July 3rd, 2023  BONUS POST!

Wherein I answer @cosullivan's Five Questions for July[1]:

1. What's your favourite way to stay active?

Cycling.  I don't do it as often as I'd like, but it's still my favourite 
way to get exercise.

2. What's the best way to stay focused and productive?

Coffee, and an overarching sense of duty.

3. If you could have any sport or game instantly mastered, unrelated to 
   your current interests or abilities, which one would you choose and why?

Archery.  Thanks to my GURPS campaigns, I've taken an interest in 
historical Central Asian cultures.  Specifically the Scythians, who were 
infamous for their horse archery skills.

4. Share with me an interesting trivia tidbit about your favourite 
historical event.

Hugging a bitter enemy and consoling each other upon hearing of the 
September 11th attacks.

5. Share a summer recipe.

I'm sharing this Biscotti recipe I discovered in 2001.  It's my 
daughter's favourite.

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BISCOTTI (Italian Sheet Cookies)

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscotti

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening melted (1/2 butter and 1/2 oil
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons extract (anise, almond vanilla or lemon)

Beat eggs well. Add sugar, then shortening and extract. Add flour and 
baking powder. Pour into ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees for 15 to 
20 minutes. When baked slice into 3 rows. Cut in slices. Lay slices on 
cookie sheet and brown under broiler.

(Take it from me, though.  You'll probably want to cook the biscotti a 
little longer.  I find 15-20 minutes leaves the biscotti undercooked.  I 
usually do 25-30 mins)



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