tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32270798085740603542024-03-05T17:26:49.982-05:00Clever Karenall things creative from KarenKaren Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.comBlogger689125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-13000993836991131572023-09-08T14:19:00.002-04:002023-09-08T14:19:51.827-04:00German Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ijh8BH7phWMlzr0w2a4ecdjZO9pr1uXHEttSgWGFZ7p00ipuFliJJWAEkiWupu9YtT4Dm-gA8YpEuRPxWt02enmX3oagAwAVIhMBRNuOd1PSMtsts_HPm333spy9iIu9ogSOH7ljmkAVkBtahauq6Id370jNsTrEBUq8xJpGjyiZW_Ddm2wVnR229ayI/s1500/IMG_9495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ijh8BH7phWMlzr0w2a4ecdjZO9pr1uXHEttSgWGFZ7p00ipuFliJJWAEkiWupu9YtT4Dm-gA8YpEuRPxWt02enmX3oagAwAVIhMBRNuOd1PSMtsts_HPm333spy9iIu9ogSOH7ljmkAVkBtahauq6Id370jNsTrEBUq8xJpGjyiZW_Ddm2wVnR229ayI/w454-h682/IMG_9495.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baskin Robbins used to have a German Chocolate Cake ice cream flavor that I loved! Milky chocolate ice cream with coconut, caramel swirls, pecans, and chunks of chocolate cake. This recipe is my attempt to capture the flavors of that ice cream. (The main difference is that I don't add the cake pieces.) It turns out smooth and creamy and delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">INGREDIENTS:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tablespoon cocoa powder (I use Trader Joes)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup milk chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 can coconut milk (use full fat for richer ice cream)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/3 cup sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pinch of salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3 egg yolks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/4 teaspoon vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup shredded coconut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup chopped pecans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup jarred caramel sauce (I use the salted caramel sauce from Trader Joes)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">DIRECTIONS:</span></b></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup cream and 1 teaspoon cocoa powder to a boil, whisking to blend the cocoa. Reduce the heat and stir in chocolate pieces until melted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Remove from the heat and pour into a large bowl. Stir in the can of coconut milk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. In the same saucepan over medium heat (no need to clean it), warm the remaining 1 cup of cream, sugar, and salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg three yolks. Temper the eggs by slowly pouring some of the warmed milk into the yolk, whisking constantly, then pour it slowly back into the saucepan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Continue cooking the cream mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spatula or spoon (170F on a thermometer).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Remove from the heat and pour the thickened mixture through a mesh strainer into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Once the ice cream mixture is cold, freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once it's churned, fold in spoonfuls of the caramel. (Note: I use a Cuissenart with a container that you must freeze in advance.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. Freeze in an airtight container until firm, roughly 4 hours or overnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>NOTE:</b> I use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-21-Quart-Frozen-Yogurt-Ice/dp/B003KYSLMW/ref=asc_df_B003KYSLMW/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=167155690034&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=5063439520894790262&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9016953&amp;hvtargid=pla-273770050771&amp;psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=clevkare-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9c57576170a74e12f50593b7a614a33e&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank">Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker</a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVH49_VsGRMwnF7SeBfgW-3xa3T-nfoi5a9N0WYeomeIXryPgb7jmfnfpUnaKZN663qh67w_zxov1Stj4ntE_9_Ydqy04Kx3FiHtZaiv7QXYWzo2znBkIA0JIFZWaPV2WBlvUuxxdif9IZdAB479YfcqKCa8G4F3flCFKchwyfYP0SKAe8xrmtIHkSDGXZ/s3372/IMG_5518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="3024" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVH49_VsGRMwnF7SeBfgW-3xa3T-nfoi5a9N0WYeomeIXryPgb7jmfnfpUnaKZN663qh67w_zxov1Stj4ntE_9_Ydqy04Kx3FiHtZaiv7QXYWzo2znBkIA0JIFZWaPV2WBlvUuxxdif9IZdAB479YfcqKCa8G4F3flCFKchwyfYP0SKAe8xrmtIHkSDGXZ/w391-h436/IMG_5518.JPG" width="391" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-81685683991269730462022-12-19T12:19:00.002-05:002022-12-19T12:19:23.065-05:00Bread Machine Sandwich Rolls<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0019w1ne3nxLTjL2i1urqDcfU4UBGE0l3BIu9DGo0EF9Kn7y0OBAsWlYs0SIl3voVdl0PLTLsGaiAkK9fgRDm_qZB59S2JDsQfuhGS8UmCsUUEiss-va-znmdP4EAGZWFlL0Oqev-wabr5aKl40HHIRKC2SV2at6EnUni21gfW6luH0Oxsm88dDfmNQ/s1500/IMG_5268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0019w1ne3nxLTjL2i1urqDcfU4UBGE0l3BIu9DGo0EF9Kn7y0OBAsWlYs0SIl3voVdl0PLTLsGaiAkK9fgRDm_qZB59S2JDsQfuhGS8UmCsUUEiss-va-znmdP4EAGZWFlL0Oqev-wabr5aKl40HHIRKC2SV2at6EnUni21gfW6luH0Oxsm88dDfmNQ/w417-h626/IMG_5268.JPG" width="417" /></a></div><br />Have you ever wanted to make your own sandwich rolls at home, but thought it would be too time-consuming or difficult? Well, I have a recipe that will change your mind! These bread machine sandwich rolls are easy to make and taste so much better than store-bought ones. They are perfect for sandwiches at lunch or a burger at dinner.<p></p><p>I never use my bread machine to actually bake bread, but I love using it to mix the dough for these rolls. All you have to do is add the ingredients to the bread machine, turn it on, and let it knead the dough for you. Leave the dough in the warm machine to rise until doubled. Then divide it into individual rolls and shape them into the desired size and shape. </p><p>Once the rolls have doubled in size, they are ready to be baked. Sometimes, I brush them with a little bit of melted butter before baking to give them a nice, soft crust. And that's it! In just a few easy steps, you'll have homemade sandwich rolls that are perfect for any occasion.</p><p>Once you try making your own bread machine sandwich rolls, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones again. They are so easy to make and taste so much better, it's worth the extra effort. Plus, there's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen! Give this recipe a try and see for yourself just how delicious homemade rolls can be. Trust me, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones again!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2M0tJzdzREvx3ExOt6lksRwlZkbWsJBNMWJguRz1reYXPSc6IqXZjbtUCfqaltBSQRhMZqI-JyXAiFYy2JZ6SRWzySqNtozmPS-UYEThPilCDFNZnFdyNbtOA4cA95v-ExPLs7vfvJmt4bDaaaxFiTyZxFWPr0ryBzU6Hopa4dNl9559t848DU0ipA/s4032/IMG_3710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2M0tJzdzREvx3ExOt6lksRwlZkbWsJBNMWJguRz1reYXPSc6IqXZjbtUCfqaltBSQRhMZqI-JyXAiFYy2JZ6SRWzySqNtozmPS-UYEThPilCDFNZnFdyNbtOA4cA95v-ExPLs7vfvJmt4bDaaaxFiTyZxFWPr0ryBzU6Hopa4dNl9559t848DU0ipA/w291-h388/IMG_3710.