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PennyK

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65. I'm way ahead of you

Wed Nov 4, 2020, 10:52 PM

Nov 2020

I purchased all the ingredients for my chocolate mousse for tomorrow night's dinner!
Mine is made with heavy cream and egg yolks...but since I'm using Splenda it might not be as luxurious.

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What's a good dessert for tomorrow night? [View all] Laffy Kat Nov 2020 OP

Victory cakes with freedom frosting and star spangled sprinkles. Newest Reality Nov 2020 #1

Some rendition of an ice cream dessert would be a great tribute to Joe Siwsan Nov 2020 #2

That's a great idea. nt Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #5

Coffee ice cream Generic Brad Nov 2020 #16

Coffee ice cream is my personal favorite. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #43

I do it every night! elleng Nov 2020 #46

I would happy to chip in for a fried crow and humble pie supper DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #3

Lots of alcohol! Enterstageleft Nov 2020 #4

I've already got that covered. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #9

Wine for me... Enterstageleft Nov 2020 #15

I still have my Champagne from 2016 election night chilling in my fridge. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #31

oh Goddess, I hope so. Enterstageleft Nov 2020 #36

If there's not a victory, I may end up chugging it straight. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #42

Don't drive, unless it's at Illinois Nazis. Enterstageleft Nov 2020 #45

Tiramisu... EarthFirst Nov 2020 #6

...tiramisu, which translated, means: (a) pick me up. fierywoman Nov 2020 #8

Perfect for the occasion! EarthFirst Nov 2020 #11

All of us LOVE tiramisu. I've never made it, though. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #21

(I wanna come to YOUR house !!!) fierywoman Nov 2020 #53

This gets my vote. Solly Mack Nov 2020 #47

We've only had the one from Trader Joe sakabatou Nov 2020 #62

If you're a chocolate fan... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #7

Yum, maybe topped with ice cream. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #12

Oh, sure, Ice cream, too! 👍 Very glad to help electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #20

Yes, my final decision: Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #22

Aawww you're so welcome! The patriotic sprinkles! ❤️ electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #33

deep fried pumpkin balls... getagrip_already Nov 2020 #10

There will be ice cream, I can promise that! nt Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #13

A friend served us this great pumpkin pie... LakeArenal Nov 2020 #14

That sounds sinful. Yum. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #19

First thing I thought of was Watergate Cake happybird Nov 2020 #17

I'll look it up. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #18

There are lots of different recipes. This looks like the one Mom used to make: happybird Nov 2020 #24

Yep, that's it. Do they even make Dream Whip these days? Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #27

We won't even discuss how many cookies I've eaten this week happybird Nov 2020 #32

There's no discussing cookie-eating until after the holidays. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #41

Joe loves ice cream! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2020 #23

I'm putting ice cream on top of the cake with sprinkles! nt Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #28

I've been informed we're going retro - Apple pie, Baby Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #25

Good ole apple pie. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #34

If the pie crust is just right, melted cheese, ice cream, or whatnot is just a distraction Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #50

I haven't met many people who like the cheddar on the pie. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #52

According to the link below Joe loves ice cream particulary CentralMass Nov 2020 #26

When I've traveled around The States esp dairy States... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #37

Let me know if you get to Colorado! Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #39

Cool! I was in Colorado about 40 yrs ago! I visited... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #48

Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed it here. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #51

So glad you & your sons enjoyed your visit! electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #64

There are some great ones in New England including in my longtime former home state MA. CentralMass Nov 2020 #44

Oh, I'll bet! 👍🍨 electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #49

Apple pie from Trader Joe's. 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #29

I have to admit, that's very patriotic! Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #35

I already have a new to me specialty chocolate bar... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #30

Hey, whenever I was pregnant I craved potato chips dipped in chocolate sauce. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #38

Hee, hee. I think it could be fun! electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #40

tres leches cake NJCher Nov 2020 #54

I've heard about tres leches cake. Yummers. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #55

Pie! Wawannabe Nov 2020 #56

A big bowl of chocolate ganache and something salty to go along. Hotler Nov 2020 #57

How about some chocolate mousse? smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #58

That's going to be my next dessert endeavor. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #59

It's very easy. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #60

I have a smidgen of brandy left over from another recipe that would be perfect. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #61

Brandy would be lovely in this recipe! smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #63

I'm way ahead of you PennyK Nov 2020 #65

Get some vanilla frozen yogurt. Melt outside fridge for 1/2 and hour. applegrove Nov 2020 #66

Will try this one at a dinner party in the future. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #67

I can't remember the amounts for the lemon/lime anymore. You definitely don't want applegrove Nov 2020 #68

I'll pull up a recipe. Laffy Kat Nov 2020 #69

True this. applegrove Nov 2020 #70