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I had no idea
December 27, 2022
This is a Russian Tea Biscuit.
I grew up in a suburb on the east side of Cleveland where we had a plethora of independent, and excellent, bakeries. Russian Tea Biscuits were a part of the bakery scene.
It was not until recently that I read that the large (massive) pastries were unknown outside of Cleveland.
People talk about Russian Tea Cakes . . .
These are from Betty Crocker – and are in my vintage Betty Crocker Cookbook.
These are Russian Tea Cookies . . .
Not even close.
These are also “Russian Tea Biscuits” . . .
Similar, but tiny. These are what I would call rugelach, a pastry relative.
The REAL Russian Tea Biscuits are large, ~3″ x 4.”
Here’s the whole story from Washington Jewish Week. I get mine at Davis Bakery, or The Stone Oven.
The Catwalk
December 23, 2022
Our beautiful Hobbes pussyfooting around on the mantle.
Yes, he is a large cat.
Contemplating fusion
December 20, 2022
Following up on the recent announcement that a nuclear fusion reaction has been accomplished that yielded a net increase in energy (!) I offer this explanation of the reaction from Visual Capitalist.
Also, I have read about many countries and U.S. states abandoning their nuclear energy producing facilities, so I was interested to read this story about nuclear facilities in the U.S. – also at Visual Capitalist. Including the fact that the USA is the world’s largest producer of nuclear energy.
Happy Tuesday!
Dear Santa,
December 14, 2022
Lego-loving, indeed! Lego has recreated one of my FAVORITE buildings – not 1:1 scale, but still pretty darn big. And it is beautiful!
The company recognizes that Legos are not just for children and is responding to the adult market, as well.
I love that you have the option of building Gustaf Eiffel’s office on the top floor of the model. See earlier post.
I am afraid my cats might love it, too.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 