We've been having a winter storm here for the last couple of days, and it has gone like this: rain, freezing rain, snow, more freezing rain, rain, more freezing rain... on and on. Freezing rain feels quite terrible when it hits one's face while outside... best to stay in.
I've been lighting lots of candles, like this Diptyque dragon candle in the family room.
Sweet Violets sent over a yellow bouquet for my monthly flowers on Saturday, isn't it like looking at sunshine?
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| Just the thing. |
I made French onion soup on Saturday, mostly because I had about twelve onions lying around. Working near a candle is meant to reverse the crying that occurs while cutting onions. It didn't really work for me, tears were streaming!
Brandy and herbes de Provence really create a nice finish to a French onion soup.
This is my latest kitchen tip, and it wasn't my idea, it comes from my friend Les. Store your Costco sized bags of underripe avocados in the refrigerator and remove them one at a time, as needed, 6 to 12 hours before you want to consume them.
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| Such a rare thing: a perfectly ripe avocado. |
I can't believe it, it works wonders.
Today it is still looking grim outside and I have a million little tasks swirling around my brain, I'd better get down to it and make a list.
Later today I'll be making good use of these apples. I'm going to cook up
The Pioneer Woman's applesauce recipe.
I hope your week starts off beautifully.
xoxDani
