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HouCuseChickie
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Let it be known that I'm an extrovert who likes to be out and about, even if it's just doing silly little things, so I'm going kind of stir crazy. I'm still thinking back to my trip into the ortho on Thursday (necessary procedure for my younger one) and how nice it was to see people I know in person. We've been going on joy rides and thinking about a trip to a drive in next weekend to help.
I took both of the kids running yesterday...2 miles per kid. It was such drama that I tried to just go out on my own today. I ran half of it and walked the other half because safely dodging around other people is becoming a major challenge. Nobody is clustering or congregating, but it's hard to pass at a safe distance when you come up on walkers or are about to get passed by a group on bikes. Today, I wound up sinking into mud trying to avoid a guy and his dog. I went in search of large puddles to clean up my shoes. I'm either going to have to run at the crack of dawn or start running on the streets after dark if I want to be outside for my fitness. I've really been trying to pass safely and love that people are out and about trying to be active, but too many are not doing the same and don't bother to try and maintain a safe distance.
I made a gluten free chocolate cherry brownie cake the other day. No pictures, but everyone but my hubby liked it. It reminded a lot of the flax flour brownies I got in CO over the summer. I have noticed that supplies at stores really varies by store and time of day, but I'm also noticing that "my stuff" is easier to find. Gluten free flours, dairy free alternatives, gluten free pastas, etc. all seem to be much easier to find. I mean, we are really good on food, but my family may be learning to live with my alternatives if I can't get their norms. They did get a treat last night. We don't dine out a bunch, but usually we do something on the weekends. Last night they got pizza from one of our local faves...
We haven't done it yet, but TX's governor green-lighted delivery of mixed drinks from restaurants, so maybe we'll get margarita delivery next week if places can remain open.
Oh, I also don't drink coffee. I know it's far from healthy, but I get my caffeine fix from diet sodas and Nuun.
Speaking of soda, we also had some drama Friday afternoon. I went out to get a can of soda from the garage and noticed a buzzing coming from the breezeway between the house and garage. At first, I thought it was a big bug, and then I realized that it was a hummingbird. We have been getting a lot of rain (hence all of the oak pollen filth you can see washed onto and stuck on the top of the breezeway), so I'm guessing he flew in there when he was wet and scared. I put up a red cup of sugar water on the small roof area extending in this area and even tried to gently coax him out with a broom. I actually got him to step on to the end of the broom and I brought him down to a lower level, but he flew right back up to the top of the breezeway. So, I left the water up there and left it for a few hours. There's one little area that I can't see, so it's still possible he never made it out, but I can see the vast majority of where he could have gone and there was no sign of him. So, I'm going to hope for the best.
Hope you are all doing well
I took both of the kids running yesterday...2 miles per kid. It was such drama that I tried to just go out on my own today. I ran half of it and walked the other half because safely dodging around other people is becoming a major challenge. Nobody is clustering or congregating, but it's hard to pass at a safe distance when you come up on walkers or are about to get passed by a group on bikes. Today, I wound up sinking into mud trying to avoid a guy and his dog. I went in search of large puddles to clean up my shoes. I'm either going to have to run at the crack of dawn or start running on the streets after dark if I want to be outside for my fitness. I've really been trying to pass safely and love that people are out and about trying to be active, but too many are not doing the same and don't bother to try and maintain a safe distance.
I made a gluten free chocolate cherry brownie cake the other day. No pictures, but everyone but my hubby liked it. It reminded a lot of the flax flour brownies I got in CO over the summer. I have noticed that supplies at stores really varies by store and time of day, but I'm also noticing that "my stuff" is easier to find. Gluten free flours, dairy free alternatives, gluten free pastas, etc. all seem to be much easier to find. I mean, we are really good on food, but my family may be learning to live with my alternatives if I can't get their norms. They did get a treat last night. We don't dine out a bunch, but usually we do something on the weekends. Last night they got pizza from one of our local faves...
