Trials of a woodpusher: Adventures in chess, backyard gardening, and maybe whisker chopping

[woodpusher]

JD Honey made for great hot toddies; that's how I drank it. Single malts for sipping. I've never been one for mixers either.

 

[woodpusher]

The weather is starting to get chilly overnight but the garden still sees fit to provide us with some num-num snacks.

 

[beginish]

Nice haul.

 

[woodpusher]

Quickly out to Nova Era (a nice Portuguese bakery, right @Somnos ?) to grab some snacks this morning before my lovely wife wakes up. Natas, coxinhas, and cannoli should do for a nice breakfast treat to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of our 1st date, yes?

 

[dangerousdon]

I don't know what any of those are (except for the cannoli...unless the Portuguese version is different than the Italian), but I want to know!

And Sam...the wife has stuck with you that long? She deserves an Award! Not you though...for you she is the Award!

Happy First Date Anniversary!!!

 

[woodpusher]

Nata: Custard tart


Coxhina: Shredded chicken ball


Cannoli: If you don't this one, there's little hope for you

 

[dangerousdon]

I bet I could drop about two dozen of those Coxhinas!

 

[woodpusher]

I bet I could drop about two dozen of those Coxhinas!

They are indeed yummy and about 2" wide.

 

[dangerousdon]

They are indeed yummy and about 2" wide.

I just did the measurements and I believe my stomach can accommodate two and a half dozen!

 

[NurseDave]

And Sam...the wife has stuck with you that long?

She said, “just until we finish this game of chess...”

 

[woodpusher]

Chess players know more ways to mate!

 

[Somnos]

Quickly out to Nova Era (a nice Portuguese bakery, right @Somnos ?) to grab some snacks this morning before my lovely wife wakes up. Natas, coxinhas, and cannoli should do for a nice breakfast treat to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of our 1st date, yes?

Oh so good!!! Well done @woodpusher

 

[Somnos]

I don't know what any of those are (except for the cannoli...unless the Portuguese version is different than the Italian), but I want to know!

And Sam...the wife has stuck with you that long? She deserves an Award! Not you though...for you she is the Award!

Happy First Date Anniversary!!!

Normally @dangerousdon the Portuguese version is not as sweet. Ours rule though...as I am of Portuguese heritage...

 

[Somnos]

Happy Anniversary to you and Grace!!!!

 

[dangerousdon]

Normally @dangerousdon the Portuguese version is not as sweet. Ours rule though...as I am of Portuguese heritage...

I am always willing to learn! My wife is of Italian heritage and has schooled me on foods that people think are Italian but are just American versions of it. Her Cannoli (on the rare occasion she actually makes them) are a lot less sweet than what you find in most restaurants or stores. Heavy on the mascarpone cheese and always pistachios and never chocolate chips!

I am an adventurous eater and wish I had a job traveling the world and doing nothing but learning about cultures and histories and eating their food!

 

[GearNoir]

Mmm great snack treat selection! My mouth was watering just reading!

Cannoli: If you don't this one, there's little hope for you

Agreed...we’d have to send in Luca.

 

[Dave in KY]

Congrats on the 1st Date Anniversary Sam

 

[woodpusher]

I'm enjoying the ASD2 so far and will continue trying different blades it in as I go along... Thx @Somnos !!

In non-shaving news, another Friday workday is in the books, which means...... 2 more weeks to go!!

 

[Somnos]

Woohoo!!! @woodpusher getting closer and closer to...

 

[woodpusher]

It's Friday night, which means time to chill out with some good vibes after a week in the office.

Plus .... it's another week in the books and now there's only work week left in my working life