A Life of Crime and Chocolate

Shakesbear said:

But if you deep-fried it the chocolate would melt.

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If the Scots can deep-fry a Mars bar they can deep-fry a chocolate-infused whisky-marinated haggis. I have faith.

I was going to make a cutting remark, but then I remembered I am from the country that invented the deep-fried Twinkie, and as such have neither a culinary nor a nutritional leg to stand on.

Deep fried Mars bars are a lot better than they sound. Not sure about chocolate haggis. But then I've had duck with chocolate sauce, so maybe...

I had a deep-fried Mars bar the other week. It was incredible.

I should point out that I was really, really sceptical and would never have ordered it myself. But someone at my table offered it around, and I could barely stop myself after the first bite.

Seriously, folks.

I'm intrigued. I can't even imagine what a deep fried chocolate bar would be like.

But that wouldn't stop me from trying one.

... think of a light tempura batter shell... it cracks under the edge of your fork, and a waft of heat and scent hits you... then from within, an ooze of thick, sweet, choccy caramel oozy ooziness...

... your brain says no, but your tongue says yes... then your brain says yes, yes, yeessss...

onesecondglance said:

... think of a light tempura batter shell... it cracks under the edge of your fork, and a waft of heat and scent hits you... then from within, an ooze of thick, sweet, choccy caramel oozy ooziness...

... your brain says no, but your tongue says yes... then your brain says yes, yes, yeessss...

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This sounds much better than the fiber one bar I had for breakfast.

Off to the fourth day of committee meetings. I suspect I'll be freebasing Folgers crystals in the bathroom at some point to stay conscious.

tarak said:

Off to the fourth day of committee meetings. I suspect I'll be freebasing Folgers crystals in the bathroom at some point to stay conscious.

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Does this work? I may have to try it for our periodic Business Update meetings.

onesecondglance said:

... think of a light tempura batter shell... it cracks under the edge of your fork, and a waft of heat and scent hits you... then from within, an ooze of thick, sweet, choccy caramel oozy ooziness...

... your brain says no, but your tongue says yes... then your brain says yes, yes, yeessss...

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Okay. That does it! I'm sold.

Does anyone know how to make this deep fried deliciousness? Please? I have to try this.

Just had to show off my new cover! My friend, Patti Roberts at Paradox Book Covers just did this one for me. I know it's my new avatar, but that's a small pic and doesn't do it justice, plus it only shows the front.


EBook Cover



Print cover

lizmonster said:

Does this work? I may have to try it for our periodic Business Update meetings.

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Fortunately, between bathroom breaks, the frigid temps in the conference room, and lunch, I managed to stay awake. That, and leaving an hour early for a doctor's appointment. It says something when I'd rather see my OB/GYN than stay around for the grand finale of a meeting on the state of truancy legislation.

Nice cover, Ken!

Very nice cover, Ken!

Tarak, I usually find any opportunity to escape early from a meeting to be worthwhile.

For awhile now I've been contemplating starting a blog. Again. I had one a few years ago but was horrible at maintaining it and didn't know what I wanted to do with it. I'm not sure I know any better now, but I've decided to give it a go anyway. In case you're interested, you can find it here.

I've been so busy at work that I've been too exhausted to do any writing. The light at the end of the tunnel has arrived. I think. And I'm warming up with some editing before jumping into new material.

As far as chocolate haggis... no, thank you. I'd much rather the deep-fried Mars bar.

Off to Indianapolis tomorrow for a convention. Spent today celebrating five years since I adopted my first kitty, Snowball, which was cool. He's now chilling, full of special dinner. It wasn't haggis though.

I did get mulled wine chocolates at Hotel Chocolat today though.

You're traveling to the US over Thanksgiving? Well, better tomorrow than today, I suppose, but still, I hope it all goes smoothly. Happy adoption day, Snowball!

Tomorrow happens to be my grandfather's birthday, so my extended family is coming here. This is the first time the husband and I both have Thanksgiving off, so we're going to see them all. Half my family lives on the west coast and some of them I haven't seen in years. I really hope it'll be fun. Lots of alcohol, tons of food and a large noisy Irish family can only end well, right?

Happy travels to everyone!

asroc, I wish you luck! I'm going to be in a 4BR cabin with 9 adults, 6 children, and 5 dogs. There will be puzzles and lots of wine. My husband and I are driving separately because he will likely bolt Friday morning after breakfast.

My three younger kids were entertaining themselves with the play kitchen the other day. The younger two had a pretty typical tea party. The ten-year-old was having a discussion with her friend "Gerald." He apparently doesn't like her cousins. She said to be nice to them, anyway. After all, they only got mad at him last Christmas because he brought that rabid dog into the house.

I wish I had half her imagination. And I hope it wasn't a foreshadowing of the weekend to come.

Nice cover, Ken.

Happy Thanksgiving, and safe travels everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!

And hello to Snowball

Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating.

To all my AW friend who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving.

To those who celebrate it here, Happy Thanksgiving!

For those who have never celebrated Thanksgiving and need to know how:





(Credit to http://pusheenthecutecat.blogspot.com/2012/01/thanksgiving.html)

Introversion said:

For those who have never celebrated Thanksgiving and need to know how:

(Credit to http://pusheenthecutecat.blogspot.com/2012/01/thanksgiving.html)

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You left out the wine.

lizmonster said:

You left out the wine.

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Sorry!

Introversion said:

Sorry!

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I looked exactly like that, too.