Quotidian: daily, usual or customary;
everyday; ordinary; commonplace
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Chocolate pavlova: way too sweet.
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Quinoa with pomegranate seeds, parsley, and balsamic vinegar: meh.
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After making the annual quadruple batch of Italian Wedding Soup, the bestest ever wintertime soup.
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Whenever she has a lazy morning, she likes to make fancy French toast for her breakfast.
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This girl has a thing for body art and color.
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See?
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Homemade crostini in preparation for the Christmas Eve supper.
(Verdict: fresh is best.)
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He led Away In A Manger at our church’s Christmas Eve service
and then again, at home, for our mealtime prayer.
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After weeks of work, he surprised his papa with this waterwheel made from popsicle sticks and glue.
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And then he surprised me with a most splendid Merry Christmas Ship.
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Christmas breakfast.
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It’s been a battle.
Happy New Year!
This same time, years previous: 2017, Christmas, quite frankly, constant motion, cranberry crumble bars, loose ends.
3 Comments
Lizzy
Chocolate pavlova: Make a normal pavlova shell, don't add cocoa, but def' worth adding the vinegar/cornstarch to make it chewy. Then melt 250gm of dark chocolate 70% or higher, before mixing with an equal amount of creme fraiche or sour cream. Leave to cool and thicken a little. Spread in the recessed middle of the pavlova, and put in fridge to chill and set fully. Finish by piping whipped cream – or just spoon in arty dollops around the edge. Rich yes, sweet no. Ooo and if making for grown ups you can add a little orange liquer in the chocolate bit.
Jennifer Jo
I might have to rethink my verdict—your directions are mighty tempting….
Second Sister
Happy New Year, old friend (not that you're old.. you know what I mean).