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Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
for butter tart addiction?
Just wondering.
Lar
Posted by AuntieMel on May 31, 2005, at 17:03:11
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
We admitted we were powerless over butter tarts and our waistlines had become unmanageable.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 31, 2005, at 17:11:02
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » Larry Hoover, posted by AuntieMel on May 31, 2005, at 17:03:11
Laughing at BOTH OF you!
Actually there is a 12 step program called Overeaters Anon. I went a couple of times and hated it! Bring on the butter tarts! Just kidding I lost two pounds last week and must struggle onward!
MidnightBlue
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 31, 2005, at 17:14:03
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
Larry,
When I am depressed I CRAVE sweet, creamy, fat things like butter tarts. They provide a temporary lift. Now what supplement can do the same thing with the same satisfaction? Or AD?
MidnightBlue
Posted by Phil on May 31, 2005, at 17:37:37
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
Lar, I think they have meetings next door to my Swiss Rolls Anonymous meetings. Loud sobbing can be heard emulating from both rooms.
Phil
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:10:47
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » Larry Hoover, posted by AuntieMel on May 31, 2005, at 17:03:11
> We admitted we were powerless over butter tarts and our waistlines had become unmanageable.
That's cute, Mel. <grin>
They're all gone now. I can't get any more until Saturday, and only if I go to the farmer's market again. There is some really good grub there. This polish guy selling double-smoked kolbossa. Two lamb vendors (I've got them saving me the short ribs.) Free-range chicken, duck, and rhea eggs. The world's best maple syrup (twice Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair). Super-fresh mushrooms (portobellos 10-12" across!). Spinach about an hour old. I bought about 10 lbs. of asparagus, too. Had pork tenderloin and asparagus two nights in a row, now.
I guess I'm just feeling very "foodish" these days. Not pigoutish. Just foodish.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:13:43
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program....., posted by MidnightBlue on May 31, 2005, at 17:11:02
> Laughing at BOTH OF you!
>
> Actually there is a 12 step program called Overeaters Anon. I went a couple of times and hated it! Bring on the butter tarts! Just kidding I lost two pounds last week and must struggle onward!
>
> MidnightBlueI do get brief episodes of gorging behaviour. I went to a couple OA meetings. Couldn't quite get the drift, though. You can't be food abstinant.
I've got lots of 12-step background. Not to worry about that.
One time I saw a list of the various spin-offs that have come from the original AA. There were 186 or something. Probably more now. Just never heard of BTA, is all.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:15:50
In reply to Re: Seriously, posted by MidnightBlue on May 31, 2005, at 17:14:03
> Larry,
>
> When I am depressed I CRAVE sweet, creamy, fat things like butter tarts. They provide a temporary lift. Now what supplement can do the same thing with the same satisfaction? Or AD?
>
> MidnightBlueI don't think there is one. It's simply a matter of moderation.
Thing is, I'm not depressed. It's just that I found those magic butter tarts. It was fate. I knew them on sight. I couldn't not know that I recognized them for what they were. Once you know, you know.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:17:40
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » Larry Hoover, posted by Phil on May 31, 2005, at 17:37:37
> Lar, I think they have meetings next door to my Swiss Rolls Anonymous meetings. Loud sobbing can be heard emulating from both rooms.
>
> PhilThen I don't want to go. No sobbing emanating from me. <grin>
The only sobbing I heard was from those who couldn't have any of my magic butter tarts. Or, for that matter, my braised lamb and new potatoes with caramelized onions and garlic.
Heh.Lar
Posted by anastasia56 on May 31, 2005, at 19:45:12
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » Phil, posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:17:40
if you cook as good as you describe food i'm moving in.
Posted by Phil on May 31, 2005, at 19:51:13
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » Larry Hoover, posted by anastasia56 on May 31, 2005, at 19:45:12
I hope he has room for two. : )
Posted by Tamar on May 31, 2005, at 19:53:24
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
I don't know about butter tarts, but I could get addicted to braised lamb and new potatoes with caramelized onions and garlic...
