Cold and clear, warming a bit. Or something. Yesterday was chilly all day. I even put on a sweatshirt and long pants. And then avoided going out. It’s nice that it’s sunny and clear though.
Did a few small things during the day. Moved stuff around in the attic and put some stuff away. Did some auction stuff. Ended up not buying anything. W got home and we had dinner. Just an ordinary day, but actually I wouldn’t mind a couple years of ordinary days.
Today I’m starting with a glucose reaction test. No breakfast for me. I will get some black coffee or unsweet tea though. That will suck up my entire morning and start into my afternoon as well. Kids are home from school and will have to amuse themselves.
I suppose the biggest prep of all is being healthy and in good physical condition. Working on it.
Stacking is easy by comparison.
nick
Mornin’ my wife makes it Xmas fruitcake in a similar way to Ken’s mum. Usually creates them in Jan/Feb (they are about 90% fruit), gives them an initial drink of brandy then puts them in a sealed tin. Starting about July/August she feeds them more brandy about once per month, get them out in early December to cover in marzipan, final icing done a week or so before Xmas with the help of the spawn (sadly they are now to grown to get involved which was a nice family tradition.)
Result: the most awesome tasting foodstuff known to man
Mornin’ Norman!
That sounds delicious. Mmm. My late mother did something similar. I have very happy childhood memories of “helping”.
I will not quickly forget the amazing sights and smells of the “Gourmet Shop” where we went to get the fabulous dried fruit and other exotic ingredients for the Christmas baking. Like Alladin’s cave and an oriental bazaar all at once. I still love Muscatel raisins.
Here is a lighter “Oxford Lunch” Fruitcake recipe for those who want to be able to bake and eat their fruitcake today.
Happy Monday, all, and good luck, Nick for your glucose test.