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A macaroon is a small cake or cookie, originally made from ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar, but now often with coconut or other nuts. They may also include jam, chocolate, or other flavorings.

Macaroons can be traced to a French monastery of the 8th century in the city of Cormery. Later, two Benedictine nuns, Sister Marguerite and Sister Marie-Elisabeth, came to Nancy, France seeking asylum during the French Revolution. The two women paid for their housing by baking and selling macaroons, and thus became known as the "Macaroon Sisters".

Macaroons became a popular treat for Jews on Passover because they had no flour or leavening, as macaroons are leavened by egg whites.

Recipes for macaroons appeared in recipe books at least as early as 1725 (Robert Smith's Court Cookery, or the Complete English Cook), and use egg whites and almond paste. Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861) includes a typical traditional recipe. Over time, coconut was added to the ground almonds and, in certain recipes, replaced them. Potato starch is sometimes included in the recipe to give the macaroons more body.

So, this journey into the cookie sweetness will have me finally discover the English terms to the cookies I have been clumsily translating for years! Yes, I do make macaroon cookies. Coconut macaroon cookies, to be specific, and they are called "kisses" (pusinky) in Czech. From now on, I will know they are macaroons (and vanilla rolls - vanilkove rohlicky - are crescent cookies )

Good morning Trissie and thank you for starting us off. I'm going to enjoy this week's topic!

Jist to add to the confusion in nomenclature, over here, Coconut kisses can either refer to a macaroon type biscuit, or a confection made from dessicated coconut and condensed milk! Oh, and to make things even more confusing, here in the UK we would usually refer to something sweet and hard /crunchy as a "biscuit" (I think the US "biscuit" is more like a scone?) , something softer and chewier as a."cookie" and something hard and savoury.as.a."cracker"! Examples include shortbread biscuits , peanut butter cookies and Jaco's crackers. And, of course, the "rule" is not absolute, and there are always exceptions. But no one is particularly bothered, as they're all delicious!

The other weird thing is that the term "biscuit" or."cookie" is often dropped ( and assumed) seemingly randomly in conversation, eg, "Would you like a piece of shortbread or a chocolate digestive?) But kept for others - ("Would you like a peanut butter cookie? ") I've no idea why this should be, maybe Helia with her greater technical knowledge of English would know? This kind of thing is one reason why I greatly.admire anyone who learns English as a second (or subsequent) language!!

Dogged we watched "Dead Man's Folly". yesterday. Apparently it was filmed at Greenway, Agatha Christie's house.

Gma, that was so kind of you to help that young girl. WTG with progress on your kitchen!

DH may be taking today off sick again as he still doesn't.feel.wuite "right". He has another Dr appointment on the 17th to check the new meds are doing their job and also agreeing with him. On one hand this will be good practice for his retirement . On the other, I'm used to having the house to myself on Mondays, so I can get on with the housework uninterrupted! Fortunately today I'll be working upstairs, so I can hopefully keep him occupied downstairs! Maybe I can persuade him to out some Christmas cards in envelopes together with the newsletter.amd.stick the label on the front of the envelope??

I also need to think about decorating.today. I could get everything for the sitting room out from its storage space, ready to do once I've cleaned in there tomorrow? Also the wreath for the front door. I usually wind lights round the canopy over the front door as well, but that's going to have to wait until it / when it stops raining!

The other pressing thing is my shoebox, which has to be done by this coming Sunday. It would be good if I could get it done by Thursday and take it to church with me then.

To do:

Appointments:
Monday:DH to office
At home.for.me
Tuesday: DH WFH
8.45.solensia Freddie at vet
Remember.Petplan
Take chocolates with me to vet as a thank you for all their help this year
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
2pm weight loss clinic - Jude
2.30 - 3.30 pm A Man is.co.ming to hopefully.fir spring on dining table
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home. for.me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Order meds / food for cats from vet
Put pictures back WIP
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
House tasks: Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge? Can this wait until next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?) I need for it to stop raining before I ask anyone to come and look!
Verge and ridge tiles on garage roof
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Reload DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly

Financial:
More work on budget

WTG on all your progress in the kitchen, Gma. Sleep well - you deserve it! BTW, your current temperatures are what I call "freezer" temperatures - similar to or even colder than my freezer!

I'm up, showered and dressed and have managed all my exercises and stretches, despite constant interruptions. I need to prioritise these for my well being, so when DH does retire, I need to let him know, kindly and sensitively , that I need 30 minutes or so uninterrupted to get them done. I prefer first thing as I'm fresh then -late at night doesn't work to well, as I'm tired then and often just fall into bed .

I think the rain may have stopped for now, so next on the list is to walk Freddie!

To do:

Appointments:
Monday:DH to office - not today, he's talking the day off sick
At home.for.me
Tuesday: DH WFH
8.45.solensia Freddie at vet. Also discuss nail clipping success. Flea control for Freddie?
Remember Petplan
Take chocolates with me to vet as a thank you for all their help this year
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
2pm weight loss clinic - Jude
2.30 - 3.30 pm A Man is.co.ming to hopefully.fir spring on dining table
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home. for.me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Email SR
Reply to DF CW's WhatsApp
Is DNeighbour S bringing that form for me to sign today?
Order meds / food for cats from vet
Put pictures back WIP
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
House tasks: Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge? Can this wait until next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?) I need for it to stop raining before I ask anyone to come and look!
Verge and ridge tiles on garage roof
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched - not today
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Reload DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly

Financial:
More work on budget
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The rain did stop long enough for me to take Fred out, do some tidying in my garden and go for a walk round the estate. I felt the first spots of rain as I came down the steps to the house. Just had coffee.with DH,.which was nice, especially as we had a gingerbread man apiece, and kow I need to get started on the house

To do:

Appointments:
Monday:DH to office - not today, he's talking the day off sick
At home.for.me
Tuesday: DH WFH
8.45.solensia Freddie at vet. Also discuss nail clipping success. Flea control for Freddie?
Remember Petplan
Take chocolates with me to vet as a thank you for all their help this year
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
2pm weight loss clinic - Jude
2.30 - 3.30 pm A Man is.co.ming to hopefully.fir spring on dining table
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home. for.me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Email SR
Reply to DF CW's WhatsApp
Is DNeighbour S bringing that form for me to sign today?
Order meds / food for cats from vet
Put pictures back WIP
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
House tasks: Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge? Can this wait until next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?) I need for it to stop raining before I ask anyone to come and look!
Verge and ridge tiles on garage roof
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched - not today
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Reload DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly

Financial:
More work on budget
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