PIF Giveaway Game (Round 6) - I miss Christmas!

jzuzphreek said:

Is this it? http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/...e-bumpy-cake-with-chocolate-fudge-recipe.html

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Yup, that's it and ... a RECIPE!

TBH, I could really do without the buttercream bumps. But, there's something about that chocolate fudge frosting ... it's heavenly - likes no other frosting on any other cake I've ever had before. I'm going to have to try that frosting recipe - if I can duplicate it at home, my blood sugar is gonna be in trouble!

TheVez2 said:

I grew up in michigan and I've never heard of such a thing.

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I know I've asked you before, but where abouts?

jzuzphreek said:

I would be willing to bet, not many of you know what that is.

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Too true. So ... "what is a stuffed snowball?"

AndroiDad75 said:

It's definitely well known around Southeast Michigan/Detroit area. Here is a link to it:

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Wow - I didn't know they could be ordered online and shipped! Will have to remember that this fall! See what you did?!

OK gents, the box has flown the Cap'n's coop and is winging its way to the next destination!

The box weighed 10 lbs. 8 oz., tracking number 9405 5036 9930 0276 3077 65.

CaptainK said:

Too true. So ... "what is a stuffed snowball?"

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Well, here in New Orleans, we don't have much experience with making balls out of the stuff you yanks call "snow" and throw at each other. So we make our own variety out of shaved ice (and don't be confused... this is NOT a snow cone or "Hawaiian" Shaved Ice!), fill it up with sugar and flavor (my favorites are chocolate or bubble gum (only blue. that pink stuff is... gross)), and eat it/slurp it up! For the stuffed variety, simply create half a snowball at the bottom of a cup with your flavor of choice, insert ice cream, and finish creating the rest of the snowball on top of the ice cream! Yum!


Also, turf wars have been known to rage over the best snowball stands in the area, Ro-bear's vs Droopy's (yuck) vs Sunny's vs Plum Street. I've been in an internally conflicted state for about a year now as to whether I prefer Plum Street to Ro-bears. It feels like I'm cheating on Ms Robert (89 something years old last I checked) every time I enjoy something from Plum Street.

http://www.neworleans.com/restaurants/best-new-orleans-snowball-stand/#.U0x8HfldVYw

CaptainK said:

OK gents, the box has flown the Cap'n's coop and is winging its way to the next destination!

The box weighed 10 lbs. 8 oz., tracking number 9405 5036 9930 0276 3077 65.

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Whoo hoo!!!

Those some great presents. The chocolate sauce looks yummy. We expect a review.

CaptainK said:

I know I've asked you before, but where abouts?

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15 minutes from you, in Lowell.

DevinLT1966 said:

Those some great presents. The chocolate sauce looks yummy. We expect a review.

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Indeed! Very intrigued. Those are amazing gifts. Real winners both. This box just keeps getting more and more interesting!

TheVez2 said:

15 minutes from you, in Lowell.

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Oh, that's right! But, oh, you poor deprived man - never having experienced anything Sander's. We're going to have to see that there's a bumpy cake in your future!

I'd love to try one, they sound interesting. But I am curious why anyone would want less buttercream anything?!?! I say bring on the buttercream bumps, in fact, make mine a double bumpy cake!

I need me some of these New Orleans snowballs and Detroit bumpy cakes.

Boro62 said:

I need me some of these New Orleans snowballs and Detroit bumpy cakes.

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Sounds like a plan. Send me the box back, and I'll include snowballs for everyone!

A little birdie told me that there's a box out for delivery today in Milwaukee.

oh Boy, that means I'm next!

Whoo-hoo! I may just have to leave work early. And a little something showed up yesterday that will be going in the box to Devin. Perfect timing.

Home now.... and guess what is waiting for me....



Well, like any kid, I had to open it up. My LOTH and kids are out for an hour or so, so it was a perfect time.

There were 4 wrapped presents and one unwrapped that I assume was for me. A wonderful bottle of Michigan Cherry Preserves. I love Michigan cherry stuff. My wife grew up there and we often get different things whenever we get over there.



Can't wait to give this a try.


Now, on to the wrapped gifts. It sure was a hard choice. Some of the clues left me clueless. No idea on a couple. Anyway, on to the presents.

The first one was called Chez Plumage! I couldn't figure it out for the longest time.







What do you know. A complete shaving setup. All stuff I have not tried before. A Feather Popular, 5 Gillette blades make in the UK (I don't know what they are), Shea Pre-Shave, Creme, and After Shave, and some Witch Hazel. Can't wait to give this stuff a spin.

I went back and forth on the next one. There were two that had my eye. But, I decided on this one.



Hmm, can I handle it. I was guessing a brush or brush handle, and what a wonderful looking handle it is.





I know nothing about it, but it sure looks beautiful. I think it's ceramic or porcelain or something. Also included are a couple tucks of blades, some Gillette Silver Blue and Gillette Blacks. These are a welcome addition to my den.

If anyone knows anything about that Brush handle or about those Gillette blades from the UK, please let me know. I always like learning more about things I don't know. Here's a better pic of the blades.


Now, it's on to getting everything wrapped up and sent on to Devin. I hope to have it in the mail either tomorrow or Saturday at the latest.

Thanks so much for putting this together, KJ. It was a lot of fun!
I can't wait to see who gets my stuff down the road.

What a great looking brush handle. I'm so excited there will be no living with me for the next few days.

Jeff,

Nice picks!!!

And the box is all packed and going to be dropped off at the post office this morning.

Tracking # 9405 9036 9930 0169 0655 34

Neat stuff, Jeff! I believe they sell the Shea stuff at Target. Wondered what it's like, so please share when you try it out.

I just grabbed something with my RazoRock Stealth Slant order to add to my gift. I've got enough for two, so we'll see how what's in there strikes me, whether I choose 2 or not.

Also figured out my little somethin' extra for SullyBob. I checked up on him a bit round here and think I figured out just the thing.

Getting exciting watching you guys ahead of me and waiting as it moves along the list!

The box has been picked up and is on it's way out of town. Should hit your door on Monday, Devin.