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venetia_sassyI have two new bras! Two! One of the bras is even pretty! And if I could have afforded it, I could have bought more. Amazing. Praise be to Panache and Fantasie for catering to we 8FF/30FFs.
So that was a satisfactory start to the day! And Mum found three beautifully fitting bras (for about half the price I paid for two bras and a pair of panties.) Then we went to Target since they had 1000-threadcount sheet sets on sale. Mum had bought a set and been very pleased with them, so she asked if I wanted a second set of sheets for my bed. Good idea. So I bought a nice dark chocolate brown set that will tone well with the duck egg blue bedcover.
I also bought a new whisk. No lemon curd for three weeks *crosses fingers* but I will have a candy pink silicone whisk with an easy-to-grip handle when the time comes once more.
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Just to add excitement to the proceedings, on our way out I managed to kick myself in the ankle.
To clarify: I kicked my left ankle with my right foot. By accident! It rather hurt but I've done it before and it was fine, so I wasn't concerned. But a couple of minutes later, my ankle was still stinging so I looked at it and oops. A dramatically purple circle was starting to cover my ankle bone. And it hurt!
We were about to head to the supermarket to lay in provisions for my first week home alone but the way my ankle was looking, it seemed that heading home to a bag of ice was the better idea. However, I had a metal water bottle with me and it was quite cool so I rested that against the bruise and by the time we reached the turnoff for home, the swelling had stopped. It's still an impressive colour but no longer so alarming.
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I was glad to make it to the supermarket as there was a delightful dog just being tied up outside when we arrived. She was part-Koolie and possibly part Husky or Belgian Shepherd, her owners told me. She was lovely! She was white and fluffy and looked like a small Samoyed from a distance but she had tan spots and speckles. So friendly and sweet, with soft fur and she just loved being patted.
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The cat has apparently sprained one front paw or dislocated a toe or something. Came in limping and is not at all inclined to let us touch the paw. This is a new one.
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Used up some of the egg whites left over from the curd (there are at least a dozen more in the freezer) in a Bica blanca, a white cake. I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a dash of nutmeg to the cream but otherwise followed the recipe. Whole thing smells like a cinnamon-sugar donut but without the hot oil. Mmmm.
So that was a satisfactory start to the day! And Mum found three beautifully fitting bras (for about half the price I paid for two bras and a pair of panties.) Then we went to Target since they had 1000-threadcount sheet sets on sale. Mum had bought a set and been very pleased with them, so she asked if I wanted a second set of sheets for my bed. Good idea. So I bought a nice dark chocolate brown set that will tone well with the duck egg blue bedcover.
I also bought a new whisk. No lemon curd for three weeks *crosses fingers* but I will have a candy pink silicone whisk with an easy-to-grip handle when the time comes once more.
*
Just to add excitement to the proceedings, on our way out I managed to kick myself in the ankle.
To clarify: I kicked my left ankle with my right foot. By accident! It rather hurt but I've done it before and it was fine, so I wasn't concerned. But a couple of minutes later, my ankle was still stinging so I looked at it and oops. A dramatically purple circle was starting to cover my ankle bone. And it hurt!
We were about to head to the supermarket to lay in provisions for my first week home alone but the way my ankle was looking, it seemed that heading home to a bag of ice was the better idea. However, I had a metal water bottle with me and it was quite cool so I rested that against the bruise and by the time we reached the turnoff for home, the swelling had stopped. It's still an impressive colour but no longer so alarming.
*
I was glad to make it to the supermarket as there was a delightful dog just being tied up outside when we arrived. She was part-Koolie and possibly part Husky or Belgian Shepherd, her owners told me. She was lovely! She was white and fluffy and looked like a small Samoyed from a distance but she had tan spots and speckles. So friendly and sweet, with soft fur and she just loved being patted.
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The cat has apparently sprained one front paw or dislocated a toe or something. Came in limping and is not at all inclined to let us touch the paw. This is a new one.
*
Used up some of the egg whites left over from the curd (there are at least a dozen more in the freezer) in a Bica blanca, a white cake. I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a dash of nutmeg to the cream but otherwise followed the recipe. Whole thing smells like a cinnamon-sugar donut but without the hot oil. Mmmm.
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Date: 2011-09-18 01:30 pm (UTC)Also, realized that your curd is the perfect thing to make with the yolks left over from Daughter meringue cookies! We've got yolks coming out our ears right now, because she's on a cooking jag with meringue. . .
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Date: 2011-09-19 12:51 pm (UTC)The opposite problem! Well, people seem to like that curd. Even I like it sometimes ...*g* Would you like the modified recipe I use?
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Date: 2011-09-20 04:39 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-09-21 12:24 pm (UTC)Lemon-Lime Curd
Makes 1 cup.
INGREDIENTS
•3 egg yolks
•1 whole egg
•1/4-1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
•1/2 cup lemon and lime juice (juice of 1 lime, 1-2 lemons)
•zest of 1-2 lemons, 1 lime
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
METHOD
In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolk and egg until combined. While whisking, pour in sugar, lemon juice and zest, and continue whisking until creamy and well incorporated, about one minute.
Place over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens and can coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 6-10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the butter, one cube at a time. Strain into a bowl or jar, cover surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Enjoy! Also (depending on how many egg yolks you need to use up!) doubling the recipe is easy.
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Date: 2011-09-22 11:49 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-09-22 12:47 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-09-18 06:23 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-09-19 12:53 pm (UTC)