Going Cheap, Only Seven Guineas

Hi there! Well I'm Nick Ducks. I've been living in paradise for a long time now. I didn't exactly know what I had signed myself up for, but I have been able to meet some wonderful people in my odd new life. |

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[littlemissgracecollins]

PM: Hey Kitten.. Quick cooking question, but well, any tips on how not to burn muffin mix? I mean I can never time it right and it always ends up on one extreme.

Well it depends on what kind of mix you’re using. I always add just a bit of applesauce (but you can use vegetable oil if you’d rather. no difference in taste) to the batter and then I spray the pan with baking spray. If you don’t have that, you can use olive oil and flour.

For a dark pan, I always put the oven on 325 degrees and then for a light pan, I set it at 350 degrees. From there I let them bake for about 12-15 minutes but I start checking them at minute eight since some batters cook faster than others. Take a clean toothpick and stick it into one of the muffins. If it comes out with batter on it, stick it back in for two more minutes. If it comes out dry, they’re done.

Since you’re testing, I would use paper cups in the tray. They’re a lot easier to get out once they’re done cooking and are a lot less messy.

[littlemissgracecollins]

Ducks. Do you have a muffin pan? The ones with anywhere from 6-12 holes in them. I’m sending over some of my baking cups. They’re re-usable so if you screw up, you won’t ruin the cup.

[nickforsale]

That thing is called a Muffin Pan? I used to just call it the 'bumpy tray'... Oops. Thanks though! I'll try my best with your advice and give you an update!

[littlemissgracecollins]

PM: Hey Kitten.. Quick cooking question, but well, any tips on how not to burn muffin mix? I mean I can never time it right and it always ends up on one extreme.

Well it depends on what kind of mix you’re using. I always add just a bit of applesauce (but you can use vegetable oil if you’d rather. no difference in taste) to the batter and then I spray the pan with baking spray. If you don’t have that, you can use olive oil and flour.

For a dark pan, I always put the oven on 325 degrees and then for a light pan, I set it at 350 degrees. From there I let them bake for about 12-15 minutes but I start checking them at minute eight since some batters cook faster than others. Take a clean toothpick and stick it into one of the muffins. If it comes out with batter on it, stick it back in for two more minutes. If it comes out dry, they’re done.

Since you’re testing, I would use paper cups in the tray. They’re a lot easier to get out once they’re done cooking and are a lot less messy.

[nickforsale]

I uh... Okay. That uh, lots of information going on there, just give me a minute to comprehend...

So uh, I should put my muffins in cups?

[nickforsale]

PM: Hey, Ducks. Could I ask you some questions?

PM: Hey Sir! Uh… Sure thing? Though what kind? Cause like… my maths ability has been lacking lately ever since I finished my Sudoku book. 

[yogadudes]

[princeofparadise]

Hmm. Blaine always has the good ideas.

Perhaps. I’m thinking new positions to test your new limits. Definitely some new bondage to see just how long you can hold it.

[nickforsale]

So you'd be cool with that?

Well I am totally up for the challenge then! If I've learnt one thing from you it's endurance. 

[nickforsale]

princeofparadise

You’re becoming quite flexible, Ducks. I think it maybe be time to try out a few new things.

Yup, yoga has certainly increased all that flexibility - in fact Master Blaine suggested I challenge Kitten to a game of Twister sometime!

I'm interested in these "new things" though... Care to elaborate, Master?

[yogadudes]

[nickforsale]

Nothing Beats Morning Yoga!

[blaineisyoureverything-blog]

Uh, do you remember the dog show event? Or were you focused on your Master and Master Sebastian the whole time?… well, anyway, he’s amazing. You’re going down. I’m yelling timber. But the activity itself is the fun part, not winning or losing…

Hmm. If it had been at Sebastian’s, there would have been no question. Andrew’s a more private person, though.

[nickforsale]

Uh, if I'm honest... Not really, Sir. I was kinda really nervous about it all; in fact you can ask Master, I nearly vomited right before going on for my portion. Still, I know he's really good at all that stuff, but I'm getting better and I'm definitely gonna put up a good fight! It's not a competition, but I'm winning...

Sorry to disappoint, Sir.

[yogadudes]

[nickforsale]

Nothing Beats Morning Yoga!

[blaineisyoureverything-blog]

I’ll get back to you. I think he will be, though.

Well, let me ask you this… in which suite did this competition take place?

[nickforsale]

I look forward to it, I'm gonna have to get practicing though, he seems like he'd be good competition.

Master Andrew's Suite, the first time anyway.

[nickforsale]

Nothing Beats Morning Yoga!

[princeofparadise]

Mm. I’d much rather show you.

[nickforsale]

Well then I'm all yours, ears included.

[nickforsale]

Nothing Beats Morning Yoga!

[blaineisyoureverything-blog]

Yes. 

Oh my god, yes. And is there footage of that twister game or…

[nickforsale]

Cool, tell me if he's up for the challenge!

As for the footage... Probably something you'd need to ask Master? I mean, I've never seen it anyway.

[nickforsale]

Nothing Beats Morning Yoga!

[blaineisyoureverything-blog]

You and Kitten both. I wonder which of you is more flexible?

[nickforsale]

We could have a game of Twister, Sir? That's how Mia and me tried to figure it out between us.