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ellenmillionBusiness as Usual
I worked on cleaning up my studio a little after work yesterday, but didn't turn on my computer or work on orders at all.
Art and Authoring
I did work on art! However, it's all in NDAs (non-disclosure agreements). :P
Home and Health
Yesterday's batch of truffles was not nearly as successful and easy as the first. I went for a traditional truffle, with the soft center and hard exterior, and it was a messy disaster. Even after spending overnight in the freezer, the center simply disintegrated when you dipped it in melted chocolate. So, I've got a bunch of very 'Dali' looking melted truffle blobs, instead of the firm, pretty truffles of the cookie dough variety. They taste better than they look (and they look considerably better this morning than they did after my discouragement last night), but I'm not sure I'll attempt this one again. Maybe mid-winter, when I can put the cores outside to freeze to 40 below before dipping in chocolate.
Planning
I watched all but an episode of Avatar last night (weeeeak! I am weeeeaak!), so I have one left for tonight. I can't expect the next disc before tomorrow at the absolute earliest. Probably Friday.
Linking
One of my favorite explanations of light. It's aimed at helping artist understand how to use light in their artwork and has a selection of very illustrative photos showing each concept.
I worked on cleaning up my studio a little after work yesterday, but didn't turn on my computer or work on orders at all.
Art and Authoring
I did work on art! However, it's all in NDAs (non-disclosure agreements). :P
Home and Health
Yesterday's batch of truffles was not nearly as successful and easy as the first. I went for a traditional truffle, with the soft center and hard exterior, and it was a messy disaster. Even after spending overnight in the freezer, the center simply disintegrated when you dipped it in melted chocolate. So, I've got a bunch of very 'Dali' looking melted truffle blobs, instead of the firm, pretty truffles of the cookie dough variety. They taste better than they look (and they look considerably better this morning than they did after my discouragement last night), but I'm not sure I'll attempt this one again. Maybe mid-winter, when I can put the cores outside to freeze to 40 below before dipping in chocolate.
Planning
I watched all but an episode of Avatar last night (weeeeak! I am weeeeaak!), so I have one left for tonight. I can't expect the next disc before tomorrow at the absolute earliest. Probably Friday.
Linking
One of my favorite explanations of light. It's aimed at helping artist understand how to use light in their artwork and has a selection of very illustrative photos showing each concept.
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Date: 2009-10-14 09:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-15 01:03 am (UTC)Huh. Usually when I think of "Alaskan" cooking, I think "availability of moose and salmon" but you've got an interesting idea. I bet you could make some really wild-looking sculptures in dough, freeze 'em into stone, then chocolate-coat them without any technical difficulties. Cthulu-shaped truffles, anyone? --- doubt there's anyone in the Lower 48 who could make such a dessert without a really serious freezer setup!
...OH GOD I AM SO SORRY DID NOT MEAN TO START ANOTHER PROJECT...
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Date: 2009-10-15 06:46 pm (UTC)YOU ARE EVIL!
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Date: 2009-10-15 08:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-15 06:16 pm (UTC)