Oh, Martha

Ross, TJ Max and Marshall's stores are all about recreational shopping, i.e. retail therapy, impulse purchases. Hopeless places if you're looking for something specific, or heaven forbid, trying to buy the same thing twice.

I grabbed this box of Martha Stewart scone mix for $3.99, which seemed a bit expensive, but I figured "just add water."  I didn't read the fine print. Nothing is that simple with Martha.  She called for eggs, heavy cream! and a stick of butter.  And a 15 step recipe.

They were very tasty although a bit crumbly for spreading. Not that they needed any more fat. I'm sure Martha would say "tender" as she gloated and patted herself on the back.

Speaking of scones, John and I are going to do something new together for the first time. In May, we're taking a cooking class at the community college.

Yes, you read that right.  We're registered for "high tea" class, which includes an afternoon of making scones, lemon curd, cultured butter and chocolate bundt cake. Followed by shared tea. The class is taught by one of the chocolatiers at Frans Chocolates, so she should know her stuff.

John is already boasting that his scones will be the "best ever made."  Well, the jury is still out.  In 26 years of marriage, the only cooking I've seen around here is reheating leftovers in the microwave. On the other hand, compared to yours truly, he is pretty good at following exact directions, and will no doubt make himself the teacher's pet.

Tomorrow morning we're headed to Twisp. We're looking forward to seeing the kids and the production of "Charlotte's' Web" at The Merc Playhouse. Nova has two animal parts in the play, including a few lines. We have a budding actress in the family.  You might remember she was in the school production of "The Secret Garden" and last year she played an orphan in "Annie."

Anyway, I'll post some new pictures soon. 
Have a good weekend.