Saturday 21 December 2013

Dessicated Coconut And A Mousemallow.

About a week ago, I finally managed to get started on purchasing some food items for this the, tis the season to be jolly. I placed the, tis the season to be jolly food items in a sealed plastic shelf unit.
Yes, the above unit.  Snow folks were not there or they might have been protection from a certain little critter.  A certain little critter that managed to somehow get into the bottom drawer of the sealed unit.

One of the items in the bottom drawer of the unit were marshmallows.  An ingredient I use to make a special slop to go with the turkey.  I get strange looks when I mention the special slop I have with turkey.  A bizarre thought in the minds of English folks.  You might know of the recipe I mean.
It's supposed to look something like this.  This link, if you so wish, might explain what I'm going on about, Grandma's Five Cup Salad. 
This is what that certain little critter looks like. It's a field mouse and you might think a field mouse should be in a field.  Not scurrying around my house.

My son and I had successfully escorted a previous field mouse out the front door.  Obviously, there is more than one.  My marshmallows had been completely destroyed along with a packet of shredded coconut.

I was rather pissed off.  I now had these feelings of deep hatred towards a field mouse.  I realised I might need professional counselling.

So back to the supermarket I went.  I should mention at this point that the previously purchased marshmallows were the large type and came in pink and white.  Not exactly brilliant for my turkey slop.  Try getting miniature white marshmallows in Britain.

I couldn't find the flaked coconut.  Which meant after ten hours of wandering the shop, I finally asked an employee.  In Britain, you have to ask for defecated, desecrated, sorry, dessicated coconut.  Success and I had my dessicated coconut!  I asked the lady shop assistant, now that I was feeling braver, "I don't suppose you have that most elusive of products, the miniature white marshmallow?"  Then she pointed to a package of miniature white marshmallows.  I think I had some kind of spiritual experience.

This shows, in a very weird way, that I found a positive out of what had seemed a negative.  Although extreme, the field mouse had done me a favour.

I have the white miniature marshmallows and the dessicated coconut hidden in a cupboard way out of reach. I almost love that field mouse.  Almost.  Maybe I should call it a "mousemallow."

95 comments:

  1. Marshmallow slop with turkey....a yearly festive occurence. Bless the mouse who sent you successfully in search of the mini's. I hope you flattened the little beggar.

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    1. Hi Delores,

      I'm in marshmallow slop heaven. Such a smart mouse to send me out on a new marshmallow mission. *Squeak!* What was that....

      Gary :)

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  2. Never heard of marshmallow slop.
    Are mini white marshmallows that hard to find? I will ship you a case.

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    1. Hi Alex,

      I thought you would of known of that crazy concoction.
      Turns out I can now get a readily available stash at Morrisons. No problem, but thank you for the kind offer.

      Gary :)

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  3. It's amazing how mice can squeeze through tiny openings. Now I have to go check out that marshmellow slop.

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    1. We have a similar recipe here called dump salad but it's made without sour cream. I think it's mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmellows, cool whip with a packet of orange jello mixed in.. It's soooo good.

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    2. Hi JoJo,

      Ah yes, you know of such slop. Dump salad conjures up all sorts of thoughts. Your recipe sounds delicious. I also know of a slight variation where you add red maraschino cherries.

      Gary :)

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  4. The mouse did you a favor you say? I guess you just never know where favors will show. Can't Penny eat it or is she only good at poop? lol

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    1. Hi Pat in the Hatt,

      A favour for sure. Favours can come from the most unlikely of sources. Penny is ready to get the poor mouse. However, we must prevent that. She is going to send you over some of her Penny poop. Enjoy and give some to your rhyming cat :)

      Gary :)

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  5. Clearly, the mouse was an emissary of the Baby Jesus to ensure you had the proper ingredients for your Christmas feast. Even in England.

