Jim got home from work at a reasonable hour New Year’s Eve (before 8:00 even) and we had a quiet evening. Today, a friend came over so they could both go cross-country skiing for the first time. I went lunch with them and “made” dinner but did not join them on their adventure. Sorry to say, I didn’t get a photo either.
Their second time out before dinner, Jim brought his mining light and even had the temerity to take the dog. Needless to say, the hipless wonder is sleeping soundly tonight. Upon returning home he fired up the grill…
Dinner was a Whole Foods extravaganza. I made boursin with whole grain crackers (bought, not made) and made pita chips for the weekend. I got cheddar burgers from the butcher, rolls, made guacamole and sliced tomatoes and heated Yukon Gold fries. And since Jim really wanted pie last night, I got a cherry pie. Normally I’d cook myself and prep for dinner and guests but he only gave me an hour’s notice so I made do.
Tomorrow we plan to turn in the friend’s skis and boots and poles (they rented first time) and re-rent Jim’s and get me started. Many years ago my parents bought us all XC skis and boots for Christmas and what a beautiful place we had to use them. Here they try to sell permits to tour a private golf course. Two feet from our deck is a groomed trail that goes for miles, and is free, so that’s what we plan to do tomorrow. We also have a trail map, which would help if we got more than a mile from the house!
I’ll make soup and sandwiches for dinner as we’re off to an early movie with friends. Let’s hope Jim can walk in the morning after over two hours of a new sport! Omelets for breakfast? We’ll see. Black Forest ham and Havarti. Perhaps Rosti. Or just cereal and peach yogurt. Life is a series of choices, and meals are but one.
Wishing you luck and love and all good tidings in the new year. Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 