Variety is the Fun in Life
The cookies were delicious. In fact I think there are still a couple on the counter. They were a hit at the Library Performer's Showcase on Thursday with the librarians and the performers. I had a fun day talking with some of the other performers and watching some of their programs.
I performed last year so this year I was in the "extra" room but I had lots of company. I got to hang out with a snake wrangler that I met last year, this year he had a crocodile with him and the animal was grumpy. I chatted with the music man and his wife, two storytellers and a comic book illustrator. I got to meet 2 very cute bats that belong to the Animals from A to Z lady. I learned all about foam parties from a magician and renewed my acquaintance with Merlina the parrot and her owner. Oh yes, I also got two dates booked for programs this summer at libraries.
Friday was another office day for me. I had to write the dreaded checks, it was estimated tax day. I just do not enjoy writing out my checks quarterly. I know I've always paid taxes when working, this is just much more clear.
I had two classes on Saturday so needed to get all of my recipes ready, grocery lists, equipment lists, make sure I had everything I needed.
The first class Saturday was for ages 10 and up at Decatur Cook's Warehouse and the theme for the class was New Year, New Flavors. I had a full class of 12 students and we had an interesting menu:
I dashed home so I could get my paperwork for the evening, change, get groceries, my assistant and get back to Decatur at 5. David had asked me to come and cook with his guests for his wife's birthday. I worked on the menu with Heidi since it was her birthday.
Once there my assistant (husband) and I set up 5 cook stations, washed produce, made sure equipment was ready to use and had recipes ready. The guests arrived by 6:30 and and we started cooking. They chose their stations , 2 at each since there were 10 at the party.
It was a lot of fun and again the food was beautiful. While the guests ate, we cleaned, packed up and left about 8:45. The menu had a Southwestern theme with a couple restrictions - no beef, shellfish, pork or gluten and vegetarian friendly:
Today is rainy and grey and a perfect day for relaxing. We went to church, got a few groceries including cat food yet again, came home and made breakfast and now I think I will finish my book and perhaps nap a little. Probably with at least one cat.
I performed last year so this year I was in the "extra" room but I had lots of company. I got to hang out with a snake wrangler that I met last year, this year he had a crocodile with him and the animal was grumpy. I chatted with the music man and his wife, two storytellers and a comic book illustrator. I got to meet 2 very cute bats that belong to the Animals from A to Z lady. I learned all about foam parties from a magician and renewed my acquaintance with Merlina the parrot and her owner. Oh yes, I also got two dates booked for programs this summer at libraries.
Friday was another office day for me. I had to write the dreaded checks, it was estimated tax day. I just do not enjoy writing out my checks quarterly. I know I've always paid taxes when working, this is just much more clear.
I had two classes on Saturday so needed to get all of my recipes ready, grocery lists, equipment lists, make sure I had everything I needed.
The first class Saturday was for ages 10 and up at Decatur Cook's Warehouse and the theme for the class was New Year, New Flavors. I had a full class of 12 students and we had an interesting menu:
- Ugly Bread
- Chicken Curry
- Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Basmati Rice
- Chocolate Orange Mousse (vegan)
I dashed home so I could get my paperwork for the evening, change, get groceries, my assistant and get back to Decatur at 5. David had asked me to come and cook with his guests for his wife's birthday. I worked on the menu with Heidi since it was her birthday.
Once there my assistant (husband) and I set up 5 cook stations, washed produce, made sure equipment was ready to use and had recipes ready. The guests arrived by 6:30 and and we started cooking. They chose their stations , 2 at each since there were 10 at the party.
It was a lot of fun and again the food was beautiful. While the guests ate, we cleaned, packed up and left about 8:45. The menu had a Southwestern theme with a couple restrictions - no beef, shellfish, pork or gluten and vegetarian friendly:
- Creamy Corn Soup with Red Bell Pepper
- Salmon/Chicken with Pepita Lime Butter
- Black Beans with Mango Sauce
- Strawberry Mango Margarita Compote
- Chocolate Cloud Cake with Whipped Cream
Today is rainy and grey and a perfect day for relaxing. We went to church, got a few groceries including cat food yet again, came home and made breakfast and now I think I will finish my book and perhaps nap a little. Probably with at least one cat.
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