August12
1 and 1/2 C Fresh Rose Petals (1/2 dried)
2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Sugar
2-oz package powdered pectin
1/4 C fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 Cups Cold Water
Fresh Rose Petals for Garnish
1. put the rose petals in a large, heat proof measuign cups and pour on to boiling water. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and pectin
2. Strain the rose petals ‘tea’ over the sugar and pectin ans stir until pectin and sugar are completely disolved. Sir in lemon juice and cold water.
3. Chil the mixture in the refrigerator, then freeze in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Server in chilled glasses with a few rose petals for garnish.
July21
Today begins 5 weeks of PeopleSoft training. I’ve been very unhappy about it. Had to cancel a trip to New Orleans. I’ve been anticipating my commute increasing by 2 – 3 hours. But the worst part is I have difficulty picturing myself doing this type of development. It is very strange taking this class in the building I used to work at.
I have to say, I really like being downtown. Spend lunch in the Park blocks. My old Coffee People is now a very fancy Celtic Import Shop.
June27
I took a few vacation days this week to attend a Level 1 Certification class in Art Clay. I have a glass kiln and was looking for things I can do with it. Art clay is made up of very fine silver particles (1-20 micron), organic binders, and water. It feels like clay. Once completely dried and fired, the remaining piece is 99.9% pure silver. More pictures soon.
