Hello Everyone,
How are you? My computer says it is 35 degrees outside, my phone say 34, and the thermometer on the patio is reading just about 40. Not sure what the exact temperature is, but it is chilly! It is also still dark out. I looked to see when we turn the clocks back and it is not till that first weekend in November. Didn't it used to be earlier - maybe the weekend before Halloween?
Yesterday turned out to be a longer time in the office than I had expected or wanted. But it was ok. Much was accomplished. I managed to do some (not all) of my errands...so more errand running today
My apologies, but I have no TNT updates for you (or for me). Last week afforded me no time to stitch and the hope/plan is to remedy that today.
We did get something exciting in the mail though! Or, exciting for us that is:
We LOVE beans and with the cooler weather moving in, it is time to think about making soups, stews, red beans & rice, chili, etc., etc. I'm particularly excited because Rancho Gordo carries yellow eye beans. We bought two bags (upper left) and then as I was reading descriptions of other beans and looking at recipes, my cart kept filling with more and more! Anyway, I grew up eating home-made baked beans. My Grandmother always maade them when we were in Vermont, my aunt made them a lot and my Mom would make them. Yellow Eye Beans were always the beans used. I've never seen them down here in PA. I used to buy several bags whenever we went to Vermont, but in recent years I did not see them. Now I'm looking forward to making baked beans (with maple syrup thank you).
Another item we used to buy in Vermont because it was never here was Buttercup Squash. It is now found around here in some stores. As you know, I roasted some on Sunday and it was not that great. I'll have to try a different recipe.
Last week I did make a new dish with Delicata Squash which I had never had or cooked before. I roasted it and made This Recipe and it was delicious. Definitely one I will be making again. The squash, apples and kale just went together so nicely (and there were leftovers!!).
My hope is that today I can find some pockets of time where I can pick up a needle (stitching and/or knitting) and have some quiet meditative time. I wish the same for you my friends. Take care.
