Thursday, February 21, 2013

Enjoying "Q" on the prairie

                                          Eclectic Photography

Everyone enjoys this type of pre-spring snow. The dogs prance around, kicking up clouds of snow dust, creating mini white outs as they dash around. And, though I am not a big fan of snow, I enjoy it much more this time of year, when I know that spring is hovering just out of view. Why, I even saw the first sprouts of daffodils last Sunday, just an inch and a half tall... but they still speak of spring.

So, let "Q" dance across our prairie. This downy blanket of snow won't last long. That shadowless groundhog told us so!

Stay safe and warm...:)
 

Monday, February 4, 2013

Keeping Those Resolutions... New Dishes

Lots of good cooking going on in this prairie home! What are you going to do when each window breathes in the cold winter wind and chills you to the bone? I say turn on the oven and stove top and cook away!

One of my many New Year's resolutions is to cook new dishes. So, last night I pulled out a cookbook I had never tried, "One Pot Cooking" and cooked Spicy Monkfish -only I used Tilapia -  it took about two hours to make, so this isn't one that you just whip us. But, it is wonderfully spicy - great for cold nights. And, I made enough for three meals.

I then turned my attention to flourless chocolate cake. It is so easy (this is a 10-minute treat, not including baking time) that you could whip it up for a church supper or quick potluck treat.

Next, I am tackling orange scones and chocolate almond biscotti.

Did I tell you that one of my resolutions is to lose weight?