My morning was a mix of sewing and new-job-hunting. An interesting flip flop actually, to sew and then stop for a mental break, flip over to the computer to continue fine tuning on my resume and a lengthy job application online. Then back to sewing again, for the creative side of life. I think I have a crush on pencil cases. Somehow the small, long container to hold pencils and pens, is now charming to me.
My new challenge: How can I replace the standard (boring) zipper pull with something more beautiful? I bought several nice tools for the purpose. I have several pretty little beads and things that might be fun to add on. So now I need a couple more things. I need the connector pieces. I can't just add a bead. I need a jump ring or a ribbon or something. The other thing I need is a daring attitude to go ahead and try it.
For my quality time with Julia, we baked cookies. We made two recipes. One was terrible. One was phenomenal because of some "on the go" alterations. It was oatmeal spice cookies but I added coconut and butterscotch chips. So good that I had to have a miniature dinner to keep within my Weight Watchers points for the day. Julia was thrilled. "I can make them all myself," she said.
Here they are: 5 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 egg. That stuff is called the "wet team" and you mix it together.
Here they are: 5 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 egg. That stuff is called the "wet team" and you mix it together.Next add the flavors: Half a cup of oats, half a teaspoon of black pepper, quarter teaspoon of ground cloves, a teaspoon of grated ginger, a teaspoon of cinnamon, quarter teaspoon of nutmeg (freshly grated is soooo much better), a cup of shredded coconut. Oh and a half a cup or less of butterscotch chips. (not too many because they are pretty overwhelming).
Then at the end you put in "the dry team," -- a half a teaspoon of baking soda, quarter teaspoon of salt, and a cup of flour.
Your kitchen will smell of fantastic, spicy sweet aromas for the season. And you'll have plenty to share with your friends.
Your kitchen will smell of fantastic, spicy sweet aromas for the season. And you'll have plenty to share with your friends.
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