Hrm.

[luciab]

Well, let's see about an update.

I actually got email last night from the friend from my teen years that I saw in Richmond when I was there. I didn't really expect that. I wish I could feel like I could relax and trust him, instead of watching every word I say. It's not that I care what he and his family think, but my mother really does care, and she still lives there, so I can't tell him anything that Mother would be unhappy to have broadcast all over the tiny town. Nothing like a little paranoia to keep you on your toes. It's too bad, too. It'd be fun to have someone to visit when I go back to Richmond. He's so.... seductive, though not in a sexual way. Not with women, anyhow. He's just fun to talk to and always draws me out. I've read the emails two or three times each before sending to check for potential revelation of anything that shouldn't be revealed. Sigh.

I had a very scribal weekend-- had a little workshop for a friend on Saturday; she's never scribed at all and wants to begin, and she invited two others who are intermediate level. It made it rather confusing for me, since I thought I was going to be doing all basic beginning level stuff. And on Sunday I had a play date with zihuatenejo and harleenquinzell. I painted some and we looked at potential scroll layouts and new calligraphy hands. Fun.

Today I was looking for something in an older entry and found that syaldia had asked for the recipe for the Peanut Butter Pie and I hadn't seen the request. So, herewith, the recipe behind a cut.
Peanut Butter Pie
2 eggs
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c syrup
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c peanut butter

Beat eggs, add brown sugar then syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. Blend till smooth. Pour into purchased 9" chocolate cookie pie crust. Bake 45-50 min at 350 degrees (till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean)

Notes: I increased the PB from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup and it still isn't really peanutty. I'm considering going up to 1 cup next time. Recipe says to serve with ice cream or whipped cream, but damn, yo, it's rich. I guess a dollop of whipped cream would be a nice contrast, though.

I haven't taken any migraine meds for probably a week. I had a bad migraine one day but decided to tough it out-- I think there will be a lapse between short-term and long-term disability coverages and I figure I'll need the meds a lot more when I'm in class than I do when I'm sitting here with nothing to do. Hasn't been too bad otherwise. I hope I can get the rest of the information I need for the paperwork soon; it's making me buggy worrying about it. Erk.

Comments

[syaldia.livejournal.com]

Yay! Pie!

[harleenquinzell.livejournal.com]

Yay Playdate!

I'm sorry if I seemed cranky. Cramps make me antisocial. I'm going to try and blow the picture up using the scanner and Publisher.

I'm a bad apprentice.

[luciab.livejournal.com]

You are NOT a bad apprentice! Have a cookie. Or a bourbon chocolate milkshake. Or "something* to make the cramps better. Maybe some peanut butter pie? You'll be your usual bouncy self soon.