Comments on: NESN Presents: A Very Special Christmas Episode of “Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf”

By: Josh Beckett Needs a Hug. And Only John Lackey Knows Why.

Josh Beckett Needs a Hug. And Only John Lackey Knows Why. — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:14:09 +0000

[...] some great input from the likes of Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury (who, in true “Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf” fashion says his buddy Dustin could use a hug). But the most intriguing response by far comes from [...]

By: brenken

brenken — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 21:16:34 +0000

Thank you! I’m writing down the recipe now. I think 130 degrees is about 375 F but I’ll look it up. I used to know all the conversions when I lived in Norway but that was a long time ago now.

By: Peace on Earth (Sharpie)

Peace on Earth (Sharpie) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:30:08 +0000

I like the new look.

Poor old fellow’s gotta do something to distract from his deteriorating skills.

By: lb--bb's brother

lb--bb's brother — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:25:57 +0000

Fruit Bat’s new look for 2011:

By: lb--bb's brother

lb--bb's brother — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:45:21 +0000

Fight back — burp and fart loudly – make sure there’s a strong associated aroma — then when he talks to you about it — you can offer a compromise — he stops talking loudly — you stop stinking up the office — or eat really smelly stuff that makes him gag — again use the opportunity to work towards a solution….

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:12:55 +0000

I am out three days next week, so I am really trying to stay focused and get a lot done. It’s really hard to do when I hear her yakking away over there.

*eyetwitch*

By: Blue Christmas (Sharpie)

Blue Christmas (Sharpie) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:49:48 +0000

You may have to resort to feats of strength.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:37:07 +0000

I know it’s not baseball related, but the coworker on my side of the office talks really, REALLY loud. We are on the phone a lot for jobs so it is very disruptive.

I feel an airing of grievances coming on…

By: English Sox Fan

English Sox Fan — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:32:05 +0000

Of course!

(I got the recipe originally from an old cook book, so measurements are in ounces rather than grams)

8oz flour
4oz butter
6oz grated English Extra Mature cheddar cheese (or local alternative) (I usually put 7oz in, to make them a bit more cheesy)
Yolk of two eggs
salt
pepper

Sift the flour into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add the cheese, and mix in.

Bind together into a stiff dough with 2 yolks and water.

Knead lightly then roll out to desired thickness (anything from 2-5 mm, depending on how delicate you want them) and cut into thin straws about 5mm wide.

Lay them out on a baking tray.

Glaze with egg yolk (optional)

Cook for about 20 minutes (or until they are starting to brown) at 130 degrees.

That’ll make one batch. I always make 2, as they are very addictive and don’t last long!

By: brenken

brenken — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:12:04 +0000

Any chance you’d share your cheese straw recipe? My husband loves cheese straws and they’d be great to bring to the New Year’s eve party we’ll be going to.