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><p><b>Ingredients:</b></p><div class="flex flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"><div class="markdown prose break-words dark:prose-invert light"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>3 1/2 cups bread flour</li><li>1/3 cup sugar (can reduce, if desired)</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>3 tablespoons dried milk</li><li>1 package dried yeast</li><li>4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes</li><li>1 cup very warm water (add more if needed)</li><li>Sesame seeds (optional)</li></ul><div><b>Directions:</b></div><p>1. Place the bread flour, sugar, salt, dried milk, and yeast in the bread machine and start the machine on the "Dough" cycle. Let the dry ingredients combine for a minute or two.</p><p>2. Add the cubes of butter and the cup of very warm water. Let the machine do the work of mixing and kneading the dough for you. If the dough seems too dry, add additional warm water one tablespoon at a time. Once the dough is mixed, let it stay in the warm bread machine cycle for about an hour or more, until the dough has doubled in size.</p><p>3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Form each piece into a roll shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If you wish, brush the rolls with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about one hour.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFnvmAWc2lckvqOpSCDh70C0VXarMCwiNVIjLI9VMZzkrAb6RviLODM1qlAbP2jU4K364pIn_VTuiA_1MRstRaMhHH8D0U8eNK_f8IR6ilRy0qSfYYANJhLOB8fwvIOePHlGrMuEEoes5dieWKJydzUOcL6CvFMGNlIbqQIZQWU-_Ynn8_MwjfBUa_w/s4032/IMG_3693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFnvmAWc2lckvqOpSCDh70C0VXarMCwiNVIjLI9VMZzkrAb6RviLODM1qlAbP2jU4K364pIn_VTuiA_1MRstRaMhHH8D0U8eNK_f8IR6ilRy0qSfYYANJhLOB8fwvIOePHlGrMuEEoes5dieWKJydzUOcL6CvFMGNlIbqQIZQWU-_Ynn8_MwjfBUa_w/w277-h369/IMG_3693.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><p>4. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 10 - 15 minutes or until they are lightly brown on the outside. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.</p><p>Enjoy your homemade sandwich rolls with your favorite sandwich fillings or as a bun for burgers. </p></div></div></div>Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-83708090338393576762022-12-12T12:20:00.003-05:002022-12-15T10:49:57.556-05:00Spumoni Chocolate Chunk Cookies<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNHj8pGTmlQzfANXwGtGQpw0I64doqDcKOEDhmp0-CBNNbBOdajWdhToEJF91XTnOwk1AjiMnPDU7Le0R3C_txKGmS9lzB_DueVwspnUJHcUpE0m01UcVm2vzIHuoR4eJOpNrHGaED1jt6MjJ5KTTHDpZYRC7OF4IPcMUlyN_5wOrGbnrfSphSlR5fg/s3640/IMG_5205%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3640" data-original-width="2048" height="805" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNHj8pGTmlQzfANXwGtGQpw0I64doqDcKOEDhmp0-CBNNbBOdajWdhToEJF91XTnOwk1AjiMnPDU7Le0R3C_txKGmS9lzB_DueVwspnUJHcUpE0m01UcVm2vzIHuoR4eJOpNrHGaED1jt6MjJ5KTTHDpZYRC7OF4IPcMUlyN_5wOrGbnrfSphSlR5fg/w453-h805/IMG_5205%202.JPG" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you looking for a unique and delicious cookie recipe to add to your holiday baking lineup? This week I was inspired by this recipe for Spumoni Cookies by Lani Bakes!</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://lanibakes.co/2022/12/07/spumoni-cookies/" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;">https://lanibakes.co/2022/12/07/spumoni-cookies/</a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I came across this recipe on Instagram and was immediately drawn to the combination of ground pistachios with both regular and bread flour in the dough. The addition of cherries and chocolate chunks sounded delicious, so I decided to give the recipe a try.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The recipe listed its ingredients in grams, but I converted them to approximate standard US measurements for those who don't have a food scale. The amounts of the add-ins and toppings do not need to be exact, so feel free to adjust to your preference.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">These cookies are soft, chewy, and dense with chocolate. They are a perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter and are sure to be a hit with friends and family. If cherries aren't your thing, dried cranberries would also work well in this recipe. Give these Spumoni Cookies a try and let me know what you think!</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSu3YwC30rcfmsrVvlDTPHVCe2Ub_aJWS0Pp0U-KOJhwaNgZTZK_WYenQ7gHEGmOwNP_FNBslG1ZB7_EdmcKh04MMhNtjrwLghYFSCV_kw7l95ysv0QezlUAcJd7LCLxXmLgl74jsC13BYJ5I6-FAxA9OkteX1jkrcOM3wpZXy8hB6aX3-scd42JlxVA/s4032/IMG_3683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="573" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSu3YwC30rcfmsrVvlDTPHVCe2Ub_aJWS0Pp0U-KOJhwaNgZTZK_WYenQ7gHEGmOwNP_FNBslG1ZB7_EdmcKh04MMhNtjrwLghYFSCV_kw7l95ysv0QezlUAcJd7LCLxXmLgl74jsC13BYJ5I6-FAxA9OkteX1jkrcOM3wpZXy8hB6aX3-scd42JlxVA/w430-h573/IMG_3683.JPG" width="430" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><p>5/8 cup raw pistachios (90 grams), divided, saving about 1/8 cup for topping</p><p>1 stick (110 grams) unsalted butter, melted</p><p>3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar</p><p>1 egg</p><p>1/2 teaspoon fine salt</p><p>3/4 cup (100 grams) all purpose flour</p><p>1/2 cup (70 grams) bread flour</p><p>1 teaspoon baking soda</p><p>1 1/2 cup chocolate (milk, dark, or a combination), chopped into chunks, reserving about a 1/4 cup large chunks for topping (I used the large milk chocolate bar from Trader Joes).</p><p>8 ounce jar (90 grams) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped</p><p>12 whole maraschino cherries, with or without stems</p><p><b>Directions:</b></p><p>1. Preheat your oven to 350F.</p><p>2. Use a small food processor to grind 1/2 cup of pistachios into a fine meal. (It's ok if there are a few small pieces). Take the remaining 1/8 cup and roughly chop with a knife and set aside to garnish the top of the cookies after they bake.</p><p>3) Melt 1 stick of butter. (I used a medium sized glass bowl in the microwave.) Add 3/4 cup sugar and combine with butter. Add one egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir together.</p><p>4) Add 3/4 cup all purpose floor, 1/2 cup bread flour, and the half cup ground pistachios. Stir gently until partly combined. Some dry ingredients should remain unblended.</p><p>5) Add the chopped maraschino cherries and about 1 1/2 cups of chopped chocolate. (The additional chocolate will be used to top the cookies before you bake them.) Fold them into the dough and combine until all the ingredients are combined together.</p><p>6) Use a scoop or a spoon to make balls out of the dough ( about 1/3 cup per cookie). Place on 2 cookie sheets lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper, leaving ample space between cookies. Top cookies with the reserved large chocolate chunks.</p><p>7) Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through the bake to ensure they cook evenly. The cookies should be golden at the edges and still soft in the center when they are finished baking.</p><p>8) Press a maraschino cherry into the cookie while it is warm and add the remaining pistachio chunks into the melted chocolate on top.</p><p>9) Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then transfer them to a baking rack to cool.</p><p>10) The cookies can be stored at room temperature for a week. 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We arrived early, but we could not enter until 9:45. Our "Comfort Package" included a towel, a silica mask, and one drink of your choice. They give you a fancy electronic wristband which locks and opens your locker (confusing, but they have people that help you figure it out) and tracks any purchases you make. The locker area was much cleaner and nicer than the Nature Baths at Myvatn. They have private shower areas (you are expected to totally shower without a swimsuit before entering). They also have an inside ramp that goes into the pool, so you don't have to run outside in the cold!</div>
