After 14 days, I THINK I just might be over the flu/whooping cough. In all my days, I cannot remember being sick for so long. Maybe it’s because I’m just a TAD older (just a tad now, don’t go adding 5 or 6 years!) or could it be I was waking up too early, going to bed to late and working out too much, resulting in a weak immune system? Not sure but I do like to analyze the situation to death. Can’t say it would stop me from over taxing my system again in the future but it’s something to think about.
Yesterday I couldn’t stop eating. It was WONDERFUL! Today, I ran. I woke up early (before the crack, as usual) and ran. I ran 7 miles on the mill and then had every intention to get another 3 to 4 in with Shane outside. That didn’t work. The snow was up to my knees and the roads hadn’t been plowed. The snow emergency alarm was sounding over at MVCC. We turned tail, back inside and worked with the weights on chest and arms for 30 minutes. A good workout even though my miles were nipped in the bud by the elements.
BISCOTTI
One of Utica’s all time favorite pastry chefs told me that the most popular biscotti he makes is soft. It’s not the traditional twice baked crisp biscotti we all enjoy dipping in our coffee or tea. Why is the soft biscotti so popular in Utica, NY? Because we have an older population and it’s easier on the teeth. Don’t laugh. It’s true.
The following recipe is the Apple Crumbles version of a softer biscotti. The flavor of the sunflower seeds and sweetness of the coconut make this a perfect afternoon tea (or coffee) treat.
Makes 3 dozen biscotti
- 3/4 cup Demerara Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg white
- 2 TBS reduced fat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 1/2 + 2 TBS flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sunflower seeds (lightly salted) *You might prefer to use sliced almonds or other nuts.
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 1 beaten egg to brush the biscotti before baking
In a standing mixer, blend the sugars and add the oil, egg and egg white, milk, and vanilla.
In another bowl, mix the cinnamon, flour, baking powder and add to the sugar – egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
Add the seeds and coconut and mix just until all is incorporated.
Chill the mixture for one hour.
Shape into 4 equal sized logs, about 1 3/4 inches around, about 9 inches or so long. Chill for one more hour.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Transfer logs to parchment lined baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
Allow to cool and slice in the shape of biscotti (diagonally).
The best part about biscotti is that when you slice it diagonally, the end pieces, which don’t “make the cut”, are all YOURS!
Enjoy!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better!!
And I don’t ever eat biscotti b/c they are so crunchy (I like soft, doughy cookies!). I’ll have to try these!
YAY – for feeling better. I was beginning to worry. I don’t like not having tons of energy. But today (in spite of all this snow) is a GREAT day! 🙂
Glad you are feeling better! It could have been a bit of over training, since you are working towards Boston. You just never know sometimes.
I love biscotti – great for dunking in lattes!
I think I was overdoing it a bit as well. Live and …. wish I could say “learn” but I don’t – won’t… some of us are too hard headed and have an invincible attitude.
Love the soft biscotti. While I still have all my teeth, less crunchy is sometimes a good thing.
So glad you are feeling better. Nothing like the nasty croup to get you down. I felt so bad for you reading the post about calling your momma. Bless your heart! Hope it moves on out asap.
I like both biscotti versions: crunchy and soft. Since I’m a dipper, it doesn’t matter. 🙂
Being sick is no fun. I haven’t been sick for a long period of time, but several times this year. Maybe if the snow disappears we will both perk up.
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