Posted by Jai Narayan on May 31, 2005, at 20:38:32
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
are they that good?
wow
who makes them?
I want one.
Jai
Posted by sleepygirl on May 31, 2005, at 22:16:49
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
Well, maybe there should be, you could start it and then people on the street trying to find out if they have the same addiction will ask "Hey, are you a friend of Larry H.?" Then they will nod knowingly and share in their acceptance of their powerlessness over butter tarts.
Posted by 64bowtie on May 31, 2005, at 22:27:40
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
> for butter tart addiction?
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Lar<<< Test: Do you find the first butter tart is toooo many and the whole tray full is never enough??? If this is not a puzzle to you, perhaps Overeaters Anonymous is a 'home' for you... Otherwise, wash down that tray full of butter tarts with a quart of half & half and rejoice in their delight...
Rod
Posted by 64bowtie on May 31, 2005, at 22:37:43
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Tamar on May 31, 2005, at 19:53:24
» Tamar »
If he cooks as good as he paints the verbal picture, count me in, toooo! I'll even do windows and toilets in exchange for them kinda eats!!!
Rod
Posted by partlycloudy on June 1, 2005, at 6:05:00
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Jai Narayan on May 31, 2005, at 20:38:32
A recipe to share: I found this on the web and confirmed the recipe with my sister the butter tart baker. I personally prefer not to have any raisins in my butter tarts, although they are authentic.
pc"Authentic old-time farmhouse recipe! I have a hand-written version of this classic Ontario butter tart recipe dating from the turn of the last century. Our family has been eating them for generations. We used to eat them five at a time at afternoon tea and then again after supper, until the advent of modern blood cholesterol testing; nowadays we tend to savor them a bit more slowly (maybe three at a time). If you're unfamiliar with these wonderful little tarts, you're in for a treat that's similar to a pecan pie."
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup currants or raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vinegar
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
One batch of pie crust
Method:Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Beat the eggs well. Add sugar, syrup, and melted butter and beat again. Add the currants, walnuts, vinegar, salt, and vanilla extract and mix vigorously.
Put a small amount of corn meal into tart tins or muffin pans OR use cupcake papers (latter is recommended). Place circles of uncooked pie crust into the pans. Fill the shells 2/3 full and bake until the pastry is light brown, about 20 minutes. For runnier tarts, cook for 15 to 17 minutes.
Notes:
Recipe yields two dozen tarts of approximately 10,500 calories each.
The tarts should cool before they're eaten. Store in a sealed container at room temperature. Consume within five days, if they last that long. Freezing is OK but may result in loss of flavor.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 1, 2005, at 8:33:43
In reply to Is there a 12-step program....., posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 16:54:17
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 9:28:34
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program....., posted by sleepygirl on May 31, 2005, at 22:16:49
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 9:34:26
In reply to Re: Is there a 12-step program..... » MidnightBlue, posted by Larry Hoover on May 31, 2005, at 19:13:43
There is one called Depression Anonymous. The twelve steps are identical to AA except the word 'alcohol' is replaced by 'depression' in step one.
I went to a meeting once (oddly just happened to be in the building) and it was *very* strange. It was a new group starting up, so I don't know what the regular meetings are like.
I just couldn't wrap my brain around the idea of 'character flaws' and 'making amends' and - well - any of the concepts as they would apply to a mental illness.
Next thing they'll be starting 'cancer anonymous.'
ok, sorry for the diversion, now back to the comedy channel.
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 1, 2005, at 20:34:07
In reply to Look what I found » Jai Narayan, posted by partlycloudy on June 1, 2005, at 6:05:00
I am only overweight my 30 lbs...
this should help me stay solid and down to earth...
can't even jump anymore...
PC you are so sweet to have gotten that..
Jai
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