Buttermilk Pancakes

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February 25, 2013

This Sunday was a quiet one for us. We slept in a little bit and didn’t really have any definite plans for the day. It was a perfect morning for pancakes. I found the little piece of paper that has our go-to recipe written down in pink ink, made a cup of tea, and started working on the batter. That’s usually my job, and George cooks the pancakes.

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The original recipe is from allrecipes.com

Buttermilk Pancakes
Servings: 2

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. butter, melted
butter for cooking

– Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Beat together buttermilk, milk, egg, and butter in a separate bowl. Leave the two mixtures separate until ready to cook.

– Pour wet mixture to dry mixture. Stir/fold using a wooden spoon until just blended together. Don’t over-mix, because the pancakes will not be as fluffy.

– We use one ladle per pancake, which is the same as 1/2 cup. Cook over medium heat, approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

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This recipe yields three-good sized pancakes. Just double/triple the ingredients depending on how many people you’re serving. Complement with syrup or fresh fruits. We used this maple syrup that we got from Vermont a couple of months back and it was really good with the tasty, fluffy pancakes.

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Making Pelmeni

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Lorie

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February 19, 2013

We spent a Sunday, a few weeks ago, at my in-laws’ making pelmeni, Russian dumplings. It was a time-consuming dish but enjoyable to make in the company of loved ones on a lazy weekend afternoon. Mama was the brains behind the operation, with the aid of this book…

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Book of Good Advice (I love old books!)

Mama talked about making dumplings as a little girl with her mom and dad. She and I shared stories of how life was in our old countries, and we all just talked about whatever the mood struck.

dough

It was the first time I worked with dough and really enjoyed myself :) This is the first part of the dish because you want the dough to sit for a while before making the dumplings.

Dough:

3 cups flour (we used a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
3/4 tsp. salt

– Start by mixing in a bowl. Use a clean, well-floured surface to continue kneading.
– Add more flour to the dough if it still looks moist or sticky. (You might need to do this a couple of times. This is when Mama says, “You will learn with experience.”)

I’ve watched enough Food Network to pretend I can knead. Use the heel of your hands and your weight to press down on the dough, fold it over, and repeat several times until it’s firm and looks uniform. Let it sit covered by a bowl while working on the filling.

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How to install a rear turn signal and tail light on a 2007-2008 Honda CBR600RR

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George

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February 15, 2013

Problem: Broken right rear turn signal.

Problem: Broken right rear turn signal.

The signal base and lens both shattered. Surprisingly, the light bulb survived.

The signal base and lens both shattered. Surprisingly, the light bulb survived.

I went to MotoSport.com and ordered the following parts:

Honda Part# 33603-MFJ-A00 Turn Signal Base, Right Rear.
Honda Part# 33402-MAS-602 Turn Signal Lens.
Honda Part# 33407-MAS-601 Turn Signal Lens Gasket.

I didn’t order a bulb, intent on scavenging the one from my smashed up turn signal.

Tools:

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Socket wrench

Sockets: 10mm, 8mm

5mm Allen

Phillips screwdriver

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Changes

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Lorie

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February 14, 2013

tracks

Crossing my fingers that 2013 will bring us more balance.

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“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again
but expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein

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In Need of Inspiration

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Lorie

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February 11, 2013

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience:
This is the ideal life. – Mark Twain

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