Mar. 26th, 2026

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Mar. 26th, 2026 12:53 am
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Recipes

Blueberry cheesecake breakfast bake

Ingredients
* 2 cups (16 oz / 450 g) cottage cheese (full-fat for creamier texture)
* 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
* 2 large eggs
* 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar (or 1/4 cup honey/maple syrup)
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional but recommended)
* 1 tbsp cornstarch (or 1 tbsp flour)
* 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (reserve some for topping)
* Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar (or honey/maple syrup), vanilla extract, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. This step is key to achieving that classic cheesecake texture without lumps.
Gently fold in about 1 cup of the blueberriesusing a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the berries to stay whole and juicy.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries over the top for a beautiful finish.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns lightly golden. The middle should have a slight jiggle but not appear wet.

Allow the bake to cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Chilling helps it firm up and makes clean, neat slices.

For a caramelized finish, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. This bake is perfect for meal prep — simply slice into portions and enjoy chilled or slightly warmed. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
pattrose: SallyMN (Sunflower)
Crunchy questions

Do you read Tarot? (Or use them in other ways?) Do you have a favourite deck? What's your approach?

I know nothing about Tarot cards. I’ve always wanted to have mine read, but never have. Someday I’ll get a book and a deck. Then I’ll have learned something new.
pattrose: SallyMN (Bright flower)
March not quite 365 days questions.

26. In 1484 Aesops Fables were first printed in English by William Caxton.  Do you recall any of the fables, such as The Tortoise and the Hare?

I have a list and I’ll put a heart next to any I love. ❤️

* The Tortoise and the Hare: ❤️Slow and steady wins the race.
* The Boy Who Cried Wolf:❤️Truthfulness is vital; liars are not believed even when they speak the truth.
* The Fox and the Grapes: ❤️It is easy to despise what you cannot have (sour grapes).
* The Ant and the Grasshopper: ❤️Work hard today to prepare for tomorrow.
* The Lion and the Mouse: ❤️❤️Small friends can prove to be great friends; kindness is never wasted.
* The Goose with the Golden Eggs:❤️Greed destroys what it seeks to profit from.
* The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: ❤️Poverty with security is better than plenty in fear.
* The Wind and the Sun: ❤️Persuasion is better than force.
* The Fox and the Stork: ❤️Treat others as you would like to be treated.
* The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:❤️Appearances can be deceiving. 
I think there are more. I loved these stories.
pattrose: (Iron man 3)
90 discussion questions

1. Write a quote that is meaningful to you. Explain why it impacts you.

To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world,

One of my friends put this quote up and it reminded me of something very special. When my grandson was almost 8, his parents decided they wanted to do drugs and stop adulting. We took Vincent into our home and raised him. But one day I went his school to volunteer, and his teacher gave this quote that reminded her of Vincent and me. It made me cry. He was a darling child. 17 years later his parents had a baby girl. Needless to say, they weren’t able to take care of her. So we once again took charge and raised her from 7 to 21. I always wanted 5 children. We only had three but counting us adopting them we do have 5.

Jokes

Mar. 26th, 2026 12:59 am
pattrose: (Dexter2)
Jokes

* Where do horses live? In neighhhhhbourhoods.
* What do you call a goat who paints pictures? Vincent Van Goat!
* Why are mice afraid of swimming? Catfish!
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* What do you call a singer with a laptop on her head? A-Dell.
* When is a door not a door? When it's ajar.
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* What do toilets do when they're embarrassed? They get a bit flush.
* How do you organize a space-themed party? You planet.

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