We woke up to the earliest snow that we have ever seen. Is this a precursor to a harsh winter or a one-time event? Only time will tell...
Mrs. Smith
Sharing a little wisdom in these tough times...
We woke up to the earliest snow that we have ever seen. Is this a precursor to a harsh winter or a one-time event? Only time will tell...
Mrs. Smith
We had some vegetables that needed to be used before they met their demise. I decided to make a sheet pan dinner with squash and street corn. It turned out wonderful and we have plenty of leftovers to use as sides for a couple more meals.
A friend visited last week a brought us a honeynut squash from the farmer's market. I baked it a couple of days ago and I had plenty leftover. It was a large squash for just the two of us. I topped the leftover squash with a little butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. It was a perfect addition to the sheet pan meal. The street corn was something that I had always wanted to try. We were not disappointed.
All kinds of vegetables can be used in a sheet pan meal. I parboiled the potatoes and carrots before baking them to ensure that all of the vegetables would be done at the same time. All types of spices can be used to flavor the vegetables. Chefs' choice...
It was cool inside the house, so the heat from the oven took the chill out of the air while our dinner was baking. This vegetarian meal was not only healthy but filling. Vegetarian meals a couple times a week can definitely help reduce grocery bills. Gathering up the fragments reduces food waste and saves money.
Mrs. Smith
Number One Husband and I took a little drive...
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This rainbow followed us for miles. |
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The cottonwoods are thick like shag carpet and are vibrant in color. |
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It is a long drop down to the reservoir. |
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No guardrails! |
It was a last-minute trip that I was not prepared for, so we stopped at a store and picked up smoked sausage, cheese, bagels and chips. For the price of two fast food meals, we were able to eat several meals on the cheap.
The leaves were just beautiful. It was a lovely drive through the giant mountains full of brilliant colors. The winding road was all but empty, unlike the previous weekend when traffic was at a standstill and a mountain town actually had to close down due to traffic.
I have logged over 1000 miles in the last two weeks. While I enjoyed the travel there is no place like home. We are ready for the slower pace of the winter months. It's time for hot soups and warm breads. In fact, I have chicken thawing in the refrigerator for homemade chicken noodle soup that I am making to share with a friend who is coming out for a visit this weekend.
Stay safe out there...
Shalom,
Mrs. Smith
We are always on the lookout for items that we can resale. I recently came across two such items on my trip with my friend on our Fall leaf tour. We stopped by a little thrift store to pick up a set of measuring cups that I had spotted on a previous trip. Little did I know that I would somehow lose one of my stainless-steel measuring cups. How is that even possible? I also lost a pair of glasses and sunglasses the same week. They probably fell out of the car. Sigh...
I found another new pair of boots that I kept for myself. They are Sperry Saltwater Two-Eye Leather Boots that retail for $99. I paid $8. |
My next find was a brand-new Vineyard Vines Leather Tote with a MSRP of $175. I paid $5. |
I also paid $5 for this duffle bag. This was a rare find. It is brand new with tags. Apparently, it is a highly sought after bag and finding one that is brand new is almost impossible. |
Snow started falling on the peaks a couple of weeks ago. While most of it melted, the snow that is falling now will not melt until Spring. I recently returned from a "Girls" trip with my friend to Rocky Mountain National Park. The main road is now closed due to snow and ice. It closed a couple of times for short periods of time two weeks ago, but close to two feet is expected to fall over the next few days. I'm glad that my friend came when she did or our trip would have been cancelled.
We traveled over several passes, that will close very soon, on our adventures. It was a wonderful trip full of wildlife and endless views. She left yesterday morning. We got up at 2 am to get her to the airport to catch her flight. We came back home and slept another 5 hours. I was ready for some much-needed rest after our great 5-day adventure.
Looking back at these pictures reminds me of what the future holds this winter. I'm ready to enjoy the benefits of the winter months. A change of pace so to speak. I think this winter may be a doozy this year for the entire US. We will see what the future holds...
I will share pictures of our trip soon. I have to catch up on a few things and make our last trip into the city until the end of December or the beginning of January. Number One Husband and I have a short overnight trip planned next month, then we are hibernating until Spring.
Shalom,Mrs. Smith
Number One Husband and I recently went to a small thrift store that benefits seniors. It's a great little store with lots of treasures. While their prices have increased, it's nothing like Goodwill. I found these brand-new Sorel Caribou boots for $20 bucks. Retail on these boots is $225 dollars. I may not need to wear them for a while, but I am excited to have such a nice pair of winter boots. They will work great with my snowshoes.
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Third time is a charm. On the last one, I got the batter ratio correct. I ate my waffle plain. The sweetness of the whole grains and the Herman sourdough starter was enough for me. |