So this is a Cyber Cafe What'll be?

Zzyyggy

Hi everyone, Dees-Apples that does sound good. I am going to have a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and a coca cola and salad. For dessert I'm going to have some chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream with an iced mocha. But first a dip in the pool. I'm not sure how Igor got the water striped black and orange but I'm game for a jump in. Looks like he added a few more pumpkins as well.

LindaK125

Dees_Apples wrote: »

Just now cut some brussel sprouts in half, sprayed them down with nonstick spray, and dusted some Weber's garlic parmesan seasoning on them before roasting. I think I'll have what I'm having 😉😁

That does sound good. I’ve been making roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze, sometimes with onions, red peppers, carrots, and beets. I think I’ll add that to my shopping list. We’re eating lots of kale. I love kale. It cooks faster than collards and I add kale to soups, salads, and casseroles. I’ve been adding kale to all our salads. Sweetie made kale and white bean soup. I made meatballs and tortellini with kale in an alfredo sauce. It was amazing.

Zzyyggy, I’ve decided that Igor has outdone himself with the Halloween decorations this year! The orange fairy lights on the gazebo are pretty. As for the striped pool, 😮 it’s amazing! Did you know National Chocolate Day is October 28? That means Francois will have chocolate cinnamon buns and chocolate croissants for breakfast. I hope he make his 7 layer chocolate cake for dessert. Which reminds me, I came in for dessert. It would be nice to sit by the fire with a cup of tea and some lemon shortbread.

ReenieHJ

It's national Chocolate Day today?? I knew I had Reese's peanut butter cups for breakfast for a reason.

Will Francois also be making Cinnamon Buns sans le chocolate? Ooh, 7 layers? Raspberry jam in between? Along with cream cheese icing maybe?

LindaK125

Reenie—yes, yes, yes, and yes! Dees_Apples—no, I haven’t had kale chips. One of these days I’ll find a recipe and make them. Not today, because Francois is in chocolate mode. Mole chili, chicken mole enchiladas, and beef mole for dinner, all served with rice and veggies. Then there’s the chocolate desserts buffet. I see my Fall favorite pumpkin swirl brownies are there.

I’m heading out to the terrace to get an early start on the appetizers. I’m fairly sure there are some without pumpkin or chocolate.

Don’t forget, here at the cybercafe, if you can dream it, you can eat it! My disclaimer is that, unfortunately, I haven’t had any chocolate today and none of the aforementioned foods are on my menu today other than the kale.

ReenieHJ

Chocolate covered kale chips?
I've never had chocolate covered potato chips but they sound really good.

ReenieHJ

I've love a big juicy bacon cheese burger, tomato, onion, lettuce, with the works, and a side of sweet potato fries. And for dessert a slice of pumpkin cheesecake, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Mmmmmmmyum.

ETA my manners. Please and thank you!!

Zzyyggy

Hi everyone, Reading your posts makes me hungry, and I was already starving. I've never really gotten into kale although my sister has a great recipe for it which we had last Thanksgiving. Tonight I'm going to have the meatloaf platter with mashed potatoes, gravy and peas. A coca cola with that please, and yes for dessert I'll have that 7 layer chocolate cake with an iced mocha. National chocolate day I new there was a reason I had a package of hershey kisses in my fridge. Okay the striped black and orange pool I can handle but what is that thing floating in the middle. I'm not sure if it's suppose to be a sea monster or an UFO. I'm still going swimming though before dinner and dessert.

LindaK125

Pssst . . . Zzyyggy, did that thing in the middle of the pool just move? I, I, think I’ll just go inside now and sit by the fire, far, far away from the pool.

Viktor is the best waiter. He’s bring in my platter of goodies from the chocolate desserts buffet for me. Oh, hot chocolate. Thanks Viktor, you’re the best.

And, no, Reenie, we were not talking about chocolate kale chips. I’m not sure there is such a thing. Here, have some M&M’s. Dees_Apples, I had to look up Kontomire stew. There was a huge variation of ingredients in the recipes.

more_oomph

If I catch a pheasant, will yall fry it up for me and make some dumplins

LindaK125

more_oomph wrote: »

If I catch a pheasant, will yall fry it up for me and make some dumplins

Francois can cook anything! As for the dumplins—do you like the thick, flat noodle type or the big ball of dough type? My favorite dumplings are potato gnocchi. They’re real easy to make. Where I live all the church chicken and dumpling dinners serve the thick, flat dumplings. My mom used to make the big gummy balls of dough. Of course, she didn’t make them very often because my dad wasn’t big on gravies and sauces, so Mom had to change her down home southern cooking to plain meat and potatoes.

Francois made mini scones, cinnamon buns and croissants this morning. Yum. There’s fresh pumpkin butter and apple butter for the scones, too. I’m going to snag the table by the french doors so I can watch the sunrise. The sun is just coming up now. Ah, coffee.

LindaK125

Dees_Apples wrote: »

Throw me a couple slices of Wonder Bread, each equipped with a slice of bologna and slice of American cheese and I should be good

Luckily for you, Viktor will serve your sandwich, because if PaperDoll _ served you today, she might quite literally throw your sandwich at you after taking a bite or two first.

