Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

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@Escaped_Goat wrote:

Bullying is awful but you're safe amongst us germaphobes. 🙃

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@Former-Member Yes, I echo this! We're only tough on germs, lol. 😄

Thanks for the recommendations...I'm not good with putting creams on. But yes, please feel free to talk about germs any time.

Porridge sounds healthy @Escaped_Goat . I'm a little confused about your baking powder measurements...can you run them by me again? You said "For 1 cup add 2 teaspoons baking powder sooooo for 1 1/4 cups ummm... 1 & 1/2 teaspoons." They seems at odds...but then again, maths was never my strong suit ! And I thought I had got it right when buying the evaporated milk...I couldn't make one with sweetened condensed anyway. Oh well, I will make it and see! Probably this afternoon once I (or you) get the measurements straight in my head. 😄

I made a small serve of fried rice for lunch as I was in the mood to do all the chopping up of vegetables etc. So now I have more rice and little bowls of pre-sauteed vegetables all ready to put together for the next day or two. Chores aren't looking very likely - I think I'll take the healthy lunch with lots of veggies as a win and just throw out my 1 item and spend the rest of the day in the sun if possible. How is your day shaping up?

Oops @NatureLover that should be 2 & 1/2 ! Good thing one of us is alert!

@NatureLover I did my sewing. Made a cheese toastie for lunch. Trying to find something to watch on Netflix. Will walk after that. Then I just need to fill up the evening.

i think you've done well today. Shopping day is always a bit mentally exhausting so it's okay to give yourself a break on other things that day.

@Escaped_Goat the sultana slice is in the oven! Thanks for the measurements. And thanks for your encouragement on my day. 🙂 I went and lay in the sun for over an hour with a book.

Well done on doing your sewing. I hope you've been feeling OK.

@NatureLover Sounds like you did what you needed to today! I can't wait to see how the sultana slice turns out! What was the batter like going in? Thick.. thin?

I have to admit I'm struggling a bit but not falling apart. Yet.

Yes, I can believe you might be struggling @Escaped_Goat . 😞 Please have a virtual hug...no germs.

I wasn't sure how thick to make the batter so I made it fairly sticky and a little bit runny. I hope that's right... I haven't had much luck with baking in my life before, but that can change, right?

Did you find something to watch to distract you on Netflix?

Thanks for the hug @NatureLover 🤗

The batter sounds about right and you know what... regardless if it turns out perfect or not it will be tasty I'm sure.

I always told my kids you can only learn baking by trying and you can always throw some custard on it 😂

I watched a stupid zombie movie. At least it didn't make me cry. Everything that sounded decent I was sure would make me cry... I'm too soft. 😂

I understand about the decent movies possibly making you cry.

The slice isn't ready yet (after 25 minutes) so I probably made the batter too thin. That's OK, you're right, it will still taste nice once it's done. I will probably end up eating it for dinner after all 😄

My nice clean kitchen is now a mess and I have no idea how all the little bowls of veggies are going to fit in my small fridge.

I think it's really nice how we can share our days. Living alone, you don't have many people to tell the little daily things to. I appreciate you. @Escaped_Goat

@NatureLover Thank you ☺️ I appreciate you too. It's funny how it's the little daily things that make a difference. Not just the successes but the failures too. Just having someone that understands and can laugh with you or offer a shoulder or challenge you to get chores done or sit in the sun if that's what you need.

i guess tomorrow is kitchen day but now you need to brush up on your Tetris skills and get those veggies in the fridge.

Drat, I overcooked the slice! The top was nice and pale golden but the edges and bottom are too brown. Not burnt, just dry. It's yummy though. Thank you for the recipe.

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@Escaped_Goat wrote:

Just having someone that understands and can laugh with you or offer a shoulder or challenge you to get chores done or sit in the sun if that's what you need.

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Yes 🙂

I've squeezed all the bowls into the fridge. I'm going to go and lie down now. I hope your evening is not too bleak @Escaped_Goat and that you are OK.