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    1. Hi Debra,

      A field mouse that is a bit of a church mouse. Such wisdom said mouse bestowed upon me. Lessons learnt and I actually asked someone to show me the way to the right marshmallows. Even in England :)

      Gary :)

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  6. I love seasonal delicacies. I have a cat named Thomas, he keeps the rodents and reptiles at bay. I did have a black mouse as a boy named Chocolate Chip. He liked to nip my fingers. and leave me presents to clean up. Glad you got to have your "mousemallow."
    Have yourself a wonderful Christmas!

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    1. Hi DAVID,

      Nothing like a seasonal delicacy. Minus mouse droppings :) Cats are good like that and Thomas did a good job. Chocolate Chip mouse was such a thoughtful mouse. And yay to me having some "mousemallows"! :)

      A wonderful Christmas, kind sir, to you and your loved ones.

      Gary :)

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  7. Gary, I hope you realize that the lady shop assistant sneakily placed the package of miniature white marshmallows on the shelf behind you while diverting your attention? You can scour the shelves till your eyes bleed, looking for that special ingredient, yet the moment you ask for assistance it suddenly appears. It's a little known fact that lady shop assistants in Britain as specially trained to do that. I think they're in league with opticians.

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    1. Hi Ian,

      I think you are totally correct about that shop assistant. I was also bewildered that she placed them in a section of the store I would never of thought to look in. Silly me thought that white miniature marshmallows would be in the sweets section. Instead of the speciality section. Maybe the lady shop assistants go to "Spec Savers."

      Gary :)

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  8. It's a Christmas miracle! Happy holidays!

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    1. Hi Pat,

      It's a Christmas miracle and hallelujah to a saintly field mouse. Happy holidays to you, my fine friend.

      Gary :)

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  9. 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
    I must say you are in good humour about the mouse and the search for the extra ingredients. The turkey slop sounds more like a desert from the US than something from Britain. I did see a recipe a few weeks ago when one blogger puts marshmallows on her baked sweet potato. Ex way enjoy your festive feast ~ you sure went to lengths for it.

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    1. Hi Carol,

      Indeed and if I had posted this up on the night before Christmas, I was going to mess around with that line :)

      The mouse and I shall become a comedy duo. I'm grateful to that mouse pointing me in the right direction. It's a North American traditional recipe. Folks in Britain are horrified when I tell them about it. The same folks who eat spotted dick.

      Thank you, Carol.

      Have a wonderful holiday season.

      Gary :)

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  10. Have you considered the bars of creamed coconut they sell in all supermarkets now? It's a much nicer taste and smoother than discombobulated coconut. You grate or chop it. Tis also wonderful in home made curry or anything Thai. We've had mice on and off and they are such beautiful creatures, albeit greedy bastards. *laughs.

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    1. Hi Michelle,

      I shall go and get some bars of creamed coconut. That and a Bounty bar :) Ah yes, however, the discombobulated coconut is the ingredient that helps solidify the recipe. All very scientific n' stuff. I do love a Thai curry. Beautiful little critters. Maybe one might choke on a left over "mousemallow."

      *falls to ground...*

      Gary :)

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  11. I am so pleased that you (as usual) turned adversity around. And v pleased that you have all the ingredients for your traditional slop.
    Here the shop assistant would tell you, 'if we have it, it's on the shelf' in tones of complete disinterest. I am very happy you found someone who lived up to her job description and was actually of assistance.

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    1. Hi Sue,

      A potential Christmas tragedy into a turkey garnished triumph. I'm very happy with getting the proper ingredients.

      Most shop assistants here are most obliging. Then again, it was gone ten at night and I was about the only customer in the store. I would say it was my charm that got me the result :)

      Gary :)

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    2. EC, your assistants need retraining. I used to direct my customers to the correct aisle, even telling them which side and the approximate location, like top shelf, middle or whatever and whether it was in the middle of the aisle or down near the end...if it was an item I didn't know the location of, I'd call a stock boy and have them escort the customer to the item.

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  12. Field mice? There's a hint in the name. They should be out roaming the fields of Great Britain and not robbing your house of food. You should put a sign up saying 'thieves will be persecuted' with a picture of a mouse-trap and a cat. This will have them scurrying so fast their tiny feet won't touch the ground.

