Bowling, Shopping, Weather, Olympics

Well today Matt bowled two games. He was pretty done in by the end, but I didn't think he would make that many games anyway. I didn't bowl well and have finally lost my high women's average. One of my competitors gained 2 points over me today. I will have to wait two weeks to try and compete because next week is a statutory holiday, Family Day, so the league doesn't bowl. We will be bowling of course, not sure which days, but I/we will be there.

At least I think Matt will be able to help me shopping tomorrow. It's not the shopping itself but the dragging the stuff, in our cart, right across the garage and into the building and then the apartment. Matt pooh poohs it but I find it very hard. He might too with his damaged ankle. We shall see. Mind you our cart is a bit wonky these days, I would like to get a new one but Matt doesn't think it's necessary yet!!!

Although we had quite a bit of snow at the weekend, the roads were pretty well clear and the sun was shining today so it was a lovely day. Only -7°C which isn't that bad, especially when it's sunny. When we used to cross country ski, we thought nothing of that temperature.

Right now on TV there is women's snowboarding half pipe or something. Not my thing. I am now waiting for the individual figure skating. Not sure when that starts. Will have to check  that out. Canada has 2 golds, 4 silvers and a bronze at the moment. Germany has the most golds but Norway has the most medals. I was surprised at how few people I know watch the Olympics. I am not interested in sports generally, but enjoy watching the best in the world.

To update you, I thought my illness was basically Saturday night, but I was still feeling pretty rotten today, shivery in particular. That's why I bowled badly, aha!!! One comment mentioned noro virus so I googled it. Some similarities but I don't think that was it.

These truffles are right up my street. I used to be a bowl licker par excellence.

Decadent Cookie Dough Truffles

These deliciously rich truffles are perfect for cookie dough fanatics and lick-the-bowl-lovers!

4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
1 Tbs vegetable shortening

1. In a mixer, blend cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add brown sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. Add flour and salt, mixing on low speed until flour disappears. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll cookie mixture into 1-inch round balls. Place on baking sheet and place in freezer for 25 minutes to set. Remove from freezer and roll truffles in your palms until smooth and round, and return to freezer for 5 more minutes.

3. Place milk chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring between each time until fully melted.

4. Using a fork or skewer, dip truffles in melted chocolate. Place back on parchment baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Yield: approximately 16 truffles

Source: Zoomer Magazine


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