Wow I haven't written in a while. Honestly it's because the days are all kind of melting together. I'm really happy things are starting to open up again.
As much as I'm excited to get out and start doing things again, I've really enjoyed the lockdown stuff. Not enjoying the death and the complete destruction of our economy. Really enjoying being home and spending more time with my weirdos. Also really digging re-discovering the things I love to do. Baking is a huge part of that. I've loved trying new recipes. My sister, mom and I have been doing the signature challenge of season 6 of the Great British Baking Show. It's been incredibly fun to try new things. It's also fun to realize that a lot of British desserts are terrible. Each week we do the signature challenge and everyone that tries it gets to vote. Whoever gets the most votes is star baker for that week.
What that's done is rekindle my love of baking and of trying new things. I made a copycat cinnaburst bread from Great Harvest the other day. Turned out pretty good. I need to tinker with it a little bit. I'm just really digging having the time.
I've gone back to office three days a week. That's good because it allows me to get more stuff done faster, but it is hard to leave the weirdos.
We moved to Sandy a few weeks ago. We live in an apartment across from the River Oaks golf course. I really like the grounds and the golf course across the street. It's really pretty. The only problem is the apartment itself. It's about the size of a smart car, but not one of those roomy smart cars. Seriously it is really small. Once the lease is up we'll hopefully be able to move into some kind of house. I'm anticipating house prices will fall, but we'll see. If we don't end up getting into a house we'll move into a different apartment. Hopefully the size a Prius. I don't like to be greedy though. I'd just like to be able to turn around in the shower without the fear of it becoming my tomb.
The place has 3 pools, so the girls are excited for them to open. I am too. I love to swim. I'd do it every day if I could.
It's interesting the two factions that are arising in Utah right now. There are the people who are screaming that nothing should be open and are watch-dogging everyone. Then there's the people that are screaming that this is all a lie. I maintain what I've said from the beginning. Come to the middle. Be aware and be cautious. Don't live in constant fear. Be smart but live your life. Cause seriously the extremists on both sides of this issue are causing more problems then we need to be having with all of the other problems. Just come to the middle. Interferers and busy bodies on both sides. Come to the middle and find serenity.
The ice cream website is up and running! Go to www.jjsicecream.com and order. It's been really interesting what has been popular and what hasn't. The thing I didn't think would work as well as it has is custom orders. The idea is we can literally make any flavor of ice cream you'd like. If you have an idea for one you've always wanted to try, or had a flavor once that you've always wanted to have again, or are having a party with a particular theme, we can make it for you. It's honestly making me stretch as a cook and I really dig that. I've had some pretty difficult requests so far. Bring it on.
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Thanks for reading! I'll get more consistent again now that the world is moving. Go check out the podcast too. We reviewed Village Baker this week and had the Great Burger King Taco debate.
