Wednesday, December 2, 2020

A Bit of Good Luck, Some Holiday Flavors, and Bit of a Bummer

To get a minor disappointment out of the way, my husband told me Gary Larson asks that no one posts his Far Side comics on social media. It’s understandable since everyone has to make a living, so here is a link to The Daily Dose. I don’t know if ad blockers will prevent viewing, but be sure to show him some love by clicking on the hearts if you can and do visit.

Meanwhile, I’ve been experimenting a little in the kitchen. It started with leftover apple cider from a failed recipe. I debated how to cut the sweetness and am not a big fan of hot drinks, though mulled cider is nice. Then I remembered my reduced calorie cranberry juice cocktail contains apple. Mixing one part cider with about three parts juice, it turned out okay. Then I added a can of diet 7Up. Yum… Refreshing, too. There is no picture because, to be honest, the muddy color looks unappealing. If you try some variation or other let me know what you think.

This morning I tried a simple recipe from ‘American Lifestyle’ magazine and baked actual cookies for a change. While our ground ginger and cinnamon are ancient, the treats turned out tasty. I almost ruined them, however. This recipe calls for baking soda, not the baking powder I pulled to mix with the flour and spices. What luck I caught and corrected that error in time. I wonder how they would have turned out. Not good, I imagine.

I lacked the pretty crystal sugar;
and we didn't miss it...


Do you know the difference between baking soda and powder? Did you know that freezing peeled ginger root both keeps it fresh and makes shredding easier?

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12 comments:

  1. Dad told me to ask you to send him a batch of those cookies. Just make sure they're wrapped tight so mom doesn't smell that they're food!

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    1. Oh, I have the technology with our Foodsaver device. :)

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  2. Never have been much of a baker, and nowadays, The Hubby rules the kitchen...I'm allowed to make tea, and of course, feed the cats.
    What I know: baking soda, mixed with water, makes a terrific neutralizing solution to clean up cat 'leavings'.
    Baking powder...no clue!

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    1. Oh, I just put baking soda in Jezebel's litter box. :)

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  3. Those cookies look good. Too bad about the Far Side thing, otherwise we'd never go hunting for his delightful humor.

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    1. They are. Thank you. And I was disappointed but have to respect his wishes.

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  4. I went over and gave hearts on all the comics. Love them.

    I've not baked cookies in years. I did take one of yours though. I knew you wouldn't mind.

    Have a fabulous day, Darla. Big hug. ♥

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    1. I'm so glad. :) And I'd love to have you over for cookies and tea. ~hugs~

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  5. I'm not a fan of hot drinks either. As for baking soda and powder, I vaguely know the difference. It was a think on an episode of Good Eats once upon a time. I believe you can do something with baking soda to make it baking powder. One's more acidic than the other. Glad you caught it in time.

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    1. Thanks for the kind words and the information. 'Good Eats' was great, and it has *sort of* come back. Be well!

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  6. The cookies look good. I did know there is a difference, but I learned it the hard way years ago. :)

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