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Oh yum, that looks good.

I made a sticky toffee pudding because Sam’s had a 2 pound box of Medjool dates for under $8. We’ll dig into it shortly

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So I have now tried to post three times and not one shows up. The last one popped up bu then I edited it and it went away. It shows at the top that I posted

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I just posted twice and it hasnt shown up. I’m confused but this one did I’ll try again. I posted links to the website for my favorite flour in Ireland. Doves Farm is an organic British company. Their plain flour has less protein than KAF AP. I usually used strong flour as it closer to KAF AP. I found the ingredient list for their self-raising, a recipe for homemade baking powder and one for making your own self-raising flour. The comparisons might help in your quest for your scones.
https://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/products/organic-self-raising-white-flour-x-1kg
https://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/recipes/how-to-make-your-own-baking-powder
https://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/recipes/how-to-make-self-raising-flour

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Only if the restaurant let them. We FINALLY got a directive which to me is stronger than a policy. No one is allowed in the Market without a mask and we are not allowed to even take an order outside if they’re not wearing a mask. We don’t have to accommodate people not wearing masks at all.

We will be allowed to have a family service under the trees outside and/or a burial. We will have a Celebration of Life for Mom when we are allowed to congregate in the church again. I would probably consider an outside Celebration if that were allowed sooner. At least she was cremated.

I loved the cartoon BA!

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I got it

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I finally made the lime cookies on Wednesday and baked some on Thursday before I went back to work. I have a few dozen in the freezer that we can bake when we need them. The recipe was originally in Cottage Living. It had sour cream in it. They were good - Will really liked them. My comments are that the needed more lime zest and that they were a little tough. Any suggestions for next time. I did double the recipe and can provide any other information.

The nice thing about the new kitchen cabinets and countertops is that the configuration gives us more counter space. While I was prepping the cookie dough on one counter, Will was making his tortillas - we are going through more flour since he started making them

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Chocomouse how did you fare in the storm? I have a friend in CT who had a large tree branch on her roof - no power.

Will did all the cooking last week. He has been such a wonderful support

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You all are so sweet. I really appreciate. It is hard to believe it has been a week. Sometimes I’m numb and feel like I’m going through the motions, but I think it’s good being back at work.
On Friday we were were up to 2400 cases with 48 deaths. My friend who was helping with Moms meds, got a negative result.

I had a woman who came in today who didn’t put her mask on until she say me and I said you’re actually supposed to have it on when you come in the door. And said she was negative as if she was no threat to anyone. Just because you had one negative test does not mean you might not get it another - sheesh. Good thing I had my mask on!

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BA, one thought is that they might have been using single acting baking powder. I can’t remember what I used for baking powder in Ireland. I may have taken some with me.
This article says it’s the same, but there is a comment about it not working the same
https://www.nigella.com/ask/baking-powder-from-us-to-uk

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I’m embarrassed - I missed it

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It’s where I keep mine

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Thank you all. It means a lot to me.

I finally spoke with the doctor this afternoon and she said it was definitely a full blown case of COVID. All the numbers were high and that’s why everything was shutting down. I did ask If I had to self isolate and she asked if I was dressed in the gown, gloves and N95 and I said yes - she said then I was protected and didn’t need to isolate. I will probably just go to work for the next week or so - we get our temperatures taken every morning before we can work

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Thank you all. My mom passed at 3:25 this morning. She was comfortable and sleeping and now she is at peace. I am relieved and sad.

We have requested a confirmation test because of the people who were in contact with her. I also need to find out if I need to self quarantine because I was at the hospital. I followed all the procedures there including sanitizing our hands before we left the room after disrobing the gown and gloves and then washing our hands. When I got out of the hospital I tossed the mask they had given me and sanitized my hands when I got to the car. I then showered and tossed everything I’d had at the hospital including my purse (which didn’t go in the room) and my shoes in the wash. I hope it’s enough

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Storm appears to be going way offshore. We’re supposed to get heavy winds late morning to early afternoon but it sounds like no rain at this point

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Thanks BA - I was planning on trying the cheese crackers that use yeast, but no starter. But I will look at the amount of liquid and maybe hold some back

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