Monkey business

My first ever sock monkey turned out a little wonky but still cute.

Heart healthy

I've been thinking ahead to the annual cupcake party in Febuary. I love that tradition but I'd like to see more healthy snacks. A little carving and these fit right in.

Housekeeping

Washed away some dust today and made this little canvas.

Snowy afternoon

Snowy afternoon is a great time to make some Gelatin monotype Christmas cards. And good practice for the class I will be teaching beginning of December.

Butternut soup

I call this yummy soup
Faux Cheeseburger Soup
Cut a butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and place on a baking sheet face down. Bake @ 375 until tender ( about 45 min depending on squash size )
Meanwhile sauté onions, celery, garlic and ground beef or turkey.
Spice with salt, pepper, paprika, a little oregano and curry powder.
Add peeled and well mashed squash.
Add milk and thicken with flour and water paste.
I have gone gluten free and use rice flour - works fine.
Also today I ran out of milk and used water. Not as creamy but still tasty
Simmer and taste before serving to make sure it's perfectly seasoned.
Good and hearty

Date night

A impromptu date with hubby. Love to go to a place where the service is pleasant the food is good and the coffee is hot

6 weeks til winter

Everyone enjoys making snow angels.

Yams

We had yams for supper. And even the pan was smiling about it.

Work then play

Last week I went in to see how the new playhouses were coming along. Those shop kids sure put in a lot of work.