{{{{Smonster}}}} I hope the doctor can help. Relief~ma to you.

Is that some sort of white shoes after labor day thing? No custard before May?

Nope, just when TCG and I plan on going to England, where there will hopefully be plenty of custard, sticky toffee pudding, and scones with clotted cream.

If you're waiting till May for custard-covered desserts, you're definitely not living Jamie's British cooking ways. My favourite winter desserts are apple crumble with custard and jam sponge with custard. Very winter warming. (Ooh, I should see if I can attempt to make some apple crumble for after Christmas dinner.)

Jamie didn't actually make the custard during the cooking show, just poured it over a dessert he did make. I have no idea how to make English custard, and somehow it will just taste better in England anyway.

I only like custard as creme brulee.

I am buying myself a torch if I don't get one for Xmas; the broiler is ok for caramelizing, but the torch = excellent crispiness plus FIRE.

I got one as a hostess gift and it's fantastic. Flaming dessert technology.

Prednisone procured and consumed. Fingers crossed for no roid rage.

I just spent a ridic amount at a local indie bookstore. Ah well, supporting the local economy. And got some Xmas shopping done!

Hope the teething isn't too miserable.

It bothers him occasionally, but for the most part it's not so bad. His ego development is pretty cool so far, since he remains easily distracted.

It is pouring here today so no Christmas tree for us until Tuesday. Still, I'm very grateful that it is not snow because there would be a ton of it.

Much safety~ma to the midwesternistas.

Guess what House o' Reason woke up to?

A flooded basement.

Oh, Jilli, that SUCKS.

How awful!

Oh no, Jilli!