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Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-22957510599613095592019-08-01T08:50:00.002-04:002019-10-19T08:54:53.091-04:00Iceland Day 10 - Snæfellsnes PeninsulaFor our last full day in Iceland, we toured around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula before returning to Reykjavik. The day was pretty gray but the rain held off until we were done touring. We made a stop at a bakery to pick up something to eat for lunch, then started driving around the peninsula.<br />
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Our first stop was <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.extremeiceland.is/en/attractions/kirkjufell-mountain" target="_blank">Kirkjufell</a> </span>(Church Mountain), which is famous for its iconic view of both the mountain and waterfall. I loved this location! We walked around the falls to see the views from all the angles.</div>
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Our next stop was for a short hike out to the lighthouse which is located near the Lóndrangar Basalt Cliffs. </div>
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Another brief stop was at the fishing village of Arnarstapi.</div>
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A beautiful view looking out at the mountains and coastline.</div>
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A final stop was at the Black Church at Búðir. We managed about 5 minutes at this spot before a big bus of tourists unloaded. I think I got pictures of the church from every angle. Here are a few of my favorites.</div>
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We spent our last night at the <a href="http://www.hotelfron.is/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" target="_blank">Hótel Frón</a> which is where we stayed the first night. This time we stayed in the front part of the hotel in rooms that seemed a bit newer. </div>
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We ate at <a href="https://www.reykjavikfish.is/" target="_blank">Reykjavik Fish Restaurant</a> which was just down the road from our hotel. My friends had the fish and chips (again) but I tried the fish on a stick which was a combo of two kinds of fish on, what else, a stick! It was ok, but I thought it needed a bit more seasoning. We finished off with ice cream at the nearby Valdis Ice Cream. We then hurried back to our hotel to repack for our trip home.</div>
<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-80469509259930759692019-07-31T07:23:00.000-04:002019-08-02T08:00:50.859-04:00Iceland Day 9 - On the Road Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before leaving Hofsstaðir Guesthouse, we went across the road to get a closer look at this small pretty church. </div>
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There were some Icelandic horses in the nearby fields.</div>
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Once we took off, one of the first tasks of the day was to find some gas. After driving for a bit we reached a teeny town with one unmanned gas pump. </div>
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Today was a long driving day with no specific stops to break the drive up. It was gray and misty. More rolling hills, mountains, coastline. A large portion of this drive was on gravel and the weather was rainy. (We were fortunate that the two times that we had extended rain were when we had a long drive.) </div>
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More Icelandic horses along the way, including some babies!</div>
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Midafternoon, we reached the coastline town of Stykkisholmur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We stayed at the <a href="https://fransiskus.is/" target="_blank">Fransiskus Hótel</a>, which shares a building with a convent and a hospital. It was another hotel with modern comfortable rooms that had views of the ocean, harbor, and lighthouse.</div>
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We dined at a small casual restaurant called <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189983-d8527762-Reviews-Skurinn-Stykkisholmur_West_Region.html" target="_blank">Skúrinn</a>. We had burgers and fusion fries (a combo of regular and sweet potato). Nothing unique, just your basic burger at Icelandic prices.</div>
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I woke about midnight and found this wonderful view of the midnight sun over the lighthouse out my window.</div>
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It never got dark during our trip. Between 12 and 2 AM it only got a bit gray and dusky.</div>
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Our hotel for the evening was lovely <a href="https://www.hofsstadir.is/index.php/en/" target="_blank">Hofsstaðir Guesthouse</a>. This spot truly is in the middle of nowhere. It lies in a lush green river valley with mountains and the ocean in the distance.<br />
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Our rooms once again were modern and had a little porch area where we could enjoy the gorgeous view. A bit of construction going on at this location, too.</div>
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We knew that there was nothing for miles, so we made reservations to eat at the restaurant located at the guesthouse. The menu is above.</div>
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We were amused by their "mineral water" which had pretty rocks at the bottom of the jar!</div>
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I had the arctic char which was delicious. It tasted similar to salmon but with a less fishy taste. The vinegarette on the salad was wonderful, too! We shared a dessert of the Country Cake.</div>
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The delicious breakfast included warm bread and some of their homemade jams. They also had leftovers of the char, lamb, and horse steak from dinner last night, so you were able to sample anything you missed.</div>
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This was another amazing hotel booked for us by <a href="https://iceland.nordicvisitor.com/" target="_blank">Nordic Advisor</a>! (Note: a lot of these hotels appear to have partnerships with tour companies, so it seems to be difficult to book them directly.)</div>
