youse guys are putting me to shame, I have shortbread bikkies to make and haven't started other than buying the ingredients and putting the butter out to soften
this post was submitted on 19 Dec 2024
27 points (100.0% liked)
Melbourne
1881 readers
52 users here now
This community is a place created for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. We are a positive, welcoming and inclusive community. We might not agree about everything, but we always strive to stay civil and respectful.
The focus of our discussions is based around things that affect Victoria, but we are also free to discuss our local perspective on wider issues. Or head to the regular Daily Random Discussion thread to talk about anything.
Ongoing discussions, FAQs & Resources (still under construction)
Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
so tired
will put off making xmas food to stop from pre-eating everything, best make everything on day before
house is fairly clean and tidy, which is good
was listening to YTs about dysfunctional families this morning, i'm not sure the YTs do any good, I end up slightly battier than usual and negative in outlook
load more comments
(5 replies)
Alright. im bored. And inspired by the end of lower decks I have a question for ya'll: Whats your "warp" phrase?
Explainer for non scifi fans
The captain of the ship usually has their own phrase when they want the ship to go fast. "Engage!", "Make it so", "Punch It" and "Warp Me!" are all examples.
You dont need to "get scifi" to have one. Just imagine your sitting in a captains chair, what is your catchphrase to make the ship go fast?
I grew up in the country and with 00's pop culture. So mine would probably be "Lets fuckin' GOOOOO!" which is bogan as shit but I stand by it.
Don't dilly-dally.
Hehe. The arabic word for walk is m-she. If I'm walking with a slow poke I like to do a whipping action and command "m-she m-she".
load more comments
(1 replies)
load more comments
(10 replies)
and Iโm done for the year!
Spent a gift card at Coleโs for some butterflies leg lamb and coleslaw which will be my special treat over the Xmas holidays.
Super hot outside while I was out and rushed to quickly put the washing on to take advantage of this sun and heat.
Now I can rest and relax!! Woot!
load more comments
(6 replies)
Yaaaaaaawn.
Good morning everyone!!!!
Birds are chirping, sun is out, my work laptop is stashed in a cupboard.
Ahhhhh. The serenity.
Beep Beep ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅญ๐๐ฅฅ๐ฅฆ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐
๐ฅ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ง
๐ฅฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฅจ๐ง๐ง๐ฅ๐ง๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐ฆช๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ชผ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ฅฎ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ฐ๐ง๐ฅง๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฅโ๏ธ๐ต๐บ๐ถ๐ฅค๐ง๐ง๐ฅ๐ท๐ฅ๐ธ๐น๐ง๐
load more comments
(6 replies)
Last day for me, going to finish up cleaning the factory and some of the equipment. The dough rollers and mixers need detailing, boring but necessary.
The zukes are making pollen now. Yesterday there was a tiny black native bee rooting around in there covered in pollen and some male flowers I snipped for the fridge. Today thereโs one female flower open and 3 more males so I used a cotton bud to pollinate then snipped those to save as well.
Iโm going through some shit emotionally but have no idea how to handle it so Iโm just kind of doing practical things while trying to process or let it settle :(
load more comments
(1 replies)
Currently 31ยฐ outside, and 27.7ยฐ inside. I set myself up for failure because I went to sleep with my window open and it was both 25 inside and outside by the time I woke up
I have to go back to the old place today to vacuum and grab my cleaning supplies and such. After that, it'll probably be about 30ยฐ inside. I've got some ice blocks in the freezer (but don't currently have an ice cube tray), so I'm gonna find a way to suspend those behind the high velocity fan to try and get some cooling happening. Or maybe I could put them in a big bowl with some water and that might be a bit more efficient
Gotta hand the keys back after I finish up today. Then my move will be finalized. Spooky. Unfortunately my parcel hasn't moved from Dandenong South yet, so I do find it unlikely that it arrives today. Hopefully tomorrow.
load more comments
(3 replies)
I was just reading about bushfires, and I still don't really get what an ignition source could be, besides humans and lightning.
When black Saturday happened, from where I was living i could see an entire side of a mountain on fire. It was unreal.
From a lightning strike.
load more comments
(3 replies)
I didn't save the pfeffenusse recipe I used last time and I don't think this one is as good - the other ones were a bit softer and spread, these ones are hard round balls. I realised too late that I emailed someone the recipe last time, so have managed to find it for next time at least.
You did not ask but this is my pfeffenusse recipe if ya ever need. Iโve tried many and itโs the best Iโve found ๐
spoiler
Ingredients
1 ยผ cup flour
ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
ยฝ teaspoon salt
3-4 teaspoons gingerbread spice (from gewurzhaus)
ยผ teaspoon white pepper
ยผ cup almond meal
ยฝ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons heave cream
1 large egg
2ยฝ cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons hot water
Method Step 1.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, gingerbread spice, white pepper and almond meal. Set aside.
Step 2. Combine the brown sugar, honey, butter and cream in a medium saucepan and heat, stirring frequently, until melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture. Once incorporated stir in the egg until thoroughly combined. The dough will have a nice glossy sheen. It will be very sticky.
Step 3. Turn the mixture out onto some plastic wrap and wrap the dough tightly. Refrigerate overnight or for up to two days.
Step 4. Preheat the oven to 350หC. Remove the dough from the plastic wrap and immediately roll it into two strands, each about 2cm thick. Slice the rolls into 3cm rounds and roll each into a ball. Work quickly while the dough is still chilled.
Step 5. Place the cookie balls on a lined baking tray and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let them cool completely.
Step 6. To make glaze, combine the powdered sugar and water until smooth. Less water will result in a thicker & whiter glaze. Dip each cookie in the glaze, letting the excess drip off, and place them on a wire rack and let them sit until the glaze is fully hardened.
And my pfeffernusse for reference
Cheers and Merry Christmas you sticky, stinky, sweaty, little bodies. ๐บ
load more comments
(12 replies)
If you're gen x and love good music then go here
Scroll down to Christchurch and press play. You'll love it.
load more comments
(1 replies)
Iโm trying to build up my physical fitness again and itโs hard as balls. Probably because Iโm not nourished but Iโm doing the best I can.
Thereโs so much I would rather be doing than bed rotting, and Iโm really scared about the times support isnโt available. That little bit of strength can mean the difference between being able to manage something important vs not
load more comments
(12 replies)