Like Jim Cantore, I love thunder snow (but not as much as he does). We haven’t had that here in a long time. But we did once have something that caused a bright green glow outside. It was so weird that I declined to investigate, but we are way too far south for the aurora borealis.
Milk, dark chocolate, and a few spoonfuls of unsweetened cocoa powder … heat gently until nicely thickened … top hot chocolate with several large, toasted marshmallows (I have a gas range) … cover with as much whipped cream as possible …
“Everybody Knead Now” is a play on song lyrics. I am racking my brain trying to figure this out because it is triggering a memory from the very early 80’s.
And Happy (?) Waitangi Day to all in New Zealand, where I’m sure some frozen yogurt would be welcome.
And does this chart mean that tiny marshmallows are a sign of doom? I always hated marshmallows in my hot cocoa: too sweet and the texture is unpleasant to me.
On the other hand, I really like toasted, just slightly burned, marshmallows. Otherwise, I consider them inedible.
I’d be putting whipped cream above the marshmallows. As a kid it was marshmallows in my hot chocolate all the way. Now while I still enjoy them occasionally, I prefer whipped cream.
Also, I’d add the occasional peppermint stick or peppermint candy cane.
DeerOrchid Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Whooosh-Thump: the sound of a block of snow falling off the roof.
Aspen_Bell almost 5 years ago
Now that song’s going through my head. Can’t wait to see what Kitty Katz does with it.
maggijoseph Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Robber mouse makes a great cheerleader!
OliveO'Sudden almost 5 years ago
I love Pucky’s posture in the last panel, also that the Cocoa Index has both tiny marshmallows and whipped cream.♥
RAGs almost 5 years ago
It’s all a matter of, “I’m SO happy that I’m not our there.”
maggijoseph Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The cocoa index in a Hallmark movie is a substitute for foreplay.
Le'letha Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Lightning in a snowstorm?!?! They are having bad weather! Thank goodness everyone had plenty of warning and prepared like heck!
Font Lady Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Another snow day. I wish I didn’t have to get out in it.
Jungle Empress almost 5 years ago
Everybody dance—I mean, everybody knead now!
Thanks for that, Natasha. I’m going to have that song stuck in my head now.
dmah Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Awww … Elvis is making biscuits!
David 42 almost 5 years ago
I didn’t know Elvis was so “kneady”
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I find the best way to enjoy being out of it is being in it a bit, even if for a few seconds, so you know what you’re staying out of.
Catmom almost 5 years ago
Like Jim Cantore, I love thunder snow (but not as much as he does). We haven’t had that here in a long time. But we did once have something that caused a bright green glow outside. It was so weird that I declined to investigate, but we are way too far south for the aurora borealis.
Gent almost 5 years ago
Cocoa? Coffee is better in cold weather, I believe.
dmah Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Milk, dark chocolate, and a few spoonfuls of unsweetened cocoa powder … heat gently until nicely thickened … top hot chocolate with several large, toasted marshmallows (I have a gas range) … cover with as much whipped cream as possible …
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Gallons of lightning” reminded me of a physics book that said it would be theoretically possible to go to the store and buy a pound of red light.
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Anyone want to take a stab at finishing, or continuing, the chyron? There’s that one little lonely “C” at the end…
WelshRat Premium Member almost 5 years ago
He kneads to be kneaded.
maggieb_tpa almost 5 years ago
Lightning? Thundersnow? Having experienced a few of those, they need a bigger mug.
I AM CARTOON LADY! almost 5 years ago
Everyone kneads to know how much I love this comic strip! : )
cat19632001 almost 5 years ago
Are those fishies on Puck’s sweater?
cat19632001 almost 5 years ago
Elvis claws and a swishing Elvis tail!
jonathan.prater almost 5 years ago
Yay useful infographics!
tatempleman almost 5 years ago
A rare look of pure bliss from Elvis, Natasha singing, “The Cocoa Index”… what’s not to love on today’s strip???
arolarson Premium Member almost 5 years ago
A chart for all the chart fan-antics. Love this one but our winter so far has been sadly lacking in tiny marshmallow days this year.
Miss Mina almost 5 years ago
One of Puck’s best charts!
rs0204 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Everybody Knead Now” is a play on song lyrics. I am racking my brain trying to figure this out because it is triggering a memory from the very early 80’s.
ladykat almost 5 years ago
Elvis looks so happy to be making biscuits on the big fuzzy blanket! And Puck with a chart, to add to the overall bliss.