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Our first stop today was Godafoss, a beautiful horseshoe-shaped waterfall which is right along the Ring Road. Godafoss means "waterfall of the gods." It is a short walk to the overlooks to view the falls.</div>
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We continued along the Ring Road to the larger town of <a href="http://www.visitakureyri.is/en" target="_blank">Akureyri</a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This is the trickiest place in Iceland to visit, I think. First, there is a tunnel right before the town. You have to pay the fee for this tunnel online within a few hours or else you will be hit with a big fine. Second, in order to park in town, you need a "parking clock" which is simply a piece of paper where you write down the time that you left your car. Parking areas are labeled with different amounts of time. Both of these procedures prey on unaware tourists who haven't done their research. </span></div>
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We made a short stop at the small town of <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/siglufjordur/" target="_blank">Siglufjordur</a>. It was nestled under snowy mountains along the harbor and has a few shops which we wandered through. Then we headed towards our hotel for the evening, Hofsstaðir Guesthouse. More about this lovely guesthouse in the next post!</div>
<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-41688385239991646052019-07-28T14:33:00.001-04:002019-07-28T16:18:03.007-04:00Iceland Day 7 - Lake Mývatn It was great to have a day of touring where all the attractions around Lake Myvatn were just a short drive away. Each spot had an easy hike of about an hour to see the main attractions. Here is an overview of where we visited:<br />
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Dimmuborgir - This area is filled with large wild lava formations and caves which you can hike around and through. Early mornings are not as busy, but the location of the sun at that time washed out my photos a bit. Tradition says the trolls live in the caves. We came back to the cafe at this location for lunch. They had a nice all you can eat soup and bread lunch - the coconut curry soup was especially good. Weather was beautiful and we ate on the patio with a view of the lava formations. More info in this<a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/dimmuborgir-iceland/" style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </a><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/dimmuborgir-iceland/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dimmuborgir</a></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>Article.<br />
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Hofdi - We hiked through the woods to view the lava pillars in the water. You can also see these formations from a viewpoint along the road, so the hike isn't essential. More info in this<a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/hofdi-lava-pillars-myvatn/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hofdi article</span></a>.<br />
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Pseudo-craters - We went for a short walk through the pseudo-craters of Skutustagigar. Quite a few birds in the water. More info in the<a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/myvatn-pseudo-craters-iceland/" style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </a><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/myvatn-pseudo-craters-iceland/" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Pseudocraters article</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">.</span></span><br />
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Hverir - My favorite stop of the day and one you don't want to miss! As you drive up the hill towards Myvatn, you pass this orange, otherworldly location. This geothermal area has amazing fumaroles and colorful bubbling mud pools. It looks like you landed on Mars and smells of sulfur. The colors are incredible, especially on a sunny day with those puffy clouds! More info in the<a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/hverir-myvatn-iceland/" style="vertical-align: baseline;"> </a><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.zigzagonearth.com/hverir-myvatn-iceland/" style="font-family: times; font-size: medium; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;">Hverir</a></span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Article.</span><br />
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After dinner at <a href="https://www.daddispizza.com/order" target="_blank">Daddi's Pizza</a> (good but Iceland price), three of us went to the <a href="https://myvatnnaturebaths.is/" target="_blank">Myvatn Nature Baths</a> for a relaxing soak in the warm geothermal waters. It is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake. I thought the locker rooms were a bit rustic and the edges of the pool were a bit slimy, but hey, it's part of the experience, right?</div>
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Midway through our trip, we were fortunate to have a two-night stay at the <a href="https://www.vogafjosfarmresort.is/en" target="_blank">Vogafjós Guesthouse</a> near Lake Mývatn. It was great to have one day where we did not have a 3 to 4 hour drive just to get to our next hotel. Vofafjos Farm is located in a beautiful spot right along the lake. It was very convenient for us to drive to all the attractions along the lake for touring during the day.<br />
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Vogafjós is a working farm with cows and sheep. It has an incredible farm to table restaurant. (Note: there was construction going on while we were there to enlarge the arrival area.)<br />
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A stable is connected to the restaurant - you can visit the cows before entering the building. At breakfast, we could view them from windows directly from inside the restaurant and could watch them being milked. The cows were quite friendly!<br />
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There are three guesthouse buildings just across the street from the restaurant/farm. We loved the loghouse look both inside and out. Our rooms had double beds with the cutest wool blankets. We had a small sitting area inside our room and a little porch outside.<br />
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The first night we made reservations to eat at the restaurant. I had the roasted lamb shank dinner which was my favorite meal of the trip. The meat was fall off the bone tender and was accompanied by the most delicious savory gravy, potatoes, and salad. We also shared one of their traditional cakes for dessert. </div>
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The breakfast both mornings was exceptional. It included wonderful homemade breads and warm milk shots fresh from the cow! The cheeses were made from the milk from the farm.</div>
