Frustratedearthmother's Journaling Journey
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frustratedearthmother
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What a nice day. Weather has cleared somewhat. No rain, but just enough clouds and breeze to keep things relatively cool. My daughter lives 5 hours away but we had a nice chat early this morning with grandkiddos chiming in whenever they could. My son came by to look at a few things that need his magic touch. Sure enough whatever he touches is miraculously transformed into a well-behaved machine, lol. I think engines are afraid of him so they are always on his best behavior if he's around.
We took lunch to DH's mom. I hadn't seen her in awhile even though she lives right across the street from the college. So, it was nice to see the only mother figure I have left. Thought a lot about my mom today. Wish I could snap my fingers and change all she went through - but I don't have that superpower.
Yard/garden/pasture - everything is totally sloppy again. My poor goats...I hate that they have to deal with this. I remember the years that we actually had droughts - they were super healthy, never needed worming and thrived. Ya'll forgive me - but I'm praying for a slight drought. (Notice I said "slight.")
We took lunch to DH's mom. I hadn't seen her in awhile even though she lives right across the street from the college. So, it was nice to see the only mother figure I have left. Thought a lot about my mom today. Wish I could snap my fingers and change all she went through - but I don't have that superpower.
Yard/garden/pasture - everything is totally sloppy again. My poor goats...I hate that they have to deal with this. I remember the years that we actually had droughts - they were super healthy, never needed worming and thrived. Ya'll forgive me - but I'm praying for a slight drought. (Notice I said "slight.")
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Did a little goat maintenance today. They get their Replamin on weekends - and they love it. I don't have to give it to them - they will take it away from me if they could!
Made some bread this afternoon and changed the basic recipe a bit. I added hemp hearts and chia seeds to the dough. It gave the bread a bit more dense texture and a more … I dunno...rustic taste. Really, really tasty. I was afraid that it wouldn't rise because it was so dense so I baked 8 mini-loaves and 9 big rolls. Worked perfectly. In my quest to reduce my LDL's I'm including a lot more fiber in my diet so that's my excuse to eat this bread...albeit sparingly. It's wonderful drizzled with some nice quality olive oil.
Made some bread this afternoon and changed the basic recipe a bit. I added hemp hearts and chia seeds to the dough. It gave the bread a bit more dense texture and a more … I dunno...rustic taste. Really, really tasty. I was afraid that it wouldn't rise because it was so dense so I baked 8 mini-loaves and 9 big rolls. Worked perfectly. In my quest to reduce my LDL's I'm including a lot more fiber in my diet so that's my excuse to eat this bread...albeit sparingly. It's wonderful drizzled with some nice quality olive oil.
Britesea
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that sounds real nice!
Mini Horses
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I like the denser textures and lot of seeds. Dave's is a brand I buy -- but, I really eat very little bread 
In fact, I sometimes buy a loaf and put it in the freezer, using a slice or 2 at a time. Probably because I eat few sandwiches -- just how it has evolved. Cooking for one, I don't do a lot of "big" chunks of meat anymore -- unless I have plans for it, soup, BBQ, etc.
The smaller loaves make a good freezer size
Does DH eat any of it? He's gotta be low carb, right?
In fact, I sometimes buy a loaf and put it in the freezer, using a slice or 2 at a time. Probably because I eat few sandwiches -- just how it has evolved. Cooking for one, I don't do a lot of "big" chunks of meat anymore -- unless I have plans for it, soup, BBQ, etc. The smaller loaves make a good freezer size
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DH is low-carb but he can eat a little. The recipe is based on a bran cereal - I use Fiber One. Adding the hemp and chia really increased the fiber content. The high fiber helps slow down the carb absorption so that it doesn't spike his blood sugar.
I already put most of it in the freezer to be doled out sparingly. I made sure to put it in the freezer in the garage so that I have to want it badly enough to walk alllll the way out there to get it, lol.
I already put most of it in the freezer to be doled out sparingly. I made sure to put it in the freezer in the garage so that I have to want it badly enough to walk alllll the way out there to get it, lol.
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FEM, I found an orange dreamsicle cheesecake recipe I low carbed. My wife, who is meh about the dreamsicle bars, really liked it. I am going to try a lemon or strawberry version next. Let me know if you are interested in the recipe
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Oh my gosh - YES! And, thanks!
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Posted in recipesOh my gosh - YES! And, thanks!
Mini Horses
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Oh!! Raspberry dreamsicle. I remember when there were ice cream trucks that drove the neighborhoods.
I remember when there were ice cream trucks that drove the neighborhoods. 
