Incandescence

My days as a 'Research Technician' are numbered....just four more days. I have Wednesday (today) and Friday off. So, to pass the time today, I decided to try out one of the numerous recipes that I have found online--New York Style bagels. The recipe, found here  at TSG  is so yummy and super easy! I had a little trouble getting the dough to rise properly, I should have let the yeast sit a little longer, and it was a little too cool in the kitchen. Also, I did not use bread flour, but all-purpose, which I think does make a difference because of the gluten. But all in all, the process is simple and the results delicious. Mine bagels were definitely not perfectly round and they in no way resemble something that could be sold in a bakery--but does it really matter when they are for personal consumption? Disclaimer: I am not a professional photographer, nor do I have a professional-grade camera. 'Nuf said. :) I sometimes feel like this is turning into a food blog, beca...

Ok, October is really not that cold. But here's what you missed since my last update: 1) I have a car--yay! She's old, but she's working out so far.  She doesn't like the cold (a little bit like her owner) and she has a persistent squeal (she needs a belt change) 2) I've been working as a telephone surveyor, trying to convince busy professionals that they should spend 10-30 minutes of their life on the phone/online/or on paper filling out a survey. Ha. 3) I'm living in Anchorage, learning my way around town.  Did I ever mention I am directionally challenged? Yes...there was this one dark, stormy night that I got lost on my way to my aunt and uncle's house. I eventually made it with the help of my wonderful aunt. 4) I really miss my friends from school! Particularly my roomie. Well, ex-roomie, I guess. 5) I am now trained as a barista...Kaladi Brother's trained, that is. I can now make you a delicious, properly made cappicino or latte.  Yet anot...