I'm off work this week thanks to Winter Break. Besides appointments with the dentist and doctor (both simple routine checkups) I didn't make any plans, other than just enjoying myself doing whatever I wanted. So far, it's been really nice.
On Saturday morning I met up with two friends from book club for breakfast. The place we went has the most wonderful Eggs Benedict, a favorite of mine, so of course that's what I ordered. The next day, I made a big batch of homemade vegetable soup, which has been simmering on low in the crockpot more or less ever since (it's had one overnight in the refrigerator). Today the weather's turned frigid again with the possibility of freezing rain and snow flurries tonight, so we're looking forward to that soup. And as I type this, two loaves of homemade bread are just about done baking. Between the bread in the oven and the soup simmering in the crockpot, my house smells wonderful right now.
Added a little while later while finishing this post:
I added an egg wash and sesame seeds to the bread this time. I hope it tastes good!
I only talked him into letting me take his picture by telling him I'd take a side photo. I don't know why he hates having his picture taken, but he does.
To finish off a good day, I have book club tonight. That's always a fun time and I'm looking forward to it. I'm only about halfway through the book, but I'm not that invested in it, so I'm not worried about finishing. Seeing my friends is the main thing, although the drive home might be a little bit icy. Depending on the weather I may need to leave a little early, but I hope not.
Have a good night, friends!
*Homely in the British sense.
Soup looks good. Winter for the next few days... right. Try the next two or 3 weeks.
ReplyDeleteYour soup looks great. I make veggie 'stew' as I call it every week in the crock pot. I became a vegetarian about a year and half ago....so this is one of my staples. I use high fiber V-8 as the broth, red cabbage, onions, red peppers and several kinds of beans. In the process I've lost 80 lbs. And...lots of walking. Your bread looks heavenly. Enjoy book club. Stay warm! The knitted hat looks warm and cozy.
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Oh, knowing how the weather is changing for us here, too, I imagine soup and bread to be a bright spot of the day!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, this week off.
ReplyDeleteHot soup and homemade bread -- there's nothing tastier and more filling when it's cold out! That's a beautiful knit hat and you found a hottie to model it for you!
ReplyDeleteYou ARE a domestic goddess!!
ReplyDeleteGregg is like my sister in that respect. She hates having her photo taken, and it was nearly always so for as long as I can remember, and has forbidden me to ever show a current picture of her on my blog, although she did allow one or two from when we were little.
I hope all goes well with the drive to and from your book club meeting. If it gets too dangerous, I am sure you can kip on your host's settee.
PS: Any news yet from Little P's school dance?
DeleteI have a photo to show you!
DeleteWhen my wife gave-up smoking (many years ago) she distracted herself by crocheting hats. She made dozens!
ReplyDeleteThe soup and bread look so delicious. I am like Gregg, I hate to have my photo taken.
ReplyDeleteI believe I may make a venison and vegetable soup tonight! We shall see. I haven't made on in awhile. You're really coming along with your bread. I just love that you've discovered that you can indeed do it. And that hat! It's great! You are domestic goddessing with the best of them.
ReplyDeleteWow! You had an impressive day with homemade soup, bread and a knit cap! Sounds like you are really enjoying your time off. Hope you were safe on the road and enjoyed your book club, Jennifer!
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