MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 DH went to Wegman's earlier to get some stuff I need b/c we are going to NJ tomorrow to celebrate a bunch of birthdays. I sent him for WEBKINZ (yes, we need those), pumpkin carving kits (I am leading the pumpkin carving activity), and a bag of Kraft Caramel candies so we can melt caramel and coat apples and decorate them. We did this at the twins' birthday party a few years ago (we had 35 kids - I don't recommend doing it with 35 kids) and it was really fun! I just checked the Wegman's bag, and he bought some 'caramel apple wraps.' HUH? He said that he and one of the managers looked and could not find Kraft caramel candies anywhere in the store. I am not happy (yes, I know in the great big scheme of things, this is not important), but I do not want to wrap my apples, I want to DIP them! Is that too much to ask? Besides, dipping and decorating is the most and what if these stoopid wraps aren't 'wet' enough so decorating stuff will stick to them? and, yes, they looked in the bulk/loose candy section and they weren't there and dh says the manager made three phone calls and came to the conclusion that WRAPS are all they have. Off to WalMart in the a.m.:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 You can put those wraps into a crockpot and melt them then add a couple of large marshmallows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'd be surprised if Walmart had the caramels. I think you'd have more luck at a Walgreens. If you can't find them anywhere, I'd go to a specialty candy store and just buy the homemade, DELICIOUS caramels, buying extra to enjoy on the ride to NJ. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 You can put those wraps into a crockpot and melt them then add a couple of large marshmallows. well aren't YOU the cat's meow!!!;):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 well aren't YOU the cat's meow!!!;):D (smooths freshly licked fingertip over eyebrows,...) Why, yes, Ma'am! I LOVELOVELOVE caramel apples. (Please read Laurie Notaro's book, "Idiot Girl's Action Adventure Club" if you havn't already. She discusses HER love of caramel apples, too! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 (smooths freshly licked fingertip over eyebrows,...) Why, yes, Ma'am! I LOVELOVELOVE caramel apples. (Please read Laurie Notaro's book, "Idiot Girl's Action Adventure Club" if you havn't already. She discusses HER love of caramel apples, too! ;) I love them much more than words can describe!!!!!!! I can't even remember the last time I've had one. Do they taste better with groomed eyebrows?:smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I love them much more than words can describe!!!!!!! I can't even remember the last time I've had one. Do they taste better with groomed eyebrows?:smilielol5: Yes and naked toes. (Compeletely off-topic, but last night I took an Ambien and texted a picture of my broken purple bent toe to my friends. Laurie Notaro also writes about her exploits on Ambien. She understands me.) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Yes and naked toes. (Compeletely off-topic, but last night I took an Ambien and texted a picture of my broken purple bent toe to my friends. Laurie Notaro also writes about her exploits on Ambien. She understands me.) :001_smile: cut and paste. And post a pic. we all MUST see this!!!!!:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 You can put those wraps into a crockpot and melt them then add a couple of large marshmallows. YOU are a GENIUS!!!!!!! And, I have marshmallows! Ok - then we only have to go back to Wegman's for their 'backyard bonfire' log! BTW, I say to DH: 'it's okay. we can put the wraps in the crockpot, and melt them.' He says: :ack2: 'RATS IN THE CROCKPOT! OMG! THAT'S DISGUSTING!' :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This is the most heavenly caramel apple recipe ever! It seems like it'd be more work, because of the number of ingredients, but really, it's easier than unwrapping all of those candies, and *so much tastier.* :tongue_smilie: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Caramel-Dipped-Apples-102427 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It's horrific. At least to me who feels it from the inside. I sent it to Nakia (ya know, since she's a nurse and all and what nurse WOULDN'T want to see that?) She was decidly un-thrilled with it. I'm off to figure out how to get it from my phone to my Hive. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I love them much more than words can describe!!!!!!! I can't even remember the last time I've had one. Do they taste better with groomed eyebrows?:smilielol5: WHY wouldn't your eyebrows be groomed? huuh? :toetap05: You are going to have a new gorgeous kitchen -- you have to dress the part, y'know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 YOU are a GENIUS!!!!!!! And, I have marshmallows! Ok - then we only have to go back to Wegman's for their 'backyard bonfire' log! BTW, I say to DH: 'it's okay. we can put the wraps in the crockpot, and melt them.' He says: :ack2: 'RATS IN THE CROCKPOT! OMG! THAT'S DISGUSTING!' :svengo: HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of stove are they cooking on? ;):lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 WHY wouldn't your eyebrows be groomed? huuh? :toetap05: You are going to have a new gorgeous kitchen -- you have to dress the part, y'know! I'm confused. Do I groom the eyebrows in the kitchen? I thought a sponge bath was the limit here but........................... :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 This is the most heavenly caramel apple recipe ever!It seems like it'd be more work, because of the number of ingredients, but really, it's easier than unwrapping all of those candies, and *so much tastier.