Fell on the last step. Landed on my already hurty hip.

[conuly]

Why is that always the way? I'm fine, but a little bruised.

The nieces intended to make whipped cream with dessert, ended up with butter. I got more cream, they tried with the whisk instead of the mixer, still ended up with butter. WTF?

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Comments

[elenbarathi.livejournal.com]

Oh no, your poor hip - I sure hope it'll be well soon.

These are some excellent links you've been posting lately - even though I haven't found time to write, I'm still reading at every opportunity.

*hugs* Hang in there, hon.

[conuly]

The sprain already is feeling better, though that might just be in contrast to the bruising!

[alessandriana.livejournal.com]

Was the cream sufficiently chilled? I think that can sometimes be an issue. And you do have to watch it carefully.

[conuly]

I think that must have been the issue, though it took me a while to come to that conclusion. It's a good thing I'd read about butter witches, or I never would have!

[alessandriana.livejournal.com]

Hey, at least now you have fresh butter!

[conuly]

That tasted like powdered sugar.