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Such a beautiful photograph of the White House in winter.
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Hiya Reflection!
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Good morning everyone.
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Mornin’ Menage! I’m gettin’ antsy! Anyone know what time the rally is?
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Good mornin’, Miss Wee! I’m half-tempted to just go back to bed and get up tomorrow. Coffee’s ready!
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Hiya, back Wee,
Could this be one of the few times you have really looked forward to Monday?
The contrast is already epic.
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Stellars…Send to your Lefty friends….
https://www.270towin.com/2025-inauguration-clock/
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Hello, Lucille,
Good to see you!
Other friends like it, too.
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Hi, Reflection! Thanks! Yes, by all means, send the countdown to everyone!
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Mornin’ all ya’all! Cold, very windy, clear skies. Gonna get colder later. I’ll just stay inside and watch the festivities and prep for tomorrow in DC.
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I’m ready to get back home as well, soon as we get out of church.
I told my husband we need to do something about having no alternate source of heat. Never let ourselves be in this situation before, but since we left the cabin, we don’t have a wood stove or the propane stove we had there.
I miss my fires!
Morning, czarina.
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Mornin’ czarina! From what I can tell, we will be freezing our tootsies off this week and frozen for the rest of the month!
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Good morning!
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Good mornin’, Miss Stella! It was in the low 20’s this morning and is quite windy today. Grab some coffee!
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Good mornin’, Menage! Coffee’s ready!
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Good mornin’ and happy Sunday, y’all! Just over 24 hours and we will be able to finally figure out what kind of shape we’re actually in as a Country. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee!
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Thanks T, good morning. Alas, I did not get to the liquor store yesterday. Gotta go tomorrow. Also need party favors, now that I think about it! Thanks for the coffee.
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Buenos dias and gracias, T!
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I often times get these mixed up on the correct order!
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Mornin’ Tex!
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National Popcorn Day – have always loved popcorn. Seems like just the ting while watching all the to-do.
National Imagination Day – well, get busy out there…. Think up how we are going to keep this ball rolling!
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Mornin’ Czarina! We’re up to 27* with wind! Sucks…
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We’re in the thirties and dropping all day. Be 13* in the morning. Awful, but not nearly as bad as Stella said theirs would be this week.
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I can understand that Tex.
The polar blast makes it even more tempting. Hope you’re staying warm enough.
Thanks for the super-size coffee maker. Should keep us going throughout the day.
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Good idea. The “follow through” will be very important.
It’s not a one-time effort. Restoration rarely is.
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Reflection, I saw your comment on the bread post, which is an excellent recipe, btw. Stella’s correct, using that technique really improved my bread, and definitely made it easier. I’d really love to have a stand mixer, now that I’m older, but I just can’t get myself to pay the price.
About a year and a half ago, I just started a culture with flour and bottled water. I followed the instructions on the King Arthur site. For some reason, it was really slow to get going really well, only getting super bubbly and flavorful after about three months. It made good bread before then, but the real flavor was later.
Now I keep several jars in the refrigerator, feed them once a week. I use King Arthur AP and some rye.
Basically, I make any recipe I want sourdough by adding it in, and reducing water and flour increments in the recipe. I also use it to make crackers, which seems kind of silly, but they are among my favorite treats I’ve made, pancakes of course, delicious granola bars, cinnamon or fruit buns, muffins, you name it. Only thing I haven’t tried it on is biscuits. I keep telling myself to try it, but I hate to mess with them.
I’ve had endless fun with it, enjoyed some delicious things, made nice gifts. Best of all, it’s healthy and good for your gut. Half a loaf slathered in butter? No, but a slice or two daily is good for your gut.
There are lots of ways to grow the starter, many flours you can use. I find the AP with a little rye mixed in to be quite versatile. I make brown breads a lot, and it works well. I used to use beer sometimes, and potato water as well. Those can make great starters, but they are powerful flavors, not as versatile. Also, I’m not a purist. If I want a different flavor, say using potato water and more rye, I just start with what I have and add the new ingredients to what I’ve set aside for a new batch. Hope this helps you, if you have other questions, I’m happy to help.
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Re stand mixers, check out KitchenAid’s refurbished appliances. That is what mine is (small, white, plain). I think Jen paid $99 for it, and I’ve had it for years. I returned the favor and got her one. Also, Amazon has refurbished appliances. Here’s the KitchenAid link:
https://www.kitchenaid.com/refurbished/appliances.html?plp=%3Arelevance%3Acategory%3ARefurbished%3AinStock%3Atrue&plpView=grid¤tPage=0
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I bought my food processor refurbished from KitchenAid, and it also has been a good appliance.
