BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM PIE

Picky-Picky husband has declared this pie his all time favorite. I like it because of the sweet and flaky crust, the true butterscotch flavor and the stabilized whipped cream topping (I guess it is my favorite too).

BLUE RIBBON SWEET AND FLAKY PIE CRUST  (three 10" crusts)

4 cups all purpose flour
1 3/4 cups butter flavored Crisco
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg  lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold water

Cut the butter flavored Crisco into the flour (I have never made this with butter, so I can't comment on that). When the Crisco is about the size of a small pea, add the rest of the ingredients and mix with your hands until it comes together in a ball. Cover and let sit on the counter for about 15 minutes before you roll it out.

Roll one third of the pie dough out and fit it into a 9" pie plate. Cut off excess and crimp the top edge. Prick the bottom of the pie dough with a fork (see note). Bake in pre-heated 425°F oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden.  Remove from oven and let cool.

BUTTERSCOTCH FILLING  (fills one 10" pie)

1 1/2 cups brown sugar (I use dark brown)
1/4 cup + 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
5 egg YOLKS only
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk (I use 2%)
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract


In a saucepan that has a heavy bottom, mix the brown sugar and cornstarch FIRST. Next add the egg yolks, salt, and milk.  Whisk until smooth and run a spatula around the edges of the pan to make sure you get everything out of the corners.

Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture is thick and bubbly (once it starts to thicken, it will thicken quickly). When it's nice and thick, remove from heat and add butter and extracts and mix well. If you don't have rum extract, just use all vanilla.

Pour into baked pie shell and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the hot pudding.  Chill for several hours or overnight before cutting.

STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING

1 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
4 teaspoons cold water

In a small cup, mix the unflavored gelatin powder and cold water until dissolved. Let this sit on the counter until it turns fairly solid.  After it turns fairly solid (takes a couple minutes) reheat the mixture until it turns back to a liquid. I do this in my microwave and it takes 2 or 3 seconds ONLY...don't let it get hot!!  Set it aside to cool off a little, you don't want it hot, but don't let it cool so much that it gets thick again.

Next Whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until you get very soft peaks. With the mixer still running, dribble in the softened gelatin and continue whipping until you get stiff peaks (this happens pretty quickly). 

Spread on top of the pie. I top mine with toasted sliced almonds.

NOTE: Make sure you use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the crust before you bake it, this is called "docking" and it will help your crust bake flat. I usually just press the tines of the fork through the raw crust about an inch apart all over the pie bottom.

NOTE: I've always made this pie crust with butter flavored Crisco. I have no idea how it would turn out using butter.

Requesting Outstanding Balances - Letter

29th March 2013

_______ R G Silva

No: 08, _______ Mawatha

Samadhipura Road

Colombo 03

Dear Sir

Unit No : 250-1/48

Outstanding Service Charges

I write this letter further, to our discussion had on the 8^thMarch 2013, and your E-mail massage dated 08^th March 2013

We thank for your continues attention regarding the above issue and it is happy to say that we will be able to provide necessary services and assistance to you at our level best to function your unit.

Further, we request you to commence the business as you’re earliest and settle the balance dues according to the payment plan.

It is pleasure your understanding and the assistance extended in addressing this issue.

Thank You

Yours Faithfully

……………………………………..

______ Balapitiyage

Manager - Administration

______ _______  operation Ltd 

PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM

We love cranberry sauce with poultry, so I wanted to find a similar (but sweeter)recipe to serve with our Easter ham. Traditionally, I make mashed potatoes and gravy, but this year I am opting for potatoes au gratin, so I wanted a little something extra to serve with the ham (this is NOT a ham glaze, it is a condiment).

This recipe definitely was the BEST sauce I tried and it is so quick and easy (made with pantry staples) that I am certain I will be making it throughout the year. It is sweet but not overly sweet and has the consistency of a soft jam.

1/4 cup of water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons DRY mustard powder
8 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice

Mix well and bring to a boil; turn heat down to a simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes (start timer AFTER it comes to a simmer). This sauce will thicken a little more as it cools.

If you don't have 20 minutes for this to cook, just simmer gently for 10 minutes then thicken with a little cornstarch and water slurry. You will get the same consistency but I think it tastes better if you do the 20 minute simmer.

Serve at room temperature (or chilled), with baked ham.

INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY - LETTER

12th Match 2013
All Members
785, _____ Condominium Plan
Barly Road,
Colombo 15


Dear Sir

INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Electricity consumers are kindly informed that the electricity supply to your premises will be interrupted on 01st April 2013 from 9.00 AM to 20.00 PM in order to carryout urgent maintenance and repair works.

in case, if the intended works could be completed before scheduled time, the supply will be restored immediately  therefore please note that the disconnected supply lines also may be in danger. 

