Jim and I had to go all the way down the hill to get our dog Zoe frozen raw food, and then, only enough for 2-4 weeks depending upon if we can find a current version of her dry food. We did, at a western clothing store, and we checked the date on the 40# package and it’s good for a year. I think her old dry food made her sick.
We’ve a lovely gal staying with us this weekend, a cowgirl poet, songwriter, singer and guitar player who has changed our lives over the last year. I’ve even taken up guitar but by the time I’m 70 I won’t be as good as she. Luckily she likes good food so I’m able feed people and hang out.
Today, I did a minimalist meal of Jim’s favorite components. Spaghetti, meatballs and tomato sauce. He was very pleased and so was I because I cooked up a storm yesterday. We also bought both of us a few country shirts and jeans (for Jim) today. They’re mostly in the back of the car ready for the cleaner before being worn. I may send some photos after they’re cleaned and pressed.
Menu for tomorrow is TBD but I think I know. We’ll see. Jim and I had fun today downtown and he may have even found a car for the winter! That’s always good news as I can’t wait to stop talking about all-wheel-drive cars as he has one to drive in snow pretty soon.
We love our family and friends and already miss you over the holidays because we’re so far away. Making a meal is a treat for one and one’s guest. While we will miss Jim’s family over Thanksgiving, depending upon where we are (home) and anyone at work who is absent of family or friends or from another part of the country or who’s just started work we’ll invite them. That’s what we do.
Yes, I need a night off every now and then, and with minimal larders I can’t serve 20 with 2 hours notice. I could, perhaps, in an emergency but if it’s entertaining that’s a different story. No, I could in an emergency, especially if we had the Hurricane Kit Jim has assembled… and is in storage 1,600 miles away.
We’re thinking of snowstorms and perhaps a station wagon for Jim. It’s been impossible to find him the used car (better headroom and no loan) he wants so now he’s thinking station wagon which brings me back to the old days when my parents’ Olds Vista Cruiser was my college grad gift. Without kids, that may be tough for a real guy to handle. Luckily with Jim, it’s a matter of effectiveness, not grandeur, a piece of machinery that gets him up and down the hill safely. Did I say “safely?”
As Scarlett said, “tomorrow is another day.” Who knows what tomorrow will bring. Thank y’all for reading and please let me know what you think about food or anything else on your mind. Cheers! Dee
Cooking with Dee 
Enjoy your guest! How fun.
I just bought a new guitar…
What did you get, PDX, the one you talked about? J’s off on a gig but will be back tomorrow for the night before heading home.
I’m liking my new Seagull but my fingers are cracking with change of season and dryness here so it hurts to play. Still, with lack of practice I’m getting better because I understand more.
Is it strange to yearn to sing harmony to someone else’s melody?
The trifle went off beautifully and there is more left for tomorrow evening. Three portions went to our hairdresser, as James got his hair cut this afternoon and bragged about it. Dee
Yes, a Takamine EAN40C. I shopped around, found I liked this best (and the price was great).
It’s not strange to yearn to sing harmony to someone else’s melody! I’ve started hearing more harmony in my head, but I’m usually the person who holds down the melody in my group. Someone’s gotta do it!
Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
Pett