... I too am a JT fan and darn if I didn't leave that juicy morsel off the menu! What a dolt! So, there you have it. brigdet3420 gets the book! -Susan :) P.S. thanks for all of the comments, really fun.Susan Wingatehttp://www.susanwingate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-16350341901612558932009-05-25T08:00:07.296-04:002009-05-25T08:00:07.296-04:00Susan, I didn't know you'd been roasted! And now h...Susan, I didn't know you'd been roasted! And now here I've missed all the fun! LOL<br /><br />Miss MaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-12511706671925769202009-05-23T21:45:56.249-04:002009-05-23T21:45:56.249-04:00thx shona, as with anything, experiment... adding ...thx shona, as with anything, experiment... adding one thing, or leaving one thing out, may make a huge difference... it did when my kids were small... my son still won't eat mushrooms :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-7491694617092743372009-05-23T13:05:06.459-04:002009-05-23T13:05:06.459-04:00What would I want to find on the menu? Well, I ha...What would I want to find on the menu? Well, I haven't been out on a date in years so how about beefcake with lots and lots of hot sauce?Llehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808225636111637085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-1998153144501122452009-05-23T02:51:10.786-04:002009-05-23T02:51:10.786-04:00Wow, LW, you are nothing if not thorough! I've act...Wow, LW, you are nothing if not thorough! I've actually never made that for the kids, I might give it a go soon!<br /><br />Susan, I'm closing up the bar...want to pick a winner?Shona Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588447219623308333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-32007391528977642502009-05-22T23:44:02.648-04:002009-05-22T23:44:02.648-04:00Yikes! I wonder how this will all work out.Yikes! I wonder how this will all work out.Chelle Corderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412268726863698528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-62730209046882879102009-05-22T19:43:01.360-04:002009-05-22T19:43:01.360-04:00Toad in a Hole
Toad in a Hole is a very simple di...Toad in a Hole<br /><br />Toad in a Hole is a very simple dish that the kids just love! <br /><br />Simply prepare the Yorkshire Pudding batter as directed, and pour over the sausages and bake. <br /><br />Use high gluten bread flour for best results.<br /><br />Preheat baking dish in oven for about 10 minutes with 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil and 2 small pats of butter.<br /><br />Lightly beat eggs, add milk and lightly beat in the flour and seasonings<br /><br />Swirl the oil mixture to coat the dish and then place the sausages in it, pour the batter over the sausages and bake at 375°F or 190°C. <br /><br />Bake until batter is golden brown and firm - about 40-45 minutes, test for interior doneness with a skewer. <br /><br />Serve with gravy and lots of mashed potatoes.<br /> <br /><br />6 - 8 precooked beef sausages (Johnsonville Brats are recommended)<br /><br />olive oil and butter<br /><br />2 eggs (must be at room temperature)<br /><br />2 cups milk (500ml)<br /><br />2 cups flour (284 gm)<br /><br />salt, pepper and seasoning to taste<br /><br /> <br /><br />You might also like:<br /><br />Roast Beef studded with Garlic<br /><br />English Roast Beef<br /><br />Hearty Beef Stew with Tomatoes<br /><br />Storm Mountain Stew<br /><br />Irish Stew<br /><br />Cornish Pasty Pie<br /><br />Real Shepherd's Pie<br /><br />Shepherd's Pie with Crust<br /><br />Canadian Pork Pie<br /><br /><br />A Brief History of Yorkshire Puddings:<br /><br />'Yorkshires' have a humble origin back in the Middle Ages when they were known as 'dripping pudding'. <br /><br />The batter was cooked in a pan under the meat that was being roasted so the fat and flavours from the meat were incorporated into the pudding. <br /><br />It was used as a 'filler' in hard times when there wasn't enough meat to go around, and even used as a main course on its own with onion gravy. <br /><br />Hannah Glasse, a housewife is credited with upgrading the original Dripping Pudding recipe to its status of Yorkshire Pudding. <br /><br />Her cookbook, The Art of Cookery, was published in 1747, and was the best of its kind for decades. <br /><br />Toad in a Hole is an old variant on Yorkshire Pudding.laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-78368810202843999692009-05-22T19:38:45.901-04:002009-05-22T19:38:45.901-04:00welcome susan, and grats on making 'finalist'... n...welcome susan, and grats on making 'finalist'... nice pick, shona :)<br /><br />on the menu: toad-in-a-hole :O lollaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-42901121229686755542009-05-22T19:31:35.842-04:002009-05-22T19:31:35.842-04:00German chocolate cake, biscuits, steak omlettes, b...German chocolate cake, biscuits, steak omlettes, brownie sundaes, chocolate malts and chili cheese fries!Jacqueline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09761461686932219434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-87425567358049370082009-05-22T18:34:29.334-04:002009-05-22T18:34:29.334-04:00Congratulations Susan, that's great news.
