Speaking of autumnal goodies, let me spread the word about apple cider syrup. Get some non-alcoholic apple cider (aka, non-clarified apple juice). Fresh from a farm stand, if you've got 'em. Then dump it all in a big sauce pan or pot and boil it down until it's the consistency of maple syrup. That'll probably mean reducing it by 3/4s. Put it on pancakes, waffles, etc. It is so good! I made it toward the end of apple cider season last year, and I'm looking forward to making it again this fall.
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Calli - Sep 18, 2020 11:25:10 am PDT #26374 of 30019
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-t - Sep 18, 2020 11:27:10 am PDT #26375 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oooh. That does sound good!
Toddson - Sep 18, 2020 11:38:20 am PDT #26376 of 30019
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When I was a kid, in the autumn we'd go to a local farm and get icy cold fresh cider and plain donuts fresh out of the fryer. I remember them as being THE BEST.
-t - Sep 18, 2020 11:38:37 am PDT #26377 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, Shir, I meant to thank you for your link as well
Laura - Sep 18, 2020 12:07:41 pm PDT #26378 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
I'll have a bit of apple cider this time of year, but not a big fan as it is on the sweet side for me. Now, my dad's hard cider was another matter altogether. Yum.
I'll no doubt buy some pumpkin coffee grounds, but I drink it black, so none of the sweeter pumpkin offerings.
Jesse - Sep 18, 2020 12:14:52 pm PDT #26379 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Apple cider donuts are so good.
Speaking of autumnal goodies, let me spread the word about apple cider syrup. Get some non-alcoholic apple cider (aka, non-clarified apple juice). Fresh from a farm stand, if you've got 'em. Then dump it all in a big sauce pan or pot and boil it down until it's the consistency of maple syrup. That'll probably mean reducing it by 3/4s. Put it on pancakes, waffles, etc. It is so good! I made it toward the end of apple cider season last year, and I'm looking forward to making it again this fall.
That also sounds good! I found some wine syrup in the back of my fridge, from making poached pears a while ago, and that is also delicious, FYI. Edit: I made the pears in the wine and then boiled it down after.
-t - Sep 18, 2020 12:41:40 pm PDT #26380 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That sounds good, too. Can you taste the pears?
I always think apple cider doughnuts sound delicious but I don't think I have tried one. Not one fresh and hot, anyway. The local apple orchards are a bit of a drive from here and reportedly have long lines during the season so I have not attempted the trek.
Beverly - Sep 18, 2020 12:58:23 pm PDT #26381 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
I cut non-alky cider half and half (or so) with clear soda. As I do pomegranite, cranberry, and OJ. Less sweet more sparkle.
Zenkitty - Sep 18, 2020 1:27:22 pm PDT #26382 of 30019
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I cut most juices with sparkling water to make them less sweet. Also satisfies my craving for fizzy soda.
I got a glowing 6-month review from my boss today. Very nice to hear. Within the next couple weeks we'll meet again to discuss moving forward with promoting me to a director-level position. I need more training before that happens, but it's clear that's what she wants to do. I don't honestly want the job, but I damn sure don't want to go job hunting again, and I do want the increased salary, so, as Jubal Early said, Here I am.
Laura - Sep 18, 2020 1:42:49 pm PDT #26383 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
See what ya get for being so dang competent!