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Congratulations auntie!

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Glad to hear you’re feeling better, tim. xoxo

@Mikiesboy I’ve made the lemon cheesecake bars twice now. I followed the recipe exactly as is the first time, though I did add cocoa powder (I prefer Hersey’s over Fry’s after switching awhile ago) because Sasha did that in the video even though it’s not in the written recipe. It worked out just fine the first time, but I used the ricotta in the tub the first time, but I think the tub version has too much moisture in it. I used the soft block kind the second time and it is much better, I’d say. The second batch is pictured below. I didn’t have enough plain yogurt, so I used lemon meringue flavoured yogurt to make up the shortfall. That increased the lemon flavour (with half the juice of the lemon squares recipe, the lemon flavour is milder in this one) and resulted in a stronger yellow colour. Both batches were yummy, so I’m happy with the results. I’m freezing a couple of slices to see how that goes as the filling part is actually quite soft even with it being refrigerated. Okay, that’s my report for the day. Hope you all have a good one! https://youtu.be/D72elxGfkYY?si=Omq3qXfbMLT2-5TR

The coolness is a nice change, isn’t it? I just wish you weren’t feeling poorly, so you could enjoy it more. Take care, tim. xoxo

Hope it went well for you.

Good idea.

You’ll enjoy the experience, I’m sure of that.

I’m going to agree with Mike on this one. Spring and autumn are defo the best seasons. Not to hot, not too cold and there’s no snow to shovel. Mind you, there are leaves to rake, but I enjoy doing that, so they’d not a problem.

I was thinking just add peppermint syrup, but I think Peter has the right idea. A candycane stir stick, it is.

I tried that version once. Notice I say ‘once”? Best to stick with the original, imo. Edit: I can’t quite recall what it tasted like, but I can remember I thought it tasted weird and not really pepperminty as it should have.

I love sitting just sitting watching the snow fall - or rain for that matter - with a cuppa something hot. It’s very relaxing.

Tomorrow might be your last chance for awhile as the temps are supposed to go up starting some time tomorrow, but not too early in the a.m. One of the reasons I like it is because it doesn’t have as much dust as most other brands. I used to store it in a countertop container, so I noticed the difference when my only choice for HC was Carnation for example. Quite the little dust cloud the pour left in its wake. Plus, I think it’s dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate. Edit: For some reason I thought Food Basics was owned by Loblaws. I checked to see if I could use my PC points card there, and found out I can’t, because FB’s is owned by Metro. Learn something new every day as the saying goes…

Good for you, because it really is good, isn’t it? Sadly, my store is currently out of PC hot chocolate, so I’m rationing my current supply.

Mine (not Metro, thankfully) is closed Monday as it should be. I know some tourist designated places will be open, but since when is a grocery store - or a bank for that matter - a tourist place. smh

Your first “real” Friday in a long while. Looks to be a great one, so enjoy it to the fullest, tim.

Happy for you, tim. Enjoy the “weirdness” to the fullest. 😊

Good to hear you’re okay.

I can stand up, start to move and forget why I got up after a couple of steps..

How did you know? 😳

Will do!

Hey @Mikiesboy Have you seen the video Sasha put out today for Healthy Lemon Cheesecake (made with Ricotta cheese) bars? As I’m not having much luck with his Lemon Bars, I thought I’d try this one. I’ve got my fingers crossed this one will work. https://youtu.be/D72elxGfkYY

I was thinking about you yesterday wondering how your final “work” holiday day was treating you. Hope it was a good one! 16 days…

take care, rick.

tim, I am so happy for you beyond what words can say. My wish for you is the path you are on now is never ending. love you lots xoxo.