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Before continuing our journeys on the Ring Road, we took a quick side trip to the quaint fishing village of <a href="http://www.visitseydisfjordur.com/seydisfjordur/" target="_blank">Seydisfjordur</a>. We had to cross another <a href="https://www.dangerousroads.org/europe/iceland/6399-fjar%C3%B0arhei%C3%B0i.html" target="_blank">steep mountain pass called Fjarðarheiði</a>. At the top of the pass, there was an icy lake and banks of snow - the coldest and most icy Icelandic spot we visited. </div>
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The road down to the town was laced with waterfalls and was where the longboard/skateboard scene in the movie <a href="https://www.mustsee.is/walk-footsteps-walter-mitty/" target="_blank">The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was filmed</a>. The main attraction in <a href="http://www.visitseydisfjordur.com/seydisfjordur/" target="_blank">Seydisfjordur</a> is the often Instagramed <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g189972-d6122884-Reviews-Seydisfjordur_Church-Seydisfjordur_East_Region.html" target="_blank">blue church with the rainbow walk</a> leading up to it. We were lucky to be early and there were only a few others there so we were able to get pictures without scads of tourists in the way.</div>
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We continued onto our hotel at Lake Myvatn - I'll share more about it in my next post.</div>
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Today's travels along the Ring Road took us north along the eastern coast, winding in and out of the fjords on our right with mountains and waterfalls on our left.<br />
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This was puffin heaven, and we spent well over an hour enjoying them and taking pictures. It was one of the most awesome wild animal experiences I have ever had on my travels. The walkways and platforms made it easy to get a close-up view and the puffins didn't seem bothered by the all the very quiet people happily snapping photos of them!</div>
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Before we headed back to our hotel, we stopped at the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g3226240-d4352065-r172473403-Alfacafe-Borgarfjordur_Eystri_East_Region.html" target="_blank">Alfacafe for dinner</a>. It was a very cute place with very eclectic decor. The menu only has a few options. We chose the fish soup that came with unlimited bread and butter. We also had the apple pie for dessert. </div>
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This was another incredible day in Iceland and we were so blessed to be there at the right time and with gorgeous weather to enjoy viewing the puffins!</div>
<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-21058621038228601062019-07-25T08:21:00.000-04:002019-07-25T08:21:22.126-04:00Iceland Day 4 - Canyons and GlaciersWe began the morning by hiking the beautiful <a href="https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/the-picturesque-fjadrargljufur-canyon-in-south-iceland" target="_blank">Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon</a>. I have no idea how to say that name, but we called it the Justin Bieber canyon because it became very popular after it was featured in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfGaX8G0f2E" target="_blank">one of his videos</a>. The canyon was recently reopened - it had been closed to put in new walkways because tourists were damaging the area. We arrived at about 9 am and there were only a handful of tourists, so we enjoyed a quiet walk along the canyon.<br />
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The canyon is lush and green. It took about an hour to hike along the length of it.</div>
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We then continued to drive along the Ring Road. The stark black sand desert, called Skeidararsandur, opened up to beautiful volcanic mountains and glaciers.</div>
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Further down the road, we stopped at <a href="https://fjallsarlon.is/" target="_blank">Fjallsárlón iceberg lagoon</a> which is located at the end of the glacier Vatnajökull. We ate lunch (soup and sandwiches) at the visitor center, then walked down to the shore of the lagoon for a closer view of all the icebergs floating in the water. It was gorgeous!</div>
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We then headed up the road to another larger glacier lagoon called Jökulsárlón. There is a river where the icebergs float out to the ocean. Often they end up on the shoreline in an area called Diamond Beach. We saw some chunks of ice as well as a few sea lions basking in the sun.</div>
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We had reserved a zodiac boat tour with <a href="https://www.icelagoon.com/" target="_blank">Ice Lagoon Adventure Tours</a> to get a closer view of the icebergs. They suit you up with warm clothes and life vests and they take you out in groups of about a dozen people on zodiac boats for an exciting exploration of the lagoon. You sit on the side of the boat and hang on for dear life!</div>
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The icebergs have stunning colors and shapes when viewed from close up. We even saw a large chunk of the glacier "calf" off from the main glacier - an amazing experience!</div>
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The sparkling bright blue chunk of ice in the foreground just broke off the glacier. For about 15 minutes we watched in break into smaller chunks and rollover. Spectacular!</div>
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Our hotel for the evening was <a href="http://www.seljavellir.com/" target="_blank">Seljavellir Guesthouse</a> near Hofn. The rooms were simple but modern and comfortable. Our rooms faced a farm with some mountains in the distance.</div>
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Dinner that night was delicious fresh langoustine at <a href="http://www.pakkhus.is/" target="_blank">Pakkhús restaurant</a> overlooking the harbor in Höfn. Beyond yummy!</div>
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Nordic Advisor had upgraded us to the beautiful <a href="https://www.magmahotel.is/" target="_blank">Magma Hotel</a> for this evening. It is located about 5 miles off the Ring Road in a secluded area.</div>
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Our rooms were located in these individual cabins. They look deceptively rustic on the outside.</div>
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Each cabin had a traditional turf roof, which was pretty cool!</div>
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Each cabin was named after a volcano in Iceland. Ours was named after the volcano that erupted in 2010 and disrupted airspace in Europe for a number of days.</div>
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Although the exterior of the cabins looked rustic, the inside was stunning! We had a standard and a deluxe room, both of which were lovely! I was lucky enough to stay in the deluxe room which had an incredible view of a glacial river surrounded by mossy lava hills. These were the nicest rooms that we had in Iceland - they had both comfort and a view!</div>
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At midnight, the dusky view of the midnight sun.</div>