We haven't done it yet, but TX's governor green-lighted delivery of mixed drinks from restaurants, so maybe we'll get margarita delivery next week if places can remain open.
Oh, I also don't drink coffee. I know it's far from healthy, but I get my caffeine fix from diet sodas and Nuun.
Speaking of soda, we also had some drama Friday afternoon. I went out to get a can of soda from the garage and noticed a buzzing coming from the breezeway between the house and garage. At first, I thought it was a big bug, and then I realized that it was a hummingbird. We have been getting a lot of rain (hence all of the oak pollen filth you can see washed onto and stuck on the top of the breezeway), so I'm guessing he flew in there when he was wet and scared. I put up a red cup of sugar water on the small roof area extending in this area and even tried to gently coax him out with a broom. I actually got him to step on to the end of the broom and I brought him down to a lower level, but he flew right back up to the top of the breezeway. So, I left the water up there and left it for a few hours. There's one little area that I can't see, so it's still possible he never made it out, but I can see the vast majority of where he could have gone and there was no sign of him. So, I'm going to hope for the best.
Hope you are all doing well
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
It looks delicious. It's been so long since I have had those! I have a crock pot sloppy Joe recipe I think I'll dig it up and make some brioche buns. Are those some jalapeños I spy in there? If so,
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
Let it be known that I'm an extrovert who likes to be out and about, even if it's just doing silly little things, so I'm going kind of stir crazy. I'm still thinking back to my trip into the ortho on Thursday (necessary procedure for my younger one) and how nice it was to see people I know in person. We've been going on joy rides and thinking about a trip to a drive in next weekend to help.
I took both of the kids running yesterday...2 miles per kid. It was such drama that I tried to just go out on my own today. I ran half of it and walked the other half because safely dodging around other people is becoming a major challenge. Nobody is clustering or congregating, but it's hard to pass at a safe distance when you come up on walkers or are about to get passed by a group on bikes. Today, I wound up sinking into mud trying to avoid a guy and his dog. I went in search of large puddles to clean up my shoes. I'm either going to have to run at the crack of dawn or start running on the streets after dark if I want to be outside for my fitness. I've really been trying to pass safely and love that people are out and about trying to be active, but too many are not doing the same and don't bother to try and maintain a safe distance.
I made a gluten free chocolate cherry brownie cake the other day. No pictures, but everyone but my hubby liked it. It reminded a lot of the flax flour brownies I got in CO over the summer. I have noticed that supplies at stores really varies by store and time of day, but I'm also noticing that "my stuff" is easier to find. Gluten free flours, dairy free alternatives, gluten free pastas, etc. all seem to be much easier to find. I mean, we are really good on food, but my family may be learning to live with my alternatives if I can't get their norms. They did get a treat last night. We don't dine out a bunch, but usually we do something on the weekends. Last night they got pizza from one of our local faves...
We haven't done it yet, but TX's governor green-lighted delivery of mixed drinks from restaurants, so maybe we'll get margarita delivery next week if places can remain open.
Oh, I also don't drink coffee. I know it's far from healthy, but I get my caffeine fix from diet sodas and Nuun.
Speaking of soda, we also had some drama Friday afternoon. I went out to get a can of soda from the garage and noticed a buzzing coming from the breezeway between the house and garage. At first, I thought it was a big bug, and then I realized that it was a hummingbird. We have been getting a lot of rain (hence all of the oak pollen filth you can see washed onto and stuck on the top of the breezeway), so I'm guessing he flew in there when he was wet and scared. I put up a red cup of sugar water on the small roof area extending in this area and even tried to gently coax him out with a broom. I actually got him to step on to the end of the broom and I brought him down to a lower level, but he flew right back up to the top of the breezeway. So, I left the water up there and left it for a few hours. There's one little area that I can't see, so it's still possible he never made it out, but I can see the vast majority of where he could have gone and there was no sign of him. So, I'm going to hope for the best.
