News from wheat country ( Read more... )

I highly recommend. The only thing I would do differently is to slice the pears up skinnier. I did it as ordered - 8 slices per pear - and I think they were a little thick in the finished product, and they didn't quite cover the top of the cake when it was flipped over. Also, be very very careful pouring on the batter; the pears float around and ( Read more... )

Book Reviews ( Read more... )

Ok, frozen microwaveable PB&J sandwiches???
Who on earth doesn't have time to make a PB&J? It takes, what, 3 minutes?

Second, it's amazing how smart a person is when they agree with you. ;)

You learn something interesting every day.

www.bookcrossing.com

I am currently in the circling and sniffing cautiously stage, but it sounds quite interesting. And a handy way to get rid of books that I can't carry around with me and don't love so much I have to hoard them somewhere.
Except... *lipquiver* what if it just got Thrown Away?!

Ok, Lally says I have to post this although I don't know who Isaac M. is, and I don't know how I got him for an answer because on every question that had an option for art, I checked science! Not that I particularly object or anything; I /would/ have picked art and science if they'd been so generous as to give me the option. ;)

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Happy Birthday, Aili!

Really, honest, the 30s ain't bad at all. :)

And did I mention snow? :D
It's warmed up to about 20, and has been snowing. All day. Tomorrow, we may go sledding.

Ah, the blissful chill of minus zero weather. The squeaky snow, the crisp blue sky. The windchill of -30. The cold air that spills in even through shut windows. The old ladies who turn their thermostats up to 90.

Hey, Coro. Remember that 'I am running for office' meme of yours? I thought I'd let you know; I have a political opinion! (other than that most politicians are idiots, I mean)
Impressive, no? ;)