Comments | gryphonrhi: I'm told 3 things make a post...

gryphonrhi

I'm told 3 things make a post...

Sep 08, 2011 14:27

1) Yesterday, when I went to the car to run errands, there was a dragonfly perched on the wall. Dead-center in front of the car, up over the hood in height, and waiting for it to warm up enough for him to fly off for the day. He was one of the big dragonflies for our area, too, probably 4.5 inches head to tail. That was just neat. I wish I'd ( Read more... )

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themouseketeer September 9 2011, 12:05:23 UTC

I *tried* to post on Dreamwidth. But failed. so here it is here ( ... )

gryphonrhi September 13 2011, 05:28:44 UTC

::laughing:: I can see why he asks!! Yeah, I'd stick with the fruit loaves too. ::amused:: I'm still not sure how a blueberry muffin recipe went wrong, though.

anonymous September 16 2011, 04:58:07 UTC

All whole wheat flour makes muffins very dense and heavy. I use half whole wheat and half all purpose white.

BadElement

gryphonrhi September 16 2011, 15:41:43 UTC

Yeah, I suspect the Greek yogurt is supposed to help with both the density and the moisture... but it did not work.

anonymous September 18 2011, 03:51:22 UTC

When I had a similar problem with muffins using sour cream, a friend who was a killer baker told me to up the amount. IIRC, the recipe called for 3/4 cup and she told me to use a full cup.

BadElement

gryphonrhi September 18 2011, 03:55:04 UTC

Really? Thanks!! I'll have to try that again. ::amused:: Half whole wheat and add more yogurt until the texture looks right.