tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post6697771581070713297..comments2023-05-31T10:36:21.078-04:00Comments on Don't Forget the Avocados: In Which I Conquer the Scones, and Other Off-Topic Quick-TakesAnna Mussmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-62875242737111427592014-11-06T13:55:56.164-05:002014-11-06T13:55:56.164-05:00True enough. :-)True enough. :-)Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-79712379002415563472014-11-05T08:25:05.130-05:002014-11-05T08:25:05.130-05:00They already get hit with the "naughty or nic...They already get hit with the "naughty or nice" judgement from Santa Claus, so I think a little theological discussion of judgement would not be amiss. Tempered with lots of Gospel, of course.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-45452433304858929152014-11-05T08:13:03.590-05:002014-11-05T08:13:03.590-05:00Definitely. Scones and book clubs seem made for ea...Definitely. Scones and book clubs seem made for each other.<br /><br />Yes, scales would certainly work. I wonder what the theological impact on a small child would be if they spend Advent thinking about judgement? Presumably the ornaments would emphasize the concept in a way that the readings alone would not, for a little kid, at least.Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-22341412951010414732014-11-05T04:15:51.489-05:002014-11-05T04:15:51.489-05:00My intro to scones was an oatmeal one. . . made ea...My intro to scones was an oatmeal one. . . made easily with melted butter. <br /><br />And. I have the answer to all pie crust woes. The answer is lard. It really makes the very best pie crust. (Don't believe anybody that gives you a recipe using oil and orange juice.) I also put a tiny splash of vinegar in the ice water. I learned about lard from the best pie crust makers on the planet, two lady-sisters in our congregation who were raised in an orphanage. If you believe nothing else I type ever in this world, remember that lard is the answer. Real lard. Not hydrogenated. Or partially.<br /><br />There's still a learning curve with making pie crust, and there will be a few failures. Don't let it stop you. It's a worthy skill to have.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124853867811087834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-70947618954140638622014-11-02T17:25:00.637-05:002014-11-02T17:25:00.637-05:00For imminent judgement... scales? Those balance s...For imminent judgement... scales? Those balance scales that symbolize justice, not fish scales or piano scales.<br /><br />I haven't made scones since I moved away from WI and a friend who also loved them. My family doesn't feel the scone love. Hmm. Maybe if I started a book club I'd have a reason to make them. :-9Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-64357034473181405142014-10-25T11:43:53.393-04:002014-10-25T11:43:53.393-04:00Yes, her site is dangerous. I haven't loved al...Yes, her site is dangerous. I haven't loved all her recipes, but they are still great inspiration. Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-16318976120852617482014-10-25T11:43:14.978-04:002014-10-25T11:43:14.978-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-91251347165838969592014-10-25T11:42:58.582-04:002014-10-25T11:42:58.582-04:00A snowman sounds nice and swift. I always find it ...A snowman sounds nice and swift. I always find it easier to feel motivated to actually do stuff either well ahead (early enough so that I can feel a pleasant sense of being virtuously prepared) or last minute (when I feel a less-pleasant feeling), so early is good as far as I'm concerned! Anna Mussmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631139113615066986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-37127546084000157032014-10-24T20:57:14.724-04:002014-10-24T20:57:14.724-04:00I agree-- it's amazing!I agree-- it's amazing!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476773781607280471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-26146007719196486682014-10-24T20:55:50.430-04:002014-10-24T20:55:50.430-04:00Oh, that scone recipe sounds so good...! Thanks fo...Oh, that scone recipe sounds so good...! Thanks for posting the link. (Her photography makes me drool, too.)<br /><br />Also, I love those Jesse tree ornaments!! Wish I could make anything so polished...Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476773781607280471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-49755701091497239602014-10-24T20:53:14.415-04:002014-10-24T20:53:14.415-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476773781607280471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-66260330454427276712014-10-24T08:03:09.382-04:002014-10-24T08:03:09.382-04:00I love the duck. I am super impressed that you mad...I love the duck. I am super impressed that you made it.Ann-Marie Ulczynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855303309031758189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830926676646063620.post-39670428329059441092014-10-23T21:23:38.893-04:002014-10-23T21:23:38.893-04:00That duck is adorable! I've been pinning orna...That duck is adorable! I've been pinning ornament ideas for this year, but the big kids made it REALLY easy on me and requested a pink bear and a snowman (the same snowman that I made my sister last year which took almost no time). I just have to sit down and make a list of what everybody gets, but then I remember that it's October... Ah well, might as well plan ahead!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888635342531960478noreply@blogger.com