this & that.

 

the prettiest of hydrangeas

thoroughly dried, 

graces our hutch.

visiting a dear friend,

she offered clippers and the

rights to prune the bush

before winter sets in hard.

the right lighting and a rather large

egg from a local gal's prized chickens.

made for a fine breakfast.

this life ...

today's main meal is welcome

on this very cold very rainy day

all due to the weather pattern off the

pacific coast. there's nothing like

staying home on such a day

though we did toodle to a favorite

thrifty place - or two. 

it's my favorite sort of day.

*

glad i picked up tortillas at the market

the other day. i usually make them but once

in a while i reach for simplicity. i'll make

chipotle beef quesadillas, with sour cream

and guacamole on the side, and a pile

of cole slaw close at hand. 

good spicy groceries.

had to share another view of these dried beauties.

beef stew was processed and put away.

we have months of snow just around the

corner. it'll be a welcome thing to reach

for a jar, add more veg, and a cast iron

skillet of biscuits too.

professor kimi went to new mexico and upon her return 

gifted me some anasazi beans. they're gentler on one's

innards .. those and white beans. i (finally) canned

the beans which makes it convenient in planning a

meal in mid-winter. they're delish!

five quarts in total of chipotle beef for the pantry.

*

"It's a sweet thing to sit quietly in the early morning light

and talk to God for a while. It's amazing what you gain

from the conversation." {Richelle E. Goodrich}

a cup of hot cocoa being sipped intermittently as i type.

this reminds me to buy marshmallows.

i best get busy with dinner..

the hubs will start a fire - looking forward

to the warmth it'll bring. 

blessings on this stormy day,

.sherry.