    Seasonal Greetings to all of you Gary, and enjoy the turkey slop..

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    1. Hi Rum-Punch Drunk,

      You would reckon that a field mouse would know its place. Good thing it isn't a door mouse. I might just knock it. Great idea about the sign. I think I can already here the scurrying of tiny feet.

      Thank you, good friend. I shall slop away. Seasons Greetings to you.

      Gary :)

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  13. Hi Gary - love your story .. they are pesky critters ... but just deserve to score some points by realising a human home is where the treats are! Penny is obviously resting for the Christmas season ...

    Frankly the thought of marshmallow slurp horrifies me! Hopefully the photo and description will have gone to my delete bin for long enough, before Wednesday comes around ... so I don't ever remember said description again - still I see it's a North American concept ... this will take some adjusting!

    Glad you've stocked up once again ... enjoy the Christmas build up ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary,

      I think I've been targeted by a festive critter or two. Penny is getting ready to send out her seasonal goodwill. A doggy nap in the interim for her.

      The marshmallow slop horrifies most Brits. It's very popular in North America. It give me some tradition to hold onto. Hope you recover from the photo and description, Hilary.

      Yes, ready to make the slop. And may you have a peaceful festive season.

      Gary :)

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  14. I feel a story coming on... :-) Glad all is well now, and I like your blog header picture of Leek, lovely reflection captured in the bonnet of the car. Any field mice living inside?

    My friend once saw a mouse inside her car as she was driving along. Made her shriek in surprise!

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    1. Hi Maria,

      What a mice story it would be :) The marshmallows appear to be safe and well. Ah yes, the reflection of Leek on the bonnet of my car. Well spotted, my friend. I did hear a squeaking noise in my car. Oops...

      An added passenger in your friend's car. Eek and squeak in Leek.

      Thank you, Maria.

      Gary :)

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  15. I've had disasters turn into something positive, leading me to better and easier ways to do things, as well as finding new resources.

    That field mouse is cute, but destructive. If it gets to become too much of a problem, maybe Penny can get a feline companion.

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    1. Hi Medeia,

      In the face of adversity, we can truly amaze ourselves. New positive resources out of it all. I like that and thank you.

      Penny has done a good job on one field mouse. Try to stop her, but sadly, it was too late. I'm not a big fan of cats. I think they have an evil plan to rule the world! :)

      Gary :)

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  16. Haha! What a lovely story!
    Looking on the bright side indeed!
    It's amazing what mice can do. Squirrels even more so - at least you didn't find one of THOSE in your cupboard! :) I have found that a cat is a great way of making mice decide to go and look for food elsewhere.
    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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    1. Hi Jenny,

      Such a great story for the holiday season :) I'm delighted to have reached a positive outcome from it all.

      I shall now check for squirrels. Ah yes, a cat, not only could it help with the field mice, it could stare lovingly at Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar.

      And a wonderful Christmas to you, Jenny.

      Gary :)

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  17. Yay for the mouse! I haven't bought dessicated coconut for years, but I'm sure I have a packet in my cupboard :-/

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    1. Hi Annalisa,

      Oh yeah and yay to the field mouse. Dessicated coconut, it turns out, is deep dried coconut. I once found a packet in the back of my cupboard.

      Gary :)

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  18. Oh, dear. I confess I don't like field mice. But your recipe sounds interesting, Gary.
    I 'm sure the mice will like it too. Time to ask a kitty cat for help.
    Merry Christmas, my friend.

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    1. Hi Julia,

      No, I'm not a fan of field mice either. The recipe is rather nice in a weird way. I'm sure it would go nicely with a vegetarian meal. A kitty cat would be great but I'm sure it would be starstruck around Penny.

      Merry Christmas to you and your daughter, dear friend.

