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April 24, 2011 by Schnookie

Butter lambs.

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Posted in NHL-Inspired Food & Drink | 55 Comments

55 Responses

on April 24, 2011 at 10:18 pm Kathleen

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH where did his ears go?
on April 24, 2011 at 10:30 pm Meg

You were in Buffalo?

Your lamb is looking a bit the worse for the wear there. (The Sabres sympathize–right now they too are missing parts. E.g. The ability to hold a lead.)
on April 24, 2011 at 10:32 pm Schnookie

This isn’t him missing parts — this is fresh-out-of-the-box butter lamb! (I think his hockey equivalent is less Sabres and more, say, Islanders or Oilers.)
on April 24, 2011 at 10:34 pm Schnookie

Oh, and yes, we were in Buffalo! We’d planned about a billion years ago to get together with Heather, Katebits, and Patty, to watch early-round playoff hockey… with none of our teams playing. Then the Sabres made it… against the Flyers. It was a bit tense at times. Heh. :D
on April 24, 2011 at 10:35 pm Meg

Oh dear. Yes. Oilers it is.
on April 24, 2011 at 10:37 pm Meg

Then the Sabres made it… against the Flyers. It was a bit tense at times. Heh. :D

I can see how that might have been the case. Maybe it’s for the best that the series didn’t end during the visit. :)
on April 24, 2011 at 10:38 pm Schnookie

Maybe it’s for the best that the series didn’t end during the visit. :)

That was our big takeaway from it. Honestly, that was the best outcome we could hope for. :D
on April 24, 2011 at 10:43 pm Kathleen

Was there a rumble?
on April 24, 2011 at 10:44 pm Schnookie

There was the hypersensitive girl version of a rumble — lots of sulking and giving each other the silent treatment. :D (I was very proud of all of us. I thought we were very grown-up about it. :P)
on April 24, 2011 at 10:46 pm Pookie

Was there a rumble?

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: We threw butter lambs at each other.
on April 24, 2011 at 10:47 pm Schnookie

We threw butter lambs at each other.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I made sure to draw sulking frowny faces on the lambs before I threw them. And little Flyers logos.
on April 24, 2011 at 10:48 pm Kathleen

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on April 24, 2011 at 10:50 pm Pookie

The butter lamb in the picture was one of the Sabres lambs after the Derien Hatcher butter lamb bit it’s ear off.
on April 25, 2011 at 7:43 am Grrrreg

Oops I posted my super-long comment in the old comments thread from the last post, so I’ll just paste it here.

I won’t even talk about the nhl playoffs, because… well… just because. But I saw France play team Canada yesterday in Paris for a friendly game in preparation for the world championships. That was a lot of fun. Canada had a lot of nhlers, which was really great, even if they had a little too many leafs for my taste! :P Zajac was here too, but unfortunately, I have to say I didn’t notice him a lot.

Oh, the game ended in a 3-2 win for Canada, but France played REALLY better than I thought. Canada got the winning goal on a PP with less than 2 mins to play, so that was a bit sad for our guys, but well, I can’t say that was totally unexpected! Huet played for France, and he was awesome. He stopped like 40something shots. I was so glad to see him again.

Also, there were like 13000 people in the arena, which was really great. It was as if every hockey fan in France came to see this. It was fun because I spotted jerseys of basically every team I could think of. I even saw a coyotes jersey, and a few junior hockey shirts too.
All in all, that was really fun. :D
on April 25, 2011 at 9:04 am Schnookie

Grrrreg, that’s awesome! What a fun time, albeit a Leafy time.

Zajac was here too, but unfortunately, I have to say I didn’t notice him a lot.

Heh. Yeah, that’s sort of the story of his life. :D
on April 25, 2011 at 9:17 am Pookie

Grrrreg, I’m so glad you had a great time! That sounds so awesome.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:22 am Amy

We threw butter lambs at each other.

It was a diet coke fueled butter lamb fight, wasn’t it?

My cousin sculpted the remains of our two butter lambs into some strange interpretation of pushmi-pullyu from Dr. Doolittle. I love my family.
on April 25, 2011 at 10:19 am Schnookie

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Amy, that’s awesome! (And I should add that I’m so glad you were able to hang out with us on Saturday night. Boring, boring, boring playoff hockey is much funner in a large group. :D)
on April 25, 2011 at 12:58 pm Morgan

Is anyone reading Zach Parise’s responses to fans questions over at Fire and Ice? They are a-dork-able.
on April 25, 2011 at 1:06 pm Pookie

Morgan, I think my favorite one was the one where he admitted he literally didn’t do anything but watch television from 3 to 11 every day.
on April 25, 2011 at 3:51 pm Amy

I think my favorite one was the one where he admitted he literally didn’t do anything but watch television from 3 to 11 every day.

Translation: Zach is now hooked on General Hospital, Oprah and the Food Network.