These a...Congratulations Susan, that's great news.<br /><br />These answers are hilarious and/or delicious. Justin Timberlake, LOL. As for the rest of you I've just had breakfast and you're making me hungry again!Shona Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588447219623308333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-52238456523300413882009-05-22T15:46:12.443-04:002009-05-22T15:46:12.443-04:00Hi Susan, Shona,
Very cool premise and the writing...Hi Susan, Shona,<br />Very cool premise and the writing reeled me in, soooo I'll say: Catch of the Day: Prawns in the Game. Dessert: Humble PieTricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-5876106728757613232009-05-22T15:44:28.369-04:002009-05-22T15:44:28.369-04:00What a great excerpt. I look forward to reading th...What a great excerpt. I look forward to reading this one. As far as a menu item I would like to see... I would have to say it is very hard to pass up an All-American hamburger( with cheese) with a pickle spear and a side of good ol' greasy french fries loaded with cheese. And for dessert what about something called "the Grand Canyon Banana Split" since the diner is in Arizona? Now that is a fine meal for any diner!Jackie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16125065614086555496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-44252210691098782112009-05-22T15:19:17.059-04:002009-05-22T15:19:17.059-04:00Even though it's Arizona, how bout some good ole S...Even though it's Arizona, how bout some good ole Suthern cooking - fried chicken, turnip greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread and banana puddin' !!!<br /><br />mj.coward@gmail.comKRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773651679644201462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-37134950651265619502009-05-22T15:02:28.349-04:002009-05-22T15:02:28.349-04:00Y 'all makin' me hungry! Though, that's not too h...Y 'all makin' me hungry! Though, that's not too hard to do...<br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-73359196163118413042009-05-22T14:51:39.589-04:002009-05-22T14:51:39.589-04:00Love the premise! What about some kind of dessert ...Love the premise! What about some kind of dessert like a mini poundcake pre-cut in half and call them Diners?Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-8397258698820311322009-05-22T13:57:23.732-04:002009-05-22T13:57:23.732-04:00I would like to find Justin Timberlake on the menu...I would like to find Justin Timberlake on the menu.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070426155040395096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-90911238610133946392009-05-22T12:45:30.380-04:002009-05-22T12:45:30.380-04:00sounds like a fun book to read! I think the two wo...sounds like a fun book to read! I think the two women will concoct a recipe together - a two-layer cake with chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream - call it By Bobby's Girls. :>) who can resist dessert?<br /><br />Chris Verstraete<br />chrisATcverstraete.comChris Vhttp://candidcanine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-87178993842438705902009-05-22T12:37:02.787-04:002009-05-22T12:37:02.787-04:00I like the plot. It's complicated and messy just l...I like the plot. It's complicated and messy just like life. <br /><br />Menu item: Po'BoyDave Fragmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985158361431606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-6403862106478128512009-05-22T12:36:08.591-04:002009-05-22T12:36:08.591-04:00Congrats to Susan as well! And on the menu, chick...Congrats to Susan as well! And on the menu, chicken fried chicken.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-63772043734034664762009-05-22T12:01:56.464-04:002009-05-22T12:01:56.464-04:00Congratulations Susan!! WOOOHOOO!!! That's awesom...Congratulations Susan!! WOOOHOOO!!! That's awesome news!!!<br />:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006129353079344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-55603446903364400522009-05-22T11:19:33.732-04:002009-05-22T11:19:33.732-04:00Hello Ladies!
These are hysterical comments...
Gla...Hello Ladies!<br />These are hysterical comments...<br />Glad you liked the exerpt. This little book, a book I didn't take out of my drawer for 2 years before starting to submit it, has just placed as a Finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards! I'm thrilled (obviously). Well, again, thanks for the funny comments - love 'em! -SusanSusan Wingatehttp://www.bobbysdiner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-59640026207432703302009-05-22T08:52:13.905-04:002009-05-22T08:52:13.905-04:00Whoa, what a premise! Very intriguing!
And on th...Whoa, what a premise! Very intriguing! <br /><br />And on the menu I suppose I'd like to see Celestial Seasoning's Tension Tamer tea...sounds like they might need it. :)<br /><br />(lol, Chris)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471937819219493034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-52649343680868494872009-05-22T07:08:43.308-04:002009-05-22T07:08:43.308-04:00LOVE the title!! And the excerpt is hysterical!!
:...LOVE the title!! And the excerpt is hysterical!!<br />:-)<br />I want whatever Meg Ryan is having...<br />;-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-16860741984359885262009-05-22T06:47:58.162-04:002009-05-22T06:47:58.162-04:00Sorry Susan, tht should have been addressed to you...Sorry Susan, tht should have been addressed to you as well as Shona, of course!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-45986913874754559422009-05-22T06:46:58.289-04:002009-05-22T06:46:58.289-04:00This sounds a really intriging read Shona.
As for...This sounds a really intriging read Shona.<br /><br />As for what Id like to find on the menu at Bobby's - there's only one answer to that, CHOCOLATE! (But not what an ex boyfriend of mine who was a talented, if slightly unconventional chef, served up at his restaurant - chocolated coated RABBIT"!)Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.com