What I did last week...
Lots of baking. I only snapped a picture of the rice pudding, but there were also oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and 2 loaves of really excellent raisin bread. It's all gone now, buy the way, and I've gained about 7 pounds. But it was worth it. I miss baking. Don't do it nearly enough as I'd like too. It's probably a good thing though, since Mike and Max aren't that big on sweets I just end up stuffing my face till it's all gone. Oh well. And, I have to add how much I adore this little spice grater (pictured above.) It was very inexpensive and it came with a few whole nutmegs. There really is such a lovely difference between freshly grated and the packaged spices, I had no idea! Sort of an unnecessary kitchen item on some levels, but still...for $4, who cares? Lovin' it.
Neeeeeext....
Thrifting in the moonlight, with my favorite boys. Mike's been getting home from work shockingly early lately, so we still have time to hit the thrift stores as a family before they close at 7pm. Max found a record.
Ok, who decided that the "random bags of crap" method for pricing was a good idea?!? This drives me up the wall, because I end up having to buy the whole pack of junk for $5 when I only really wanted 1/3 of its contents. (I realize, of course, that this is actually a brilliant scheme invented by thrift stores to unload more stuff and make even more $$$ at the same time...but STILL. Totally bugs me.) Humph.
This picture has no relevance at all, and I can't even remember why I took it.
Moving along....
I have learned how to make........
ANIMATED GIFS!!!! (Oh my, this is so indulgent! Tee hee!)
Before you run away screaming, I PROMISE not to abuse my newfound powers and I'll keep the unnecessary giffing to a minimum. At least I'll try. It's so fun! I'm clearly not very good at it yet. The practice gif above is in preparation for a grand celebration I am scheming for the blog to honor and coincide with the PBS broadcast of the A&E Pride and Prejudice this February! It's part of their Complete Jane Austin Series that I'm sure many of you have been watching. I'm (obviously) a huge fan, and I thought it'd be fun to have lots of P&P excitement going on during those three weeks, February 10th, 17th and 24th. It's the least I can do for a film that has done so much for me (sniff.) I'm still brainstorming, so if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them!!!
Happy Monday!!! (and how could it not be, with Mr. Darcy around....*wink!*)
At least they put together the random bags of crap. I think our thrifts have just resorted to throwing all the small stuff away. (However, they are bagging the fabric that way, and you are forced to buy 12 lbs of polyester from the 1970s to get one nice piece of older cotton.)
Posted by: Sarah | January 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Nothing better than freshly grated nutmeg, I could wear it as perfume. And thanks for the look at rice pudding which is my favorite wintertime comfort food. YUM.
- Suzanne, The Farmer's Wife
Posted by: the farmers wife | January 28, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I've been watching that series too! Love it. I enjoyed Mansfied Park last night. I read the book a few years ago and must say that it took me FOREVER to finish it. Reading Jane Austen books and watching Jane Austen films are two different things.
Posted by: SHarley | January 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM
I would love to bake more too but I have no one to bake for really besides my boyfriend. We would be HUGE if I did.
Posted by: Marilyn | January 28, 2008 at 03:13 PM
You are sooo fun!
Oh Colin.. Hmmmmm.. (heartfelt sigh). :)
Posted by: tiffany | January 28, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Ack! I keep forgetting about that! But I WILL watch P&P, I will! I cannot get enough of Mr. Darcy. ;)
Posted by: Sarah | January 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I hate the grab bags too - when I get to the cash and have paid for it, I rip the bag open, take what I want and then hand it back to them saying "Here, re-sell it, I only wanted the ONE thing!" They have never refused. :)
p.s. Love your blog btw - found you through Cerri...
Posted by: Joy | January 30, 2008 at 09:56 AM
I am watching the Jane Austen series and loving it! I now want to see every screen adaptation of every story or book she ever wrote. SO good! I had forgotten how much I love period drama love stories.
Posted by: HeidiAnn | February 20, 2008 at 03:59 PM