* :tongue_smilie: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Caramel-Dipped-Apples-102427 Oh, Julie -- This sounds divine. I have a problem though -- as wonderful as I am in the kitchen (i know -- blowing my own horn) I have NEVER NEVER NEVER cooked anything using a candy thermometer that has turned out correctly. I am a total loser when it comes to a candy thermometer. And, I would be doing this in my sister's kitchen and flubbing in front of her would be anathema! I will have to try this at home when I've had a fair amount of xanax -- it sounds too good for a bunch of little kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It's horrific. At least to me who feels it from the inside. I sent it to Nakia (ya know, since she's a nurse and all and what nurse WOULDN'T want to see that?) She was decidly un-thrilled with it. I'm off to figure out how to get it from my phone to my Hive. ;) I would also be unimpressed if the purple was due to toenail polish. If, however, you have a clearly misshapen toe, purple in color and at least twice it's normal size, I'd consider it impressive depending on the pain level. Must be above a 9. Of course this is subject to change. I need to see a photo.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of stove are they cooking on? ;):lol::lol::lol: They have a jenn air -- but I am going to use their crock pot.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Oh, Julie -- This sounds divine. I have a problem though -- as wonderful as I am in the kitchen (i know -- blowing my own horn) I have NEVER NEVER NEVER cooked anything using a candy thermometer that has turned out correctly. I am a total loser when it comes to a candy thermometer. And, I would be doing this in my sister's kitchen and flubbing in front of her would be anathema! I will have to try this at home when I've had a fair amount of xanax -- it sounds too good for a bunch of little kids. this changes things. I vote for melting the wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 If it aint the Aga, it don't count :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This was Day 3 Post-Injury. (I tripped walking across the kitchen floor. I have logged literally MANY miles swimming, running and biking this past summer, but walking across the room proved challenging.) I will admit that if I saw this on someone else I wouldn't be horrified. I think it is more the memory of the toe bending under. (shudder) Yes, the little piggie on the end is black. I lost half the nail last week. Since dh left I have changed my name to ThatCalamityCyndiGirl. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 If it aint the Aga, it don't count :tongue_smilie::iagree: Just to make her feel good, though, I never fail to mention that she had countertops and I went for 18 mos with contractor-grade plywood for my countertops. THAT makes her feel better.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This was Day 3 Post-Injury. (I tripped walking across the kitchen floor. I have logged literally MANY miles swimming, running and biking this past summer, but walking across the room proved challenging.) I will admit that if I saw this on someone else I wouldn't be horrified. I think it is more the memory of the toe bending under. (shudder) Yes, the little piggie on the end is black. I lost half the nail last week. Since dh left I have changed my name to ThatCalamityCyndiGirl. :001_huh: :scared: having had a broken toe myself, I can commiserate!!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 :scared: having had a broken toe myself, I can commiserate!!!:grouphug: Thanks. Nakia has broken a toe, too. She can commisserate, she just doesn't want to have to SEE it, bless her heart. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This was Day 3 Post-Injury. (I tripped walking across the kitchen floor. I have logged literally MANY miles swimming, running and biking this past summer, but walking across the room proved challenging.) I will admit that if I saw this on someone else I wouldn't be horrified. I think it is more the memory of the toe bending under. (shudder) Yes, the little piggie on the end is black. I lost half the nail last week. Since dh left I have changed my name to ThatCalamityCyndiGirl. :001_huh: *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 :scared: having had a broken toe myself, I can commiserate!!!:grouphug: Thanks. Nakia has broken a toe, too. She can commisserate, she just doesn't want to have to SEE it, bless her heart. ;) I've had a broken toe twice -- once on each foot -- good grief----why doesn't anyone tell us that if your toe is broken, you cannot walk! Who knew?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 :iagree: Just to make her feel good, though, I never fail to mention that she had countertops and I went for 18 mos with contractor-grade plywood for my countertops. THAT makes her feel better.:glare: Countertops come and go. An Aga (esp a RED one) is a thing of adoration forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Countertops come and go. An Aga (esp a RED one) is a thing of adoration forever! :001_wub:.......and I have told you that it arrived here by way of Canada, haven't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 :001_wub:.......and I have told you that it arrived here by way of Canada, haven't I? Yes Ma'am. I told Wolf I'd rent him out on the corner if it meant me getting an Aga. :D He thinks I was kidding. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I don't know what an Aga is, but I'm off to google. ETA: Ohgeeze. I heard the Hallelujah chorus. Imp, when dh gets back we are planning a vacation off the Southern coast of Canada. