Post by eyeofthestorm on Dec 9, 2022 5:41:17 GMT -6
Good morning!
Today will be nicely (i.e., not too) busy. I had a couple of classes cancel. While that's not ideal, I appreciate getting that time "back!"
I skipped my class last night 😳. Instead, I baked two pat ches of cookies and prepped a third. It was SO WARM yesterday I'm actually storing the cookies in the fridge! I decided to shape and then freeze the other cookies overnight. They were so soft by the end, they couldn't even hold their shape (I had chilled the dough, but I used coconut oil instead of butter, and that probably didn't help). I used to make a "compost" cookie when I lived in Texas that had to be frozen for at least two hours before baking. I'm hoping to get a similar effect.
There is a neighborhood get together (kinda block party) this evening. Chili, hot dogs, candy canes, cookies, and hot chocolate. Oh, and they're going to project a Christmas movie (don't know which one)
After my first class, I have a 3-1/2 break before my next class. So...
I also think I'll make myself a thermos of herbal tea for tonight. Hot chocolate just doesn't sit well with me any more. I can make myself something seasonal - orange and spice maybe.
Have a great day, ladies.
Today will be nicely (i.e., not too) busy. I had a couple of classes cancel. While that's not ideal, I appreciate getting that time "back!"
I skipped my class last night 😳. Instead, I baked two pat ches of cookies and prepped a third. It was SO WARM yesterday I'm actually storing the cookies in the fridge! I decided to shape and then freeze the other cookies overnight. They were so soft by the end, they couldn't even hold their shape (I had chilled the dough, but I used coconut oil instead of butter, and that probably didn't help). I used to make a "compost" cookie when I lived in Texas that had to be frozen for at least two hours before baking. I'm hoping to get a similar effect.
There is a neighborhood get together (kinda block party) this evening. Chili, hot dogs, candy canes, cookies, and hot chocolate. Oh, and they're going to project a Christmas movie (don't know which one)
After my first class, I have a 3-1/2 break before my next class. So...
- feed/walk dogs
- bake/cool/package those last cookies
- Take another shower if needed
- Set a timer and do a declutter in the dining, TV, and front rooms.
- Check in with DS3. He wanted to make a batch of chili to bring tonight. Yesterday, I checked his timeline.. Yesterday, he told me that it takes three hours, so he'll start at 2 (the event is at 5:00 and he and DS2 will be heading up earlier to help set up). When I reminded him, he backed up starting to noon. Then I asked about prep work (he chose a recipe with a lot of fresh veggies). Anyway, he should start this morning.
- Pull out the Carey for DS3 to use. It's a BIG combo pressure/slow cooker (in some ways like an instapot). It's big enough that I stowed it in the garage.
I also think I'll make myself a thermos of herbal tea for tonight. Hot chocolate just doesn't sit well with me any more. I can make myself something seasonal - orange and spice maybe.
Have a great day, ladies.