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I saw that article and sent it to the guys at Baking Steel - they said they knew all about it and he is a friend of the company.

I love my baking steel and plan to get a mini griddle for my English muffins and Will's tortillas. The problem with using the steel on the stovetop is that if you use oil it leaks all over the stove. the mini griddle fits nicely over a burner. the back is flat so it could be used for small pizzas in the oven.

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it does look delicious - I could eat some right now!

Will might make some this week. I was watching a Baking Steel video where he subbed in beer for the water in the 24 hour dough. All he put on the pizza was a drizzle of olive oil and several grated cheeses. he took it from the freezer, grated it straight over the dough and said that being cold it kept the cheese from cooking too quickly.

BA, re the beer - they mentioned that they've substituted other liquids - champagne, sprite, 7-up, coffee, coconut water, juices such as spinach or beet which add color as well

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hiSwith and all. the surgery went very well. They numbed the arm and while I can begin to move it, I still have to be careful and it still feels like its "waking up." he did insert a plate.He indicated when I first saw him, that I might not have to do therapy - we'll see. The good news is that they were careful about the anesthesia and I am not having lingering effects today.

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Once the sourdough gets going, Len, I just leave it in the back of the fridge until I want to use it. Sometimes, it can be in there for months.

Will will feed it every 10 days or so, but he's the one who revived it after 6 months - I'm trying to get him to use the discard or I will when I get my hand back.

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I communicated with her for a while after Cindy died - funny, I just saw her name pop up in my email list a few days ago. Sad to hear, but what a lovely tribute and I'm glad she had friends around at the end.

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I may have a copy of her Angel Biscuit recipe, but it would be on my other laptop. I'll look when I feel a little better. I'm trying to take it slow today - my arm is a little more achy - can't wait til tomorrow to get this taken care of. I started to say when I have time, but I have plenty of that😁

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Needless to say I did not bake, but Will did. He made Pineapple Pecan Upside Down Cake from my new book Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz. It is incredible! More like a tarte tatin. Fresh pineapple, rum, caramel. The pecans were toasted and ground as flour. It is not too sweet and the cake is tender. It was time consuming but simple.

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Thanks BA, its the most common arm injury - another friend had it happen a few years ago.

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I found this - it says you can make barley flour at home from pearlized barley, but you do need aa grain grinder
https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/information-center/all-about/all-about-whole-grains/all-about-barley

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Surgery next Wednesday- Dr actually is confident with delay - within time frame he prefers and it will be at their outpatient clinic instead of hospital- I feel a little less stress

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Surgery - either Thursday if the swelling is down or next Wednesday if not. After I left the office they had me go straight to the hospital for pre-op. I have to see my primary care tomorrow. It’s outpatient surgery which is good. I’m icing as much I can to help get the swelling down 😁

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Will went to the garden on Saturday and our bib lettuce was ready for picking Also still have some carrots and radishes and lots of box choy! getting ready to start seeds for March plantings

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thanks for all your kind words - I will be having surgery either Thursday, if the swelling has gone down or next Wednesday if it hasn't. got in to see the doc after I pointed out that the ER doc wanted me seen within 4 days not a week and I might need surgery - I was seen at 11, then went to hospital for pre op.

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I hope I don't have to go through all that Mike - I hope he mends quickly!

I called for my appointment today and the receptionist said next Monday! I explained that the ER doc said I should be seen within 4 days and that it might require surgery. she caught up with doctor and I go in at 11!

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thanks Joan! I'm hoping the same thing!

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