A portrait of a betrayed Dog, who was given a bath today even though Dog was *very clear* about not wanting a bath. Probably this was against the law. |
He knows its in the Dogs Manuel he is supposed to not like baths. |
Poor guy. He needs a hug. |
Now begins, for pianists, the Season of Christmas Practicing. I'm having a discussion with other music friends else-internet about the weirdest Christmas music they have encountered; "hoedown version of Bach hymn" is so far winning. |
Thinking of learning the piano. If I can keep the cats off the keyboard. It would be a nice hobby to add to my already large collection of hobbies. |
Ichabod Crane-- Mince Pie - I've always enjoyed being able to play. I'm not a concert pianist but I enjoy it and I can help out a lot when people need live music. |
I'm making two pumpkin pies today, one a modern recipe from America's Test Kitchen and this one, from my 1953 edition of The Good Housekeeping Cook Book. I was surprised that the 50s version has less sugar and eggs, and less fat (the modern version calls for heavy cream). We will be having a taste test tomorrow, Modern v Midcentury. You know, for science. |
I am making a Halloween Funfetti Cake Enjoy your pies and Thanksgiving. |
Not nearly as nice as the cakes Max Griffin 🏳️🌈 posts, but my oldest had a birthday today and vanilla-strawberry was what she wanted. Not bad for a gluten free cake! |
What type of flour did you use? I have a coeliac relation, and I'd like to try some gluten-free recipes. |
Once in Ryan David's City - I like the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour. It works *almost* like regular flour. You need a little more leavening (so your baking powder or whatever) and usually 1 more egg than your regular gluteny cake recipe calls for. |