I didn't cook again today because my throat was still giving me trouble. UGH!! I just want to be healthy again! I've had so much pent up energy today!!! I didn't work out either, so that didn't help. Hopefully I'll be all better by tomorrow for the exam! Instead of cooking this morning, I stayed in bed and studied for my exam for tomorrow. I walked around for a little bit before lunch because I got too restless. Here are some of the goodies I found along the way!
After lunch, I sat in at demo for a little bit before going to the doctor. Thankfully, I don't have strep! :D She didn't give me any antibiotics because the practice is trying to minimize the amount of antibiotics they prescribe due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance. Wow, I just used antibiotic three times in that sentence! I'll get better soon though! My body's strong!
After the demo, I continued the arduous process of making sourdough! After letting the starter and extra flour + water ferment for a day (picture 1), I added in a mix of different flours (picture 2) and then kneaded it in the mixer for about 20 minutes (picture 3). Tomorrow I finally get to bake it! Nothing like a fresh loaf of sourdough to celebrate the end of an exam and the start of a three-day weekend! :D.
After the demo, I continued the arduous process of making sourdough! After letting the starter and extra flour + water ferment for a day (picture 1), I added in a mix of different flours (picture 2) and then kneaded it in the mixer for about 20 minutes (picture 3). Tomorrow I finally get to bake it! Nothing like a fresh loaf of sourdough to celebrate the end of an exam and the start of a three-day weekend! :D.
I haven't done a whole lot tonight other than study for the exam and hang out. Nan and I filleted a chicken!! I'm glad we were able to practice again before tomorrow! I don't know what we're going to do with all of the chicken meat though - everyone else in the house has been practicing their filleting skills too... SO MUCH CHICKEN! Also we ate a lot of gingerbread tonight :). It's making me so excited for Christmas!!! I guess it's still 2 months away, but still :D!
One thing I learned today: I really like gingerbread. I think part of the reason is because it reminds me so much of home during the holiday season. My family has started a tradition of making gingerbread houses and decorating them with our friends! I can't wait to get home and do that again! :D
Favorite part of the day: driving to the doctor's office with Tim (Darina's husband). I've really enjoyed getting to know Tim lately! He taught us how to make cheese several weeks ago, and he's also been helping me with my sourdough. When we got back, he gave me a jar of blackcurrant jelly to help with my throat (apparently it's good to drink with hot water). He's very thoughtful!
I'm on the mend!! I can't wait to be active again. I have so much pent up energy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just want to run and be free!!! I am not meant to sit around all day like a potato.
Oh boy- tomorrow's the technique exam! This time tomorrow, all of that will be forgotten, and I will be prepping for a weekend full of adventure. It's funny how time just treks on, whether you want it to or not.
I hope everyone has been having a fantastic week!!! I can't believe Halloween is just around the corner!
Love,
Livvy
One thing I learned today: I really like gingerbread. I think part of the reason is because it reminds me so much of home during the holiday season. My family has started a tradition of making gingerbread houses and decorating them with our friends! I can't wait to get home and do that again! :D
Favorite part of the day: driving to the doctor's office with Tim (Darina's husband). I've really enjoyed getting to know Tim lately! He taught us how to make cheese several weeks ago, and he's also been helping me with my sourdough. When we got back, he gave me a jar of blackcurrant jelly to help with my throat (apparently it's good to drink with hot water). He's very thoughtful!
I'm on the mend!! I can't wait to be active again. I have so much pent up energy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just want to run and be free!!! I am not meant to sit around all day like a potato.
Oh boy- tomorrow's the technique exam! This time tomorrow, all of that will be forgotten, and I will be prepping for a weekend full of adventure. It's funny how time just treks on, whether you want it to or not.
I hope everyone has been having a fantastic week!!! I can't believe Halloween is just around the corner!
Love,
Livvy