      Gary :)

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  19. A pox on field mice. When the weather starts getting cold, the mice run for a nice warm house. I do agree with Julia.... a puss would be a companion for Penny, too. I used to make that marshmallow salad back in my "cooking days." Everyone loved the sweet contrast.
    Happy marshmallowing.

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    1. Hi Manzanita,

      We seem to have had an ongoing situation with field mice. Even when we had some rather warm weather, I noticed one scamper across my living room carpet. Scared the crap out of me. I'm probably moving in May and don't really want a cat tagging along. Penny actually um, did get hold of one field mouse and sadly, that was it for the field mouse. I love the sweet contrast also. Try convincing my British friends.

      Time to go a happy marshmallowing.

      Gary :)

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  20. Holy Cow!!!

    He got in that bottom drawer???

    They are persistent little cusses... aren't they??

    Merry Christmas to you!!

    ~shoes~

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    1. Hi Shoes,

      Holy mouse! And yes, somehow, the mouse got into a sealed tight bottom drawer. They never give up until they eaten everything including plastic bags.

      And a Merry Christmas to you, good sir.

      Gary :)

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  21. Your dessert looks delicious, but ugh on that mouse. I hate those creatures and especially when there is one in the house. Gives me the creeps.

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    1. Hi Gossip_Grl,

      I try to keep the mouse out of the dessert! :) The mice evidently work in organised teams. They can be a bit creepy.

      Gary :)

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  22. There is never only one mouse in the house. I know, I've been through that. But the little critter was a Godsend otherwise you would never have gone back for the right marshmallows. I've learned to keep all plastic bagged items in the refrigerator. I bought hard plastic containers for other items and store them in there. Merry Winter Solstice, dear.

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    1. Hi Leeanna,

      I know that there may well be a whole group of mice just waiting to give me the mice from hell nightmare. Yet, that little critter pointed me in the right direction and got me to actually ask somebody about the correct marshmallows. I had figured that a sealed storage unit was going to be just fine. I figured wrong. Thanks for the suggestion, dear friend.

      And a Merry Winter Solstice to you.

      Gary :)

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  23. I know exactly what dish to which you are referring. My grandma liked to make it on holidays, too.

    I am so glad that this story didn't end up being a tragedy. It's always wonderful when we find that silver lining.

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    1. Hi Robin,

      Although it sounds disgusting, I've always liked it. Grandmas were renowned for making it.

      I couldn't harm a field mouse, that's for sure. Although I have noticed Penny sniffing around rather intensely. A positive out of what seemed a negative.

      Happy weekend to you, Robin.

      Gary :)

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  24. Hi Gary. The idea of marshmallow with Turkeys sounds revolting! However, I'm sure you have a great recipe for it. Do mind if I don't attend this year?
    Enjoy the day!
    PS: we had a field mouse in the house last week; we weren't so kind to it as you were to yours......
    CLICK HERE for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. Hi bazza,

      Aha, proof that this sounds revolting to an Englishman. Pity you shall not be partaking in some of the slop at my house.

      Did you add salt and pepper to the field mouse...

      Happy holidays, bazza old chap.

      Gary :)

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  25. What a shame about your food. That field mouse had rather a great Christmas meal though, huh? There's a satirical film about horror moves that shows a girl running from a killer and seeing two signs: "Danger" and "Safety." Naturally, being a character in a horror movie, she chooses "Danger." I often think that if most men were presented with two signs, "Total Global Annihilation" and "Ask for Help," they'd choose the first. I'm glad you had a spiritual experience! Happy Holidays (with lots of turkey slop)!

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    1. Hi Lexa,

      I was okay with the field mouse eating its Christmas meal a bit early. You know me, a calm, rational dude. "Ask for Help" is rather an alien concept to a lot of guys, methinks. I'm sure it's the next turn on the right, no left, no right, no straight forward....

      I've been blessed by a field mouse. Perhaps it's a church mouse.

      Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Happy slopping to me!

      Gary :)

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  26. There is always a silver lining is there not? :)

    Enjoy your mousemallows!

