A good night's sleep, chocolate, the happiness and satisfaction of sharing on AgingCare forum. Does anyone have some favorite things to think about? Yes, this phrase is from the song in the movie "The sound of Music". My husband and I often resort to using movie lines and song to improve communication. We were the only two in a gathering of people who heard the background music playing. We both had the same (cassette tape/CD). A connection bringing two people together. To this day, we crack up when one uses a simple movie line to make a serious point.
SO, What is one of your favorite movie line, some of your favorite things?
Andy Williams
May each day of the week be a good day,
May the Lord always watch over you,
And may all of your hopes turn to wishes,
And may all of your wishes come true.
May each day of the month be a good day,
May you make friends with each one you meet,
And may all of your day dreams be mem'ries,
And may all of your mem'ries be sweet.
The weeks turn to months, and the months into years,
There'll be sadness and joy, there'll be laughter and tears.
But one thing I pray to the Heavens above:
May each of your days be a day full of love.
May each day in the year be a good day,
May each dawn find you happy and gay,
And may all of your days be as lovely
As the one you share with me today.
May each day in your life be a good day,
And good night.
Just to have a laugh or sing a song,
Seems we just get started and before you know it
Comes the time we have to say so long....
From a distance
The world looks blue and green
And the snow capped mountains white
From a distance
The ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight
From a distance
There is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the voice of hope
It's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man
Just heard that on good old CBC (another one of my favourite things -- couldn't live without that either). I adore Fred Astaire and will watch The Gay Divorcee any chance I get, esp. when I'm down. "It's just like looking for a needle in a haystack, searching for a dewdrop in the dew ... but I've gotta find you".
Speaking of tea and the preparation thereof, my very favourite kind of tea is Lady Grey with honey and lemon slices. Used to have any kind of tea after dinner every evening, a very long while ago, and when I got an ulcer (not from the tea), that was the hardest habit I ever had to give up, bar none (smoking? piece of cake compared to the tea). So now I savor the odd cup of Earl or Lady Grey[sp?] whenever I have it.
Who knew there was such a thing as World Tap Dance Day. Of course I love all kinds of tap -- Irish, Scottish, Michael Flatley, Bojangles (and a three-year old Shirley Temple), and Greg Hines, Gene Kelly, the Nicholas Brothers, Donald O'Connor, Sammy Davis Jr ... and Ginger Rogers.
Sigh ... I think I'll watch Gay Divorcee for the hundredth time.
Happy Tap Dance Day, everyone! [[[Hugs!!]]]
Loose leaf tea is for true tea aficionados (tea snobs? lol). I think most any tea can be nice if you start with boiling water and don't let it over brew, and make it in a tea pot rather than in your mug in the microwave!
The one per person plus one for the pot formula is correct; but of course it presupposes that you are using the right sized pot for the number of tea drinkers. So don't forget to estimate how many you think your pot will serve before you start spooning the leaves in. And yes you must warm the pot first. If you're using an earthenware or pottery pot, though, I personally would leave off the tea cosy because you don't want the tea to stew - too many tannins, it becomes rather astringent. If the pot is silver or bone china go ahead and keep it warm.
Type of tea makes a difference too. PD's made with Indian or Kenyan tea would be of the 'put hairs on your chest' type; I personally prefer China or Assam tea and brew for less time, which I call more delicate and PD would probably say 'surprised it's got the strength to run out of the spout.'
Also make sure your packet is recently opened. Tea will store well in an airtight tin or caddy, but it really must be airtight.
Kellse
You need to warm a tea pot first or the tea goes cold too quickly and doesn't brew properly. You need to use tea leaves - one teaspoon per person and one for the pot. Put those in the warmed teapot, add boiling water cover with a cloth (or tea cosy) and wait for at least 4 minutes then strain through a strainer (having added milk first if you like milk in your tea) I use about 7-8 cups of water for 4 cups of tea (because I like seconds and 5 teaspoons of real tea will easily do that
Thank God, I 've got willpower or.....the toaster oven's broken....
Cup of coffee and 2 apricots
Yum!
M88
Veronica, I can't imagine what the millennials think of your childhood, to them it must sound like something out of Dickens ;P
growing up we had a long toasting fork hanging by the fireplace and used to toast the crudest over the member than slather with butter and jam ( always homemade in those days) Blackberry jelly was my favorite. However I did not care for the country walks to pick blackberries. I actually favored "wooding" You had to drag home any fallen wood you found for the fire. gleaning was another walk. After the harvest we went to the corn fields and picked up any corn stalks that had been missed and took them home to feed grandma's chickens.
Mmmm, I think I should buy some crumpets when I go shopping today!
But then things start to get confusing:
• Crumpets are always made with milk, but English muffins never do. (Though there are a few recipes that beg to differ.)
• Crumpet batter is just that: a loose batter. English muffins are made from a more firm dough. (Sometimes.)
• Crumpets are made only using baking soda, where as English muffins are made with yeast or sourdough (and occasionally a little baking soda to help things along).
• Crumpets are cooked only on one side, so the bottom is flat and toasted while the top is speckled with holes (delicious, butter-absorbing holes...). English muffins are more bread-like and are toasted on both sides. (This one is actually a definite!)
• Crumpets are served whole with the jam and butter are spread right on top. English muffins are split before serving. (Unless you happen to like your crumpets split.)
As long as it serves as a vehicle for melted butter and jam, we're pretty equal opportunity when it comes to breakfast baked goods! Call it a crumpet or an English muffin, we'll give it a try either way.
From thekitchn website.