I wish more players would have fun with the media and the fans like Zach is. Its refreshing to have someone be honest and not spew their preferred talking points
on April 25, 2011 at 4:05 pm SueNJ97

I enjoyed his NHL dream team, especially the goalies. He had Roy in as the back-up to a guy who was mostly a back-up goalie in the NHL – and he completely ignored Marty. :P

Doesn’t he know Roy refuses to be anyone’s back-up goalie?
on April 25, 2011 at 4:34 pm Pookie

Sue, I didn’t even register that he didn’t put Marty on his dream team! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Guess who’s not getting a case of honey’d dormice for his birthday this year!
on April 25, 2011 at 8:25 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The butter lamb was a new concept to me. I think I need to take one to Easter Dinner with my parents next year. See how they react.

Maybe I’ll entertain the kids with the pushme-pullyou idea, Amy. That’s hilarious!

(Great picture, by the way.)
on April 25, 2011 at 8:30 pm Schnookie

(Thanks!)

And that penalty shot by that Penguin was HILARIOUS. For all that these playoffs suck, they sure have had their funny moments.
on April 25, 2011 at 8:49 pm Myra

So I’m still confused. Did you buy your Easter Butter Lamb or make it? I’ve never heard of them before.
on April 25, 2011 at 8:51 pm Myra's Hub (not in Dallas)

and that penalty shot by that Penguin was HILARIOUS.

Don’t let Myra hear you say that. Conner was one of the guys she liked for the Stars. I think it’s the eyes. The Pens seem to be where young Stars player go to make the playoffs.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:11 pm Kathleen

Myra, they sell them in the grocery store right next to the regular non-lamb-shaped butter. But I still haven’t figured out why.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:20 pm Myra

Hm. Sacrificial butter?

I was very sad for little Conner. He’s one of those little gnome like hockey players. Always like to see one of wee ones do well and sad when they don’t.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:21 pm Schnookie

Conner was one of the guys she liked for the Stars.

Heh. Well, the lesson learned tonight is that, from a penalty-shot-in-the-playoffs perspective, he was no big loss for the Stars. :P

And I think the butter lamb is a traditional Catholic thing. They sold them at Easter time in the grocery stores in Arizona, too, where there was a big Catholic population.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:25 pm Schnookie

Tee hee! Penguins failing is such a pleasant thing to see.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:36 pm Meg

And I think the butter lamb is a traditional Catholic thing. They sold them at Easter time in the grocery stores in Arizona, too, where there was a big Catholic population.

Yeah. I think specifically Polish Catholics. Or at least Eastern European Catholics. Other Catholics not so much.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:38 pm SueNJ97

Tee hee! Penguins failing is such a pleasant thing to see.

It really is. I felt the same way on Saturday afternoon. I watched the Caps bounce the Rangers with my Dad and we felt that made up for the fact that it was pouring outside.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:43 pm Schnookie

I watched the Caps bounce the Rangers with my Dad and we felt that made up for the fact that it was pouring outside.

Another year where Prawn doesn’t lead the Rangers to the Stanley Cup is DEFINITELY a ray of sunshine.
on April 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm SueNJ97

Another year where Prawn doesn’t lead the Rangers to the Stanley Cup is DEFINITELY a ray of sunshine.

What I find really amusing is that not even Ranger fans seem to believe Avery when he claims that Laich bit him.
on April 25, 2011 at 11:09 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Boo. Get that one back, Kings! Don’t make Rudy cry.
on April 26, 2011 at 7:16 am Grrrreg

I just read Zach’s answers on Fire and Ice, there are some gems out there. I loved his answer to the question about just how dirty Pronger really is: “Pronger is a very effective player.” Ahahaha, how diplomatic, Zach! :P
on April 26, 2011 at 9:50 am Kathleen

I liked this one:

Zach: Do you want to punch Chris Pronger in the face? I do.
(Asked by OhioDevil)

No, I don’t really care, but I’ll watch you do it.

Heh.
on April 26, 2011 at 9:57 am Myra

Dave is on his way to Rochester, NY. Isn’t that the home of mcguffers? (When she isn’t in school?)
on April 26, 2011 at 9:58 am Myra

And I can’t believe the Kings lost. Boo. Stupid Sharks. And Thornton was the hero? Double Bleh. Bleh.
on April 26, 2011 at 10:07 am Grrrreg

Wow, I just stumbled upon a very honest quote by Scott Gomez. No, wait, don’t throw up already! This is from something on the espn website, where they asked athletes how they deal with the multiple sollicitations coming once they start earning big dollars.

Gomer:
“I leave all financial decisions to my money guy or my dad, who is an intimidating presence. My money guy sends me examples of how athletes go broke, and it’s effective. Since I was a kid, there have been two things I’ve been afraid of: going to jail, and working. It’s all about freedom. And I need my money for that.”