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    1. Gidday Wendy,

      A silver lining and a few mouse droppings for good measure :)

      Munching on mousemallows as I type this....

      Gary :)

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  27. Do you mean that when you want the defecated coconut, Gary, you don't have to ask? It suddenly appears? Your country is truly backward. But kudos to a mouse for knowing what color marshmallow work for your holiday dinner.

    Alas, breathe and feel blessed.
    xoRobyn

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    1. Hi Robyn,

      I believe the "defecated! coconut was something to do with mouse droppings. This country is forwards. Suddenly, I actually ask for something, and it magically appears. I'm going to be rich, filthy rich. Smart little field mouse. What a way to let me know to go and try a little harder to find the elusive miniature white marshmallows! :)

      I'm truly blessed and have this weird fondness for a field mouse....

      Gary :) x

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  28. Cute mouse Mr G. . . . . . I think it was all a test from God . . .and as the saying goes

    Of mice and men.

    You see we are all equal, it is just that some of us can get into tiny spaces better than others.

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    1. Hi Rob,

      Ah yes, cute mouse and my latest best friend. Off mice and men and not a creature was stirring, not even a man.

      I shall now try and slip inside the bottom drawer of a sealed unit.

      Gary :)

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  29. In Florida we get roaches and weebles. But I will never name them. Squash them maybe.

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    1. Hi Shelly,

      I've heard that roach and weeble squash makes for a tasty drink :)

      Gary

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  30. Mousemallow! I loved it.

    You might not want to call it "turkey slop." Marketing is 99% perspiration, 1% not calling things "slop." At first, when I read that, I thought "Oh man, there's not going to be marshmallows used IN THE STUFFING are there?" but then I read a bit further and saw that I'd leapt to conclusions. Now I'm wondering if that would be all that bad? Would it? Probably, but I'm going to want to try it.

    I had no idea the English hated plain-colored marshmallows. Then again, colored marshmallows are a relatively new thing for me. All my life, marshmallows were white. Now they come in colors. I love living in the future. And I can't help wondering: Why aren't there marshmallows of every color of the rainbow? Maybe there are. Also I can't help wondering: how does one make a marshmallow? Because now I'd like to try that.

    You have given me a great many things to ponder on. I hope you let the field mouse go without harming him.

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  31. Hi Briane,

    Just a moment...just finished off melting a mousemallow.

    The most incredible addition to turkey aka "super slop", would make for a weird stuffing. Imagine melted marshmallows slithering around the turkey.

    It's not that the British hate plain marshmallows, it's just very difficult to not get a mixture of various flavours. During luckier moments, I managed to get a package of miniature marshmallows. The pink ones were put off to one side. My friend, welcome to the Rainbow planet with rainbow marshmallows.

    We humanely rid ourselves of one field mouse. We just endeavour to give the latest one a gentle hint. Happy pondering, good friend.

    Gary :)

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  32. He looks so innocent and hungry. We have field mice too - they love our house, or at least they used too in the winter months. Now a black snake has taken up residence and since his invasion we've not seen a mouse. I still worry about going downstairs to do laundry but no one else will do it. I love big white marshmallows and would have eaten the bag myself - buy it too early and it's gone - buy the day before they're needed and they survive to make it to the dish, but earlier, not gonna make it! LOL
    Me and mousy have something in common - glad you escort them out of the house, but you do know they'll come back - especially if marshmallow is on the menu!

    Merry Christmas Gary and Penny!

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    1. Hi Yolanda,

      Such a hungry, sweet innocent face. Bless the field mouse! :) Now you have a slight dilemma with that black snake. The snake may have got rid of the field mice, but now you wonder if the snake will help you with the laundry. Yikes and I quite like that field mouse.

      I understand about consuming marshmallows too early. Actually, I might just eat all my Christmas treats now.

      I'm hoping that the mouse or mice, has got the message and has gone somewhere else. If it or they can get to my latest marshmallows, I will be needing counselling.

      And a Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Yolanda.

