Showing posts with label Ketchup With Us. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ketchup With Us. Show all posts

Sunday, September 22, 2013

My Heaven, My Movie, My Food Fight, My Love : Ketchup #26

Guess what time it is, kids!  That's right, it's Ketchup time again! Mel and Michele are back again with a new and exciting prompt for us.

I have to say, as a movie lover, this was a tough one at first.  Then, once I thought about it, it was a no-brainer.  This is one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies.

Dad and I actually got to visit the Whistle Stop Cafe, where it was filmed, on our road trip two years ago, and the Fried Green Tomatoes were the best I've ever tasted!

Ketchup With Us - Prompt 26

In 57 words or less...if you could reenact one 
scene from a movie, what would it be?






To play in the kitchen, my favorite place, with my best friend, my love,
Preparing our favorite food, making a mess, devolving into ridiculous fits of uncontrollable laughter,
Slipping in the disaster we have created, 
For once, not caring about the clean-up.
Forgetting the world outside our kitchen.
Forgetting the world outside our love. 
My Heaven.



Sunday, September 8, 2013

Forty Was Fabulous! Ketchup #25


Our beloved friends, Michele and Mel are at it again, this time celebrating the first birthday of their #KetchupWithUs series, so it is time to celebrate!

'KETCHUP WITH US' - PROMPT 25

In 57 words or less, tell us about an incredible, disastrous or otherwise memorable birthday in your life.



"The ruby is the stone of the fortieth year," declared My Sweetheart, planning my celebration.  
Ruby slippers, 
Ruby chalice,
Guests dressed in shades of red.
Fantastic photo retrospective set to my favorite music. 
Delivery the Legend of The Hundred Year-Old Burmese Eye of the Guinea Pig, 
And most beautiful ruby I've ever seen. 
Forty was fabulous!







Sunday, July 7, 2013

Ketchup With Us #21 Freedom

Our good friends Mel and Michele have posted their latest #KetchupWithUs prompt and, as it has been ages since this Betty has had time to play, it seemed high time to join in the shenanigans again.

'Ketchup With Us' - Prompt 21


In 57 words or less, tell us what FREEDOM means to you or (if you're feeling silly) about the last great thing you got for FREE!



The last student is loaded into the last car.  Seat belt latched.  Car door slammed shut. We all smile, wave and shout, "Have a great summer!"  As the car disappears into the distance, a brief moment of silence, then a deafening cheer erupts from the exuberant, exhausted teachers.  "Woo hoo!  Freedom!  Finally!  Let's get this summer started!" 


Here's to the freedom of summer!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Mint Julep Ketchup?

Michele and Mel  have given us their latest Ketchup With Us Prompt, and this one was just made for a Betty!


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Ketchup With Us Prompt #12 In 57 words or less, tell us about the best drink you ever had. Recipes and pictures are encouraged.


Cheerful chapeaux perfectly perched atop every head.
Boxes fill quickly as bets are cast.
Muddle mint into Mother's Milk: Maker's Mark.
The mint sprigs fell into our cups!
Sweet simple syrup,
Sprig of mint garnish.
A julep in every hand?
Crush together before the big screen.
"And they're off!"
The most exciting two minutes in sports.
I look forward to mint juleps all year.

RECIPE:

1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
Fresh mint
2 tablespoons simple syrup* muddled with mint
Splash of distilled water
Powdered sugar
Mix together simple syrup* muddled with mint, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon and distilled water. Fill glass with crushed ice and pour mixture over top. Sprinkle top of ice with powdered sugar. Garnish with a mint sprig.
*Simple syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup distilled water
Heat to dissolve sugar, stirring constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.

**Recipe from www.makersmark.com


Someone got enthusiastic
with the signature red wax!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Resolve to ... Ketchup #9

Michele and Mel are at it again! For this installation of Ketchup With Us, they have asked us to write about a New Year's Resolution that we should make, but we know we'll never keep, in fifty-seven words, of course.


To rise before the first alarm,
Bounce blissfully out of bed,
Roll onto my yoga mat, and
Throw open my arms
In glorious Sun Salute.
Gratefully awakening each muscle
As preparation for the day.
Moving effortlessly, radiantly,
Energy-filled and caffeine-free...
Dreamy.
I will start tomorrow.
Seriously...
Today, though, I'll hit Snooze just one more time.