Before I get into the
usual Wednesday WTF and recipe routine, I wanted to take some time to say
goodbye to a friend who passed away last night.
We worked together for many, many years.
She was actually one of the first people to talk to me when I started my
tenure at McWane Science Center. The
first thing she ever said to me was, “What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?” I answered, “Mint chocolate chip.” Her response was, “Oh hell yeah…we are going
to get along just fine!” And, she was
right. We had so many laughs together it
is impossible to count. I was her boss,
but that hardly mattered because the important thing to me and the thing that
really mattered was that she was my friend.
In fact, it was impossible to not
be her friend. Tiffany and I were there
with her in the hospital when she received the devastating news that she had a
brain tumor. We were also with her the
very next day when she said, “I’m going to fight this.” And she did.
She bravely fought and inspired all the way to the end. The last time I saw her we talked about where
I was working doing after school enrichment.
She laughed her big, hearty and joyous laugh because that is where she
went to elementary school. She loved
that I was there. If she had been well
enough, I would have had her come spend some time at the school. The kids would have learned from her courage,
but the truth is the kids will learn from her courage. I will make sure they know all about
her. I have also talked to the principal
about finding a way to set up a scholarship in her name for a child to attend
that school for free. I think it is what
she would have wanted and I think it would make her happy to know that she
continues to bring people together and make kids smile. Thank you, Jenni for your many gifts – you’ll
always live in my memories.
And now for the usual WTF and WOW Recipe Wednesday...
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Cream Cheese and
Bourbon Glazed Doughnuts
Ingredients
2 cups vegetable oil
1 can (16.3 oz)
Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers refrigerated biscuits
½ cup cream cheese
whipped ready-to-spread frosting
1 tablespoon bourbon
Preparation
In a deep fat fryer or
2 quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 350 degrees. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Using small round cutter, cut hole in center
of each biscuit.
Gently place 2 or 3
biscuits in hot oil. Fry on each side
until golden brown. Gently turn with
tongs, fry until other side is also golden brown. Place on cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small
bowl, stir frosting and bourbon with spoon until smooth. Dip one side of each doughnut into glaze.
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