Soup's On

Good morning, A.

What I wouldn't give for a storm to blow in tonight and grant me my first snow day. Not likely, although we finally have a cold front coming in and temps will getting down into the more seasonable 40s. Snow days are in my future; I can feel it. But it won't be tomorrow, unfortunately. Too bad, since I'm enjoying the weekend and experimenting in the kitchen so much, and will hate to go back to work tomorrow.

Yesterday I was thrilled to find a recipe for Senegalese peanut soup that was easier and more "figure friendly" than one I've had in the past. It was delicious. Spicy, flavorful, aromatic. I'd make it again in a heartbeat. This morning, while my coffee was brewing I put together a slow cooker dhal. I've never made spiced lentils before and I'm always on the lookout for something I can make in the crock pot, so I figured what the heck--that's two reasons to make it. Later today, when I'm getting ready for a glass of wine, I'll make my mushroom and caramelized onion pizza. I may even try to make naan.

Meanwhile, I'm generating a list of things to do as I go: organize my recipe notebooks, organize cookbooks, organize my plastic container cupboard, plan a small cocktail party, etc. I know I won't get to it all, but I would if I had a snow day tomorrow...Oh well, at least I'm taking advantage of Saturday and Sunday.

I hope you had fun last night and that today is a good day.

Love, B