Question #2 and #3

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 Question #2


Jazzlyn Rayne:  I do not make these - nor do I particularly like them.  But here is a recipe for you.  As for the sweet red sauce - I am not sure what you mean.  I have only seen them with red bean sauce in the center.

 Mochi 

2 1/3 cups glutinous rice flour

3/4 tsp of salt

1 tsp sugar

1 cup of water

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Add the water and stir till a smooth ball forms.  Then coat hands in rice flour and knead till very smooth

Break off pieces and form in oval balls. 

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.  Add a few of the rice balls at a time.  Boil for 2 - 3 minutes - until they float to the top.  Remove from water and drain.

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 Question #3


I have a question. I am also a great fan of corsets. What is the best way to put one on and take it off, both when you have help and solo. I am sure there is a knack with those fiddly hook things I just do not seem to have it

  

I really do hate to disappoint - but I have no idea how to get in or out of my corsets by myself........... which is a huge disappointment to me.

I was told that with practice I would be able to grab the ties in the back and then by doing a whole lot of wiggling and a whole lot of pulling / contorting I would master tightening the corset.  Yay??!!  I don't think so.............. 

The first problem is trying to get those fiddly hook things (see picture above) done up.  I get half done up and then when I am attempting to get the others done - the first ones unpop.  There is nothing - and I do mean NOTHING - more frustrating.  

I have been told to start at the top.......... 

I have been told to start at the bottom.........

I have been told to start in the middle..........

All with the same result.......... they pop open again.

And as for all that wiggling and jiggling to tie it up oneself.......... I just don't think I can get it as tight as someone else can.

And once in - one would think it would be as easy as pie to get out of it right?? 

WRONG!  I was warned that unless the corset is loosened by a good 2 inches - trying to get the hooks undone could/would result in damage / possible breakage to the corset.

So what's a girl to do??????? Find someone who can get the damn hook thingies done up and is a good lacer.   And then pray you have someone close at hand when it is time to rip that lovely piece of fabric and molding steel boning off......... cause I don't know about anyone else - but when I have had enough ......... I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!! 

So unfortunately I have no words of wisdom Hil........ except find a really close friend to hook and tie you into your corset and hang around to unhook and untie you once the evening is over........