*happy sigh*
Oct. 3rd, 2009 12:02 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
It is entirely possible that Moroccan-style mint tea is the best thing in the world. Ever. 1 peppermint tea-bag + 1 green tea bag, teapot, boiling water, brewed for at least 5 minutes (preferably more), drunk from a small glass with sugar to make as sweet as you want.
Seriously. Best. Thing. Ever.
*is refreshed*
Between a list of chores that takes up an A4 page, and J's reading for his viva, it could be a long weekend. Anyone out there? Doing anything interesting? Got any good banana muffin recipes? Mine always seem to burn...
Seriously. Best. Thing. Ever.
*is refreshed*
Between a list of chores that takes up an A4 page, and J's reading for his viva, it could be a long weekend. Anyone out there? Doing anything interesting? Got any good banana muffin recipes? Mine always seem to burn...
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Date: 2009-10-03 12:26 pm (UTC)Oh I'll also be doing a bit of writing/editing tonight. Big Bang is finished, but needs tidying and I have to run up 1000 words for the Highlander Flashfic secondary character challenge. Fun!
If sis had a banana muffin recipe I'll pass it on!
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Date: 2009-10-03 01:20 pm (UTC)Heh, thanks. I'm going to have an internet search for recommendations, but so far, all I can find are people moaning that their recipes don't work!
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Date: 2009-10-03 12:38 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-10-03 01:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-10-03 12:40 pm (UTC)Oh, and trying to get the computer to talk back. So far with limited success.
Sadly, I don't really bake, so no bananananana muffin recipe. Also, I don't really like bananana muffins/cakes, sorry.
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Date: 2009-10-03 01:23 pm (UTC)*giggle* I have one 'failsafe' recipe, but have yet to find a satisfying muffin one. I wouldn't have to worry if we could remember to eat the damn things before they go off...
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Date: 2009-10-03 01:34 pm (UTC)I also just discovered the 'trackpad handwriting' function on this new OS! Actually writing out the Chinese characters with your fingers instead of inputting them using "pinyin" and scrolling and finding the right character for it. This new function is kinda awesome...
While I've seen Linpus on the display units in the shops, I've never really used it before. Personally, I'm rather pleased with the new Mac OS, Snow Leopard. :D
All this talk of baking, you're making me hungry...
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Date: 2009-10-03 01:23 pm (UTC)I make banana bread often, but it's my own "ultra healthy" recipe, which I get teased about, and and I'm sure it wouldn't make good muffins. They sound yummy though!
I really want to go hiking after I finish chores and errands, but after having lots of energy yesterday I feel awfully tired today.
Good luck with the chores! It should be satisfying, even if it tires you out. :)
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Date: 2009-10-03 01:48 pm (UTC)I'd love a new banana bread recipe, ultra healthy or not! I've been making the same one for years now, and while it's nice, it'd be good to have a change.
The most satisfying thing about today is crossing stuff off my list already. Enjoy your afternoon - sleep sounds like a good use of time if you need it!
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Date: 2009-10-05 11:04 pm (UTC)I think this worked out pretty well, but I'm still trying to "perfect" it every time I make it, so I can't vouch for it as a flawless recipe. :)
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Date: 2009-10-03 02:13 pm (UTC)I'm co-writing a character log in which Gibbs and Tony sort out their differences regarding the whole lying about Jeanne/La Grenouille thing, which is fun. Gibbs is already drunk, and Tony's well on his way... Otherwise, we're just recovering from the longest week in the history of ever.
And no banana muffin recipes, sadly. It's been forEVER since I baked - I hate electric cookers - and even longer since I attempted buns of any kind. Burning is generally a sign that the mixture's a bit too wet though - are you adjusting your flour amount to compensate for the moisture in the bananas?
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Date: 2009-10-03 02:17 pm (UTC)Heh, that's a little like us, except we're bracing ourselves rather than recovering. Viva on Tuesday *gulp*
Our oven is terrible for chips, but just about perfect for cakes somehow. I've decided not to ask why, just to take advantage of it.
Hmmm...burning is the wrong word. They went sort of solid - the batter was almost honeycomb - and the sugar on top went a bit nasty instead of caramelising. I'm going to trawl mumsnet, which is a strange place but a useful source of tried and tested recipes!
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Date: 2009-10-03 02:58 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-10-03 03:00 pm (UTC)Thanks, though. I'm going to try to find a recipe recommended someone on the great wide web and will see how I get on with that!
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Date: 2009-10-03 03:19 pm (UTC)I throw a handful of chopped walnuts into my recipe, and substituting brown sugar for white will give a richer flavor. A half-teaspoon of vanilla extract will boost the sweet taste without adding calories.
Ingredients:
3 large well-ripened bananas
1 egg
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Peel the bananas. Put them in a mixing bowl. Mash the bananas with a fork.
3. Add the egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well with the fork.
4. Slowly stir the flour into the banana mixture. Stir for 20 seconds until the flour is moistened.
5. Lightly grease the bread pan with a little oil -OR- cooking spray -OR- line it with wax paper.
6. Pour the batter into the bread pan.
7. Bake for 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Notes: The key to good banana bread is to use well-ripened bananas that are covered with brown speckles. Try using half whole wheat flour to add some fiber.
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Date: 2009-10-03 03:22 pm (UTC)Much appreciated - I'll let you know how I get on!