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Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-64711999078740789782019-07-24T16:19:00.001-04:002019-07-25T08:26:18.112-04:00Iceland Day 3 - Chasing Waterfalls and Waves<div style="text-align: center;">
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Our day began with a quick stop at the <a href="https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/kerid/" target="_blank">Kerid Crater.</a> We walked around the front rim of the crater, but we knew there were more interesting places to see so we didn't linger for very long. Then we drove through the town of Selfoss and stopped at a Kronan grocery store to pick up sandwiches for lunch along with some Icelandic chocolate for souvenirs.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Now we were beginning to journey along the Ring Road which travels the circumference of Iceland. For me, the most thrilling view in Iceland was when <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/seljalandsfoss/" target="_blank">Seljalandsfoss</a> came into view as we were driving. There was a stretch of green mossy cliffs with several falls tumbling down. We parked and donned our hiking boots and waterproof clothes, ready for adventure!</span></div>
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At Seljalandsfoss you can actually hike behind the falls! Prepare to get wet. It is gorgeous (and those puffy clouds in the blue sky resulted in lovely photos).</div>
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A lot of people do not know that if you continue hiking along the base of the cliff that there is another hidden waterfall. The hike to <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/iceland/articles/why-you-need-to-visit-icelands-gljufrafoss-waterfall/" target="_blank">Gljúfrafoss</a> takes about 15 minutes and passes other small falls.</div>
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Above is the small opening in the canyon to <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gljufrafoss" target="_blank">Gljúfrafoss</a>. You will need to cross uneven rocks and shallow water, so waterproof hiking shoes are helpful. You WILL get wet as you get close to the waterfall. </div>
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Next we continued along the Ring Road. We had views of the <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/eyjafjallajokull/" target="_blank">Eyjafjallajökull volcano</a> which erupted in 2010. (At least we THINK this is the volcano, it might be another one!) </div>
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The next major waterfall that you come to is <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/skogafoss/" target="_blank">Skogafoss</a>. There was a field of lupines across the road from this fall, so we first took some pictures from that vantage point. This location was very busy in the early afternoon! We only walked to the base of this powerful waterfall, but you can hike to the top if you wish.</div>
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The Ring Road now travels along the coastline. We stopped at <a href="https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/dyrholaey/" target="_blank">Dyrhólaey Beach</a> for a view of the ocean, arch, and sea stacks. We hoped to see puffins, but apparently, they are out in the ocean until the evening.</div>
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After a while, the view changed to miles of bumpy little hills of mossy lava in an area called Eldhraun.</div>
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As we approached our hotel, there were limited dining options and the restaurant that we wanted was filled with a long wait. Our other option was a gas station restaurant called <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g315850-d8535886-Reviews-Skaftarskali-Kirkjubaejarklaustur_South_Region.html" target="_blank">Skaftarskali</a> where we dined on burgers and fries. (Our hotel had a lovely dining room and if we had known we could have made reservations to dine there.) Nordic Advisor had upgraded us to the beautiful <a href="https://www.magmahotel.is/" target="_blank">Magma Hotel</a> for this evening. This hotel was so special that I will share about it in the next post!</div>
Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-1781952501820142162019-07-23T10:03:00.000-04:002019-07-25T06:50:13.563-04:00Iceland Day 2 - the Golden Circle<br />
After a good breakfast at our hotel, we were picked up by our travel company to get our rental car. After a few stressful moments to figure out how to work things in the car and how to navigate (we ditched the GPS and used Google Maps), we were off for our first adventure!.<br />
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As soon as we got beyond Reykjavik, the road stretched before us as we headed toward the attractions along the Golden Circle. Although this is a very popular area for tourists, the traffic was minimal.<br />
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The roads in Iceland were lined with fields of wild lupines! It was gorgeous and we had to stop for photos.</div>
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Our first stop was <a href="http://xn--ingvellir%20national%20park-24c/" target="_blank">Þingvellir National Park</a>. This location is where Iceland held its first parliament. You can hike between the rift between North America and Eurasia. There are beautiful views that look out over the valley. (Note: the gift shop here had a large variety of sandwiches and snacks available for lunch.)</div>
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Our next stop was at the <a href="https://efstidalur.is/" target="_blank">Efstidalur Farm</a> for some delicious ice cream for an afternoon snack.</div>
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We continued on to the <a href="https://adventures.is/information/geysir-geothermal-area/" target="_blank">Geysir Geothermal Area</a>. Here you can walk among bubbling hot springs, although if you have been to Yellowstone you will find the area to be very small in comparison. </div>
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The big attraction is the Strokkur geyser which erupts every 4 to 10 minutes. Sometimes it is a small burst, but I discovered that it can also erupt with enthusiasm and I got doused with a large spray. The eruption lasts only a couple seconds, so have your camera set to burst mode if you want a good shot. </div>
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We then headed out to find our hotel. One of the great things about traveling in Iceland during the summer is that it never gets dark! We were able to tour as long as we wanted and still had daylight to find our hotel. Our hotel for the night was <a href="https://www.brekkugerdi.is/" target="_blank">Brekkugerdi Guesthouse.</a> It was fine, but probably our least favorite hotel of the trip. The rooms we had were small, no view, the breakfast was ok, and they asked you to take off your shoes when entering which is inconvenient when hauling luggage. Breakfast was served in a pretty glassed sunroom that looked out on the lawn.</div>
