I'm wondering what Mother Nature has in store for us for this winter. Most of December was very mild - even up in the 50s during parts of it. New Years Day was in the 40s - nice enough you needed just a light jacket.
By the way, I love this shot. Since I just sent Travis back off to college yesterday
it makes me both sad that he's gone but glad that I got to spend so much time
with him. No one said that your kids growing up was easy, huh.
Unfortunately, we now have today. Liam and I got up this morning for him to get off to school and it was 6. Yes, 6. That's just plain cold. A couple of weeks ago I made a wonderful throw together split pea soup and I wish I had some of it today. Warm, creamy, healthy and easy - I may have to put together another pot this weekend.
Split Pea Soup
Dice up 4 carrots, 4 stalks of celery, and 1 leek. Saute that in a soup pot with a little olive oil until soft and then add 1 pound dry split peas, rinsed and sorted through. Add in about 10 cups of water and 2 smoked ham hocks. Simmer for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham hocks and dice up the meat. Add the meat back in, stir and serve.
I served with small toast floats - cut rounds from a thin loaf of Italian bread and spread with a mixture of garlic, softened butter and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 until golden brown.
What's your favorite cold weather food?
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