I had just shut off the a/c, opened my side window, and was watching the pretty sparkle of the fireflies, when someone on the street behind us set off quite a colorful display of fireworks. So much for the quiet beauty of nature.
Daisy is in my back window, watching fireworks set off by another neighbor - it looks like a big sparkler, or something. Annie is on the hallway chair, which is brave for her; she isn't hiding. Our town event is scheduled for Tuesday, so this sort of nightly show may happen again. For the first time in days, I don't hear the mockingbird. Well, the creatures don't know what to make of the loud noises and I feel sorry for them.
I don't know where I've been - mentally - for the past week. I always mean to post, but something gets in the way. I am making a linen top: sleeveless and simple, and I've been researching various ways of cutting bias strips. There are many, and it's interesting! I have to bind the neck and armholes and didn't want to use the packaged stuff.
I've been experimenting with strawberry frozen yogurt, and frozen coconut milk pops, coffee-flavored. Something cold for the mouth must be kept on hand at all times in summer heat!
I do so admire you for all the experimenting you do, especially with your food preparation. I find the whole process of cooking, baking etc either really stressful or really boring that I don't experiment at all. I try to feed my family with well cooked and tasty, nutritious food and am pleased when I get compliments but that still doesn't make me want to try and try again. A new recipe has to work out straight away and if it doesn't I don't do it again or at least not for a few years! :D
ReplyDeleteClare, a can of coconut milk and a quarter cup of agave or honey (or golden syrup, I suppose). On the side, mix two tablespoons of milk or other with 2 teaspoons of instant coffee granules and combine everything. Pour into molds and freeze. Ready in five hours. Except this third time I made them, the liquid separated, for some reason. But it was still cold!
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