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We stayed at the <a href="http://www.hotelfron.is/" target="_blank">Hótel Frón</a> which was in a great location on Laugavegur right in the center of Reykjavik. We were close to shops and restaurants and could easily walk to the attractions that we wanted to see. We were able to check into one of our two rooms when we arrived in the morning. They also let us eat breakfast. The breakfast was generous and included cereal, skyr yogurt, breads, meat, cheeses, fruit, and a few doughnuts along with juices and hot drinks.<br />
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Hotel Fron has a variety of room styles in several buildings. We were in the rear building where the rooms seemed a bit older and had a small kitchen area. One room was a bit larger than the other (which happened at several locations on our trip). Not fancy but comfortable, and we loved the convenient location. The street we stayed on was filled with lots of colorful street art.<br />
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We wandered around a lagoon area for a bit, then headed to see the <a href="https://en.harpa.is/" target="_blank">Harpa Concert Hall.</a> It is another building with unique architecture and we enjoyed seeing the beautiful honeycombed glass colors reflected on the floor inside.<br />
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Lunch was Icelandic hot dogs at the <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g189970-d1852122-r115171585-Baejarins_Beztu_Pylsur-Reykjavik_Capital_Region.html" target="_blank">Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand</a>, made famous when Bill Clinton ate here. The <span style="color: #333333; font-family: , "georgia" , "cambria" , "times new roman" , "times" , serif;"><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures;">hot dog is </span><span style="font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures;">lamb-based and is traditionally covered in ketchup, mustard, fried and raw onion and remoulade. (I opted for just the ketchup and fried onion.) I'm not a big fan of hot dogs, but these were pretty good.</span></span></div>
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Iceland has been on my travel bucket list ever since I saw it featured on an episode of the Amazing Race a number of years ago. Who knew it was not just a pile of snow, but actually was a country filled with a variety of stunning landscapes! My three friends and I have been planning this trip for several years. In this post, I will share some details of how we put our trip together (to help others who might be interested in visiting there). In future posts, I will share what we did each day with hotel and food details.</div>
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<b>Airflight</b>: We did some comparing of flight cost between WOW airlines and Icelandair, and found Icelandair was cheaper. In November we booked flights out of Cleveland. Boy, were we glad that we did when WOW went bankrupt a couple months before our trip. Then Icelandair canceled all their flights out of Cleveland due to the Boing 737 grounding. Thankfully, they were able to change our reservation to Toronto. </div>
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<b>Parking:</b> We drove to Toronto from Detroit on the day of our flight. We used the Park and Go at the <a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzda-delta-hotels-toronto-airport-and-conference-centre/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2" target="_blank">Delta Marriott Hotel</a> near the airport which was very efficient and convenient. We stayed at the hotel the night we returned from our trip.</div>
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<b>Trip Planning:</b> We debated if we should take a tour or drive ourselves for our trip. We really wanted to have the freedom to drive ourselves at our own pace but felt a bit overwhelmed to plan everything on our own. </div>
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Since 2013, I have been creating digital sketchnotes on my iPad. I do them at conferences, for books, videos, and meetings, but I also regularly do sketchnotes of the sermons at my church on Sundays. I decided to compile all the sermon sketchnotes from 2018 into an ebook using the Book Creator app. Here is the link to the book:</div>
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And if you are interested in seeing more of my sketchnotes (along with other creative projects and an occasional picture of my cats), please follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlyb/" style="color: #991111; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@karlyb on Instagram</a>!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I recently was able to score last minute tickets to see Hamilton in Chicago! (TIP: Sometimes they have last minute tickets that have been saved for guests of the cast that are released about 3 hours before show time. You might get lucky - I had amazing 10th row seats, dead center!)</span></div>
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The show is amazing, of course, and the lyrics are inspiring!</div>
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I've been having fun practicing my digital calligraphy on my iPad using some of the quotes.</div>
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I use an <a href="https://amzn.to/2KAMbZb" target="_blank">Apple Pencil</a> for my drawings and used the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tayasui-sketches-pro/id671867510?mt=8" target="_blank">Tayasui Sketches Pro app</a> to make my drawings. </div>
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To help me with designing my quotes, I used <a href="https://creativemarket.com/ianbarnard/2613942-Grid-Builder-Layout-Composer?u=karlyb" target="_blank">Ian Barnard's Grid Builders</a> which I recently downloaded from Creative Market. I love these shape templates. You can arrange and combine them on your page any way that you wish to make your design. The grids come in a variety of formats including brushes for the ProCreate app. I used the transparent .png format which I had saved in a folder on my iPad. I was able to import them into Tayasui Sketches Pro and arrange them on my page on a bottom layer. When I finished my writing, I hid my layer (or else you could delete the layer.) You can see below how I used the Grid Builders to help me with my lettering and design.</div>
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<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-38554343800452262052018-02-22T19:03:00.001-05:002018-02-22T19:10:04.271-05:00Lemon Chicken Rice SoupIf I am sick, this is the soup that will help me feel better...<br />
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(Some of you asked for the recipe for the soup which I brought to school for our luncheon last week.)<br />
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1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
One small onion, chopped<br />
6 cups chicken stock (I use Trader Joe’s)<br />
1/2 cup arborio rice (Regular rice would likely work, but arborio/risotto rice has more starch and will be creamier.)<br />
3 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
2 lemons<br />
1 deli chicken, removed from bones, chopped or shredded<br />
3/4 cup chopped parsley<br />
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1. Sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until soft.<br />
