Tuesday, March 17, 2015

St. Paddy’s, Medical, Bowling.

St. Patrick’s iBride & Bridesmaidss the anniversary of my first wedding 52 years ago. Had I stayed with my first husband I would be a widow now anyway. I don’t suppose I would have ended up in Canada either. The church in the background was the one which is featured in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations where Pip meets the convict. It’s pretty old. It goes back to the time of Edward the Confessor and is mentioned in the Domesday Book; the actual current building goes back to the 12th century. It is also the birthday of Matt’s younger daughter and her husband Mike, the wildlife artist too. Unusually, they are both the same age. There is a link to Mike’s wildlife art on this page. If you have never checked it out, do so, I am sure you will enjoy his art.

We saw the specialist on Monday and Matt is due for his procedure on Thursday at 1:30, of course he has to be at the hospital at noon. I have asked a friend to drive us there and back as I am still having dizzy spells which I think are to do with the Cipro I was taking. Hoping to catch up with our doc on Saturday as I am still getting lots of episodes of hypoglycemia too, (low sugars) as I mentioned before.

The weather people were talking about flurries of snow last night. I 5 Pindo hope not. Bowling wasn’t great, it wasn’t bad either. No 300 games though. Won’t be bowling again till next Monday as we will be at the hospital on Thursday. Just as well, I hadn’t registered it was March Break, doesn’t mean a lot to us but of course it does mean that the bowling alley will be full of screaming kids. Well many of them will scream.

I am a Scotch whisky (without the e) drinker and a champagne drinker so seeing this recipe which uses Irish whiskey for St. Paddy’s Day as well as champagne, I figured I would share it.

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Contributed by John Coltharp
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 Drink
    Mixologist John Coltharp likes making this Champagne cocktail with herbal, woody Jameson 12-year Irish whiskey (made in Ireland's County Cork).
    1. Ice
    2. 1 ounce Irish whiskey
    3. 1/4 ounce yellow Chartreuse
    4. 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
    5. 1 teaspoon honey mixed with 1/2 teaspoon warm water
    6. 1 ounce chilled Champagne
    7. 1 lemon twist, preferably spiral-cut, for garnish
    1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the Champagne and garnish and shake well. Strain into a chilled flute, stir in the Champagne and garnish with the twist.
    Have a great day
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    22 comments:

    1. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 17, 2015 at 1:21 AM

      Beautiful photo. That's one really special drink. It sounds lovely, and I wonder if it sounds strange describing it as such? (smile)
      Best to Matt.
      I'm concerned about you, Jo. I hope things get straightened for you soon! (Besides, I miss the bowling tales when you're absent. Tee-hee)

      Tomorrow I'm planning a nice Irish stew... what's cooking your way?

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      1. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 8:55 AM

        Thanks Dixie. I wouldn't mind trying the drink. Thanks again for Matt, tomorrow he starts his preparations which are, I'm told, worse than the procedure. Hoping to get to see the doc this weekend.

        Not planning anything special food wise, too much else going on.

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      2. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 17, 2015 at 8:19 PM

        I agree - the prep is worse than the procedure. Keeps you on your toes.
        Best of luck at the doctor's for you.

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      3. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 8:59 PM

        Thanks Dixie, because of you I ended up making a big stew in the slow cooker today.

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      4. Dixie@dcreliefMarch 18, 2015 at 1:46 AM

        Mine is ready! Made some slaw, and steamed okra with tomatoes. That's what I had a taste for!

        Ice cream sandwich for dessert, which I rarely eat.

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      5. JoMarch 18, 2015 at 8:11 AM

        I put so many veg in my beef stew, we ate it on it's own. We have yoghurt for dessert most nights.

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    2. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 17, 2015 at 4:24 AM

      Hi Jo - pretty as a picture .. love the little girls, while the history must be amazing. Good luck to Matt and also to you - take care, but am glad you enjoyed the bowling ... and that drink sounds ... um - better without the whisky!!!! Cheers Hilary

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      1. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

        They were my cousins Hilary. It's a fascinating church. Always enjoy bowling although the place was filling up with kids before we left.

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    3. JoJoMarch 17, 2015 at 7:28 AM

      Why does Scotch whisky have no 'e' but Irish whiskey does?

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      1. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM

        I'm not sure JoJo but I believe Scotch was the original. Bourbon also has an e in it.

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    4. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 17, 2015 at 8:19 AM

      Pass on the screaming kids.
      Hope everything goes well on Thursday.

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    5. David P. KingMarch 17, 2015 at 1:31 PM

      Wishing all goes well on the procedure and healing will take its place. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Jo! :)

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    6. Michael Di GesuMarch 17, 2015 at 2:02 PM

      Hi, Jo,

      Take care of yourself and Matt... Try not to overdue. Hope everything works out perfectly on Thursday!

      Beautiful bride pic.... nothing more amazing than 12th Century architecture!

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      1. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 5:10 PM

        Thanks Michael. Will do our best.

        I was so young then LOL.

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    7. Stephen TrempMarch 17, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      I've refrained from Irish Whiskey for years but now methinks I'll splurge on a bottle to celebrate certain writing milestones. And I did add this element to my recent MS in a big way, due to the influence of my many Irish friends over the years.

      Happy St. Patrick's day to you and yours.

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      1. JoMarch 17, 2015 at 8:57 PM

        If I made this, it would be with Scotch I think rather than buying a bottle of Jamieson's especially.

        Thanks Stephen, to you as well.

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    8. The Happy WhiskMarch 17, 2015 at 11:52 PM

      Sorry to read about the dizzy spells and low blood sugar.

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      1. JoMarch 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM

        Thanks Ivy, it's a bit of a pest at the moment

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    9. UnknownMarch 18, 2015 at 3:13 AM

      I wore a green shirt and talked to my students in a terrible Irish accent for a while but that was the extent of my celebrations. Fancy marrying someone born on the exact same day as you! That's quite amazing. Hope Matt goes okay :) Lovely photo of you Jo and what an historical church to get married in.

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      1. JoMarch 18, 2015 at 8:09 AM

        I can imagine you and your Irish accent. If you do one here they think you are from Newfoundland who, to me, sound just like the Irish. I know, it is amazing and they were born the same year too. Thanks, I think it will be OK. Last time I contacted that church, a few years ago, there was someone there who remembered me and my wedding.

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