Friday, September 24, 2021

TGIF

Good Morning!

Finally!  Friday is here and I am on vacation.  Woo-Hoo!  Of course, I found emails to respond to this morning and last minute work related things to do, but that's not too bad, and no conference calls for me today!  We don't leave for our trip until Sunday, so I have two days to wrap up some things.

First of all, here are the granola bars I made.


 I would call these a definite FAIL.  The flavor is wonderful and they are filled with all good things - dried berries and cherries, pistachios, almonds, sunflower seeds, oatmeal.  BUT, they are so moist they were difficult to cut and they won't stay together.  This is the recipe I used, but I will not be saving it.  We can eat these...just not as a hand-held granola bar.  I have to find the recipe Colin gave me a couple of years ago that worked out well.

The pumpkin cookies are now considered a fail as well.  I think that pumpkin is better suited for muffins or a quick bread.  The cookies are so moist and stick together so much that when you try to separate them they fall apart!  Again, we can consume, just not easily.  Both items are in the frig as I'm afraid with all the moisture in them they will get moldy quickly.

Live and learn.  Today's baking will be a cake because it's Fletch's birthday today!!  Also on my agenda is to pick up the last minute groceries we need.  We've pretty much planned out our camping meals, but I have some veggies, fruit and yogurt to pick up.  I also need to stop at the ATM to get some cash.  Laundry is all done and I just need to finish packing.  We'll be gone for about 10 days and I'll be trying to read blogs, but it will be on my phone, so most likely I will not be commenting.  Once we are back I have to jump right back into work - with a meeting in the office the day after we return.  I also have my eye surgery 2 days after we return!  Busy times.

15 comments:

  1. What a shame that you have to eat several cookies at once because they stick together! I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing vacation. You have spent lots of time getting ready for it, and I hope it's a great one. Happy Birthday to Fletch!

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  2. I am so excited for your trip! I hope Fletch has a great birthday and your big adventure gets off to a great start. At least the weather seems to have taken a turn for the better.

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  3. Sorry about the baking fails -- but at least they taste okay! I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing trip!

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  4. Oh boo... I hate baking failures! Happy birthday to Fletch! and I hope you have an amazing vacation!

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  5. Happy birthday to Fletch! Here's hoping for a a better result on the b-day cake! lol Have a wonderful time on your vacation and enjoy the laid back time together!!!!

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  6. I have had very similar baking failures! I've never been able to make granola bars that stick together -- so if you find the recipe from Colin, I'm hoping you'll share. :-) Happy birthday to Fletch -- and have a GREAT vacation! XO

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  7. Well, the granola will be great stirred in with your yogurt. The pumpkin cookies will just have to be eaten quickly--Road Food! Could the recipe become a bar cookie? Quick bread?

    Happy Birthday to Fletch and maybe the cake will follow the old adage of Third Time's The Charm. If you're feeling iffy, go buy the cake.

    Enjoy your vacation, and I hope the weather is beautiful the entire time.

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  8. Wishing you and Fletch a wonderful vacation, safe travels, and good weather.

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  9. happy vacation!! bummer about the granola bars, they look good!

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  10. Happy Birthday to Fletcher. I hope your both enjoy your vacation ver much. We're hoping to find a camper again next year to at least be able to get away for short trips.
    I laughed about your baking failures. Happily they are still able to be eaten, and maybe more than one at a time! Win/Win!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  11. Happy Birthday to Fletch and have a wonderful vacation!!

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  12. Happy Birthday to F1etch! Those ingredients seem fantastic. But cookie texture is important here too. Have a great vacation!

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  13. Happy birthday, Fletch!!! Have a wonderful vacation.

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  14. Happy Birthday to your husband. Enjoy your vacation. I rarely comment when I'm traveling because it is a pain to do so on the phone. Safe Travels.

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