" Even the tiniest ghost can light up the darkness" -author unknown-

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Sunny Sunday

Finally,  Sunlight is shining through the windows and besides brightening a room it also brightens my mood.   Nice to see it warmer today finally.
I decided to make rolls today because I didn't buy any at the store for the burgers we were having.  Easy recipe and very soft rolls for hamburgers.

Here's a picture of them fresh from the oven
rubbed with butter


I could slather a huge hunk of butter on one at this point and enjoy.
I didn't do that this time.

I mixed green pepper with onion and an egg with lean ground beef.   These great tasting rubs were sent to us at Christmas from Steve's son and wife.   This is my favorite as it has coffee crystal in it.   I always use coffee in my baked beans and it's good in hamburger also.

A pot of navy bean soup with celery , onion, green pepper, hickory smoke salt and pepper.  I made this in 25 minutes in my elite pressure cooker that I use every time I make dinner.   Love this.
I can wash the dried beans,  throw them in the pot with water and spices.   Set it for 25 minutes and it's done.   No soaking the beans for any length of time or over night.
Steve's burger


Mine wrapped in a large lettuce leaf with condiments.   Holds together well and since I am watching what I eat to lose some extra pounds,  the lettuce works just fine.

love olives in my salad

no tomatoes,  just celery , spinach, red onion,  carrots and some olives.  

Toss it up


Dressing

I used orange juice to my taste or liking along with Balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, vegetable oil (prefer olive oil but am out at the moment)  couple T.  water and shake really well.   It will taste even better tomorrow.  

Light the candle and enjoy

Thursday, March 5, 2015

thinking bout spring

I am sitting at the window skimming  through a seed catalog today and found some seed packets to order such an heirloom tomatoe and some pretty flowers.

Looking forward now to spring



noticing little buds
The snow started




will think about spring tomorrow

Friday, February 27, 2015

snowy pictures

Some Thursday morning pictures of snow here at home.   Pretty coming down and it was a wet snow that is good for making snowmen.    We didn't make one,  just thought it was a good snow for it.

view from bedroom window



This is where I decided to sit with coffee and just daydream, like I do not have a million other things to do.




creek bed

a close up view from upstairs window


I guess spring will be coming soon?

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Snow at last

Yep,  been asking for it and got it.  I love it,  the air is crisp and clear and brr - cold
First yesterday we visited mom about an hour away and ran into light flurries there.   She said she wanted to go for a ride which she did enjoy.   So pretty when it first starts to cover the trees.
pretty ride down a gravel road to pick up mom


nice hot coffee for the road.

Some pictures below of what it looked like this morning at my house


taken from upstairs window