Writing Bakes: One Draft at a Time

I just clicked onto Blogger and my videos are back. Dunno what that was about, but I'm glad it's fixed.

Stacy asked me what kind of weird with the muffins. Here's the basic run down of what needs fixed in the next draft.

• Science: Extra liquid in the batter made the muffins too heavy.
• Taste: Not enough orange. And the year-old frozen cranberries were bland.
• Texture: Airy and moist but also heavy.
• Appearance: The muffins turned green.

Since getting sick, my food writing has gotten far more focused than before. The list of foods I can eat are small and the list of cannot, very, very long.

I don't mind because having to write this way has brought a focus to my work as well as a direction for me to go. And, it keeps me sane. I like figuring these things out. Bad drafts don't bother me, that's just part of writing. Besides, there's always something to learn.

Always.

In other news, it's a drizzly rain here. I have jeans and two shirts on and I'm still cold. Burrrrr. Too bad I don't have any bakes lined up for today. Instead, I'm off to Aldi to see what they have on offer. Ever since the new manager, the produce has been good and each Wednesday, we get new deals.

Hot dog.

BROWNIES!

Though these brownies are on the darker more bitter side and they get more intensive as they setup, the the science is correct. Even better, I'm navigating my way around digestive and autoimmune issues, one bake at a time.

And that makes me one VERY happy whisk.

PS: Yesterday's answer was garbanzo beans and garbanzo (chickpea) flour. Brownies for all who played. Unless you don't fancy brownies, than you get toe jam. Enjoy.

THANKFUL

This week marks my 3rd week of walk/jogging again. I absolutely love to jog. We have a killer treadmill named Monster and even if jogging indoors is easier, I don't care. It's still my favorite. This is my meditation. This is where I sweat out toxins and rebuild from the inside out.

So with that, I'm off to the market to get a few things, and then home for chores and my reward, a full set on Monster. Being strong enough even if I have to go slowly for now ...

 ... best thing ever.

Or as I say, suck on that infections/allergies/immune system and digestive issues. Suck on that.

What's for Lunch?

I just had a bowl of root vedge soup, using leftover bits. It was so yummy and I still have one more serving for tomorrow. Hot dog.

In other news, I took two naps yesterday but zero face rash. I'm one happy camper right now, because even with a few allergic setbacks, overall, it's been a fantastic April. I am right on target with my Spring Equinox goal and really, could not be happier.

But now, move aside fourth month of the year because I'm ready to jump into May and kick even MORE butt.

Suck on that, immune system. 

Woohoo! Suck on THAT

Day 2, NO NAP!

We got caught in a snowstorm on the ride home today. Not a blizzard or white out, but an honest to goodness, can't see that well, Hello Spring, snowstorm.  Even as I write this, the snow on the back deck, still hasn't melted.  

In other news, the house is quiet and I'm about the close the lid on this day. It was such a fun day, with Tim getting home early.  And dig me, two days in a row, no nap.

I'm gettin' stronger. Little by little by little.

PS: Today I ate my first sardine. 

PPS: And I loved it.

PPPS: Now I'm really going to bed.

Such a Big Girl

Yesterday was darn good, I managed to stay awake ALL day, no naps. Such a big girl. Now I'm off to practice yoga, then Tim is leaving early for a fun afternoon out.

BONUS!

Also yesterday, I baked bone marrow with garlic and liked it. Tomorrow, I'm making a big honkin' cauldron of beef stock, to use for all kinds of healing magic.

More BONUS!

Suck on THAT, Buster

Occupancy Full

There's rattling in my chest and my throat hurts. What the flip? These germs can suck it. Occupancy full.

Immune Bustin' Griddle Cakes

I started my fourth round of antibiotics for one of my infections. I'm at that point where the smell of the liquid medicine makes my nose wrinkle.

On the bright side, the new spice grinder is super healing because it allows me to turn organic seeds into flours and meals. From there, I create allergy-safe, immune bustin' griddle cakes.

Do you know how cool it is to mill fresh seeds and then use them straight away? So flippin' cool.

I love using whole foods as medicine and writing my way around a problem like this. Helps keep me sane. But I'd also like to be a lot stronger and get back to normal, so here's hoping fourth bottle's the charm.

And now, I'm headed offline for the day and to my lab, for another batch of immune bustin' griddle cakes.

Num, num, num.

....but that would be a lie ... well, fib.

Writing done. Chores done. Whole bird in the oven. Best part, today I used my new spice grinder to make homemade flours. Then I wrote and tested a batch of Flax, Millet & Oat Griddle Cakes. I'd like to say that I left one for Tim to try, but that would be a lie.

And now, I'm headed for a nap. Well, really, I'm headed toward the Lemon Tart Room with a cuppa licorice root tea and a book, but to say that I probably won't nap, is another lie.  Well, fib.

That's all from me, hope you Boogerbutts had a good Monday. This concludes another broadcast day.

Cheers and boogie boogie. 

I Love This Toy!

Frankenberry bought me a coffee/spice grinder for our anniversary and oh my gosh, I love this machine.

Last night I made millet flour, chia seed flour, flax meal and cashew flour. I made so many different samples, that I can't even list them all.

I love this toy!

BEST BROOM IN ALL THE LAND

My body is filled with various infections, that we're dealing with. In theory, once I'm cleared out, I should no longer have an allergic reaction (face rash, burning throat, gummy running nose), to dairy.

I don't miss the dairy but I still want my immune system strong enough to be able to melt cheese on Tim's pizza, without me looking like a character from Willy Wonka. Though, I wouldn't say no to a cream cheese and lox homemade bagel, either.

Anyway ....

It's the first of April and that means a month-long celebration of the New Year, Spring. I do this each year only this time, I'm starting with infections, and a whole lot of tired.

I don't want to be sick. I want to celebrate, get herbs going, take spring pictures and boogie naked under the full moon.

But since I'm not strong enough (yet), at least I can enjoy my new Spring Equinox broom. Isn't she pretty? I love her. She gets the floor cleaned in half the time of my old broom.

Seriously, I love this new toy.

Six Bucks at Dollar General