Fernando left for South Dakota.
Right off the bat, in a raid on my freezer to figure out what to cook, I found the carcass from our Thanksgiving turkey--my mom had given it to me to throw in the freezer since we were leaving the next day for California to be with Fernando's family at his aunt's death. The carcass came out, along with fixings for that day's meal.
Thanksgiving turkey carcass, simmering on the stove overnight.
I cut up the turkey and strained the broth, to be turned into turkey and gravy for Hawaiian haystacks (I think I'll post that recipe soon).
It has been invigorating to be in the kitchen cooking again, and I made another family favorite last week--Tortellini and Spinach Soup.
I spent a chilly, hand-numbing afternoon at the Morton Arboretum with a sweet young lady friend, walking, spotting signs of spring, stopping, taking pictures, talking. I love that Miss S loves "going deep" in our conversations; we fall into it naturally, and even though we talk about lighthearted subjects too, we have some intense conversations--discussing, sharing opinions, being open and honest, affirming.
Soon this field will be covered with daffodils!
It snowed one afternoon. I guess March is going out like a lion.
I tried taking a selfie to show off my new glasses. I love my guys.
More baking ensued, with two new recipes to be blogged soon--Irish soda bread, and honey-cinnamon butter. Comfort food, indeed!
Ice cream--eaten from the carton--was also on the end-of-March agenda; a Friday night, missing Fernando but still comfortable and at peace at home. The carton called my name, and I answered. There wasn't much left, anyway.
Danny made an "appointment" to get his hair cut; I hope he pays me!
Yet another new recipe, thanks to Miss S and her family--beef stroganoff. Hoo-boy, those mushrooms! I loved it. Half the guys picked them out, so this will be a meal for Fernando and me; they'll have to fend for themselves the next time I make it.
Thomas took my picture on Easter Sunday, and I texted it to Fernando, who was still covering NCAA women's basketball in South Dakota. We shared a casual Easter afternoon with Dad and Mom, minus Fernando and Jake, who had to work, plus my brother Jeff.
The end of March turned into New Recipe Month, with the addition of these lemon cheesecake crumb bars for Easter dessert. If you love lemon half as much as I do, you'll love these. Yeah, the recipe will come soon!
Random picture of a trip to Trader Joe's for fruit, veggies, and a few other items...
Another random picture, this time of my parents' family room as I waited for them to return so I could act as Computer Tech Girl for them. I love knowing just enough to be able to solve computer problems for them. It makes me feel smart.
Finally, Danny and I brought the Suburban in to the shop to see if they could fix the driver's seat. I hadn't driven it in months, because the seat got stuck in the far back position and wouldn't move forward. Thus, I couldn't reach the pedals, and couldn't drive it. #shortpeopleproblems
I had to drive the BMW exclusively. Woo-hoo!
Lo and behold, the technician removed "items" from the track of the seat, and it miraculously works again. We elected not to have the passenger airbag serviced, since the car is so old. We like to call that warning light in the photo the Don't drive with beachballs warning light. It's still lit, and I think of sun, sand, and waves crashing on the shore whenever I turn on the ignition.
That's our end of March, and we now wait for warmer weather (still not happening yet--how about 50s even?) and look ahead to what God has in store for us for April. But that's a post for tomorrow.
Back to life,
Christine
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