Tonight I made a Heidi Swanson ginger juice that was pretty close to the amazing juice we had earlier this week at Hill Cafe. Peeling and grating ginger is not one of my favorite things, so next time I’ll try peeling then food processing instead.
We also converted Wayne and Amie to Bohnanza lovers. Wayne won by a landslide.
Heidi Swanson’s Lime, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice (via 101cookbooks)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled then grated (or food processed)
1 cup water
2 juicy limes
2 juicy red grapefruits
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the sugar, ginger, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, transfer to a glass bowl or cup, and place in the freezer for a few minutes to cool.
Strain the ginger into a pitcher along with the lime and grapefruit juices. You can either strain the citrus juices or leave them pulpy, just be sure to catch any seeds before they go in. Serve straight in a tiny chilled glass with ice. Or use a splash to freshen up a glass of sparkling water.
Makes about 2 cups (I made a double batch).
Next time, I think I’ll just buy nice grapefruit juice to save some time and money.
Munchkin Zombies and fondue.
Bohnanza bonanza x2 yesterday.
Game night at Jason/Erin’s house with special guest Scott. I LOVE playing Top Race, whose German brand name is abbreviated to “ASS” all over the place.
Right now.
This is what CR and I are going to look like tonight, as we’ve finally been invited to play Cosmic Encounter. This is it!
And played Apples to Apples! Jenny taught us that the green cards you win reveal your true personality.
New Mexico woman goes directly to jail after Monopoly game sparks stabbing (NY Post)
I just received word that after our successful game night last night, we demonstrated enough skill to be invited to play Cosmic Encounter in the future. I have heard many a legend of this game, and hope that it won’t result in anything like this Monopoly game above.
(My coworker just told me she thought of me when she saw this story last night. Awesome.)
Who would’ve guessed that I’d love a game called, “I’m the Boss!”
We played last night, and uncharacteristically, I didn’t fail miserably and instead came in 2nd place! It’s basically just haggling for millions of dollars, which I’m into.
Dear Jason and Shawn,
I won fair and square tonight. BAM!
Love,
Adrienne
On Saturday, my dad came to town for the weekend, and we played a rousing backyard game of LIFE with Jason and Erin. It was the 1991 edition, so things were different than I remembered them, but I still don’t think that I’m a very big fan of the game.
