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Congee
At this current point in time I am unemployed and so therefore don't have the greatest income coming through. Whilst I am thankful for my centrelink payments, they are still very much a struggle to live off. Now trust me, I know that the payments aren't there to make you comfortable and all that capitalist ideology. However, I also know from first hand experience how hard it is to currently find a job, especially where I'm living. In this day and age everything requires a piece of paper to say how good you are and that almost always means that without said piece of paper you're not even given the time of day to physically show the skills you have. I'm currently 22 years of age and have 2 years worth of experience as an Assistant in Nursing and Endoscope reprocessor. The latter of which is an occupation that not many people can say they have the skills and knowledge for. Now when I was 20, before I acquircd those jobs, I was studying my Cert III in Health Services Assistance, to which I attended every class and excelled in all the practical work. I never finished said course because I never completed my written work and would get easily overwhelmed and frustrated when doing my online quizzes. These struggles and more are currently contributing to my growing suspicions that I have undiagnosed ADHD. The only reason I managed to get those jobs is because of another common factor to how people get jobs these days; I knew someone. This person was my first boss, and she was extremely loved by the entire clinic. I'm still grateful to this day for being given such amazing opportunity to be able to work where I did.
By Sharnaya Pitts6 years ago in Feast
Sugar Cookies!
Macro Friendly Sugar Cookies! Who else loves baking for the holidays growing up!? I know I did!! I have amazing memories of me and my mom rolling out dough balls for cut outs, making pies, and boiling chocolate for fudge. (Funny how your tastes change I can't stand fudge anymore!!) Christmas was especially always extra special because….it's my birthday!
By Rhianon Condello6 years ago in Feast
Pâte Sucrée, Whipped Mascarpone, and Raspberry Coulis
When you create any dish you need to consider its sweetness, acidity, fat content, and texture. When you create a cookie, you need to consider all of these things and multiple them by 100. After all, there isn’t tons of salt, smoke, umami, or bitterness to hide behind.
By GrassFedSalmon6 years ago in Feast
Can homemade Be Worse than Store Bought?
I know you’re thinking, "how can anything homemade be worse than store bought? Well, give me a moment to explain. You see, each year millions take to the store to purchase ingredients for holiday gatherings and family outings. They purchase large bags of spices, flours, and sugars in hopes of preparing the best cookie their family has ever seen. They take to social media in an attempt to find the best recipe that will encompass all of the holiday love they have for food and family. They crack the eggs, pour the milk, stir the mixture and put it in the oven at 350 degrees.
By The Adult Storyteller6 years ago in Feast
Christmas Sugar Cookie Mayhem
Traditions play a big role in every culture. Some traditions may fade over time, but there are others that we hold onto for dear life. For me, and many others, Christmas traditions are some of the most cherished. However, not all traditions are old traditions, some get added later on, but that doesn't make them any less important. One recent tradition for my family is the making, cutting out, baking, and decorating of Christmas Sugar Cookies. Not only are these the best sugar cookies that I've ever had, so good you don't even need icing, that have just the right amount of crunch, but I also gained one of my favorite memories from this new tradition.
By Hannah Stanton6 years ago in Feast
Cookies in Colorado
I have been baking for as long as I can remember. In fourth grade I won a pie baking contest with a homemade crust and a recipe I adapted on m own. My kitchen is my happy place. Taking ingredients and turning them into something that others will enjoy brings me pleasure!
By Kelly Risley6 years ago in Feast
THE BEST ITALIAN/GREEK COOKIES YOU WILL EAT
I have had a love for these cookies and everyone I bake these cookies for loves eating them. I have been baking cookies at an early age when I was in the Four H Club. My mom and my aunt taught me how to bake. I was taught everything about baking at a very early age. My mom is Italian and they teach their children at an early age to bake and cook. It is one of the privileges that I know how to do thanks to my mom. When Christmas comes I bake up a storm with my daughter. We have a great time baking, talking, and eating the cookies. Life could not be better than knowing how to bake cookies and give them as gifts in a nice container. Last year I and my daughter baked these cookies and we had a great time together. We also baked other cookies and gave them to our friends and relatives. We put them in fancy containers and we put a bow around it. Our family and friends were happy to have them as a Christmas gift.
By rose m lewis6 years ago in Feast
