Warmer...Buns, Banks and Rant.

 

There will be a short rant later...I also don't usually post things political on my blog but when things are continuously being shoved in my face... I can become a little "witchy" about it.  So...if you'd rather move along, I'll understand...and enjoy the rest of your day.

I think today's post is about toys! lol

I ordered this mug warmer from Amazon.  It's called, Dimux Coffee Mug Warmer.  Auto switch off...you can even warm your candles on it!  Sends out the fragrance without burning the wick!

Works great...and doesn't burn the coffee.

Oh...then I made Cinnamon Buns...and yes I cheated a bit...these are "doctored" buns from Grands.  I added cinnamon sugar, butter and cream to them.  Lordy..so good!

You ever "feel" our plants staring at you? Lolol

Think I'll go water mine...lol

We made it out to our friends cafe...pure country and really good down-home fare...Steak finger basket...

This is a piggy bank for Sloane...Her Lolli (our daughter, Crystal) asked Gampa if he could make her one...You put money in it and continue to do so until they graduate high school...then, they can break into it and use the funds.  He built it Big...and you have to use a hammer to get into it.  I doubt Larry and I will still be around to see it but hopefully, we'll watch from on high...? lol

My sister Ruth Ann...decided she needed puppies to raise and breed to sell... sigh...They are adorable, and she takes care of her dogs but...her health is iffy, at best.  If I try to talk to her about adding more stress to her daily life...I get told to shut up and mind my business.  Oh well...so be it.

This was staged but it would make the Border Patrol's lives so much easier! lol 

Trust me...here in Central Texas, that border isn't that far away.  Illegals are still pouring in...Don't listen to the Media...Biden signed a garbage bill the other day...it does nothing to protect us All...He just wants his voters to think he's doing something so they'll continue to give him their vote...13 Million as of today…Ask us voters who live next to the border what we think about how he's doing...lolol

Larry finally made us this "Day of the Week" clock!  We love it!  We used to laugh when older folks said they couldn't figure out what day it was...No More!  We certainly get it...

Okay...warning...rant time...

Okay...I was watching videos on YouTube yesterday...a cooking video that wasn't really that interesting so my eyes wandered over the page... See the colorful eyes?  See what it says when you run your mouse over it?  "Meet the Drag Community"????

I searched high and low for a way to get it off the page but it wouldn't let me...If you look on your link, it's there...

This crap sickens me...and if you like it...well, scroll on by...let's be clear...I don't give a ratsa$$ what you do in your life...dress up like a cat for all I care...but...Stop shoving it down my throat!  I don't want to have to see this stuff everywhere I look!  I keep my sex life private, as it should be...It's about 5% of the nation now...that are doing this...so called Influencers.  To me, it's just pure evil garbage.  I do Not want this around my babies and I'm proud to say it! Stand UP for how you feel...  Come on November 5th!!!  Vote this crap out...

Rant, now over...

How cute is this!  The envelope was a little worse for wear when it arrived but the card was safe.  Our post office is showing signs of the times...

Thanks to Ann ...I got another big smile today!  Thank you Miss Ann!!

We got to pick up our little Sloane from daycare...seems it was just in time before the rain storm hit on Tuesday...!  The kids were heading to Port Aransas, Texas on Wednesday, for a few days of rest.

This apparently, was a real thing, back in the day...Can you imagine?

Well...guess I'll go find something to do...

Got the urge to make and can some Cherry Jam.  This digital canner is a "set and go" canner.  I don't know how I've made it in life, without it!  It's by Presto.  I got it on Amazon.  It's a water bath and pressure canner!  Love it...

Taste wonderful!  I used three cans of tart cherries and the juice.  SO easy.

Well, guess I'll go find some more mischief to get into.

Hope you are enjoying your week and are safe and well, wherever you are.

So, until next time...

Fish and Chips? And a Scarlet Letter?

Good morning!  Larry and I went to meet friends for dinner at a place, in town, named Fish City Grill yesterday evening.  They were packed.  As in super busy.  When we were finally seated (45-minute wait), the waitress asked if this was our first time there...Larry replied for all of us, yes.  A few minutes later the head "chef" brought out a small plate of different samples of the restaurants fare.  Four soups and a hardy gumbo.  They were really good.  That's why I'm confused about the entrees we ordered...Fish and Chips.  Can't go wrong with that, can you?  Well, I saw that you can...go wrong, that is.  A few cold chips and mushy fish.  Not a "crunch" in the bunch.  Okay, they're new but, even I know...as a somewhat experienced cook, that egg added to flour and milk, and deep fried, doesn't stay crisp...as it cools, it becomes...chewy, doughy.  You need a tempura batter for crispness... So as our orders waited for the server to unite us, they, alas...began to cool. 

 $20.00 a plate times four...equals $80.00+tax plus drinks at $3.49 for one coke and three glasses of lemon and iced water equals $86.60 or 71.96 Pound Sterling.

  See where I'm going with this?   

We will certainly wait for the restaurant to become well established before going back.  The gumbo was really good as was the jalapeño potato soup samples.  We will return for those but as hubby Larry noticed..."I never saw any rice being served with the gumbo...sacrilege ".Lol

Oh well...it felt good to get out and see our friends, have a beer and coffee next door at our friends son's establishment, Lounge93...(a classy meeting place, not a lizard lounge...lol) and allow our minds to "take a break".

Say hello to our new addition to the family!  We don't have her yet...maybe another month...  My sister's pug "accidentally was allowed to breed with Tuff...the French bulldog.  Throughout all of Ruth Ann's illness, we didn't realize the dogs had "mingled" which led to an unsanctioned union...lolol...The couple that are feeding Ruth Ann's dogs (she raises pugs or did before the cancer happened), came up to the house and told her they heard squealing coming from inside the enclosed kennel.  Upon investigation, three tiny babies were found with their loving momma, Mitzi.  So, up to the house came the momma and sweet babies!  

This is the perpetrator, Tuff, the Frenchie.  I'm actually happy he chose to "jump the fence" to find love.  Otherwise, I wouldn't have little Lucy? Frankie? Candy? Cookie? Lemon? Apple? 

Help!  I need a name for a girl puglet/frenchie! lol

This is Miss Mitzi...I looked for the Scarlet Letter but gladly, didn't find one.  She is a wonderful mother to the babies.  And don't worry, I opened the door to her kennel after I took this photo because if I had done it before I took it, it wouldn't have gotten took! lolol 

She's a licker and a kisser...a sweetheart. 

The wee ones are about 2 weeks old.

This post wouldn't be complete without our baby Sloane in it!

A blueberry and peach tart I'd made a while back...seriously good.

I guess I'll be going to jail for keeping this bag of cornmeal in my freezer...You know, the "powers that be" totally eradicated Aunt Jamima's face from all products bearing her photo?  How dare "they"!!   She was a hard worker and deserves recognition for it!  I'm so tired of the PC police...

I know it was a brand-named photo but still...For all the Jamima's out there, they hold a special place in my Southern heart.

Hope you all have a sweet and peaceful weekend...