Oh well, might as well give it a shot... one last post.

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Not much today.  I simply didn't have it going.  I did do some things.  Cooking, a bit of cleaning, this and that.  Still, no where near what I had hoped.  I will be up until, I am thinking, at least 17:00, maybe 18:00.  All probable, if I am thinking likely.  It has stopped snowing, but earlier it looked like there was six inches on the ground.  That might have been an illusion, with grass holding the stuff higher than it really was.  As I said, though, the sidewalk and drive are clear.  It is a pretty last snow memory, so there is that.

My friend called.  He hadn't received my message.  Odd, but I don't always get messages.  Just a bit of talk, and plans.  Today, of course, was out for getting out.  I was thinking tomorrow.  He suggested Friday, as that will be payday.  And, yes, I think that is best.  I spent a bit much, again, this month.  I am really going to have to go shy on spending this coming month.  Buying a whole beef is a bit of an expense.  Just this once, probably.  A hog isn't too difficult, and a lamb might not be to hefty of coin, more so if I can find a non"organic" lamb.  Bleh.  So... I need to watch my coins a bit more closely.  I didn't spend it all.  And what I have purchased was, sort of, planned.  So, no major issue.  The fish and duck will serve for a good long time.  Oddly, even sharing things out and I find myself, even so, in much better stead.  Even if I didn't, it's just how to do things.

I was telling a friend, a girl friend if you must know, about some food ideas I wanted to post.  Both really look good, if for different reasons.  The first is a breakfast that can be made the night before.  Really good for pressing mornings or a bunch of folk.  As for me, I might alter the volume just a bit... or make an extra.  If you have growing boys, as well, or a big boy, well... just plan on extra.  The other is a dessert, one I have been wanting to try at home for a very long time.  Only slightly different.  Both in vid forms, though one requires another vid, and a visit to another blog for more exact directions.  Here you go.




What am I on about with cooking lately?  I don't rightly know.  I know I love to cook.  I know I enjoy eating.  I know food can get a bit dull.  I know new things, so long as they aren't too different, or disgusting (though hunger can alter tolerances on those things), can really brighten the day, or week.  Not a new thing every day, or even a special meal every day.  But, once in a while, yes... something new.  Especially if it turns out well.  I am thinking both of these items are eminently doable.  As well, I have started considering what items to add to cassoulet... I haven't yet begun to consider what could be used to deglaze beside wine.  Wine is fine for my food, but around these parts folks draw a line on that.  Fine, fine, wine is more expensive than other deglazing products anyway.  Regardless of what some think, even the chef is a servant.  The customer really is right.  The sausage can be just a market type, bacon should do though something a bit special might be nice... I'm working on it.  Might be a good dish for with my new friend, who won't mind the wine.  The alcohol really should be cooked off, so that won't be an issue for him.  He has a low tolerance, so...

Yes, food, hiking, camping, life.  I want to try to push through this summer a bit more than I did last summer.  Fishing, is another thing.  Perhaps some shooting as well, which might be able to be rolled up with camping.  It's not hope.  I think I am beyond that.  Still, it is a matter of getting to it.  Food is a fine place to start, isn't it?  Good night.  No, not sleeping yet, just won't be posting again before I do rest.  Have a blessed day, and sleep well when you go in.