Hope you are all doing well
Aw, that hummingbird is so tiny. I have three hummingbird feeders. I love to sit and watch them in the mornings. They are so territorial. They get really nasty if another hummingbird comes up to the same feeder, even though there are so many openings on the feeder. I've seen little skirmishes, where one hummingbird pushes another away from the feeder. Then they fight while flying and eventually the new comer is run off.
They also chase away the wasps that come up to the feeder, too. But wasps don't like to be denied their sugar water, so they do fly back at the hummingbird. Who knew bird feeders are war zones?
Sans Souci
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Hello-
Today was a 30 minute yin yoga class and a walk with my husband. It was cooler today, so we didn't have to dodge quite so many people. I didn't want to go out yesterday, because Friday was insane. So many people and kids think this 6 ft is optional. I cross the street when I can, but it's not always possible. Some of the streets I walk on are quite busy with car traffic.
I made a Spicy Coconut Veggie Stir Fry for dinner. I had a bunch of veggies that have seen better days and put them in there. It's dead simple. Here is the recipe, if anyone is interested. It's vegan and I believe gluten free if you use tamari, instead of soy sauce. I added tofu to mine, but you could add whatever you want.
www.budgetbytes.com
I have a starter for baguettes fermenting on my kitchen counter. I followed directions the last time and I use a scale to measure everything, but I am using a bit more water tomorrow. The crumb was too tight for a baguette, so I think the dough needs more water. I'm going to use less yeast and a longer proofing time to get a really tasty loaf.
Today was a 30 minute yin yoga class and a walk with my husband. It was cooler today, so we didn't have to dodge quite so many people. I didn't want to go out yesterday, because Friday was insane. So many people and kids think this 6 ft is optional. I cross the street when I can, but it's not always possible. Some of the streets I walk on are quite busy with car traffic.
I made a Spicy Coconut Veggie Stir Fry for dinner. I had a bunch of veggies that have seen better days and put them in there. It's dead simple. Here is the recipe, if anyone is interested. It's vegan and I believe gluten free if you use tamari, instead of soy sauce. I added tofu to mine, but you could add whatever you want.
Spicy Coconut Vegetable Stir Fry
This rich and spicy coconut vegetable stir fry is adaptable to whatever vegetables are lingering in your fridge, making it a great sweep the kitchen recipe!
www.budgetbytes.com
I have a starter for baguettes fermenting on my kitchen counter. I followed directions the last time and I use a scale to measure everything, but I am using a bit more water tomorrow. The crumb was too tight for a baguette, so I think the dough needs more water. I'm going to use less yeast and a longer proofing time to get a really tasty loaf.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
It looks delicious. It's been so long since I have had those! I have a crock pot sloppy Joe recipe I think I'll dig it up and make some brioche buns. Are those some jalapeños I spy in there? If so,
MinnieM123
Premium Member
@epcotisbest , at this point in time, I think we all need a little over-the-top treat to lift our spirits. If it means an expensive coffee pot for you, I'd say go for it!! Enjoy! 
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
Good morning,
Today was one hour of "gentle yoga" + 15 minute core yoga. I'm following a rotation, so all I need to do is see which class to do and do it. This is a class better for night time. It's very slow with lots of stretching. I wanted to go back to sleep when I was done. LOL The next time it comes up I am going to do it an hour before bedtime.
I'm hoping to get our for a walk today. It's chilly and raining. Hopefully that will clear up by this afternoon.
I've got my baguette dough doing it's first rise, but I think I added a bit too much water. I should be able to fix that when I shape the dough into baguettes. I'll just put some extra flour down when I shape them and the dough will pick it up, making it easier to handle.
Take care.
Today was one hour of "gentle yoga" + 15 minute core yoga. I'm following a rotation, so all I need to do is see which class to do and do it. This is a class better for night time. It's very slow with lots of stretching. I wanted to go back to sleep when I was done. LOL The next time it comes up I am going to do it an hour before bedtime.
I'm hoping to get our for a walk today. It's chilly and raining. Hopefully that will clear up by this afternoon.
