Back now, and settling in for a long winter.
Happy about it, mostly.
We went snowshoeing as a family (first time this year/first time ever!) with a friend this weekend around Sidie Hollow Lake, and gosh, it was fun.
When we got home, after Fortnight and a VERY IMPORTANT FOOTBALL GAME, we enjoyed some cozy time by the fire.
That's kind of the way of things around here right now. Coziness. Fires. Staying up too late because there's too much fun to be had.
Otherwise, concentrating our 2013 goals, also known as New Year's Resolutions.
We're planning projects, like better curtains in the greenhouse, less screen time, and redoing the concrete floor. Finishing the breakfast nook, beautifying the yard, de-cluttering our rooms.
Personally, I'm on an endeavor to divine the foods and activities that make me feel the best. I'm taking it slowly, removing a food or adding in something each week or month. This month I'm attempting to remove refined sugars and wheat. Drink more water, and take fish oil.
Overall, in the course of the year, my goal is to locomote mySELF via hiking, running, showshoeing, skiing, paddling, biking, and swimming for a grand total of 500 miles. I'm so far, on January 6, thanks to hiking and snowshoeing, at 5.5 miles, approximately 1% of my goal. I'm already behind, but I know that the bulk of these miles must be logged in the summer months, and for that, I search for this, and this, and am on the lookout for a fine pedometer.
Why, you may ask, do I post my resolutions here, in such a public venue? Because, knowing myself, having an outlet through which to track my progress, or at least report it, is a measure of accountability for me. So, bear with me, if you choose to.
And now, on to food!
For holiday gifts, I made neighbors and co-workers and family members and friends jars of rosemary/lemon sea salt. I haven't had any reports as of yet, but we've tried ours on eggs and grilled meats and enjoy it well.
For Jake's birthday this weekend I had intended to make him his favorite dessert, pumpkin pie. I was distracted when writing out the grocery list, and forgot to include pumpkin on it. We had frozen squash and fresh squash in the house, but I decided to improvise with sweet potatoes for this oat crust pie. Jake's verdict is that it is better than pumpkin, (less mousse-y, denser) and there's enough in that crust (oats, flax seeds, almond meal) and in the filling (mashed sweet potatoes, mostly) that has made us feel it was an appropriate breakfast for the last two mornings. Sans whipped cream for me, but Jake is an avid fan.
I made bibimbap for dinner tonight... Asian-style comfort food at its best! Crispy/chewy rice, salty bulgogi, garlicky kale, sesame carrots, and a fried egg atop. Mmmmmmmmm! I remember ducking into a booth in an underground restaurant full of monks with Maraget while visiting Seoul a number of years ago and tucking into just this thing, but it was served in a hot stone bowl, and warmed us up so well we never wanted to venture back out onto those cold January streets. I've never made it at home before, and it took the inspiration of Bon Apetit magazine, gifted to me for my birthday a few weeks ago by a dear friend.
Around here, kale is the House Vegetable, and this guy got in on the action recently.
I think he liked it!
For the first time tonight, he's sleeping in his OWN crib in his OWN room. We'll see how long that lasts. For me, I mean.
Sweet dreams, little fella.
And to you, faithful readers.
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