My computer had a hardware failure, and I’ll have only limited access to the internet, including email, for about a week.
Fortunately, I had enough warning that I was able to back everything up and shut the computer down before it self destructed. This is your reminder that this could happen to you. If you don’t have one already, put a backup system in place! I use SyncBack and an external drive.
Haikus are easy.
But sometimes they don’t make sense.
Refrigerator.
Planning the Grand Tour
Emil Brack (1860-1905)
Oil on canvas
34-5/8 x 27-7/8 inches
According to this AJC article, Georgia residents will be able to purchase wine online starting on July 1.
While my favorite California wineries, including Pedroncelli and Sausal, haven’t yet updated their web sites to reflect this change, I am sure that they will work with Georgia residents to fill orders under the new law as soon as it goes into effect.
Cheers!
This recipe was adapted from Joy of Cooking
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1/2 cup Splenda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups half and half, heavy cream, or whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Whisk eggs, Splenda, and salt just until blended.
3. Heat cream in a small saucepan on medium to high heat just until steaming, watching closely and stirring occasionally.
4. As soon as cream steams, remove from heat. Pour slowly into the egg mixture while whisking. This prevents the heat of the milk from curdling the eggs.
5. Add vanilla and cocoa. This will produce an ugly mess. I have never gotten the mixture any smoother than this.
6. Prepare a custard bath by lining a large pan with a dish towel, putting 6 custard cups on top of the towel, and then filling the large pan to about halfway up the custard cups with hot tap water. Fill the custard cups, trying to distribute the mixture evenly between the cups.
7. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-60 minutes, until set. Remove from oven and carefully remove the cups from the pan and allow to cool for a few minutes. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Enjoy!
The carb total varies depending on what kind of cream you use, but there are approximately 5-7 g of carbohydrate per serving.
Vase of Flowers with Watch
Willem van Aelst (1627-1686)
Oil on canvas, 1656
Reflections in a Stream
Johannes Boesen (1847-1916)
Oil on canvas
25-1/2 x 37-3/4 inches
A Church Interior by Candlelight with Figures Conversing
Daniel de Blieck (1648-1673)
Oil on panel, 1652
33-1/2 x 45-1/8 inches
A Woman Peeling Vegetables
William Kay Blacklock (1872-1922)
Watercolor on paper
15 x 12 inches
Check these out:
I’ve been having a really great time looking around Apples of Gold jewelry website. They have a large selection of gold, diamond, and gemstone jewelry, including some beautiful crosses and crucifixes, gold bracelets, gold chains, earrings, rings, and watches.
The site has clear pictures and descriptions of each item, although it can be a little difficult to navigate to exactly the item you are looking for. I suggest you make a note of the item number of something you like, so that you can find it again quickly.
The name “Apples of Gold” is derived from Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (KJV), and they have a proven record of excellent customer service, earning an AA rating from the Better Business Bureau. Shipping is free, and there is a 45-day return policy if you are not happy with your purchase.
One of the testimonials on the web site is a thanks from a customer who needed to get an unusually large ring size delivered quickly for a wedding, and they were able to work with a manufacturer to get the ring delivered on time, so I wouldn’t hesitate to approach them with a special request.
They also have a selection of educational articles about their products, including this one about how to get the best value on gold chains.
If you’re a lover of pretty things, like I am, why not stop by and take a look?
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