I've got my baguette dough doing it's first rise, but I think I added a bit too much water. I should be able to fix that when I shape the dough into baguettes. I'll just put some extra flour down when I shape them and the dough will pick it up, making it easier to handle.
Take care.
Songbird76
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I went out for a walk yesterday, and there was hardly anyone out, but then this morning on the news the health minister was scolding people for not staying inside. I guess there were people who were flocking to big parks, which were at capacity and so people were standing in line waiting for their turn to go in. But that wasn't us at all...we saw maybe 6-10 people in the span of an hour...but they are saying stay inside unless you absolutely have to go somewhere. So does that mean I'm not allowed to go out for a walk? How are we all supposed to stay healthy if we can't get the groceries we need to eat healthy and can't go out and exercise? My husband is working from home, the kids are doing school...I can't work out from home, and I'm not working every day...the only exercise I'm getting is walking to the grocery store 2 blocks away. I just don't know what they want from us. We were told we're not on lockdown, but they are sure expecting us to act like we are!
Sans Souci
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I think some people are the "give an inch, take a mile" type. I also think people are trying to hang on a semblance of normal life, too. We've been told we can go for walks, but to maintain 6 ft away from people who we don't live with. I'm still seeing kids on bikes, kids playing basketball, and groups of power walking women. It doesn't help that it's Spring and we've been cooped up in our houses for the past 4-5 months.
I would continue to go out for your groceries and walks, just maintain a safe distance from others. My guess is your health minister was yelling at the people who are not taking this seriously.
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
Hello again,
My baguettes are done and they came out better than last week's attempt. I did some trouble shooting. I added more water and baked them at a lower temp for a little longer.
Here are a couple of photos. I don't have a lame (for making the slashes) so the slashes on the top are a bit wonky. I used kitchen scissors instead. The dough was really hydrated and was a little difficult to work with. It was really only a problem when I tried to move the uncooked baguettes onto the baking sheet, so the bottom loaf in the photo has a little bend in it. My husband made a sandwich before I had a chance to get a photo of all three.
The crumb was much better this week, too. Last week there were no "big holes," which is the holy grail of baking baguettes. I've got some holes this week.
My baguettes are done and they came out better than last week's attempt. I did some trouble shooting. I added more water and baked them at a lower temp for a little longer.
Here are a couple of photos. I don't have a lame (for making the slashes) so the slashes on the top are a bit wonky. I used kitchen scissors instead. The dough was really hydrated and was a little difficult to work with. It was really only a problem when I tried to move the uncooked baguettes onto the baking sheet, so the bottom loaf in the photo has a little bend in it. My husband made a sandwich before I had a chance to get a photo of all three.
The crumb was much better this week, too. Last week there were no "big holes," which is the holy grail of baking baguettes. I've got some holes this week.
Songbird76
Well-Known Member
Well, the cabinet met today and they announced a lockdown that they don't want to call a lockdown. You are only allowed to leave your house for grocery shopping, and only one person from each household, or if there is an emergency. You may not have any gatherings outside of your immediate household of more than 3 people. So we can't go to my in-law's....they could come here, because there are only 2 of them, but we are 4, so we can't go there. If you need to get some fresh air, you may not form groups of more than 3 people, and those people must remain 1.5 meters from each other and they want people to go alone as much as possible. All social gatherings of more than 3 people are forbidden, though there will be some exceptions for weddings and funerals. If anyone in a household has a fever, everyone in the household must remain home, even if they are not sick themselves. And all these regulations are being extended until June 1st instead of the previously announced April 6th. Small children are still allowed to play together. Also, mayors are being given the power to fine people for having more than 3 in a group or for standing closer together than 1.5 meters.