      Gary :)

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  33. Desiccated coconut? Calling it that somehow sounds gross to me. :) Your slop looks good though! I've taken to keeping everything I can in the fridge. Ants are a problem here.

    Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope the fairies bring Penny a few dog treats!

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    1. Hi River Fairchild,

      I do feel a little bit strange asking for dessicated coconut. I keep thinking that it involves a ritual. That slop is yummy to me. I wish I could keep more in my fridge. It's a small British fridge. However, it's a talking fridge. A fridge too far, methinks.

      A wonderful Christmas to you, dear lady.

      Gary :)

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    2. I walked right into that pun, didn't I? A fridge too far, over the River Fairchild...

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    3. Like a fridge over trouble waters....:)

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    4. Ack! *runs screaming from the pun avalanche* You win...as always! :D

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  34. Ooooh, you had me at desiccated coconut:) I'm glad you made up with the mouse--he just wanted to pinch off your ingredients to make his own holiday favorite:) We make something similar across the pond, with green jello and walnuts. We call it the holiday blob...which is what one feels like after consuming it:) Happy Holidays my friend!

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    1. Hi Samantha,

      Glad you were got at dessicated :) The mouse and I, a love story. The mouse now has the correct ingredients if it somehow manages to get to the cupboard that in theory, is way out of reach. Maybe the mouse has a pogo stick. Did you know that Jello is not a commonly known brand in Britain. Did you realise that jelly is called Jello over there, even when it isn't that brand.

      You call it a holiday blog, um blob. Take it easy with that recipe :)

      Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones, dear Samantha.

      Gary :)

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  35. Oh Gary, thank you for the giggles. If Alex doesn't come through with the mini-marshmallows, I will send you some the next time you need some. Just holler. And the mousemallow? PRICELESS. I hereby dub you the king of puns. Perhaps I can even get a button made...I do know someone...
    Tina @ Life is Good

    P.S I could totally hook you up with either fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable coconut flakes. Or coconut milk. In light or regular. Or coconut water - it's all the "health" rage around here now. I tried it, as health is an issue for me, but it's gross. But you're Canadian/Brit and I have no idea how to predict your taste buds...

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    1. Hi Tina,

      I'm glad this could make you giggle :) It turns out I can get a ready supply of white mini marshmallows from a local supermarket. I had just been looking in the wrong section. I should have gone straight to the novelty section. Thus, thank you, but I shall be okay with my mousemallows, um marshmallows. Let the pundemonium continue!

      Thanks for all your kind offers, Tina. I can actually get those products mentioned. All I have to do is actually ask someone and hey presto, there they are. I shall be just fine.

      Gary :)

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  36. Nice moral tale... so glad you could get good out of a little field mouse's destruction. Maybe you've learned to ask for what you need...? to ask for directions when you're lost...? to keep the goodies out of reach of the mousemallows. :) Merry Christmas to you G!

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    1. Hi Nancy,

      Thanks, or a nice mouse tail, perhaps. Um...where was I? :) Silly me assumed a very tight, alleged sealed container would do the trick. A mousemallow moral musing methinks. Merry Christmas to you, dear Nancy.

      Gary :)

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  37. LOL; Gary you make this "glass half empty" girl's dream come true. You found something to lift your spirits in an adverse situation. The world is truly a fascinating place.

    Try not to be too lonely without your son this Christmas. Know that you are loved and appreciated by all who visit you every day of the year. Give Penny extra smoochies and maybe a doggie breath treat :)

    .....dhole

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    1. Hi Donna,

      I always try to find a positive out of what seems a negative. I was tempted to go into a tantrum. Then I understood the message from a mouse. The fascinating diversity makes me marvel.

      Your words are comforting, dear Donna. I sense that magical, caring world beyond my screen and I know I'm truly blessed. I can see myself in doggy breath heaven!

      A peaceful holiday season to you, my kind friend.

      Gary :)

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  38. Did you say Mini marshmallows? I shall send you some immediately!