Any inconvenience caused due to this interruption is kindly regretted.

Thank You

Yours Faithfully,

_______ Management (Pvt) Ltd

..................................................

Chief Engineer 

RUMS #13

Es ist Donnerstag und es RUMSt wieder!

In aller Kürze:

Gezeigt werden darf alles, was DU für DICH SELBER genäht, gestickt, gestrickt, gehäkelt, gebastelt, geklöppelt oder sonstwie gehandarbeitet hast. Du darfst dabei Werbung machen, auf Verlosungen hinweisen, Handstand machen oder ein Tanzvideo einstellen - nur Du solltest etwas zeigen, was DU ganz persönlich FÜR DICH selbstgemacht hast.

Du schreibst für diese Sache am Donnerstag einen Post, in dem Du zu RUMS verlinkst - und das als LINK und nicht als Text! Nur mit einem Backlink funktioniert die Verlinkung hier unter dem Post.
Unter den Fotos findest Du das Verlinkungstool. Da trägst Du den Link von Deinem Blogpost (nicht nur vom Blog), Deinen Namen und Deine Mailadresse (die bleibt unsichtbar) und ZACK - es RUMSt auch bei Dir!

CONFIRMATION LETTER OF BALANCES OUTSTANDING

27th March 2013

M/s _________ Coopers Ltd (Auditors Name)

Charted Accounts,

No. 100, Braybrooke Place (Auditors Address)

Colombo 02.

Dear Sir

CONFIRMATION OF BALANCES OUTSTANDING AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2012

We confirmed that the following balances are payable to ________ Co. LTD, as at 31st December 2012.

Members Contribution fund            Rs (254,545.88)

Car Rentals                                    Rs (154,457.24)

Medical Insurance Claims               Rs (    4,587.54)

Yours Faithfully

............................

K K N S Kumara

Accountant

Liberty Plaza Management Corporation

Jaguar XJR

Jaguar confirmed the release of the new XJR, the most radical version of the Jaguar XJ for the New York Auto Show, which opens its doors to the public next March 29.

The XJR has a V8 5.0 engine with 550 hp, the same used in the XKR and XFR.

The new "Jag" will be unveiled on the first press day of the exhibition (March 27) when the brand will disclose technical data of its new proposal.

RUMS #12

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Damage Claim Letter

18th April 2012

R. G. T __________(Name of the Person)
Manager Administration
________ ______ (PVT) LTD
Palwatta Road 
Nawala

DAMAGE CLAIM FOR VEHICLE NO PA-1254

Name: N. Ranaweera

Driving Licence: A019712546

What happened:

I was driving towards to the upper car park and I was directed and assisted by the DELVON parking assistant (Perera) to park my car between two parked vehicles. While I was parking the car all sudden I heard a noise and noticed there were two hidden iron sticks which struck into the front car buffer and broke the buffer, the front buffer is completely broken now.

Disappointed with the parking service and made a complaint to Jude (he introduced me as the duty manager for DELVON  regarding the lacking service by the parking assistant. He agreed that the parking assistance should have instructed me appropriately to park the vehicle.

I alredy forwarded the quote for the repair.

I'm look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

................................

N.Ranaweera

Cars CO2 reducing targets can create 400,000 jobs

The cutting of CO2 emissions to 95g/km by 2020 for new autos proposed by the European Commission could lead to 400,000 new jobs and savings of millions of euros, says British study by consultants Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA.
The new target for CO2 emissions is voted today, April 19, in the European Parliament.
According to the study, more efficient cars could mean savings between 57 to 79 billion euros per year in fuel costs. Could still generate between 356,000 and 443,000 new jobs by 2030.

Request letter for Vehicle passes

15th March 2013

P. G. Rathnapala
No: 258/12 R W Tennakoon Mawatha
Colombo - 03

Dear Sir

ARRANGE  02 NOS VEHICLE PASSES

Please make arrangements to issue 02 Nos Vehicle Passes on behalf of Sincerity sympathy (Pvt) LTD only for the period of 16.01.2013 to 05.05.2014

Details are as follows

Name                                 Vehicle No.                                   Company

Mr. H H Tenipitiya               252-2415                                     Sincerity sympathy (Pvt) LTD
Mr. F S Terance                  PA- 1524                                     Sincerity sympathy (Pvt) LTD

Yours Faithfully


...........................
R A Y Senadeera
Operation Manager

EASY SOURDOUGH WAFFLES AND PANCAKES

This is the lightest waffle you will ever eat, I guarantee. I found this recipe in an old Alaska cook book about 40 years ago and I've used it, without a single change, ever since; recipe snobs purest would call this a sourdough cheater recipe; I call it perfection!!