Schools are still closed until April 6th, and it will be discussed whether or not to extend that. One of the press asked if it wasn't a bit ridiculous not to keep schools closed when they said no gatherings of more than 3 people and keep distance. You can't do that in a school, so why not extend the school closures. Our teachers have had several strikes this year because of their workload and the expectations from teachers being too high and the pay too low, and now they are making an exception to the rules for schools after April 6th. So yeah...let's protect everyone except our teachers and kids....we're willing to risk them. It's so dumb. They said they might just leave it up to schools themselves to decide, and if they do, I imagine my kids will be staying home because their schools both decided to close before it was mandated that they had to. If they are recommending people not leave their houses, and they are restricting those numbers severely, the school will probably take the cautious route and follow those recommendations by staying closed as long as those rules are in place.
They didn't call it a lockdown, but that's what it is for all intents and purposes. You can't get together with other people outside of your household, you aren't supposed to leave your house unless it's to get groceries, and then you have to go alone. How is that any different than a lockdown?
HouCuseChickie
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Aw, that hummingbird is so tiny. I have three hummingbird feeders. I love to sit and watch them in the mornings. They are so territorial. They get really nasty if another hummingbird comes up to the same feeder, even though there are so many openings on the feeder. I've seen little skirmishes, where one hummingbird pushes another away from the feeder. Then they fight while flying and eventually the new comer is run off.
They also chase away the wasps that come up to the feeder, too. But wasps don't like to be denied their sugar water, so they do fly back at the hummingbird. Who knew bird feeders are war zones?
We were hoping to plan some hibiscus this year to attract more of them, but with everything going on, that just hasn't happened. Depending on local orders, we may look into it this weekend as the garden centers are open air and checkout is really no different than the process at the grocery store or Costco. That's interesting that they are so territorial! We haven't had much success with feeders, so it's usually been having the right flowering plants on hand for us to attract them. I just felt bad for the little guy. What's funny...I had just made a sugar glaze the night before (simple water and sugar mix), and I had what was left over just sitting on the counter. I guess it's a good thing I procrastinated cleaning.
HouCuseChickie
Well-Known Member
Hello again,
My baguettes are done and they came out better than last week's attempt. I did some trouble shooting. I added more water and baked them at a lower temp for a little longer.
Here are a couple of photos. I don't have a lame (for making the slashes) so the slashes on the top are a bit wonky. I used kitchen scissors instead. The dough was really hydrated and was a little difficult to work with. It was really only a problem when I tried to move the uncooked baguettes onto the baking sheet, so the bottom loaf in the photo has a little bend in it. My husband made a sandwich before I had a chance to get a photo of all three.
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The crumb was much better this week, too. Last week there were no "big holes," which is the holy grail of baking baguettes. I've got some holes this week.
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That looks AMAZING!!! I'd have to reconsider this whole gluten free business if that were in my house!
HouCuseChickie
Well-Known Member
We are not on full shelter-in-place here (yet), but with work, I don't really have time to think about going out as much during the work week. Hubby keeps making runs to Costco for things we are running short on that go well with other things we have, but really nothing beyond that and some minor joy rides around the area (staying in the car) just to get out of the house. I am really pushing myself to try and stay active in this. I did some arm, core and leg work just to get the blood flowing here and there through the day and then after work, I biked for about 15.75 miles, light arms, and some abs. I know...it's the usual...but it's better than just vegging on the couch. I may try and work it in early because we have some fun distancing plans after work tomorrow.
You may have seen how some places that haven't fully shut down are doing car parades. A lot of the schools around here are getting in on it. So, the teachers and admins from both kids' schools are doing car parades through the neighborhoods tomorrow. This way, they can see all of the kids in all of this while maintaining a safe distance. I'm going to try and take video, so hopefully I can share tomorrow evening.
Beyond that, I can't remember if I've shared this before, but I wanted to share a webcam that has been bringing me some normalcy and peace at this time.
www.nps.gov
Specifically, the Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basic live stream cam. While most web cams (if still running right now), show sort of an eerie quiet in places that are normally humming, Yellowstone's in this area shows you all of the thermal features, including Old Faithful at a time when they are usually very quiet. It's the off season (even it weren't a pandemic), so the rangers don't update the predictions, but they move the camera around all day so you can see things going on. Yes, Yellowstone is technically open, but this part of the park almost never sees guests at this time of year because the roads are all snowed in and there's no lodging, etc. open. In fact, much of Yellowstone won't be accessible until May. So, here you have a window in on live stuff that's always quiet at this time of year (i.e. live that looks normal ), but still always naturally active and interesting. I've watched Beehive and Old Faithful go off numerous times and even caught a few bison in the area for warmth (the rangers try and move it and zoom in on action). The cam recently made the news because one of the wolf packs had closed in on some bison in this area. In any event, I just thought I'd share since it's kind of comforting to see a live part of the world that's pretty much how it always is at this time of year.
