I haven't had the same spring in my step lately.
The squirrel we found in my curtains last Friday night when we came home from work, unfortunately had plenty of spring in his step.
I've been procrastinating in the process of having my chimney fixed for a while thanks to the previous owners, lipstick on a pig hasty renovation which didn't include a flue in the chimney.
It went like this: when we came home the dogs didn't meet us at the back door. And when my husband went to take them for their nightly walk they didn't seem interested...
And then I saw something squirming in my dining room curtain...
After us trying to poke and throw shoes at it we decided that this squirrel was not going anywhere...And somehow it had gotten inside the curtain panel...
This is never a good sign when you are hoping to salvage said curtains...Eventually my husband knocked down the curtain rod and pushed it out the door. It wasn't until he started shaking the curtain that the squirrel flew out...My husband did a little flying step of his own. The only humor I could find in the situation.
Especially when I saw the knawed holes in my curtain...
Crap.
Potatoes Au Gratin For 2 Squirrel Invasion Victims
1 1/2 qt Corning ware baking dish
5-6 large Yukon Gold Potatoes
Grated Aged Gouda (1 cup)
1 1/2 Cups Half and Half
Salt & Pepper
Butter the baking dish and warm oven to 375 degrees. Using a mandoline slice potatoes at about 1/16. Start by a layer of potato slices (overlapping) then sprinkle salt and grated gouda in between each layer. When finished pour half and half over the layers and push down on the casserole. Sprinkle Gouda on top and place in oven for approx 1 hour.
Enjoy while searching on Pottery Barn for new curtains.
You've seen my tweets about squirrels in my attic, right? My problem is plural as in squirrel(s) and in the family way according to the exterminator. Could you give advise on multiplying this recipe. I'm so depressed I'm thinking at least 5 qts!
ReplyDeleteWe had that same problem. Only it was larger furry animals. Sounded like UFC fighting. I found on the Internet if you blare heavy metal music (no joke) all day in the crawl space they will leave. After two days they NEVER came back after a month of being there.
ReplyDeleteTrue story. By the way it was Metallica. :)
I always see others gratin dishes and think they look soooo good. I need to just suck it up and make one one of these days. This looks great!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your squirrel problem :( This gratin though, should provide significant consolation - it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAt least squirrels led to something yummy for your tummy.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about adapting your recipe tomorrow night to make it fit my diet plan. Can't wait!
This look so warm and cozy! And after having critters in your house you most certainly need plenty of cream and cheese and warmth. A few years ago we had a racoon disaster - which went on for two weeks and resulted in loads of fettucine al fredo!
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