I have been sick. Vile, plague like, please let me die sick. I even went to the doctor (which I never do) and got antibiotics. I can’t remember how many years it’s been since I’ve taken prescription medication for an illness. Anyway, point being, that’s why I’ve been gone, and brings up a very important question about the holidays.
You see I usually make lots of holiday goodies. I knit things, bake, and most importantly make caramels. In fact at this point I should have at least 4 batches of caramels made. But I haven’t made anything, I’ve just been too sick.
The other day I was working on my knitting project while watching Expendables 2 (not worth your time don’t bother)and after a coughing fit I looked down at my knitting and had to wonder, Am I making a sock or a bio-weapon?
Hubby wants to start making caramels, but I’m thinking no way, they’ll just be a danger to everyone. Little wrapped packages of yummy sweetness carrying the plague.
Now I am starting to feel better, but my daughter is also sick, so still bio-hazard status in our home. I fear that as soon as everyone is feeling better I’ll explode in a mad attempt to catch up and get everything done in time. But until we’re all better I’m just not sure about making things.
So what do you think? Would I be making bio-weapons?
So sorry you’ve been sick, Alicia. Glad to hear you’re feeling better, but it’s no fun when your child is sick. I’d skip making the bio-weapons–I mean Christmas goodies until you’re all better. Caramels sound mighty yummy, though! You still have time. Maybe cut down on the batches this year.
Thanks Lynn- I’ll figure something out- maybe they will be New Years caramels LOL
I think you’d be making bio-weapons. Best to wait, methinks.
I did this to myself a couple of years ago. I’m sure I ate too much raw cookie dough. The good news was that I lost 3 pounds. Of course, I gained ’em back. Darn.
I sure hope you feel better and better every day, and your daughter too! If it makes the rounds, I’ll wish it for all of you.
Thanks Marlene- I agreed and waited to start, now I have a ton of catching up to do!
The caramel is boiled at such a high temperature that any bugs will die. As long as you don’t sneeze directly on it my caramel should be fine. ;P
True, except I have to cut and wrap them, which is a room temp job- don;t worry I started yesterday
Wow, I stalled on how impressed I am that you knit and make caramels! So what if they’re a little off? How bad can they be? They’re CARAMELS!!! Hope you feel 100% very soon!
LOL- others seem to agree Julie, until they get sick then I would hear complaints! I’ve waited now I have four batches to make and wrap in a week!
Kill two birds at once: make Riccola apples.
LOL- great plan Bill