Our kids were raised on these waffles. The recipe involves making a basic starter, then letting it sit, covered at room temperature for at least 24 hours (better at 48 hours). The longer you let it sit (up to 3 days), the stronger the sourdough flavor will be.

Hubby likes tons of butter and maple syrup, but I like my waffles with strawberries.

 Twenty four to forty eight hours before you want to cook the waffles, mix the following in a two quart pitcher (or bigger) that has a lid SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT CONTAINER SIZE BEFORE YOU START TO MIX.

2 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups of warm water
2 envelopes of dry active yeast

Mix it well and put the lid on the pitcher (leaving a very small vent opening). Let the batter sit at room temperature 24 to 48 hours. This is called a sourdough starter.

When you are ready to cook, stir the above "starter" and add:
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda

Stir well and let it sit for about five minutes before you cook them.I don't grease or spray my waffle iron, but I'm not sure how yours works.

This photo is a cross section of one of the waffles. You can see all of the bubbles inside of the waffle...that tells you how light and airy they are!!

SOURDOUGH PANCAKES
If you rather have pancakes, the process is the same as for the waffles, but the measurements are a little different. Put together the same starter (ingredients above) that you would for waffles. But after it has set for 24 to 48 hours, add:

2 slightly beaten eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mix well and let the batter sit 5 minutes. Fry on very lightly oiled griddle.

Important Note:

This sourdough starter expands (in volume) like crazy about half hour after you first mix it (at least 3 times its original size) so keep that in mind when you choose a container to mix it in. After a couple of hours, the batter will deflate to its original size.

The batter will increase in volume AGAIN when you add the baking soda. eggs, etc. I have always use a 2 quart juice pitcher with lid (to mix the starter in). I haven't had it over-flow yet (it comes close) but it hasn't.

NOTE: The longer you let the starter sit, the more likely you will have a clear liquid separate and sit on top of the starter. This is the "good stuff" that makes the waffles/pancakes taste like sourdough; do NOT remove it, just mix it back into the starter.

NOTE: As for how many people this recipe will serve; it depends on how many pancakes/waffles your kids can eat. I used to feed 2 adults and 3 young kids with this recipe. If you are feeding teenagers, I'd double the recipe.

Elton John Ferrari Testarossa 512 at auction

Go for auction this week through Coys auction houses based in London, the Ferrari Testarossa 512 of Elton John, and is probably the Ferrari Testarossa 512 with lower mileage in the world, that is still rolling.

The Ferrari Testarossa 512, whose price could reach £ 110,000, was owned by British musician Elton John, for more than three decades, completing it with a total of 1,812 miles before it auctions by Christie in June 2001 along with 27 other cars from his private collection.

In this auction, reached the £ 98,000, and his buyer decided it that is time to recover his investment, putting it back on the market with a fully upgraded maintenance history and a letter of authenticity, confirming that the singer, composer and pianist was the owner.

VW unveils E-Up

Volkswagen confirmed the production of the electric version of the VW Up!, The VW e-Up!,

That model will be shown officially at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and will be available for order by the end of the year.

 The electric version of the Volkswagen Up! is equipped with a a 82 hp electric engine, powered by a battery pack placed on the floor. This engine provides the e-Up! with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 14 seconds and 135 km / h top speed.

The VW e-Up! autonomy is 150 km on a single charge and can recharge 80% of the battery in just half an hour.

VW E-Up pictures

More Daydreams Bloopers - Dancing with the Fairy Tales

Adele Enersen | Blog | Mila's Daydreams Bloopers - Dancing with the Fairy Tales

Mazda museum accessible through Google Maps

Mazda announced a new service, virtual tours to Mazda Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, via Google Maps Street View. "This is so new and unusual that visitors have to live the spirit of Mazda experience, getting to know the technological innovations and the whole history of the brand,"

A virtual visit to the brand Museum is possible in the official website o: Mazda Museum

This virtual museum promises to be an almost real experience with the ability to turn in any direction and approaching of the exhibitors enough to read the text. 

Nissan announces recall in USA

Nissan announced the recall of five models in the U.S. due to a possible faulty passenger airbag, which may not open in the event of an accident. 

The operation involves the models Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, Leaf and even the Infiniti JX35. 

Nissan did not specify how many cars are part of this operation, which should begin next month, only that the models were sold in the U.S.

RUMS #11

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Volvo develops system that detects cyclists

Volvo announced the first detection system for cyclists. This feature takes advantage of new technology City Safety, and further includes an automatic braking to avoid any collision with a rider.

"It is able to detect cyclists and apply the brakes if sensing the event of an accident caused by the driver lack of action," explains Doug Speck, Volvo's vice president.

