Over the weekend, the snow we were supposed to get missed us again. I was rooting for at least one good storm, but we only got light flurries and a scant dusting. I leaned into the hygge nonetheless. I made Chicken ala King ala Kathy and invited my brother and sil for dinner Friday eve. This meal, which my mom served in potato rosti baskets, was on regular rotation when we were kids so it's nostalgic. Those little crunchy baskets are no longer. Puff pastry was a good stand in. While the dish is not a looker, it is comforting in the way that #foodislove and #foodismemories. Buttered corn, cottage cheese and a salad with lots of hard boiled egg and French dressing completed the memory. We solved world problems (or tried), laughed, sang and played cards. Ina's brownies were for dessert with a scoop of Haagen Dazs. The weekend was off to a happy start.
That sentiment carried on through Saturday and into Sunday. Lots of rest, cat in lap time, family time. I received good news after my follow-up mammogram last week. I didn't realize how stressed I was in the last six months until I got the all clear. I felt immediate relief. The quiet was my version of celebrating, reflecting and giving thanks for prayers answered.
After binging several episodes of Land Man, I ended my Saturday by talking to Lily at the start of her Sunday. She explored Costa Brava last weekend. We pulled the trigger and purchased our tickets to Spain. Now the fun begins...what to see and what to do. The list is long. We'll have to be strategic and there will be things that'll have to wait until next time. Right now, we're hoping to spend a few days in Madrid, then head to Seville for a few days, Granada for a day and then end up in Barcelona. Getting glimpses into her daily life abroad is a highlight of each day.
My parents stopped by Sunday afternoon for a visit and to bring us some of my Dad's famous Beef Barley Soup and a new Lasagna Soup recipe that I'll take any time he makes it. The fennel and the ham were brilliant additions. I was able to send them home with some home mades. I'd just baked an almond cake and a batch of oatmeal cookies from my latest read: Stir. I'm finding much inspiration in these memoirs with recipes.
Today is a snow day. Finally. I woke up to flurries and it hasn't let up all day long. I've so enjoyed this quiet respite. The boys were working in their respective offices and I settled in with a bottomless cuppa and a stack of books. I watched a movie and stayed in my comfies. There are so many things I could have done, but I allowed myself to do only what I wanted to and to do so without guilt.
Snow day still life.
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