tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post4418571610416411447..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: ThursdayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-16817768880903264212021-02-21T15:37:13.246-08:002021-02-21T15:37:13.246-08:00Yes, that's the one! :)Yes, that's the one! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-45052229029977135252021-02-21T14:30:40.348-08:002021-02-21T14:30:40.348-08:00Yes - I do make that regularly. Sort of a mock cas...Yes - I do make that regularly. Sort of a mock cassoulet56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-24875062489624496802021-02-21T13:09:10.394-08:002021-02-21T13:09:10.394-08:00Thank you, Debra.
Calamondin tastes a bit like a ...Thank you, Debra.<br /><br />Calamondin tastes a bit like a kumquat or an extremely sour tangerine! <br /><br />I'm afraid daughter and I are eating a bit too well as we are both in danger of gaining weight! Your black bean soup sounds good! I'm still intending to make that sausage and bean casserole with diced tomatoes you mentioned making, was it last year? It might be on the menu for this week! I'll let you know how it turned out, if I make it.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-12642889600994157662021-02-21T08:44:47.966-08:002021-02-21T08:44:47.966-08:00I am glad your relatives in Texas are managing ok....I am glad your relatives in Texas are managing ok.<br /><br />What a bountiful harvest! I've not heard a calamondin before. Do they have an orange taste?<br /><br />You and your daughter are eating well. I enjoy hearing about the things you both make. <br /><br />I made some black bean soup yesterday that turned out good. Leftovers are on the menu today. 56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-62195677506919671692021-02-20T22:33:00.310-08:002021-02-20T22:33:00.310-08:00The muffins turned out really good. Baking a batc...The muffins turned out really good. Baking a batch and freezing some for later sounds like a good way to get around eating too many in one sitting! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-18321370046680451192021-02-20T19:21:21.105-08:002021-02-20T19:21:21.105-08:00The muffins look delicious. I always used to make ...The muffins look delicious. I always used to make them when my children were little but not so much nowadays as there aren't so many of us in the house and we all feel a little guilty if we keep eating them. I should see about a really good recipe that is freezable. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-64739662748322164702021-02-20T00:59:40.164-08:002021-02-20T00:59:40.164-08:00Thank you, Jules. I made the marmalade today and ...Thank you, Jules. I made the marmalade today and am looking forward to having some on toast for my breakfast, too! Hope you enjoy your breakfast!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-69087956268154861862021-02-19T23:39:04.206-08:002021-02-19T23:39:04.206-08:00Oops! Sorry about the muffins! :D
I made the ma...Oops! Sorry about the muffins! :D<br /><br />I made the marmalade, today. I was able to make a decent batch of marmalade, but, oh, deseeding the fruit was a pain! I cut half the fruit by hand and then, put the rest in the blender (don't have a food processor). Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-49192924543977979502021-02-19T23:30:12.023-08:002021-02-19T23:30:12.023-08:00Those muffins look delicious and I'm looking f...Those muffins look delicious and I'm looking forward to seeing your completed blanket and marmalade. I'm about to enjoy mine on some toast for breakfast.<br />It's reassuring to know your relatives are OK. The winter storm is just being reported here on the morning news. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-45855408497826021112021-02-19T13:12:37.870-08:002021-02-19T13:12:37.870-08:00I have been reading about the news from Texas - th...I have been reading about the news from Texas - that's quite something, so far south. Glad you got hold of your step-aunt, and that she was all right. <br /><br />Oh I wish you hadn't shown me those muffins....!!!!<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about the marmalade. I haven't heard of calamondin either, but I will look it up. You should get a very decent batch of marmalade from 5.5lb. Do you cut the peel by hand, mince, or use a machine? I find marmalade making such hard work, because of all the cutting, but I like clean, long shreds of peel so I resist throwing it all in the food processor.Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-77309473629125143752021-02-19T13:01:01.744-08:002021-02-19T13:01:01.744-08:00It really is crazy, Bushlady. Things I would have...It really is crazy, Bushlady. Things I would have done without even thinking in pre-Covid days now require a lot more deliberation! <br /><br />You made good use of your inability to sleep! I am glad you were able to catch up on your sleep after breakfast, though. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2670999030377210702021-02-19T12:49:19.895-08:002021-02-19T12:49:19.895-08:00Diana, I hope your grandgirl has a quick recovery ...Diana, I hope your grandgirl has a quick recovery after her surgery. Lots of soothing ice cream, I think! And, gentle hugs!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-19712918589841700892021-02-19T12:47:22.692-08:002021-02-19T12:47:22.692-08:00The calamondin is very tart! One can make a refre...The calamondin is very tart! One can make a refreshing "lemonade" with the juice, or use a couple of fruits to make infused water, too. I've seen recipes for calamondin cake, but, I haven't tried making one.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-64727407681523614662021-02-19T12:46:59.999-08:002021-02-19T12:46:59.999-08:00Crazy how this pandemic complicates the simplest s...Crazy how this pandemic complicates the simplest situations, but you were able to rationalize and say yes. At least your neighbour had peace of mind knowing that she could come over if necessary. When our family visited outdoors in December, they were able to go into the house with masks to use the bathroom.<br /><br />I couldn't sleep last night and decided to organize my tax papers for a while, along with a mug of Ovaltine. This morning I went back to bed after breakfast and caught up on some sleep.Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-40915436497976606602021-02-19T12:42:24.482-08:002021-02-19T12:42:24.482-08:00I felt guilty about hesitating for even a moment, ...I felt guilty about hesitating for even a moment, because, pre-Covid, there would have been absolutely no hesitation (T has come over to use my bathroom, as well as washer and dryer, on previous occasions); but, yes, I was relieved when she called to say she didn't need to.<br /><br />There are more calamondin fruits on the tree. Pictured are the ones that daughter was able to reach to pick, standing on a 2-step, stepstool. I weighed what she picked and it came to 5 1/2 lbs. The tree is about 12 feet tall. <br /><br />To be quite honest, I am not missing the piano lessons! I am enjoying the slower pace! I'm glad you've received your book and can start learning the pieces in a few days. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-81797311966022325592021-02-19T12:00:51.514-08:002021-02-19T12:00:51.514-08:00The little muffins were very good! I, too, hope t...The little muffins were very good! I, too, hope the marmalade will turn out well! We shall find out! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-18915303303074439322021-02-19T10:12:48.266-08:002021-02-19T10:12:48.266-08:00I know- it is kind of odd when we have to stop and...I know- it is kind of odd when we have to stop and think-should I or shouldn't I "help" with Covid still abounding. Today I am sitting at the hospital with my grandgirl-waiting for her to come back to the room after a tonsillectomy. I wondered if I should come here or not-but we are in a private room and everyone coming in and out is masked. Poor girl! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-70757514031394381732021-02-19T07:49:36.638-08:002021-02-19T07:49:36.638-08:00You are so lucky to be able to grow citrus in your...You are so lucky to be able to grow citrus in your garden! I had never heard of calamondin. Are they sweet or tart like a kumquat?<br />Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1167604021609965872021-02-19T07:07:32.680-08:002021-02-19T07:07:32.680-08:00I think I would have been anxious about someone us...I think I would have been anxious about someone using my bathroom but thankfully for you, it didn't happen and you can relax again.<br /><br />That looks like a good crop of calamondin fruits. Will there be any more or is this everything? You're going to be busy making your marmalade aren't you.<br /><br />Are you missing the piano lessons or just happy to continue practicing at your own pace? My HP music book arrived in this morning's post so I now have to wait patiently while it's in quarantine and then I can make a start on learning the pieces.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-74320510860617811962021-02-19T06:12:04.195-08:002021-02-19T06:12:04.195-08:00I've never tried calamondin. I hope your marma...I've never tried calamondin. I hope your marmalade comes out good. The little muffins look delicious :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500564300569765406noreply@blogger.com