tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post3733397369198150238..comments2024-03-28T13:24:49.430-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Not So Sunny SundayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-83030139641083251362021-02-26T01:13:51.021-08:002021-02-26T01:13:51.021-08:00Yes! These are the string hoppers one would make ...Yes! These are the string hoppers one would make with that mould. :) You've a good memory!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-54318018770512362332021-02-25T14:15:22.409-08:002021-02-25T14:15:22.409-08:00Ah! Now I see the string hoppers! I remember you ...Ah! Now I see the string hoppers! I remember you mentioned these in connection with the mould you showed as part of Eileen's "Tools" challenge!Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-8143702493191548792017-02-20T22:06:25.385-08:002017-02-20T22:06:25.385-08:00Thank you, Debbie. I left the country of my birth...Thank you, Debbie. I left the country of my birth when I was 17 and have been back only for a few infrequent visits; the last time was 27 years ago. But my roots are very much in that culture. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-65238418880310032332017-02-20T19:57:21.562-08:002017-02-20T19:57:21.562-08:00I love that you share so much about your culture a...I love that you share so much about your culture and the foods that are such a special part of it. I'm enjoying learning about it.<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-77523594992422107352017-02-20T13:18:35.561-08:002017-02-20T13:18:35.561-08:00Thank you, Anne. I hope you have a good "tri...Thank you, Anne. I hope you have a good "trip preparation" day and a safe journey to see your son. Have a lovely visit and safe travels back home, afterwards.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-32456831060007848902017-02-20T13:15:50.636-08:002017-02-20T13:15:50.636-08:00Thank you, Laura. I am used to functioning on ver...Thank you, Laura. I am used to functioning on very little sleep (in general, 5 hrs. is plenty for me), but I really do need to get back to a more regular schedule!<br /><br />I'm sorry you have work, classes, and tests, too, today. Hope you'll do well in your tests.<br /><br />I try to focus on the positives of the situation, although, sometimes, it takes the form of "gallows humor". ;)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-40722326311212123002017-02-20T11:41:33.841-08:002017-02-20T11:41:33.841-08:00Hi Sandy, yes, the prednisone can have some awful ...Hi Sandy, yes, the prednisone can have some awful side effects, insomnia, increased appetite, and raised blood sugar being just some of the milder ones! It's a case of the good outweighing the bad, I guess. I finished this particular course, yesterday (I've been on it a couple of times before this, too, for the same inflammation). The doctor will determine if I need further treatment when I go for my follow-up appointment on the 27th.<br /><br />I am, indeed, blessed when it comes to friends. So grateful for each and every one of them. Some of them are closer than family, when it comes to being there for me.<br /><br />Sounds like you are having a lovely day. I am glad you are having nice weather and able to hang your laundry on the line. :) A bit too cloudy for that, here, still with a chance of rain according to the forecast.<br /><br />Have a blessed day and a good start to your week, Sandy.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-48473991667170304652017-02-20T11:30:00.959-08:002017-02-20T11:30:00.959-08:00Thank you, Jane. She was one of those true friend...Thank you, Jane. She was one of those true friends who stood by me when times were rough. Yes, the rain seems to be slowing down; it's a bit hard to cope when we get more than a year's worth of rain in a couple of months! Hope you enjoy your junk mail free holiday! :D Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1229225375199386182017-02-20T11:24:25.654-08:002017-02-20T11:24:25.654-08:00Thank you, Sharon. It was a good way to spend a S...Thank you, Sharon. It was a good way to spend a Sunday. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-26242374546616284602017-02-20T11:23:38.280-08:002017-02-20T11:23:38.280-08:00One can buy frozen indiappa in the Sri Lankan stor...One can buy frozen indiappa in the Sri Lankan stores (a box of 8 cost about $3.99 the last time I bought some) and there are some people who will make them for you for a fee (the going price these days seems to be about $.25-$.35 each). Some others will make them at home. My mother used to make them at home and I have all her equipment, but I have a difficult time pressing the mixture through the mold! Just don't have the hand strength to squeeze it! I think, those who make it for sale use a different type of mold with a lever to press out the dough. <br /><br />String hoppers are rather bland in and of themselves. But they are lovely with curries and, sometimes, one adds a sweet filling of grated coconut cooked with palm treacle before steaming. They are served for breakfast or afternoon tea. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-72371312619695381752017-02-20T10:12:16.770-08:002017-02-20T10:12:16.770-08:00Glad you had a nice Sunday and hope today is a fun...Glad you had a nice Sunday and hope today is a fun off day for you. Monday is just another regular day for me, but Tuesday we leave for a trip to see Son3. So I guess Monday is a regular get ready for a trip kind of day here!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-85204233259722559922017-02-20T08:48:25.985-08:002017-02-20T08:48:25.985-08:00The string hoppers look and sound really interesti...The string hoppers look and sound really interesting and yummy. <br /><br />I'm impressed with all you got done after being awake so long the previous night. When I have a similar night, I struggle for days to get back on track with my schedule and motivation. <br /><br />Sadly, we are not off work or school today. Its the first time in years that I've not had this weekend off. Although, I don't especially feel like dwelling on the American presidency today, so...I guess it all works out. ;)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128676927462151254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36805368158343426112017-02-20T08:37:49.824-08:002017-02-20T08:37:49.824-08:00My goodness that prednisone has some terrible side...My goodness that prednisone has some terrible side effects. Will you be off it soon? What does your doctor say about a substitute for prednisone?<br /><br />You are truly blessed by a kind and loving circle of friends.<br /><br />Monday is just a normal day for me but it is a glorious day and once again I have laundry on the line.<br /><br />SandyBritfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-81055199330013792892017-02-20T06:48:08.360-08:002017-02-20T06:48:08.360-08:00I'm sorry that one of your friends has passed,...I'm sorry that one of your friends has passed, Bless, but I'm glad that you were able to connect with some friends at her memorial. And I'm glad your rain is at least slowing down. Been hearing news reports about the rains out your way and it sounds kind of scary. The only difference the holiday will make here, is that we won't get our mail, which is usually just junk mail anyhow. Hope today will be a sunny one for you!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-29873742818613715012017-02-20T05:36:38.915-08:002017-02-20T05:36:38.915-08:00Glad you got to have a relaxing day and were able ...Glad you got to have a relaxing day and were able to attend the memorial for your friendSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-46923829940392029182017-02-20T04:34:24.663-08:002017-02-20T04:34:24.663-08:00Is is easy to buy indiappa in the stores or do you...Is is easy to buy indiappa in the stores or do you usually just make them? They sound simple but like a tasty base for things.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com