You may have seen how some places that haven't fully shut down are doing car parades. A lot of the schools around here are getting in on it. So, the teachers and admins from both kids' schools are doing car parades through the neighborhoods tomorrow. This way, they can see all of the kids in all of this while maintaining a safe distance. I'm going to try and take video, so hopefully I can share tomorrow evening.
Beyond that, I can't remember if I've shared this before, but I wanted to share a webcam that has been bringing me some normalcy and peace at this time.
Webcams - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
A variety of webcams provide live views throughout Yellowstone.
www.nps.gov
Specifically, the Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basic live stream cam. While most web cams (if still running right now), show sort of an eerie quiet in places that are normally humming, Yellowstone's in this area shows you all of the thermal features, including Old Faithful at a time when they are usually very quiet. It's the off season (even it weren't a pandemic), so the rangers don't update the predictions, but they move the camera around all day so you can see things going on. Yes, Yellowstone is technically open, but this part of the park almost never sees guests at this time of year because the roads are all snowed in and there's no lodging, etc. open. In fact, much of Yellowstone won't be accessible until May. So, here you have a window in on live stuff that's always quiet at this time of year (i.e. live that looks normal
), but still always naturally active and interesting. I've watched Beehive and Old Faithful go off numerous times and even caught a few bison in the area for warmth (the rangers try and move it and zoom in on action). The cam recently made the news because one of the wolf packs had closed in on some bison in this area. In any event, I just thought I'd share since it's kind of comforting to see a live part of the world that's pretty much how it always is at this time of year.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Hello again,
My baguettes are done and they came out better than last week's attempt. I did some trouble shooting. I added more water and baked them at a lower temp for a little longer.
Here are a couple of photos. I don't have a lame (for making the slashes) so the slashes on the top are a bit wonky. I used kitchen scissors instead. The dough was really hydrated and was a little difficult to work with. It was really only a problem when I tried to move the uncooked baguettes onto the baking sheet, so the bottom loaf in the photo has a little bend in it. My husband made a sandwich before I had a chance to get a photo of all three.
View attachment 458049
The crumb was much better this week, too. Last week there were no "big holes," which is the holy grail of baking baguettes. I've got some holes this week.
View attachment 458051
Those look fantastic!
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Sometimes I just get bored with the eating healthy thing and a salad and carb-counting just won't do it. Then, it is astonishing to me how a simple unhealthy, carb-laden, eating like a kid meal can become so satisfying. And, if I only do this once every three months or so, I don't think I have caused any great harm to my system, and maybe have even helped by taking care of the craving instead of giving up and eating unhealthy for an extended amount of time.
epcotisbest
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OK, maybe once every three months was not exactly accurate. Smash burgers on the griddle a little while back.
epcotisbest
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I installed some kitchen base cabinet slide out organizers called Rev-a-shelf yesterday and we like these so much I have already ordered several more sets for other cabinets.
Sans Souci
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Yeah, that sounds like a lockdown. We can't even have weddings in NJ. This is such an ugly situation where the answer is not in black and white. I am hoping everyday we shelter in place takes a bit of a load off of the hospitals and helps people who have preexisting conditions stay well. My state is behind NY for cases and I feel like we're just waiting for the boom to drop here.
All of my husband's family live in the UK and my MIL and her partner have to stay in for 12 weeks, so my SIL has been doing all of my MIL's shopping. What if someone doesn't have family nearby? My SIL lives 2 miles away from my MIL.