Rita's Sew Fun: 2009-2010 Ice Storms

Monday, January 25, 2010

2009-2010 Ice Storms

Yep. Another ice storm. This time, we filled TWO bathtubs with water (for flushing) and have 10 gallons of drinking water in our basement...so, of course, our power did NOT go out.

But thousands of people around us were not so lucky. There are power lines down, there are crews all over Eastern Iowa, trying to restore electricity.

Here's a picture of the bush just outside our basement door...it is soo beautiful. And so deadly.

My plan is to NOT leave the house until the ice melts. Not a problem...there's plenty of work to do.

For one thing, I'm starting to lay out my Pink & Red Outfit for the show...WHAT ABOUT YOU??

2 comments:

ShaundraJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Oh MY, Rita! I've never seen ice like that!!! Hope you're able to hunker down and enjoy riding it out. Saying a prayer for sunshine!=)
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Rita's Sew FunJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM
By the time you get here, Shaundra -- it'll be 100 degrees in the shade!
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King Arthur Popover Recipe

Preheat oven to 425 degrees... then preheat the Popover Pan...it needs to be screaming hot. Butter the sides generously -- right before you pour the batter.

4 eggs
1 1/3 c. milk
1 1/3 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbl melted butter

Whisk eggs into milk. Make sure everything is room temp. Whisk in the flour & salt, add the melted butter at the end.

Pour thin batter into Popover pan (2/3 full) and bake for 30 minutes. DON'T OPEN THE DOOR.

When the popovers are done -- get them out of the pan ASAP and prick the top with a sharp knife to prevent collapse.

Serve with REAL BUTTER...that's mandatory. Homemade jam is optional...