Dialing it in
Blueberry, sort of.
It just so happened that yesterday became convenient to take off from work. I worked about an hour from home in the morning and then the day was mine. A four day weekend!
I celebrated by trying to make bagels again.
This time, I used a different recipe and had a modicrum of success. Texture is ok, but the flavor is really lacking. What is the secret ingredient I am missing? Next time I’m going to try adding Malt Barley Syrup, which one recipe had in it that others didn’t.
Then I called and got an appointment for a haircut. Score! (Although results have yet to be determined. My haircuts have been sketchy lately and this one…feels strange on my head. Weird huh?)
Then Sean suggested we go out and see some bands at Old Ironsides. An excellent suggestion.
Kate Gaffney opened and performed one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve seen, ever. The band was tight, professional, the sound was good…it just worked. Guitarist Steve Randall was awesome as usual, and the music was so enriched by Melissa Olsen’s keyboards and backing vocals. If you get a chance, check them out. The second band, The Regulars, were not my cup of tea, but I did love Mason’s bass playing. And Tattooed Love Dogs… well I love them. They’re my favorite band and can do no wrong, even if they had a slightly off night.
All in all a great day!