Sunday, April 08, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
New bedding is so exciting for us chicks.
I know bedidng isn't that exciting overall, but for chicks it is, so we picked out a nice lightweight bedspread for the summer, our old one is very heavy and full of velvet and stuff, definitely wintery.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Scone recipies
I've had several people ask for the recipe for the Bacon Onion scones I made a few weeks ago. The pic of them is further down the line. So, here it is.
First off, the easy way to cut butter into flour. Freeze butter for 20-30 minutes, then grate it with a box grater. Put back into freezer until nice and hard, then add to flour, and press in with your fingers until well integrated. SO much easier than trying to add hunks of cold butter to flour, and makes for much nicer baking.
Heat oven to 400 degrees
In skillet over medium heat cooked
4 pieces bacon, chopped ( I use center cut bacon all the time, less fat)
1 med onion chopped
about 4 mins or until bacon is cooked. cover mixture and chill until you're done with the butter.
In bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cut 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter into flour mixture.
Mix in bacon/onion mixture
Add 3/4 cup Milk ( you could use buttermilk as well)
On floured surface, shape dough into 7 inch disc. using floured knife, cut dough into 8 wedges.
Place on greased baking sheet ( I use parchment paper).
Brush with lightly beaten egg.
bake 15 mins, or until golden brown.
Cool 5 mins.
First off, the easy way to cut butter into flour. Freeze butter for 20-30 minutes, then grate it with a box grater. Put back into freezer until nice and hard, then add to flour, and press in with your fingers until well integrated. SO much easier than trying to add hunks of cold butter to flour, and makes for much nicer baking.
Heat oven to 400 degrees
In skillet over medium heat cooked
4 pieces bacon, chopped ( I use center cut bacon all the time, less fat)
1 med onion chopped
about 4 mins or until bacon is cooked. cover mixture and chill until you're done with the butter.
In bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cut 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter into flour mixture.
Mix in bacon/onion mixture
Add 3/4 cup Milk ( you could use buttermilk as well)
On floured surface, shape dough into 7 inch disc. using floured knife, cut dough into 8 wedges.
Place on greased baking sheet ( I use parchment paper).
Brush with lightly beaten egg.
bake 15 mins, or until golden brown.
Cool 5 mins.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Top of the Mo to ya!
So, I've discovered Mo is an Irish cat,and lookie what I found on St. Patty's Day.
Friday, March 16, 2007
The Hez is in a baking mood
Tomorrow is my Mom's Birthday, and since we are very very Iirsh, it's a big deal. I'm making dinner on Sunday for everyone, and I bake all the stuff from scratch, so instead of a cake, I'm making some cookies, spritz and a Macadamia irish Creme ones, and some Soda bread, and scones. I made bacon and onion scones tonight, and they turnd out fab! Here's the proof. We need smell-o-web installed over here :)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Monkey
My Mom got a new cat, and Georgie named him Monkey. He's cute and sweet. She rescued him from a shelter, he's almost 4, fixed and declawed.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Anyone up for BBQ?
It might sound cruel, it may look cruel, but hey, it's about fucking time that they put Barbaro to rest. They should have done it as soon as the injury happened 8 months ago. They could have squirted out his sperm and he'd still have had his legacy, now we remember him by how much pain and torment he went through suffering for 8 motnhs while the doctors and owners hoped to cash in on his fame. Rest in peace Barbaro, it was a long time coming , honey
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Pic of the day
I was searching for pics for my Holy Shit, my puter crashed post, and i came upon this. Some people have way too much time on their hands.
Danger Will Robinson, Danger Danger!
My puter crashed this morning. Don't know if it was my iPod that ate it, or the new version of IE I upgraded to a few months ago decided to high tail it to heaven, but thank the techie gods that nothing irreplaceable was lsot. Just had to update aim,msn and a few other things. sigh, what a hassle.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Sunday, January 07, 2007
The Children of Men
We went and saw this movie last night, and I have to say it was fantastic, well acted, well scripted, well cast and well directed. I now know the book differs in several ways, but I think they did such a fine job at the movie itself that it isn't going to detract too much from the book.
There was a lot of action, some humour breaks sprinkled here and there, and a good amount of suspense. The movie is set in 2027, and the human race has become infertile, and in chaos from the depression and despondency. Clive Owen plays the protagonist and he does a great job of emoting the events going on in the movie. I'm a horrible reviewer, but I have to say, for both of us to like a movie this much, it's gotta be something.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
I hope your new year is better than the past.
I'm late posting this, as usual, but here goes.
For those of you who remember where this is from, Join me in the Rankin/Bass fan club, line ot the left.
Happy New Year!
So sad you have to laugh
I should think of something witty to say, but I just can't seem to form words to express it.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Santa baby, bring me one of these.
I found this artist's website. and I love his work, and I want Santa Claus to bring me one of the White Cat paintings.
http://http://www.studiokenbailey.com/
http://http://www.studiokenbailey.com/
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
We knew it would happen one day
The cross breeding of puppers and kitters, into a cog, or a dat? Hmmm.
What's Your Spirit Animal?
| The Jaguar Spirit You scored 62% Creativity, 50% Compassion, 65% Strength, and 52% Intelligence! |
| You are a Jaguar Spirit. You move like a predator, and enjoy the night. You are agile and graceful, and have amazing night vision. You tend to be solitary, but sometimes get along with one or two others. Jaguars are very wild spirits with strong wills. Don't forget my two other spiritual tests: Sitakaliism Test Paganism Test, my political test: The Fruity Commie Pinko Liberal Test, and my Biology Test |
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My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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| Link: The Spirit Animal Test written by sitakali on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
Penguins make me smile too.
My neice Abby adores the Rockin' Penguin Ball hallmark thingy. i do too.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Good things come to those who wait
and maybe it's cruel and heartless since daddy is now out of a job, but this picture just explifies the Republican party slinking away with it's tail between it's saggy legs.
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