If a cyclist is identified on a collision course, the system gives a warning for the driver and if it does not react, the car brakes automatically to avoid a possible hit and run.

Volvo wants to introduce this system on all models equipped with City Safety, from May.

CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

SUPER moist, SUPER chocolate-y, SUPER EASY (mix with a spoon), these chocolate muffins are a great "fix" for that chocolate craving!!

2  2/3  cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar 
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I use mini-chips)

Mix the above dry ingredients in a large bowl, making sure they are all well combined. If you add the chocolate chips at this stage, they will not "sink" when the muffins are baked. I like to use mini-chocolate chips so the chocolate distributes evenly throughout the batter, but ANY kind of chocolate chip will work (mint is very good too!!)

In a different medium sized bowl, whisk the following wet  ingredients until smooth:

3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup coffee (cold)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

After the wet mixture is whisked until smooth, add it to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moist.

Line cupcake pans with paper liners and fill 2/3 full with the muffin batter.  Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes (my electric oven takes 20 minutes exactly). Test for doneness with a toothpick.

This recipe makes 3 dozen muffins

Cristiano Ronaldo Ferrari for sale on the Internet

Cristiano Ronaldo crashed Ferrari will be offered for sale on eBay.

The French garage owner who purchased the car in Portugal for a fee of around 33 000 euros, reached agreement with the online sales site for the new auction of Cristiano Ronaldo crashed Ferrari.

The first auction, which was based bidding of 50 thousand euros, was suspended when the proposals already amounted to 125 thousand euros.

Adele Enersen | Blog | Mila's Daydreams Bloopers - The Shabby Snail

Hi there!

This is just a gentle reminder that I have nowadays this new blog and website (because this blogger website url was banned in facebook for mysterious reasons)

In my blog is now something you guys might find interesting, one unpublished 'Baby Dreams' picture:

 Daydreams Bloopers - The Shabby Snail

PS Because so many has send me messages and said they would like to follow me through

Lamborghini Veneno, another idiocy from Lambo

I think that give names of bulls to sports cars is stupid ... or too Spanish

Make only 3 cars of a new version is even more stupid.

But the new rich ignorants are willing to pay millions for the alleged exclusivity!

The Lamborghini Veneno is powered by a version of the 6.5 740cv engine V12 that will take up to a top speed of 354km / h.

Lamborghini will produce only three Veneno's for 3.6 million euros each, and if you were thinking of buying one, you can change your mind, because they were all sold.

If interest, "Veneno" means Poison in English. Let me add that personally I think the car is horrific.

Letter to Maintenance department

02nd March 2013

Managing Director

______ Investment Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

No: 281, 3rd Floor _____ ______

Colombo - 03

Dear Sir

POWER CONNECTION FROM 02^ND FLOOR TO ROOF TOP.

As per the letter dated 27^th February 2013 you have requested us to supply the power to your exhaust Fan’s on the roof top.

Your kindly requested to supply the following material to commence the work.

01.   10 AM P  M.C.B 3 pole 2 Nos

02.   1 inch Condutes 5Nos

03.   1 inch Bend 10 nos

04.   1 inch Socket 5 nos

05.   Keble Tie 12 inch 1 Packet

06.   31 Meters 15 AMP 3 core Cable 2 length ( Existing Cable can be use with the Balance cable left with you)

Thank You

Yours Faithfully

……………………………………..

Manager Engineering

Terric Abesundaram

KTM X-Bow GT

KTM introduced several improvements in its 'kart' X-Bow  and launches the  GT version, now with doors and windows. The brand has not released details about this version with presentation scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show.

The Ktm X-Bow, released in 2008, was equipped with a 2.0 Turbo engine 237 hp, "made ​​for" Audi R8, a brand which also provided the 2.0 TFSI 300 hp X-Bow R, released in 2011.

KTM X-Bow GT pictures

Jaguar F-Type Convertible

Jaguar announced the range of new the Jaguar F-Type Convertible the model will be available in the market in May.

The range comprises three versions: F-Type 3.0 V6 340 hp S / C, ; F S-Type 3.0 V6 380 hp S / C , and F S-Type 5.0 V8 of 495 hp S / C.

All tje engines transmit power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed Quickshift box, with manual selector paddle shift. S models have Configurable Dynamics program that allows the driver to adjust various of the dynamic characteristics of the vehicle.

According to Jaguar the V6 3.0 340 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h  in 5.2 seconds and reached the maximum speed of 260 km / h.F-Type S V6 3.0 380 CV accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 and reached 275 km / h, while the values ​​for the top version V8 S-Type F are 4.3 sec the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and 300 km / h full speed.