I know, it’s late April, but the latest recorded snowfall here was late June and that was in the valley. I’ve got scarves and gloves and hats and serious coats out until I can wash/dryclean as needed and put them away. That may be July.
Even with the snow and rain (now it’s cloudy but blue skies) I was able to see the many ducks, as always, come in after the severe wind and weather. Also two geese, the two infamous cranes and two glossy ibis I saw for only one hour of one day last year. Yes, birders told me glossy ibis do not come here and I beg to differ after several expert opinions. My only regret is that skies were dark and snowy so their glossiness was not evident. I picked them out because of the color, and shape of the beak. They are a gorgeous bird and it was a pleasure to look out a few times today and see them foraging for food. Sorry I couldn’t get a photo because it was too dark and they were a couple hundred yards out.
Tonight it’s baked chicken breasts in flour, egg and seasoned panko, and the rest is up to me to decide in the next hour. The winter/spring thing is always interesting. Tomorrow I may make a stew. Especially because I got these handmade pappardelle noodles (dried) so I need something delicious to put over them. Cheers! Dee
Cooking with Dee 