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I don't know what an Aga is, but I'm off to google. Imp, when dh gets back we are planning a vacation off the Southern coast of Canada. :lol: *brain boggles at the concept of 'southern coast'* Aga is the supremest supreme EVAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 ETA: Ohgeeze. I heard the Hallelujah chorus. I know, right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Some actor was being interviewd on the Craig Ferguson show last week and he said,"As you know Canada doesn't HAVE a Southern coast" and that comment made me :lol: everytime I thought of it. Like when a dunderheaded young girl asked me incredulously when she found out that I was from Illinois and had grown up having never seen the ocean, "you mean you lived in Illinois and NEVER SAW THE OCEAN?!" I believe I answered thusly::001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks. Nakia has broken a toe, too. She can commisserate, she just doesn't want to have to SEE it, bless her heart. ;) Bless my heart? Seriously? You just blessed my heart? Bless your heart. No, actually, bless your toe. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Bless my heart? Seriously? You just blessed my heart? Bless your heart. No, actually, bless your toe. :tongue_smilie: Do you kiss your mother with that mouth of yours?! I'm gonna go hack your facebook account and change your profile pic to my toe. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Bless my heart? Seriously? You just blessed my heart? Bless your heart. No, actually, bless your toe. :tongue_smilie: :001_smile:It's beginning to sound like a Friday night around here.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 *ducks and runs* When the heart blessings devolve into toe blessings, it just gets ugly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Do you kiss your mother with that mouth of yours?! I'm gonna go hack your facebook account and change your profile pic to my toe. :tongue_smilie: :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 :001_smile:It's beginning to sound like a Friday night around here.:001_smile: Yup. I'm torn betwixt posting on this thread, hacking Nakia's fb account and lovingly stroking the Aga pic on my computer. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Yup. I'm torn betwixt posting on this thread, hacking Nakia's fb account and lovingly stroking the Aga pic on my computer. :tongue_smilie: Another one lost to the dark side of Aga p*rn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 *ducks and runs* When the heart blessings devolve into toe blessings, it just gets ugly... You do realize that we are all here waiting to hear the Hallelujah Chorus from you!:toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 You do realize that we are all here waiting to hear the Hallelujah Chorus from you!:toetap05: Oh. My. Word. :lol::rofl::smilielol5: And now I need to pee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Do you kiss your mother with that mouth of yours?! I'm gonna go hack your facebook account and change your profile pic to my toe. :tongue_smilie: What kind of friend are you? I am having nightmares about bruised and swollen toes! YUCK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Yup. I'm torn betwixt posting on this thread, hacking Nakia's fb account and lovingly stroking the Aga pic on my computer. :tongue_smilie: Another one lost to the dark side of Aga p*rn. Once you go AGA, you never go back!:lol: Oh. My. Word. :lol::rofl::smilielol5: And now I need to pee. Is that NOT the greatest photo considering we were talking about SPALOOSH????!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Once you go AGA, you never go back!:lol: Is that NOT the greatest photo considering we were talking about SPALOOSH????!!!!!! Well, Wolf thought it was hilarious! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Well, Wolf thought it was hilarious! :lol: Good enough for me! :D After all, there is a very nice stove named after him: I'm signing off - have to be up early -- dog to Petsmart PetHotel and I have to get b-day presents and get on the road (3 hr drive). I'll check in here tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 What kind of friend are you? I am having nightmares about bruised and swollen toes! YUCK!!!! I'm a friend who needs a caramel apple! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Good enough for me! :D After all, there is a very nice stove named after him: I'm signing off - have to be up early -- dog to Petsmart PetHotel and I have to get b-day presents and get on the road (3 hr drive). I'll check in here tomorrow afternoon. Meh. Compared to the Aga, its just...meh. I'm off too. Sleeeeeeeeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'm a friend who needs a caramel apple! :001_smile: I will have them tomorrow -- I am planning in my head how to decorate with caramel and chocolate OR -- I could send you one of those gorgeous 'designer' ones? :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I will have them tomorrow -- I am planning in my head how to decorate with caramel and chocolate OR -- I could send you one of those gorgeous 'designer' ones? :drool5: I'm a purist. Apple+caramel+my mouth=bliss. (You MUST read Idiot Girls Action Adventure Club soon!) Could you be a dear and swing thru Oklahoma on your way to New Jersey? Thanksomuch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Caramel ice cream topping is a good consistency for dipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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