Why is room temperature butter important in the first place? Because butter has certain unique properties that distinguish it from other fats used for baking. It’s solid at room temperature, but unlike other saturated fats, it’s whippable—in other words, it’s capable of holding air. This is important in baking because during the “creaming” stage, in which butter … Continue reading Room Temperature Butter
Tag: Growth
I am a lighthouse
Ok, not literally 🙂 Did you read my post titled Inner Light? Those two words really stirred my soul. Do I have Inner Light, I started wondering? Umm... I do not think so. So, how do I cultivate it? Before cultivating it, I need to define it, yes? My definition is - a light within … Continue reading I am a lighthouse
Inner Light
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.Elisabeth Kubler -Ross
Making new memories
Happy New Year! On January 1st, we went on a trip to this beautiful seaside town, I was driving. Kiddo had severe motion sickness due to the hairpin curves and threw up in the car. We somehow made it to the parking lot which was full. We pulled up alongside a house to get her … Continue reading Making new memories
Declaration of human rights
Inspiration drawn from my book review
My picture book
Think Like a Monk – A book review
I would rate this book a 5/5. It is a 500 odd page book. I can usually finish a book in 3 days but this one took longer since I had to contemplate as it is chock full of wisdom. I use a digital reading app to checkout books from my library. The app is … Continue reading Think Like a Monk – A book review
Hubby and Me
Howdy my dear peeps! Can I tell you something? My computer was so badly tangled in digital cobwebs that I could not post on WordPress. Hubby had to do a digital power wash to get my computer up and going and here I am back after a long hiatus. Back to business - how have … Continue reading Hubby and Me
Public service announcement – wear your mask
As usual, I went to the neighborhood Costco feeling a bit tense. This location is closest to my home yet I detest visiting it, why? because every time I visit something annoying happens. For instance, once I was returning an article without the receipt thinking it would show up on my Costco card. The cashier … Continue reading Public service announcement – wear your mask
Dealing with negative uncertainty (Part 1)
My bougainvillea has been growing for several years on the trellis, to the point that the trellis framework has become unsteady under its weight. I had a maintenance crew come in and take care of the heavy branches. They did a phenomenal job of carrying out my instructions to the letter, only one problem, it … Continue reading Dealing with negative uncertainty (Part 1)