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Mrs. T got her first KA stand mixer as a hand-me-down from her momma. She wore that one out and we splurged and got a new one. At least 10 years ago and still going strong. I gotta take care of my chef!
😉
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Mine is a 4-1/2 Quart, tilt-head, white mixer. It isn’t fancy, but it does the job, and the price was right.
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I found one, 5 qt. Waiting on an email coupon from them for 10% new customers discount, which I hope will be eligible on this. It doesn’t exclude refurbished in the fine print.
Anxiously waiting. And so much for low carb for a hot minute!
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Good news! They aren’t as inexpensive as they were when I got mine (but what is?) but still a good price. Hope you get the 10% additional discount.
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I did! It will be here Friday. I’m so excited! Thank you!
Now I have my eye on that attachment with a sifter and scale.
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I did! It will be here Friday. I’m so excited! Thank you!
Now I have my eye on that attachment with a sifter and scale.
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What color did you order?
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White, which is what I wanted. I’d have settled for pretty much any color, but like white best.
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I found one, 5 qt. Waiting on an email coupon from them for 10% new customers discount, which I hope will be eligible on this. It doesn’t exclude refurbished in the fine print.
Anxiously waiting. And so much for low carb for a hot minute!
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Also the philosophy of my husband!
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Thank you! I’m checking this out!
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Thank you Menagerie for the detailed reply.
I’m saving it for reference, as sourdough seems to have significant benefits, perhaps even in the way the body metabolizes the carbohydrates.
The rye flour may be a significant part of your success, since it contains more nutrients than plain white flour.
With the simpler technique that Stella posted, it should make it easier to produce good sourdough bread.
Since you mention success with quick breads, I should try that as well.
Thanks again to both of you.
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I have read that rye flour ferments more quickly than wheat flour and it hydrates better, so it is a good component in a sourdough starter. It also adds a distinctive flavor.
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All of those. It’s hard to keep a starter well fed on AP alone, and so far I like rye best as an additional element. Especially if you have a sluggish starter, adding rye is good.
Strangely enough, I have found that refrigerated starter is much more robust than keeping it out and more frequently fed. Mine really bubbles when refrigerated. I’m sure there’s a simple scientific reason why, I just haven’t bothered to look it up.
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You’re welcome, hope you enjoy! Soup and bread, my winter go to!
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Our Favorite Sunday Columnist has some thoughts on the legacy of the 46th POTATUS and the shape of things on their way out the door. She’s none too charitable, shall we say. A good summary of the nightmare we’ve just endured.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/01/biden_after_i_m_gone_i_don_t_care_what_happens.html
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THIS. Yummm….
(12) Truth Details | Truth Social
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Looks pretty good! Just get rid of all those vegetables and it’s on!
😀
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For real! I want some. My son cooks them, but I haven’t tried to. He reverse sears and smokes them.
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Afternoon All. It snowed some inches last night, but the roads were pretty clear. So, I drove to church and then went to the old apt to check it out. The cleaner I got did a fabulous job. I figure the rental agency will find something wrong, though. Can’t wait to not have to go there again.
I talked to a neighbor and a woman was walking her pit bull without a leash when my neighbor came home. She was using a buzzer to try to control it. My neighbor had to hide in her car until the woman put a leash on it to walk it away because it came after her.
Hope all of you are staying warm. It is a little chilly here, too.
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I think you’re getting use to driving in snow again! Good news about the apartment too.
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Congratulations, Aus,
That’s high praise for your cleaner, Aus.
Since a really good cleaning was done, perhaps they won’t deduct from any deposit. It’s rare when those who move out take as much care as they expect when moving into another apartment.
Good for you!
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Israel just announced that Hamas has delivered 3 hostages to the Red Cross.
They are all women.
https://youtu.be/19kaj6txag8
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And they are all alive and well. The Israelis weren’t sure that would be the case.
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Trump today at Arlington.
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The way to handle fake news – with humor (and doggies)!
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Thanks, Stella, for the much-needed laugh.
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Really funny!
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Well done!
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BREAKING NEWS: Village People Perform ‘YMCA’ On Stage With Trump—And Yes, He Does The Dance
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The song is definitely upbeat. It’s origins were good, despite the drubbing it received. Male positive. A real rarity.
And the group?
They were definitely given an economic boost by Trump.
And they seem to be enjoying the moment.
Proverbs 16:7
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. KJV
We will not be perfect in this life, but we can be pleasing in our ways.
Works for all of us.
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We were singing and dancing right along with ’em today! Spectacular!!!!
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Usha Vance in her Oscar De La Renta gown. Isn’t she gorgeous?
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She looks happy.
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Love it!!!
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L on Gab: ‘It was super nice of Trump to invite Elizabeth War…’
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True story!
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