Very Much Something (Day 4404 - 12/15/21)

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Mallory bakes some cookies using a box of Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Spice Cake Mix to make some sandwich cookies. Stephen asked Mal what gave her the idea to make them, to which she mentions that there was a jar of frosting that was about to expire. Mal had asked Debra to pick up a box of red velvet cake mix when she was at the store, but because they were all out, she picked up a box of the spice cake mix instead.

Stephen talks about how he just finished recording some episodes of Grandpa’s Game Garage as well as finishing the edit for December 5th's vlog. Stephen notes that before he's on camera for a recording or stream, he tends to shower and/or shave to be as presentable as possible which explains the T-shirt he's wearing. A coincidence that Stephen notes is that he recorded episodes of Grandpa's Game Garage up until the end of the year. The last Friday of the year is December 31st and also happens to be the 100th episode of Grandpa's Game Garage, a fact he forgot to mention in the recording of the episode.

Following up on yesterday, Stephen and Mal were excited to see her local doctor tomorrow as a follow-up to her surgery. Stephen goes on to say that they normally talk about these things as soon as the happen as opposed to waiting until the end of the day, however they needed the day to feel better after the appointment. Stephen talks about how this gynecologist has been Mal's doctor for a while and has minimized her experiences with endometriosis. Mal continues by saying that during the appointment with the doctor, she manipulated Mal's abdomen, causing her some pain. The doctor was also defensive and condescending about Mal having to get a hysterectomy as she felt she could've done it for her despite Mal not knowing she would be getting a hysterectomy going into the surgery. That being said, this is the last appointment Mal has to have with this doctor as there is longer a need to see her. Mal said that one of the things that hurt the most was that the doctor was very excited for Mal's surgery back in March, but was very dismissive today. Mal also posted on Instagram talking briefly about her story these past 6 weeks.

Stephen and Mal end the vlog by enjoying the freshly baked cookies.

Red Velvet Cookies

 * 1 box Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix (Any Duncan Hines Cake Mix will work except Butter Golden Cake Mix)
 * 2 eggs
 * 1/3 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 can cream cheese frosting
 * Sprinkles (Optional)


 * 1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
 * 2) Combine mix, eggs, and oil - mix until dough forms (may require a little more oil or water to make into dough)
 * 3) Form teaspoon sized balls and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper (Use two spoons because dough is sticky)
 * 4) Cook for 6-10 minutes or until tops of cookies are crackled (watch closely)
 * 5) Cool completely and make into sandwich cookies with the frosting as filler.