Under the weather/various

Well, I haven't exactly lived up to my intentions, but I have a good (ahem) excuse. I've been under the weather with a late summer cold. It's irritating to feel so lousy when there's so much I want to do.

I've tested a few new recipes:
Chocolate Chip: a keeper
Chocolate: not good
Brown Sugar: good
Brown Sugar/Coconut/Masa: weird

I'm heading to Trader Joe's today to restock some supplies and next want to make crystallized ginger. We'll see how it turns out.

In other news, I saw a bear and 3 cubs last week. Bear sightings here in Auburn are fairly common in the canyon area where I live. There are purportedly 3 different groups: Three mammas, two with three cubs each and one with two. They came really close to the house, but unfortunately, I couldn't find my camera. But then last night (middle of the night) there was definitely some kind of creature/animal just outside my bedroom. Bear? Asthmatic deer? Not sure, but it was creepy!

Progress/pressure

So about two weeks ago (gosh, where did that time go?) I wrote that I wanted to (once and for all?) really try out this cookie thing I've been wanting to do and making excuses about. I've been somewhat successful.

I have tested 3 recipes, deeming one a keeper, and one a possibility with modifications. I have been brainstorming name ideas, and well, that's about it. I am trying to keep up the momentum, but with no real deadline (other than a self-imposed calendar deadline) I'm having a bit of trouble.

So, this is another attempt at keeping myself honest. I WILL try another recipe today. I will look up a couple things on my list about how to start a business. I WILL!