The weather...
It's snowing right now and it's 28 degrees outside. I'm wondering how much snow is going to accumulate.
Right now I am...
Well blogging of course doing this post. But I'm having a cup of coffee with my usual splash of real cream, visiting with my hubby, and checking out some websites that are freaking me out. One site talked about "The 11 Scariest Things in Your Food". The one that got me was the vanilla and raspberry flavoring.
Thinking...
That I need to head out today to the co-op to get some vanilla beans and other ingredients to make my own vanilla. I better start now because it takes about 6 months until I can use it.
On my reading pile...
This one is on my Kindle, it's a PDF download that I got from the Women of Faith website. It's Amish Christmas, and there are 4 short stories which I am really enjoying.
On my TV...
Downton Abbey and more of Trisha's Southern Kitchen {I tape them all}
Favorite Blog post this week {mine or other}...
Buttons over at Buttons Thoughts did a post titled 'Choice!'.
Something fun to share...
A lemon contains more sugar than a strawberry.
No wonder water tastes so good with a slice of lemon in it.
On the menu for this week...
I ordered Trisha Yearwood's Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, and I'm so excited. So, that's what my menu for the week will be focused on.
- Monday...Gwen's Old Fashioned Potato Beef Casserole
- Tuesday...Chicken Noodle Soup & Buttered Rosemary Rolls {The Pioneer Woman's}
- Wednesday...Pork chops and Everyday Mashed Potatoes
- Thursday...BBQ Pork Ribs and the canned beans from Texas
- Friday...Chicken Pie
- Saturday...leftovers
- Sunday...leftovers
On my to-do list...
Laundry as always, and since we were gone to Illinois for the weekend babysitting our grand-kids we have a couple of loads. I did do laundry there but I had left a load here not done before we left :(
Also on my to-do lis, tho it is really on my hubby's list, I bought a radio/cd player that will be mounted underneath one of our cabinets. I've been wanting one for a long time and finally found one on clearance over at Farm and Fleet in Janesville.
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...
I'm late on getting it started but I'll be working on my February monthly mini quilt, and new dish cloths that are so badly needed for my kitchen.
Homemaking tips...
I have a tip and you may or may not already do it. When I make my meal plan out, I always write it on paper and post it on my fridge, so everyday when I'm wondering what to make for dinner it's right there. I don't always make my meals excatly how I wrote them down I may mix up the days, but as long as I have them down and posted I'm good to go, and I never wonder what I'll be making for that day.
Looking around the house...
I see my empty coffee cup that needs to be filled :)
My dishes drying in the drying rack {whew, and it's only 8:05 a.m}
Jim here on the upstairs computer printing out our Wisconsin Maple Syrup Association Membership form that we need to fill out and send back to them.
I'm also looking out my window seeing the Juncos and a Red Bellied along with a Downy Woodpecker at the feeders.
From the Camera...
On my prayer list...
My cousin who is going to have gallbadder surgery. I pray all goes well and her health will continue to improve.
Bible verse~Devotional...
Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
Psalm 31:3
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Linking with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.
It has been 50-60 degrees here in the southern Midwest ... I love seeing pics of SNOW!!!!! You have a lovely blog. :)
Posted by: "Cordelia" | February 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Your photo is so beautiful. I've never been in snow so I look at pictures like that and think it would be wonderful because it's so pretty.
Posted by: Heather | February 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM
oh, i laughed out loud when i followed that link to find out what shocked you into wanting to make your own vanilla. ha ha ha ha ha!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | February 11, 2013 at 11:05 AM
You've got me TOTALLY hooked up on those food websites now! G-r-o-s-s!! :)
Posted by: Allison | February 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM
It sounds that your Monday has started well :)
We have got more snow too and it is increasing day after day as usually in this time of year.
Children`s skiing holidays are starting and I will be very occupied with family life next two weeks.
I wish happy week to you !
Posted by: Leena | February 11, 2013 at 01:34 PM
this is a great post. you're menu sounds wonderful!!
Posted by: Traci | February 11, 2013 at 01:35 PM
Sounds like a good start to the week. Beautiful photograph of the snowy landscape. I hope your cousin's surgery goes well.
Posted by: Carver | February 11, 2013 at 01:55 PM
If I wasn't already freaked out about the BVO in the soda my husband drank (I refuse to get it for him now) the beaver thing is just gross. I've become more disgusted the past year at what all these companies put in the foods we eat. So sad.
Posted by: Kar | February 11, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I always enjoy reading things like this...almost afraid to thoroughly read the scariest things list.
Posted by: Rose | February 11, 2013 at 05:31 PM
I post my meal plans on my fridge as well. It really does make things a lot easier.
I clicked on the scariest things in your food list. I can't help myself but to read it after I'm done commenting. It's always interesting knowing.
Laundry always seems to be never-ending around our house so I feel your pain on that one.
Posted by: Tori | February 11, 2013 at 05:55 PM
Good evening Judy I have had a busy day with my Mom and just came in the house to read my blog list. Thank you for mentioning my "Choice" story it is funny I thought it was not worth posting but I needed to post it. I am glad that you get it.
I love your photos they are amazing. I was afraid to go to the scary food sites at this time maybe later. I do wish I was at your house at your dinner table with an awesome list like that posted on your frig. Homemade vanilla is the best I have only tried it once. Delicious. Maple syrup pretty soon yummy.
Take care I am off to bed. A very long day. Thanks again. B
Posted by: Buttons | February 11, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Hi Lisa, such a cozy picture ~ it would be nice to have a chat and a mug of tea ~ if not the big big ocean with thousands of miles would be in between :) I enjoy Downtown Abbry ad well, the 2nd season has just ended here. Your verse does encourage me, praying for your cousin that the surgery will be fine.
Nina
Posted by: Nina | February 11, 2013 at 07:06 PM
Oh I can look at your weather and figure out what mine will be in a few short days. I love cutting out the middle man (weather frogs).
I've read so many good reviews about Tricia Yearwood's cooking and cookbook that I should add her program to my growing list and see what it's all about.
Posted by: Vee | February 11, 2013 at 09:10 PM
Wow, that's some post. I really love that last shot. I hope your not buried in the morning. We are actually getting snow right now too.
Posted by: Randy | February 11, 2013 at 09:32 PM
Wow -- your menu looks delicious. What time should we be there? ;-D
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 11, 2013 at 10:06 PM
I love these Monday morning posts!!
Posted by: Bev | February 12, 2013 at 12:15 AM
I need to check out that Trisha Yearwood cookbook! Have a wonderful Tuesday Judy. :)
Posted by: Nancy | February 12, 2013 at 04:32 AM
Love Trisha Yearwood and I have that cookbook and have cooked a TON of things from there...all very good. Enjoy :)
Gross about the flavorings, I try not to read up much on these kind of things for I fear I will starve myself LOL
Hope you're having a good start to the week.
Posted by: Sandra | February 12, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Prayers for your cousin! Sounds like a very yummy menu! LoL! =)
Posted by: Tricia | February 12, 2013 at 08:49 AM
I've been doing my own vanilla for several years now - it's so easy to do and I think it tastes better!
Posted by: Lisa @ Two Bears Farm | February 12, 2013 at 02:40 PM