I was skeptical, but it heated back up to 400 and my sausage rolls finished browning. Hooray! I am a culinary genius! But then the baking gods laughed at my hubris.
New Omens
Patisserie and Pumpkin
Warning: I'm going to be THAT blogger. The one who gives you a recipe without really giving you the recipe. No, there is no place to go to get the recipe except the links that I provide, and you have to read my wanna be witty commentary and thought process in creating my design. This... Continue Reading →
If I be waspish
Perhaps I will call this a declaration of freedom from cancellation of the individual who wishes to engage in authentic dialogue rather than artificial and ingenuous consensus-making. That doesn’t have a nice ring to it, though. Everything needs to be catchy, after all, if we want anyone to take note. Besides social media’s algorithms which... Continue Reading →
Hall-o It’s Been a While
With the end of summer, a new school year, grad school, and life, I've been slacking on the writing front. And no, I don't feel too guilty about it considering I've been baking... ...and goofing off... ...and doodling... ... and medicating migraines and self diagnosing other issues... ... and being a mom... ... and no... Continue Reading →
What the Elk?
My summer challenge to keep me from stay-puft status is walking at least one mile per day, which I've diligently completed every day since the end of June -- woohoo, one month! Check! Sometimes I can talk my husband into going on a leisurely and not-so-romantic stroll down the road and back, and to be... Continue Reading →
If it’s not Scottish…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh2QgvdKVy0 All of the clans performing at the opening ceremonies. Today we ventured far into the verdent hills for our clan gathering and to witness unparalleled feats of strength. Location: Enumclaw, WA; Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering. Sure, it's a quick 15 minute drive for us, but the lines of cars outside the EXPO... Continue Reading →
Camp Controversy
No, I'm not here to have a snobbish debate about glamping vs camping vs backpacking. I'll pack that away for another day. But before the controversy, here's the backstory. Since I'm busy with school and my daughter is at camp, my hubby, son, dog, and I decided to go on a one-night camping trip near... Continue Reading →
Zombie Apocalypse… or Something
Tonight I walked the 1/2 mile to my local library, not because I was checking out books (I'm a book hoarder -- see post) but because my summer challenge is to walk at least one mile per day beyond my normal movements. Sure, I hiked up a mountain earlier this morning, but I was motivated... Continue Reading →
I’m No Millionaire
Today started off well -- sleeping in until 8, husband making me scrambled eggs, and working out at the gym. Until I saw the little yorkie-ish-looking dog whose owner decided to leave her in the car for over an hour to get its pant-on while the owner got her sweat-on in the gym. The dog... Continue Reading →
Ganache Dang It!
Paul Hollywood. That silver fox with lakes for eyes. How does he perform such magic? I'd like him to knead me like a ball of basic white bread dough (yes, that's a fairly accurate description of me). For years I've watched him spin spells on The Great British Bakeoff (Baking Show for some of us...... Continue Reading →
Christy G. Thomas 