For this month’s Dinner at 1800, we are going on the trail! Yup, today’s recipe is from Mary Power’s diary when she was traveling to California in 1856, which means attempting to replicate it was quite an adventure. See the highlights over on Instagram! So many thank yous to my sister, Tianna, without whom, theContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Strawberry Dumplings”
Tag Archives: Baking
Beef Stew Galore
I have been on the watch for a good beef stew recipe for ages. Now, when I say on the watch, take that literally. I haven’t actually gone out searching for one. I just eye recipes I come across critically to decide if it might be good and I may or may not try it.ContinueContinue reading “Beef Stew Galore”
All the Bananas and all the words
Apparently, when you have a lot of description to write because you are figuring out how the world in your fantasy works, you can get a lot of words in. Which means…over 4,000 words yesterday! I may have also realized that we are leaving for Oklahoma on Friday, which means a 12-hour driving day (stoppingContinueContinue reading “All the Bananas and all the words”
NaNo (10,280) and Life
I have gotten little done for NaNo, though I have every intention of catching up at some point. It’s always hard when you have visitors. I once again don’t like what’s happening in my story, but rather than rewrite it, I’ve decided to make my character a little older and see if that helps fixContinueContinue reading “NaNo (10,280) and Life”
Editing Challenge Day 2
We had company tonight until almost midnight. I woke up at 9:00 AM and immediately started baking. I took a break to get some supplies from Costco and Whole Paycheck – er, I mean, Whole Foods – and then cooked some more. I made a lovely cake roll filled with pudding and whipping cream, ChocolateContinueContinue reading “Editing Challenge Day 2”
The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches
Tonight I made lasagna, baking powder biscuits, and, again, salad. Although, I don’t think the salad should count since it is a pre-mixed bag. Because I grew up saving money, I still always immediately grab the most inexpensive ingredient I see at the grocery store. This time, interestingly, the least expensive cheese for my lasagnaContinueContinue reading “The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches”
Relaxation Time
Today was my first truly relaxing day in ages. Granted, last Sunday, I did nothing but sleep all day, but I felt like that was more recovering from the previous couple weeks and simultaneously saving up to survive the next couple weeks. Today felt different, mostly, I think, because I get three days in aContinueContinue reading “Relaxation Time”
Aaand. . . counting
So I made it to 4,800 words! Not much, I confess, compared to where I should be. But, hey, for me it is really good for a week! Especially a week in which I got what is probably-my-dream-job-and-even-if-it-isn’t-is-an-awfully-big-closer-step-to-it. So, is it terrible that I have had no inspiration to do my utmost at my currentContinueContinue reading “Aaand. . . counting”
Forest Idylls 