No kidding, Scott.
on April 26, 2011 at 10:48 am Amy

I read on Twitter that Zach is going to be an analyst for Versus’ coverage of the World Championships.

My money guy sends me examples of how athletes go broke, and it’s effective.

As much as Gomer can irritate, that might be the most likable thing he’s ever said. I’ve been reading how some NFL players are taking out high interest loans just to make ends meet during the lockout. I know life is different as a professional athlete, but tell me when a loan with a 30% interest rate ever makes good sense?
on April 26, 2011 at 11:27 am SueNJ97

It’s one of the most self-aware statements I’ve ever seen from Scott.

Also, it seems he hired a very good financial advisor. Good for him. I may not like him much for all the attempts to deflect blame for his shortcomings onto his time in NJ – but this shows he can be sensible about the things he cares about – money and not having to work when he’s done.
on April 26, 2011 at 12:21 pm Pookie

Since I was a kid, there have been two things I’ve been afraid of: going to jail, and working.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I’m right there with him. Too bad I haven’t figured out how to get away with working at the level he does.

Also, I saw Boxworthy’s burly cousin, Snapperworthy, trying to cross the road today. A woman got out of her car and tried to gently kick it to go faster. That didn’t work, shockingly enough. She then tried to pick it up and ended up dropping it upside-down on the road. As you know, I’m a firm believer in signs when it comes to hockey. I was like, “Like, hockey gods, I already know what happened to the Devils this year. You were a little late on this message.” (The woman did end up getting the turtle to the side of the road. Only, it was the side he had been coming from, the side across from the lake. I’m guessing he waited for her to look the other way and then started right back across the road.)
on April 26, 2011 at 1:21 pm Kathleen

Welcome, Dave! Enjoy our dull cuisine and duller weather. I’d suggest a pilgrimage to Gio Family Hardware, but I don’t know where anything is on the west side, and also, I think they closed it.
on April 26, 2011 at 1:28 pm Myra

I’d suggest a pilgrimage to Gio Family Hardware, but I don’t know where anything is on the west side, and also, I think they closed it.

If he had time he would probably try to find it. He once had to go to Lansing, MI and tried to find Crunchy’s store but ran out of time.
on April 26, 2011 at 1:38 pm Amy

He once had to go to Lansing, MI and tried to find Crunchy’s store but ran out of time.

I was on vacation an hour away from Crunchy’s store and drove up to check it out. I even called the day before to make sure that they were going to be open. I get up there, and what am I greeted with? A locked store. The chickie that answered the phone when I called had gotten her days of the week mixed up. I did send an email to the store and did receive a very nice apology email back from Papa Crunchy with a 25% discount coupon for the online store.

And that’s my story.
on April 26, 2011 at 1:45 pm Myra

I remember when that happened. I think it was around the same time Dave tried to find it.

The odd things we do for hockey. ;)
on April 26, 2011 at 3:02 pm mcguffers

Dave is on his way to Rochester, NY. Isn’t that the home of mcguffers? (When she isn’t in school?)

Why, yes, yes it is! Pronounced Raaah-chester, welcome to The Flower City, Dave! May I suggest a trip to Abbotts for some chocolate almond custard and if you’re going to try a Garbage Plate, ask for no onions. You’re GI tract will appreciate it.

How long is The Hub in town?
on April 26, 2011 at 3:17 pm Myra

Only for one night. Business meeting.
on April 26, 2011 at 3:19 pm Myra

Wait, “The Flower City”? It’s warm enough, long enough for flowers to bloom there????
on April 26, 2011 at 3:31 pm mcguffers

If I recall sixth grade correctly, we used to be the Flour City because the Genessee River powered so many flour mills, but then they changed it when flour mills weren’t as necessary. They probably figured they’d keep it easy for us. I think it’s 70 there today, but I still doubt the Lilac Festival will be a lilac-y this year. ::::grumbles:::: Stupid snow.

And not to get Carol upset, but if you go to ShopNHL.com where they have the teams matched up and shaded as they get eliminated, when you click on the Canucks button, it goes to the Blackhawks merchandise. I’d cut a bitch.
on April 26, 2011 at 4:19 pm Kathleen

when you click on the Canucks button, it goes to the Blackhawks merchandise. I’d cut a bitch.

My tinfoil hat is outraged.

Good call on the Abbotts chocolate almond. Mmmmmmmmmmm. But I may be the only born & bred Rochesterian to refuse to try a garbage plate. The smell is enough to keep me away.
on April 26, 2011 at 4:26 pm mcguffers

My brother took me to try one when I was 23 and moving to Syracuse. He wouldn’t allow me to leave the city without being able to say I had one. Although I like to think he was just really going to miss me and figured if he gave me dysentery, I couldn’t leave.
on April 26, 2011 at 7:51 pm Meg

It’s quite the accomplishment that Rochester has a signature food that manages to make Buffalo’s signature foods look healthy by comparison.