Creating a yeast monster!

I can make fun of myself quite easily!  And I don't mind sharing.  I mean, who doesn't like a good "oops" moment in the kitchen!?

A few days ago I was going to start the yeast before adding it to my homemade dandelion wine.  I added some yeast to a cup with a little sugar and a bit of water, a quick stir and left it for a minute.  When I checked to see if it was foaming and reacting, it was not.  No worries.  I didn't recall how old my yeast was and although I keep it in the refrigerator I thought maybe it was old and wouldn't work.

I grabbed the container, added a couple more teaspoons of yeast to the cup and left the room to work in the office for a bit.  About 10 minutes later I came into the kitchen to find this little monster on my counter.  Yes, my yeast was fine!   Ooops!

I've Arrived in the New State

For my regular readers, you know that I'm trying to buy a home, sell a home, update my websites and relocate 1000 miles away all at the same time.  In the middle of this, life goes on with running the busy schedules and lives of not just the three kids but my husband and I as well. 

I'm happy to say I just finished the solo trek across the country and arrived in my new home state.  I'm currently in the temporary corporate apartment my husband and daughter have been staying in but if all goes well we'll close on our home this week.

Can't wait to get moved into a new home and get back to work as an American Housewife and share some fabulous recipes and food photos with you.  Hang in there!  I'll be back soon!