Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Freebie and something new


 I got this toilet paper holder in the mail as a freebie!  I don't really need it but it is fun to get free stuff.


These new, thin, double cheese flavoured Cheezit Snap'd crackers are insanely delicious.  I had a good coupon and they were also on sale when I bought them.  150 calories per 1 1/4c is not bad.  

Monday, February 20, 2023

Heavy Cream Tip


 This seems to be a handy tip!  

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Whole Pickled Jalapenos - Part 3

I decided to try less sugar in this pickled jalapeno version.   It tastes very much like the version I posted yesterday that used more sugar so I would use this version going forward.

Visit my first post on this topic here.  

5 whole jalapenos

2 c water (I used bottled water)

2 c white vinegar

2 tbs salt

2 tbs white sugar

2 cloves garlic smashed

In a medium saucepan bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt to a boil

Add garlic and jalapeno peppers.  remove from heat.  Let it sit for 15 mins.  Place peppers, garlic and brine into a jar.  Line the cover with parchment paper.  Refrigerate once cooled.  It is usable after about 24 hours.


Saturday, February 18, 2023

Whole Pickled Jalapenos - Part 2


 I have been experimenting with whole pickled jalapenos.

The first recipe I tried didn't seem to have enough liquid so I decided to double the recipe as follows. Then I thought (too late), maybe you don't double the salt and sugar amounts.  Anyway, I waited over a week and tried one.  It was quite good anyway.  It was not too spicy for me at all. When I de-seeded and cut one up into small pieces, I put it in an egg salad and made a bunch of sandwiches, it was really good!  It had a kick without the burn is how I would describe it.



Here is my doubled recipe:

2 c water (I used bottled water)

2 c white vinegar

4 tbs salt

4 tbs white sugar

2 cloves of garlic smashed

5 whole jalapenos


heat the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic to a boil

add the whole jalapenos and remove from the heat.  Let it sit 15 mins.  Add the jalapenos to a jar with the brine and garlic.  Line the cover with parchment paper when cooled.  Store in refrigerator.  It will be usable by the next day or so.  

Stay tuned for Part 3 tomorrow, where I will discuss a variation of this recipe.

Friday, February 17, 2023

Friday Art - Frog and Golden Wattle


 I saw a photo of this frog online and thought it was so cute.  Here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") interpretation.

Also showing Australia's national flower the Golden Wattle which I did for an 'Australia' theme over at Instagram.


Thursday, February 16, 2023

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Bread and Oatmeal Breakfast


 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date!

I am showing some crusty bread in my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") for the art date.



For the Dinner date, I am showing my bowl of oatmeal.  I started making it again recently and remembered how much I love it, just with a little milk, a touch of cream and a bit of brown sugar.   

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wednesday Memes


 

I got this beautiful one on hope from Valerie.