Francois and I made stew today and when the carrots and potatoes finally cook, I’m going to have a bowl of that with Francois’ crusty bread smothered with lots of butter. In the meantime, I’ll take my iced tea and a bowl of grapes out on the terrace and read my book. The grapes are wonderful this time of year, so sweet they taste like candy.

Zzyyggy

Hi everyone, Dees-Apples that's my kind of lunch just add a coca cola to that. Linda, it's still fairly safe to swim in the pool. I made it out safely last night. The sea monster is a friendly one, and enjoying the pool for the winter. For dinner tonight I'm going to have the seafood chowder, no Mr. Monster I don't think they are any of your realitives with lots of crusty bread to dip, and a coca cola with that. For dessert I'm going to have some chocolate chip cookies and an iced mocha. Aaaaa another nice night for a swim.

ReenieHJ

Dees_Apples wrote: »

Throw me a couple slices of Wonder Bread, each equipped with a slice of bologna and slice of American cheese and I should be good

Easy to please! But I think you need to add some potato chips inside the sandwich for some good old salty crunch. I used to do that with tuna sandwiches, as a kid.

Zzyyggy

Hi everyone, Reenie HJ I did that too with my tuna sandwhiches. Dees-Apples your welcome. We had a similar thread which started back in 2013 on spark people and when that sight shut down I thought of setting one up here to see who would come in. LindaK and I have been on the thread for years, and have had some interesting times in there. I'll join you on the out door terrace with a porter house steak baked potato and salad. Add a coca cola to that please. For dessert I'm going to have some pumpkin pie and coolwhip, and an iced mocha. The fairy lights add some charm to the place.

LindaK125

Hey, Zzyyggy, what does the cybercafe look like? Oh, yeah, I’m going to let you take that one, since the cybercafe is ever changing, anything you want it to be. Back at the beginning it was a small cafe in a little known place on the southern coast of France, run by ChicChantel.

I came in for a cup of tea and a piece of apple pie. Finally got the apple custard pie made, Zzyyggy. It isn’t something I would make again. Peach custard pie is divine, but apple custard pie? Not so much. Yes, the apples and crust were good, but the custard was just okay. I know the pumpkin swirl brownies are a big hit, but pumpkin pie is less work.

LindaK125

Zzyyggy! I’m a little slow tonight. It must be because I’m tired. You started the thread, so the cybercafe cafe is yours. Cool, huh? You own it!

ReenieHJ

Zzyyggy wrote: »

Hi everyone, Reenie HJ I did that too with my tuna sandwhiches. Dees-Apples your welcome. We had a similar thread which started back in 2013 on spark people and when that sight shut down I thought of setting one up here to see who would come in. LindaK and I have been on the thread for years, and have had some interesting times in there. I'll join you on the out door terrace with a porter house steak baked potato and salad. Add a coca cola to that please. For dessert I'm going to have some pumpkin pie and coolwhip, and an iced mocha. The fairy lights add some charm to the place.

Fairy lights!! That's what my place needs to spark it up.
Why did Sparkpeople shut down; do you know? I visited there a long time ago.

Apple Crisp sounds good today, hot out of the oven with lots of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. And a good cup of coffee. Sitting around the table, chatting with new friends.

But...pumpkin pie....hard choices. Maybe both?

Where are all the waiters/waitresses today? Do they have Halloween off? Shouldn't they be here already to go, and in costume?

CaptainFantastic01

I’ll take two eggs, over medium, some sourdough toast and a coffee?

LindaK125

@Dees_Apples, I love it!

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Time for appetizers and starters! I’m out here on the terrace if anyone cares to join me. I’ll start with my favorite martini and a cheese plate with my favorite little cheese crackers and freggies. Mm, I’ll add stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta to my plate. Huh, my plate looks more like a platter! Good thing I’m willing to share.

Sweetie’s been running around getting ready for all the little Halloweenies. I don’t think they’ll notice if there are leaves on the front porch. I asked Sweetie to buy candy I don’t like, so he did. Good thing we have the cybercafe’s Halloween Candy Buffet!

Zzyyggy

Hi everyone, Des-Apples the cyber cafe has morphed from a small cafe in france to a sort of bread and breakfast diner with rooms upstairs, a pool and attatched to a farm. We have the terrace, and the area by the pool plus indoor seating, and a library with a huge fireplace. The view from the terrace is anything you want it to be, mountains, valleys, oceans, jungles, or woods. Right now I think we're back to the mountains. Our full time staff includes Francois who was hired by the former owner as head chef and all around cook. He claims to know every recipe in the world, and so far does. He'll cook all the usual or KFC, or a quarter pounder with cheese if you have a craving. Viktor, the waiter, and host use to be a body guard for the goats Mrs. Marley when we had to hide her from the previous owner (Long story) who wanted to make her into dinner one night. Igor is our resident zombie, cafe handyman, and decorator. Halloween is his favorite holiday but he goes all out for all holidays. Right now I'll keep the cafe the way it is. To answer your question about Sparkpeople I believe they needed the funding from the coorporations, and had to shut down the original sight for the new one. (Takes deep breath) For dinner tonight I"m going to have the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans and a coca cola. For dessert I'm going to have the Betty Crocker ButterFingers poke cake with vanilla ice cream and an iced mocha. It's been a crappy day here in the real world so I'm going to enjoy the sunshine by the pool, and take a dip with the resident Seamonster. She seems friendly enough.