    Merry Christmas to YOU, PENNY, and all of your adorable mice! Xxxxxx

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    1. Hi Kim,

      Thankfully, I now know where to find the allusive mini marshmallows in my local supermarket. In the, you gotta' be kidding, section :)

      On behalf of a well fed mouse and Penny, we wish you and your loved ones, a peaceful, hopeful Christmas.

      Gary :) xx

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  39. Look how you turned this situation around! Love the positive spin. The dish you like to make is very popular at the holidays in the States. I am glad you got your white mini-marshmallows- even if it happened in a roundabout way. The mouse may have done you a favor, but I hope that they stay out in the field from now on. :)

    Merry Christmas!
    ~Jess

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    1. Hi Jess,

      Thank you and I do try to find that positive spin. Either that or laugh at the irony :) The dish was always on the menu when I lived in Vancouver. I was so glad that I didn't have to cut up large marshmallows this year. Thank you, mouse. And yep, mouse, head for that field.

      Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Jess.

      Gary :)

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  40. Every cloud! I tend to find those little marshmallows in the bakery section in our local supermarket! Happy Christmas, Gary :)

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    1. Hi Suzanne,

      And that silver lining! :) I shall have a look in the bakery section next time. In case they are not in the exotic foods section.

      Happy Christmas to you and your loved ones, Suzanne.

      Gary :)

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  41. Those pesky mice! Hopefully they won't cause more problems for you!

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    1. Hi Sherry,

      So far, so good. Mini marshmallows are still intact. Perhaps the field mouse or mice has headed for the field. Thank you, Sherry.

      Gary :)

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  42. I'm surprised that the mouse stood still long enough for you to snap a photo. You must have charmed him too! Hope you don't run into any more mice or moose. Glad you solved your coconut and marshmallow problem. I also go coconuts over marshmallows.

    Julie

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    1. Hi Julie,

      Oops, that's not the actual field mouse that was in my place. The one time I actually photographed one, the photo showed up as a streaky blur of fur. Although I do hope that I am charming to a mouse. I would be quite startled to find a field moose on the loose in my hoose, as a Scottish person might say. Happy coconutting over marshmallows! :)

      Gary :)

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  43. We had a wee field mouse here at work. He (or she) was getting into drawers and nibbling on apples and nuts. I began to think of him as our Christmas Mouse. Then someone called the exterminator. Poor little mouse. I'm happy you now consider yours a little friend!

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    1. Hi Ms. CrankyPants,

      Nothing worse than have a mouse getting into your draws and nibbling on the nuts and apples :) Oh no, that mouse was your special work Christmas mouse. I think they could of lined up a bunch of marshmallows that led out the front door of your work place. The field mouse and I are now bestest friends :)

      Gary :)

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  44. Spiritual experience! You are SO AWESOME, Gary! :) And Mousemellow???? Totally laughing. I LOVE your outlook. I think it's the only way one can find happiness---we have to look for the good through hardship, no matter how big or small. For instance, right now all my youngens are sick--but I'm SO GLAD because it means they'll be better for Christmas. I really do look at it like a miracle!

    Love your posts, Gary. And I hope your holidays and delicious slop are fabulous! :)

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    1. Hi Morgan,

      When I was pointed to the marshmallows I actually wanted by the shop assistant, I could of sworn I heard choir music in the background :) You look forward in such a positive, philosophical way, dear Morgan. Your children will be all better and the smiles on their faces will light up the world.

      You are most kind. Wishing you and your loved ones a most happy, healthy Christmas.

      Gary :)

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  45. WHITE mini marshmallows? Over here the minis come in mixed colours, white, pink and yellow. If you want just white, you first have to eat the other colours.

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  46. Oh, and green, there's pale green marshmallows in there I think, I vaguely recall seeing green.

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    1. Hi River,

      I have had a pack of those mixed mini marshmallows over here. Pink and white, usually. This meant I would sort the pinks from the whites. Green marshmallows! :)

      Gary :)

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