answers to my less than popular game
OK, I give in. Since a couple more people played and a few of you sent me emails – I concede. Here are the answers for the second edition of “What the Heck is That?!?” And very impressively, this time we had one person get all three items correct. Kudos to my super smart (and super sweet!) friend, Kim!
Object #1
This is a manche à gigot, otherwise known as a leg of lamb holder clamp. Gigot is the French word for a leg of lamb or mutton and manche means handle. So this tool is used when slicing the leg of lamb. It is attached to the shank and then tightened to provide a clean grip for the carver.
January 19, 2012 4 Comments
dress rehearsal
I know I said that today I would post the pictures and answers from yesterday’s game, “What the Heck is That?!?”. I’m going to hold off for a day or two. Maybe by then more of you will play the game. (see the image above of a very sad face). To be fair, I have sent the answers to Dagmar, the only participant besides Marissa. Thanks for playing, Dagmar! (happy face!)
So, what to do today… how about I show you my plans for Saturday? A dress rehearsal of sorts. This Saturday I am delivering on an auction donation I made for a very worthy cause. The donation was this.
The winners of the item chose to have the dinner at my house, so I’ve been busy for the last several days trying to find and round up all my “clambake” “beachy” stuff. Turns out I have a whole bunch of it, even though I live in the dry arid desert. Here is what I was able to find in my cupboards, garage, storage sheds, etc.
I know it’s hard to tell what is what in this photo, so how about some closeups? (not as closeup as the photos in the game that I’d love for you to play), but just closeup enough to explain what things are and what I’ve done with it all.
January 18, 2012 6 Comments
Unique – maybe even antique…
It’s time to play “What the Heck is That?!?” Here is a refresher of how it works – I post three closeup photos of items found in my kitchen. You leave a comment telling me what you think one, two, or all three of the items are. And remember, a wrong guess is immensely more fun for everyone than no guess at all!
As with Round 1, there is one small restriction. Marissa, you may not post your guess or guesses until after 6 PM (Pacific Time). I am fearful of your knowledge of my kitchen. Connor, you can play whenever you want, I have no fear of your observation of my kitchen, nor do I believe you will even see this – until weeks from now… if ever. Sigh…
I will post the answers and full photos of the 3 items tomorrow. Let the game begin!
January 17, 2012 7 Comments
answers
So, my new little game, “What the Heck is That?!?” proved to be quite pop-pop-popular! That makes me happy! And I learned a few things from it…
Firstly, I need to make it harder and get even more “close up” with my photos.
Patti, who was the first to place her guesses (within 8 minutes of the post going up) got the first two correct, right off the bat!
My daughter’s memory isn’t as good as I thought. FYI, Maris – all these items are in the glass-front cabinet over the kitchen desk. I was sure you would remember “smelly” item #3!
Some of you were very “creative” in your guesses. Which I LIKE! Such as, “a carved something or other.” Um, yeah, that’s vaguely correct and yet, so wrong!
And no, Sara, I do not sew – not even a little bit!
Oh, and yes, that is a close-up of red cabbage as my intro photo today – SWEET!
December 9, 2011 No Comments
Game Time!
Neither Dave nor I have been home together since last week, so there has been no cooking of any sort occurring in my kitchen all week long! On top of that, not much progress has been made on the Christmas decorating front. I think I am in denial that Christmas is less than 3 weeks away. The cart by the pool and this cute vintage toy bin, that I recently found, are the ONLY two decorations I have up so far. Seriously, no tree, no nothing yet!
December 8, 2011 9 Comments