2. Add chicken stock and heat until boiling.<br />
3. Add 1/2 cup arborio rice. Simmer under medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until al dente.<br />
4. In a medium bowl, temper the beaten eggs by adding a cup of stock and beating until absorbed. Then slowly add to soup, whisking as you add, to thicken the soup.<br />
5. Grate the zest of the lemons into the soup, then add the juice.<br />
6. Just before serving, add chicken and cook until warm. Top with fresh parsley. Season with freshly cracked pepper if desired.<br />
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Leftover soup will thicken, add more stock before serving.<br />
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Recipe adapted from Closet Cooking: http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/03/avgolemono-soup.html<br />
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Since 2013, I have been creating digital sketchnotes on my iPad. I do them at conferences, for books, videos, and meetings, but I also regularly do sketchnotes of the sermons at my church on Sundays. I decided to compile all the sermon sketchnotes from 2017 into an ebook using the Book Creator app. Here is the link to the book:</div>
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<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-28996162526856733922016-07-18T08:57:00.001-04:002016-07-18T08:57:00.539-04:00New York, New York<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSj56nCfMAAJm5ff59V458HXsz4guii-rojnqVzDtEH02iiQCImy8EN9NuKjJZsj5tlQXrW2_TgkOtVO4qzv1fHCvZfeglNNwkYrThiPWUjhSZZ51TkIZxdhfz9Ioi1x2H8VDCsXggDHJ/s640/blogger-image--1463109997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSj56nCfMAAJm5ff59V458HXsz4guii-rojnqVzDtEH02iiQCImy8EN9NuKjJZsj5tlQXrW2_TgkOtVO4qzv1fHCvZfeglNNwkYrThiPWUjhSZZ51TkIZxdhfz9Ioi1x2H8VDCsXggDHJ/s640/blogger-image--1463109997.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKBB359EcbyUDZ5O3iL3VM5FdD5yD2R9Um_LWi-XV73t_j6GGRB1-qpKyAV0uVDR6jJM8QV6ErNKXNFnjDkETMrgQ6CVwJTzQ2Wzb-MD9KWXe-jVst6B8X4NFIYyXrXhjcBRnBV1UF981/s640/blogger-image-1614932247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKBB359EcbyUDZ5O3iL3VM5FdD5yD2R9Um_LWi-XV73t_j6GGRB1-qpKyAV0uVDR6jJM8QV6ErNKXNFnjDkETMrgQ6CVwJTzQ2Wzb-MD9KWXe-jVst6B8X4NFIYyXrXhjcBRnBV1UF981/s640/blogger-image-1614932247.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkh5P5qNKEB2bvq2-MAQJkGtBXlWtljuyymzBHaeIO-vp7K8ZncIhXqnok35rNfUlZaXduprfKs2W1XWz8xM_94kk5lovMxN-Y-UXMWZW53ip2PuvOUTZG801lpmS2yuvVufeMceFodrC/s640/blogger-image-952637771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkh5P5qNKEB2bvq2-MAQJkGtBXlWtljuyymzBHaeIO-vp7K8ZncIhXqnok35rNfUlZaXduprfKs2W1XWz8xM_94kk5lovMxN-Y-UXMWZW53ip2PuvOUTZG801lpmS2yuvVufeMceFodrC/s640/blogger-image-952637771.jpg"></a></div>Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-20716914536658789062015-08-10T07:29:00.002-04:002015-08-10T07:31:42.395-04:00Sally's Pizza Crust<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the past year, I have been on a search for a thin crunchy pizza crust similar to the pizzas that we had in Italy or that you get at restaurants with a wood fired oven. Everything I tried turned out too thick, yeasty, or doughy. Earlier this summer, my friend Sally posted photos of the pizza that she made with her daughters that looked amazing. She kindly shared her recipe with me and I made it last night. BINGO! Perfectly thin and crunchy, exactly what I was looking for. My search is over.</div>
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Here is her recipe, along with the adaptations I made to do the kneading and rising of the dough in my bread maker. (I never knead dough by hand if I can do it in my bread machine!)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Bake them in the oven at 500 degrees on a pizza stone for 10 -12 minutes. (Watch carefully, it took less time in my oven.) You also could put your pizza stone on the grill and cook the pizzas outside (Sally's suggestion). </span></div>
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<br />Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227079808574060354.post-81215721016775675862015-05-20T07:41:00.001-04:002015-05-20T07:41:55.429-04:00"Watch Words" on the Apple Watch<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtXG1Avi-xQc5wIVgf747RYqPKYcoumNJ5F86xEz0Ed9DETX-Zxxruqjki007z-Z-wnadpUFGgQGu8-uVM2DSaiJE6XLb03wWMyVSpv1Rmmin5yMwGPUQKr-zMGRVjvm5tq1UHb8yp_HU/s640/blogger-image-1014438124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtXG1Avi-xQc5wIVgf747RYqPKYcoumNJ5F86xEz0Ed9DETX-Zxxruqjki007z-Z-wnadpUFGgQGu8-uVM2DSaiJE6XLb03wWMyVSpv1Rmmin5yMwGPUQKr-zMGRVjvm5tq1UHb8yp_HU/s640/blogger-image-1014438124.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been using the monogram feature on the Apple Watch to create a "watch word" for each week. It has been fun to try and come up with a word of 4 characters or less that gives me a phrase to inspire me or to pray about for the week! My first watch word was "calm" - reminder for a busy week of testing in the lab.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxznQmZOyzxYk1_GuHy6OFiaUkz-s0ZT8fBbhopmoLPNMpDo3ew5DY0xcxD7K6YmMfrNBriJZbh0_ei2gWuZnvtILu7HZCBciriwFkd1J5iz3XdiLYY76S4Pnh329xH05jyacS3ZO2kRm/s640/blogger-image--802660579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxznQmZOyzxYk1_GuHy6OFiaUkz-s0ZT8fBbhopmoLPNMpDo3ew5DY0xcxD7K6YmMfrNBriJZbh0_ei2gWuZnvtILu7HZCBciriwFkd1J5iz3XdiLYY76S4Pnh329xH05jyacS3ZO2kRm/s640/blogger-image--802660579.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last week was "heal" after a tumble left me with very bruised ribs. I think I was more concerned that my watch was ok after the fall!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-g2tZ5Jf9_hh2GUImCk0yaUNKzbsw_n_BD27oEvXx8JxhWNc_byhBTwZXlhEVw5DbrMlL9ddWb1_dXqJrWn1wsrrZCAuSf9dESiWdpVRifqiD9G6Q6MX4OUuWlq1Vr7E112stntmWHAD/s640/blogger-image-528076370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-g2tZ5Jf9_hh2GUImCk0yaUNKzbsw_n_BD27oEvXx8JxhWNc_byhBTwZXlhEVw5DbrMlL9ddWb1_dXqJrWn1wsrrZCAuSf9dESiWdpVRifqiD9G6Q6MX4OUuWlq1Vr7E112stntmWHAD/s640/blogger-image-528076370.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This week's watch word is grow - looking forward to working in my garden over the weekend. Still dealing with some pain on my side where I fell, but hopefully will be able to plant if I take it easy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUFzEZl4na4GXA5UnPInngbjD_M16w6LRqMiiIIBY88zYV4NvuFM9BOc7gi9FR6LW9gGTFXLOzzvEmJDO7QiVqGkiZiOFo1LqppKY-sneQKf2-O68tWS3klKJZ1Cz5ae1R-GtuaDMIgU9/s640/blogger-image--414074535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUFzEZl4na4GXA5UnPInngbjD_M16w6LRqMiiIIBY88zYV4NvuFM9BOc7gi9FR6LW9gGTFXLOzzvEmJDO7QiVqGkiZiOFo1LqppKY-sneQKf2-O68tWS3klKJZ1Cz5ae1R-GtuaDMIgU9/s640/blogger-image--414074535.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To set a "watch word," go to the clock setting on the Watch app on your phone and type it under monogram. Note that the word only appears if you use the Color watch face.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyone else have a creative idea on how to use the monogram feature on their watch?</div><br></div>Karen Boschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675251405451431032noreply@blogger.com1