18 Responses to “General Discussion, Saturday, May 2, 2026”
Mornin’ y’all! Today starts early voting in Louisiana (for some stuff – gawdknows how we’ll end up redistricted!) Anyway, our Cassidy is worse than TX’s Cornyn.
Trust me on this. You really want this pie. Of course, the authentic one has bourbon in it, but I found this one in an old, old church cookbook and have used it many years. My family inhales this. Make fresh whipped cream, maybe put a teensy touch of bourbon in that. I am generally discouraged from coming to our huge family Thanksgiving dinner unless I bring these pies.
Derby Pie 1 stick butter 1 package chocolate chips (smallest package) 1/2 cup self rising flour 1 cup sugar 2 eggs well beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans Deep dish pie crust
Pour choc chips into bottom of pie crust. Melt butter and add to flour and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and nuts. Pour over choc chips and bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes. Note about baking time: it varies according to your oven. If you cook the pie just the way I like it, it has a melty caramel center. A little more done and it is like a big chocolate chip cookie. Best cooled completely. Not good hot or warm, believe it or not. Great with cool whip! Or better yet, fresh made whipped cream.
Not a thing, but you want room for a chocolate layer on bottom, which cools and hardens, making it more delicious. Then, if you get the cooking time right, a layer of creamy caramel, then a thin crusty top. Each layer has its own flavor contribution into a delicious whole pie. You don’t wanna crowd out another!
Good mornin’, and happy Saturday! This cool weather has me sleeping in just a bit. This morning, we’ve even got a snack to go with our coffee. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee!
Mornin’ y’all! Today starts early voting in Louisiana (for some stuff – gawdknows how we’ll end up redistricted!) Anyway, our Cassidy is worse than TX’s Cornyn.
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By WeeWeed on May 2, 2026 at 7:03 am
Morning Wee!
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 7:59 am
Mornin’ Menage!
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By WeeWeed on May 2, 2026 at 8:26 am
Good mornin’, Miss Wee! Sheer brilliance (for once) from our best and brightest in Austin! Coffee’ finally ready, ma’am.
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
Good morning everyone! Breakfast is apple scones. Don’t judge my shapes, geometry on paper is easier than on dough!
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
They look yummy – who cares about shape!
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By WeeWeed on May 2, 2026 at 8:27 am
Good mornin’, Menage! If you’re worried about the shape, they look like biscuits, so there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that! Grab some coffee, ma’am.
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 10:32 am
National Play Outside Day
National Truffles Day – chocoooooolate
National Fitness Day
National Life Insurance Day
Kentucky Derby Day
National Bombshells Day – encourages women to celebrate themselves and their best friends
National Free Comic Book Day – used to cost 7 cents when I was reading them, in the 50’s
National Start Seeing Monarchs Day – yes, the butterfly, not King Charles
Join Hands Day
National Scrapbook Day
National Homebrew Day –
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By czarina33 on May 2, 2026 at 9:06 am
Derby for the win!
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 9:24 am
Trust me on this. You really want this pie. Of course, the authentic one has bourbon in it, but I found this one in an old, old church cookbook and have used it many years. My family inhales this. Make fresh whipped cream, maybe put a teensy touch of bourbon in that. I am generally discouraged from coming to our huge family Thanksgiving dinner unless I bring these pies.
Derby Pie
1 stick butter
1 package chocolate chips (smallest package)
1/2 cup self rising flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs well beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Deep dish pie crust
Pour choc chips into bottom of pie crust. Melt butter and add to flour and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and nuts. Pour over choc chips and bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes. Note about baking time: it varies according to your oven. If you cook the pie just the way I like it, it has a melty caramel center. A little more done and it is like a big chocolate chip cookie. Best cooled completely. Not good hot or warm, believe it or not. Great with cool whip! Or better yet, fresh made whipped cream.
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 9:31 am
What’s wrong with a big bag of chocolate chips? 😉
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 10:36 am
Not a thing, but you want room for a chocolate layer on bottom, which cools and hardens, making it more delicious. Then, if you get the cooking time right, a layer of creamy caramel, then a thin crusty top. Each layer has its own flavor contribution into a delicious whole pie. You don’t wanna crowd out another!
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 11:02 am
Derby & Monarchs! Mornin’ Czarina!
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By WeeWeed on May 2, 2026 at 9:53 am
Good mornin’, czarina! So much to choose from! Definitely going for the truffles and the ponies. Probably a few others as well. Coffee’s ready, ma’am.
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 10:35 am
Good mornin’, and happy Saturday! This cool weather has me sleeping in just a bit. This morning, we’ve even got a snack to go with our coffee. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee!
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 9:59 am
Gracias T! Perfect with Menages scones!
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By WeeWeed on May 2, 2026 at 10:19 am
I might have to tape that to my mirror! 😀
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By texan59 on May 2, 2026 at 10:37 am
Hiya T! Thanks so much for the good hot coffee.
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By Menagerie on May 2, 2026 at 11:03 am