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  • in reply to: 2021 Garden plans #30859
    cwcdesign
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      I went to the garden on Tuesday to pick some flowers to take to my Mom's "box" (she's in a columbarium).

      It's in very sad shape, but so are many of the other gardens. The cosmos and zinnias are doing great. The sunflowers have succumbed to whatever mildew they get, but I loved them - I found. true dwarf variety that I could even grown in a container. The hot peppers are still growing and the eggplant - I had gotten a trio variety from Renee's Garden and those all have done well. There is still some basil - I forgot to check the thyme. I suspect we will be done within a few weeks.

      We're looking at putting some planters on one side of the condo since we are an end unit. Of course I have to run it by the HOA, but they're pretty relaxed on most things as long as it's well taken care of.

      in reply to: Covid-19: It Continues #30840
      cwcdesign
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        We do get a flu shot every year

        My physical therapist’s company never stopped requiring masks. Went to pick out my new glasses today and was told the whole office had never stopped either - eye doctors, surgeries and buying glasses. Interesting observation - most of the display cases were empty. I asked if it had to do with supply chains and it does, materials for making them etc. I have to allow up to 4 weeks to get my new glasses. I laughed and told the tech it was a good thing I didn’t wait for the sale in two weeks

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        in reply to: Covid-19: It Continues #30837
        cwcdesign
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          I'm so sorry Joan - that is really difficult. Prayers for you and your sister.

          Washington Post said something like 440,000 people got their first vaccinations last week. That means we finally hit the 70% goal set for July 4th. Just think, if everyone had gotten them then, we probably wouldn't be in this mess now.

          in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of August 1, 2021? #30836
          cwcdesign
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            Will was planning to grill hamburgers, but with the torrential rains, he had to change plans. Based on what was quickly available he made a different sheet pan, his version of arroz con pollo using chicken sausage and he made brown rice.

            That means from both dinners we have enough for leftovers tonight.

            in reply to: Covid 19: The Next Six Months #30815
            cwcdesign
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              Thanks you guys. Tomorrow Will and I are going to the garden to pick some of our flowers to take to the columbarium.

              It’s also my 6 year anniversary at work.

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              in reply to: Covid 19: The Next Six Months #30807
              cwcdesign
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                We are back to having to wear masks at work. I gather it's pretty bad down here. I'm frustrated that a public health issue has become so political.

                We also get people coming in who are "shocked" that we don't take cash. We were just about to start again and then we had to put that on hold.

                On a related note, tomorrow is the first anniversary of my mother's death from this. I keep reminding myself how awful it would have been for her if she had stuck around and look at it as a blessing that it didn't take long and she wasn't in pain.

                in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of August 1, 2021? #30806
                cwcdesign
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                  Last night I made a sheet pan dinner with chicken sausage with gouda in it, cauliflower, red pepper and onion. I tossed everything with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a nice Mediterranean herb blend a friend had given me, S&P. It was nice and light - perfect for this heat.

                  in reply to: 2021 Garden plans #30794
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                    Mike, your tomatoes look beautiful!

                    Ironically our beefsteaks weren’t that much bigger when Will had to pull them because of the bacterial wilt. They were good, but not juicy beefsteaks - sigh

                    in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of July 25, 2021? #30792
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                      I had a $10 coupon that I had to use by today at KABC. So I ordered some diastatic malt for Will, cuz after all his reading, he wants to try it. He also suggested I order some bread flour. They had an 8 lb bag for $5.53 in the packaging they were using last year - final cost with the coupon $3.30 or thereabouts. I also ordered some buckwheat flour because I keep wanting to try it and thought I’d give their silicone pastry brush a try. I’m not holding out hope, but if it works, that would be great.

                      in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of July 25, 2021? #30766
                      cwcdesign
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                        We had hoagies/grinders/subs on rolls Will made (see baking) with cold cuts, pickles and pickled peppers Will made, lettuce and one of the last two tomatoes from the garden. It was a nice dinner for a VERY hot and humid day.

                        in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of July 25, 2021? #30765
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                          Will decided he wanted to make hoagie buns. He looked at lots of recipes including King Arthur's but none quite had the profile he wanted. He found a recipe and watched the video.

                          The instructions were a little difficult to understand. I'm still trying to get my head around why the author felt it was necessary to proof instant yeast. He also said to proof with diastatic malt but it was optional. No mention of using sugar instead. Of course it didn't proof, but I know that the SAF yeast in the freezer is good and I also bought some at HT on my way home. Will had never used yeast before. I told him to go ahead and make the dough - it was instant yeast and the point was it didn't need to be proofed. The dough rose nicely. He kneaded it the way it was indicated, but it was rather rough handling.

                          The bottom line is they did bake up nicely, if a little dense. The flavor is really good. He will try again with the modifications he's learned. I'll keep you posted.

                          in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of July 25, 2021? #30706
                          cwcdesign
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                            I wish we had a decent farmer’s market- Will brought some more eggplant from the garden - I grilled that, onion and a few mushrooms - chopped it up and tossed it with cavatappi, cream, parmigian, and fresh basil - it was good

                            in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of July 25, 2021? #30697
                            cwcdesign
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                              When I finished my Zoom yoga class this morning, I came out and Will had made drop biscuits with sourdough discard - his first time and they are really good. We had egg, cheese and turkey sausage breakfast sandwiches for brunch. Yum.

                              in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of July 18, 2021? #30695
                              cwcdesign
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                                We had tuna sandwiches

                                in reply to: What are you Cooking the Week of July 18, 2021? #30685
                                cwcdesign
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                                  I think the paella was even better tonight. The flavors melded nicely

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