Lots has been happening around here this week:
* University classes finished on Tuesday, leaving two weeks to study for the exam, after which I will be halfway through my nursing degree.
* I slipped away for two nights at a B&B for a much-needed mini-break - now we need to find time for Garry to get away also!
* We returned to Australia Zoo once again, and were fortunate enough to see the constrictor snakes being fed their weekly rat - a fascinating spectacle. Our photos didn't come out very well, but perhaps someone with good eyesight can just spot the rat's tail hanging from the snake's mouth...
* The rain is steadily filling the lake which thankfully has its dam(n) liner in place (due to much hard labour by Garry).
* I baked a dozen of Catherine's all-time favourite breadrolls this morning, and she ate three for lunch then returned for more an hour later (see recipe). These are so easy to throw together, and smell divine while they bake.
Put in the bread machine in order:
1 c. warm water
2 T. oil
3 T. brown sugar
1 t. salt
1 egg
3 c. bread flour
2 1/2 t. yeast
Hit dough cycle. Let rise in machine until doubled. Take dough out to a floured counter, knead well, then divide into 12 equal pieces. Place on baking tray and allow to rise until doubled. Bake at 190 Celsius (375 F) for 15 minutes.
* I have started re-reading the entire "Anne of Green Gables" series, which always makes me want to spend more time in the garden and kitchen (hence the breadrolls).
* No doubt there is much more that has been going on... but that's all for now, folks.