Off topic, after almost 5 hours of Spongebob Squarepants yesterday, my mind will never be the same again.
Cassia almost 5 years ago
Off camera and comfy together under covers, Pucky and Goldie giggle and croon a sweet duet:
Kitties, / Kitties who knead People,
Have the luckiest People in the world
We’re kitties, kneading our own People
Not letting our kitty pride / Hide all the knead inside…
https://youtu.be/fPlQ6EtArSc?t=15
lsnielson almost 5 years ago
Elvis’s grin made me smile. Now to face my own snow day. Wish I could be inside.
Kitty Katz almost 5 years ago
Everybody Dance Now (Let’s Sweat)
Everybody knead now!
Everybody knead now!
…….
Give me the blanket!
Give me the blanket!
Everybody knead now!
Everybody knead now!
…….
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Everybody knead now!
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Everybody
…….
Here is the snow, now all over the place
The chocolate is hot and I don’t waste time
On the couch with the gang fine
Knead to the rhythm, knead, knead to the rhythm knead
And the blanket is fine
Beats and lyrics to make make biscuits by
Take a chance, come on and dance
Mice go to town, don’t wait, run around
It’s your world don’t worry about squirrels
Tryin’ to get a nut they’re in a rut
Squirrels are ourside, and we are in
Hands on the blanket, come on say “yeah”
Everybody over here, everybody over there
The crowd is live and I pursue this groove
Party people in the house
Knead (let it go)
Indeed (make it so)
Everybody knead now!
Everybody knead now!
…….
Come on let’s knead, baby
Let the blanket take control
Let the rhythm move you
Knead, knead
Let the blanket take control
Let the rhythm move you
tricksterson almost 5 years ago
I hope the raccoons, squirrel and chipmunk are all right.
Michael G. almost 5 years ago
Eighty-six the ’shmallows, please! Fresh, hand-whipped cream, por favor.
luandwill almost 5 years ago
me too!
diskus Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Im looking forward to the inevitable post storm kitty outdoor survey expedition
Zoomer&Yeti almost 5 years ago
Time for a “Metric-Bonkers Worth” of cocoa!
just another cat lover almost 5 years ago
yes
Code the Enforcer almost 5 years ago
Maybe like the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF), we could have an Enhanced Cocoa Index (ECI) !! … (Add a little, Irish Crème, maybe?!) :)
Cassia almost 5 years ago
So, Sue Ellen is maybe at the dentist today? If true, hope all goes well as painlessly as possible.
scaeva Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Today is Frozen Yogurt Day … in February! …
… Brain freeze!
And Happy (?) Waitangi Day to all in New Zealand, where I’m sure some frozen yogurt would be welcome.
And does this chart mean that tiny marshmallows are a sign of doom? I always hated marshmallows in my hot cocoa: too sweet and the texture is unpleasant to me.
On the other hand, I really like toasted, just slightly burned, marshmallows. Otherwise, I consider them inedible.
Seed_drill almost 5 years ago
It’s over 60 raining with tornadoes here today. Uncozy. The cats are hiding in pantries and closets.
almost 5 years ago
What a lovely smile on Elvis’ face.
knight1192a almost 5 years ago
I’d be putting whipped cream above the marshmallows. As a kid it was marshmallows in my hot chocolate all the way. Now while I still enjoy them occasionally, I prefer whipped cream.
Also, I’d add the occasional peppermint stick or peppermint candy cane.
mistercatworks almost 5 years ago
I thought it was the “cold standard” :)
oliver :) almost 5 years ago
elvis is the butter on the biscuits (the good part!)
Lauren Kramer almost 5 years ago
I had to go play it. Now it’s a serious earworm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaTGrV58wec
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QON0ck15Tfw
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
We’re having lovely weather for the time of year, so no cacao index.
qxl almost 5 years ago
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candex almost 5 years ago
I like their jammies
Daeder almost 5 years ago
We’re not sure what cocoa has to do with French perfume, but sources say there’s a connection.
djlong2015 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I was thinking the interlude in the Cha Cha Slide. “Everybody clap your hands” clap-clap—-clap-clap—-clap-clap-clap. Ear worm here I come.
kittylover.truitt almost 5 years ago
Mmm cocoa and kitties:)