Who knew how much two words can change your life? Five years ago I was taking a break from a 22 pound turkey and a ridiculous vat of stuffing and chatting with a few friends on the game site where I played. I was in a festive mood so I decided to send Thanksgiving greetings to anyone who showed up on the site.
"Happy Thanksgiving!"
Two words. I must have sent out dozens of them. I got a lot of "Thanks" and "You too ;)" a couple of "Not American, don't celebrate it." Nothing I felt the need for further reply. But then...
"Happy Thanksgiving to you also. :) Shame I won't be celebrating it like
you guys do though..."
Hmmmm...Ok. I'll chat.
We talked about an English equivalent holiday. (None) We talked about turkey. (Yum) We talked about our lives. (Busy) We talked about online dating. (Stupid)
Unless of course you end up married...
Five years later. In about half an hour I'm going to turn to my husband and say "Happy Thanksgiving!" I'm gonna kiss him and I'm gonna kiss our beautiful daughter. I have a lot to be thankful for.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Soda Pop Bread (for Jenifer)
Easiest
2 cups Self Rising Flour
1 12 oz can of soda
Still Easy
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
Whole Wheat Still Easy
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
10 Grain Still Easy
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Cereal
(7 or 12 Grain also work)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a loaf pan or an 8x8 baking pan.
In a medium bowl mix all ingredients just until combined. Turn out into prepared pan and bake 30-45 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean
Add Ins
up to 1/2 cup white or brown sugar
up to 1/2 cup Grain Cereal or Cornmeal
up to 1/2 cup of any type of nut
up to 1/2 cup of any type dried fruit
(cut larger fruits into small pieces)
up to 1 cup of cheese
small onion diced
small tart apple diced
small diced peach
Up to 1 tablespoon of any herb or spice or combination of herbs and spices.
Let your imagination run wild!
2 cups Self Rising Flour
1 12 oz can of soda
Still Easy
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
Whole Wheat Still Easy
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
10 Grain Still Easy
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Cereal
(7 or 12 Grain also work)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 12 oz can of soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a loaf pan or an 8x8 baking pan.
In a medium bowl mix all ingredients just until combined. Turn out into prepared pan and bake 30-45 minutes until pick inserted in center comes out clean
Add Ins
up to 1/2 cup white or brown sugar
up to 1/2 cup Grain Cereal or Cornmeal
up to 1/2 cup of any type of nut
up to 1/2 cup of any type dried fruit
(cut larger fruits into small pieces)
up to 1 cup of cheese
small onion diced
small tart apple diced
small diced peach
Up to 1 tablespoon of any herb or spice or combination of herbs and spices.
Let your imagination run wild!
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