Because the weathermen were right! The snowstorm, or snowmaggedon/ snowpacolypse as some are calling it, hit our area and hit hard. In our neighborhood, the final tally was about 33-34". I'm from New England, and that's a big storm even for up there!
I'm on Administrative Leave today, which means I'm getting paid to sit (well, it's unlikely I'll be sitting all day) at home. Not a bad deal, though I wish they had saved it for later this week... because we're supposed to get more snow.
The weekend was as I had hoped, filled with reading, a little crafting, and hanging out with the Hubster. The DVR is mostly cleared and discs 1 & 2 of Season One of "Sons of Anarchy" are ready to be sent back to Netflix for replacements.
I also got the cooking I mentioned done, and then some. I made Pioneer Woman's Cajun Chicken Pasta for dinner on Friday. It had good flavor, but the sauce didn't thicken as much as it was probably supposed to and it could have used a little more spice. Definitely things I can hope to fix when I make it again.
I made the taco soup on Sunday instead of Saturday and found that it may be called soup, but it's really a form of chili. Either way, it was pretty tasty... though I picked around the beans, because I just can't get a handle on the texture no matter how many times I try.
The weekend was as I had hoped, filled with reading, a little crafting, and hanging out with the Hubster. The DVR is mostly cleared and discs 1 & 2 of Season One of "Sons of Anarchy" are ready to be sent back to Netflix for replacements.
I also got the cooking I mentioned done, and then some. I made Pioneer Woman's Cajun Chicken Pasta for dinner on Friday. It had good flavor, but the sauce didn't thicken as much as it was probably supposed to and it could have used a little more spice. Definitely things I can hope to fix when I make it again.
I made the taco soup on Sunday instead of Saturday and found that it may be called soup, but it's really a form of chili. Either way, it was pretty tasty... though I picked around the beans, because I just can't get a handle on the texture no matter how many times I try.In addition to my planned cooking, I also added some baking. Last night I made Pioneer Woman's Oatmeal Crispies from her cookbook and they are delicious! I added raisins to make them a form of oatmeal raisin cookies, which one of the Captains said was his favorite last week and so I'll bring some in tomorrow to work.
It was a grand weekend and I'm looking forward to the additional day today. I've been reading and browsing the web this morning, but I'm hoping to get some cleaning done and also finish some crafting projects this afternoon... plus some more reading and tea drinking and maybe a movie.
Gosh I live a lovely life. I hope you find some loveliness in your day too!
3 comments:
Golly! Just looking at your pictures makes me remember it all over again. I just jumped up to remind myself that the sun is shining today, which is good considering what else we have coming! Sounds like you had a delicious weekend. My hubby did all the cooking, except for some comfy rice pudding I made. There has been lots of tea in my life, too. And, I got the scarf finished.
Mary Lou
We haven't gotten 30" at one time this winter. But here in Nebraska, our snowfall/snowcover is breaking every record that stood. Three blizzards alone! Amazing!
You are defitely making lemonade out of lemons! Sounds as if you are getting caught up on trying new recipes and seeing movies. Can't believe those pictures!
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