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John D. Hackensacker III's avatar

I shall roll mine into phallus shapes in honor of their namesake.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

Just keep an eye on your baking time. I'd hate for you to burn the tip.

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John D. Hackensacker III's avatar

Remind me to tell you about the time that I, fresh from the shower and in a mad rush to get out the door early in the morning, attempted to iron a shirt without bothering to put on my underwear. My blistery bris!

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Michael Procopio's avatar

What I really want to know is why your valet wasn’t doing the ironing.

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Allison Marsh's avatar

What a perfect recipe and memory trail for the day.

I think I need a John Daly with my late bfast today.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

So last week at my volunteer gig, a friend mentioned my Substack and someone asked what it was about. Since I've never been able to answer that question, I just told her about this post and remarked on the John Daly. She said, "Wait, I've got a photo of him on my phone. Hold on..."

I friend had sent her a photo of him with Daly, who looked a bit off his rocker, which was apparently the correct assessment.

It's a strange world we live in.

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Christine Vallejo's avatar

Agree on the day drinking. Only exception has been at an all inclusive resort in Cabo San Lucas, and the entire family (for a wedding) had margaritas from 10:00 AM on. I was done by 1:00 PM.

Just bought some "Simply" Peach drink. Will try it with iced tea although I don't think the syrup can be beat.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

I consider the drinking of margaritas in Cabo to be basically a sacrament.

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Christine Vallejo's avatar

Had a Peach Palmer at a New Orleans restaurant once, and I now make them at home all the time. Just iced tea with Real peach syrup - no alcohol. I know, where is the fun in that? Gradually got used to ordering sweet tea when in the South, and it sure can vary. Best was from the St. Roch Market.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

I think the addition of peach syrup sounds delightful. And better without booze because I am a lousy day drinker.

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Amy Greer's avatar

Fully loved this. Even the title just made me smile. And palmiers are some of my favorites. But I am unlikely to try these since, like my iced tea and my lemonade, I prefer them without additions. Oh ok, maybe some gin and muddled mint in my lemonade come summer, but that’s a whole different beverage!

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Michael Procopio's avatar

Honestly, I never saw the point of taking two perfectly lovely beverages and mixing them together. It always tasted artificial, like Nestea or something. But the combo works in a cookie. Probably because it's super subtle.

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Wil Reidie's avatar

I'll take any recipe with a pro golfer theme. I once met Gary Player and I'd eat his boerewors any day.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

Well that's bound to put the springbok in your step, for sure.

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Erika's avatar

I am definitely trying this recipe. I discovered chocolates with earl grey ganache at Maison du Chocolate in NY (called a 'Yoko', I believe) and they were my favorite until I came upon lime-infused ganache (at Alain Ducasse? or maybe Jacques Genin). That was a tangent, except that you should have some chocolate. We should all have some chocolate.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

They're called Yoko? Do they emit disturbing screams when bitten and/or break up creative working relationships?

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Erika's avatar

The screams might be mine. And can she help it if she's that delicious?

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Michael Procopio's avatar

She is an acquired taste for sure.

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Jay Floyd's avatar

These look absolutely delicious.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

They do not suck.

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Sarah Clark's avatar

I loved palmiers growing up and smoked out the kitchen more than once when I made them. Buttery, crunchy, that whiff of dangerously dark caramelized sugar. *swoon*

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Michael Procopio's avatar

I've smoked out a kitchen our two in my day, but that usually resulted in me being too stoned for baking.

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Sarah Clark's avatar

Cue "Smoke two joints"

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David Leite's avatar

Have you been spending time in tearooms again, Mr. P?

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Michael Procopio's avatar

Have you been skipping your meds again, Mr. L?

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David Leite's avatar

No, Mr. P. Not skipping, per se. I just opened up the window and threw them all out. There are some pretty psycho squirrels in our backyard right now.

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Michael Procopio's avatar

Now that is what I call wildlife.

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David Leite's avatar

Touché.

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