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Scary Drive Home

I left work at noon today, because when I looked out the window, the snow was so thick and blowing so hard, I could hardly see.  And the weather report only promised more of the same, but colder.

The roads were pretty bad, and the wind didn’t help.  At one intersection a car was sliding sideways, and managed to stop about 10 feet from the front of my car.  I did some slipping and sliding myself.

It took me about an hour to get home versus the normal 15-20 minutes.  And I have an all wheel drive car, which is usually really good in the snow.

If you’re in a snowy place, please be careful driving.

Cold Weather Food

I’m really hoping the cold weather is coming to an end here in Bucks County PA.  I’ve certainly had enough of the cold mornings driving to work.

I just made a pot of “cold weather” food, and hopefully won’t be making it again this season.  I think this is a particularly easy recipe.  It only takes 10 minutes or so to get everything into the crockpot.

CHILI IN THE CROCKPOT
2 sweet onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 pounds hamburger
2-4 Tablespoons chili powder
2 cans (16 oz. ea.) tomatoes (I used frozen tomatoes - from my garden)
1 can tomato paste
2 cans beans your choice (I like to use black beans)
1 chopped red or green bell pepper
salt and pepper

optional: shredded cheese, chopped onion and/or sour cream for topping

Cook onions and garlic in 2 Tbs. oil for about 5 minutes.  Add hamburger and cook till browned. Stir in chili powder and cook 2 minutes more.

Meanwhile, in crockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in browned meat mixture.  Cover and cook on Low setting for 8-10 hours.

I really enjoy a good bowl of chili on a cold day,
but would happily exchange it for a salad and a warm day. 

Happy Anniversary Don

I can’t believe it’s been 9 years!
Sometimes it seems like a forever thing
and sometimes it seems like we were married just a short time ago.

March Holidays

If you are in need of additional days for celebration to get you through the month of March, here’s a list that may help.

I’m especially looking forward to March 26.
I wonder if any of these holidays looks especially interesting to you.