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Friday, April 30, 2021

Good dark chocolate, kittens, and a Berry Custard pie...

When our daughter drove in last weekend, she brought some bars of dark chocolate with her (bless her... we love dark chocolate). This is a picture of one of the bars:




And I have to say that this is really good dark chocolate. It's 70% and that's about the highest percentage I enjoy. Once you get past that, it can be a bit too bitter for me. But this one has a good buttery taste and although slightly bitter for those who might not like to go there, I think it's pretty great. Just thought I'd share. The bars are a little expensive (somewhere between $12 and $20 each - but then it's not the type of bar that you would eat right off... just take a small piece every day or so).

I guess I think of really good dark chocolate like really good coffee or even good whiskey... in that you don't eat or drink it right down, but savor it. 


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Some pics of the kittens sleeping. Three are in the basket and the one little Siamese looking one is sleeping under the birdcage.




 
Next are some videos of mama nursing the 4 kittens. She sits upright to do this.. maybe because they are getting big. 





She is an awesome mama... watches over them constantly while they play, still nurses them although they do eat from the outside bowls, and cleans them while nursing.


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My back is still giving me trouble. It's not something I can't deal with - as I do think it's my Spinal Arthritis - which is going to act up occasionally. However, it's going on 2 weeks now. One day it seems better, then it comes back. So I have made an appointment with my Spinal Specialist next week to see if he has anything else he can tell me.


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Planning on making a blueberry/strawberry custard pie this afternoon. Will post a pic when done!






Done! I  usually make plain custard pie... but occasionally add berries or apples and cinnamon... (sometimes fresh pumpkin around Halloween). But we love custard pie...  (and I added a little 10X sugar on the top 'for the pic'... was going to add whipped cream, but the pie was still too hot.) We shall have this with our tea/coffee this afternoon (you are all invited).

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! We are getting lots of rain these last few days, and apparently some areas got huge hail... golf ball and tennis ball size... so there's damage to roofs and cars. Luckily our area hasn't had that. I don't mind the rain or even the overcast skies. It's cool (high 60's, low 70's) and we have the windows open enjoying the fresh air.

Hugs (virtual), 
Rian


16 comments:

  1. Never tire of those adorable kittens and always marvel at the lone Siamese.
    You are right, too high of a percent of dark chocolate can be bitter but the just right is perfect. Enjoy that treat. The pie looks awesome.

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    1. The pie is good... and I needed to use the blueberries and strawberries... but to be honest, I like it best as plain custard.

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  2. Cute cats! The pie looks absolutely delicious - I'd be there if I could. Unfortunately the chocolate would like trigger a migraine, good chocolate usually does. :(

    Good luck with your back specialist appointment.

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    1. Hi Mae, I get migraines too... luckily as I've aged they've become ocular... and not as painful as in previous years. Too much chocolate (and various other foods) will bring one on, but I've learned to avoid most of the pitfalls. Sometimes stress can do it too. Thankfully a bite or two of good dark chocolate doesn't cause me any probs.

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  3. My grocery store carries good chocolate, up to 95 proof. I break off a little square and it lasts me several days.

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    1. Yes, a bar of good chocolate can last us a week... and well worth it.

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  4. Thanks for the Nann bread recipe. I make it sometimes too. I always have dark chocolate for Tony as a treat. Do hope your back improves.

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    1. You are welcome, Jocelyn. Thanks for visiting. And my back is already better... but I will keep my appointment with the doctor.

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  5. i am not much of a chocolate eater but when i eat it, i prefer milk chocolate. the kitties are so adorable...

    and i surely hope you get some help/relief with your back!!

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    1. Debbie, hard to believe that you are not a chocolate addict. Milk chocolate is good, but dark chocolate is so-oo good. But you have so many delightful activities to keep you busy, I kind of understand.

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  6. Sorry to hear your back is still acting up. Keep me posted as to how it's going, while you must continue to show me pictures of those adorable kittens.

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    1. DJan, the kittens have kept us entertained these stay at home months. And I sometimes want to bring them inside (though it would be difficult at this stage if not impossible) or take them to the Adoption room at the Shelter - but to be honest, we can't do that to this mother cat. She is so absorbed in these kittens. I think it would kill her.

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  7. Mmmm, yum to the chocolate and the pie! I had to give up dark chocolate a few years ago, gives me heartburn, but I do miss a good quality chocolate. Not as much as I miss cheese and sugar--especially raw honey--right now. LOL.

    Sweet, sweet kittens. ♥

    Take care, I hope you get some good options for treatment and/or care for your back.

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    1. I don't know how you do it... giving up those things. But I do understand that if it makes you "feel better" to go without than to suffer the effects, then it's worth it.
      My back is better. It's been 2 weeks. Perhaps the inflammation (or whatever) has run it's course. But I will still keep my doctor's appointment this week.

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    1. DH certainly thinks so... there is little left.

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