What do I do when it's bitterly cold (-6º with the wind chill) outside? First, I go out and make sure the kitties are warm, safe and fed. Then, I warm up the kitchen by filling the entire farmhouse with the aroma a freshly baked bread. Homemade bread is a perfect cold weather activity. I'm especially chuffed when the top crust turns out like this.
I'm also working on my second sock. I'll complete it this week, and have a brand new pair of cuddly socks to wear.
What do you do when it's so cold outside? I'd light a fire in the fireplace if we had one. (It's awkward and dangerous if you don't.) I used to cross country ski (eons ago), but not now. I don't bounce like I used to. It's better I stay mostly indoors. I did go out to make sure there was birdseed in the feeders, and to take warm milk out to the barn girls. I also check their accommodations, clean their litter box, and give them cuddles. Otherwise, I'm perfectly content to hang out in the kitchen where it's nice and warm.
We're supposed to be a little warmer today. That means we'll take care of a few errands, and we have a lunch date. We'll be back home by mid-afternoon so I'm planning to work on those socks again. Coffee first! See you tomorrow.
Mmmmmm, that bread looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhen it's this cold, I try to have the oven on & bake something, or at least make supper in the oven to warm the house up more.
We only went out yesterday to get our booster.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteI agree. Anything to keep the house a little warmer, while making something tasty. I think homemade stew is on today's list.
Stay healthy, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
Yum!! Resident Chef made sourdough buns yesterday and also a big batch of shortcakes (better known, I suppose, as tea biscuits). The apartment smelled heavenly! Cold here too, so perfect for making bread and soup!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteHow fortunate for you. Yum! I know exactly how warm and wonderful the house must have smelled. We were served Schaum tortes at our luncheon yesterday. I hadn't had one in years. My mother used to make them. I think they should be on my short list for dessert. I also love the simplicity of biscuits, so the stew I make today will likely have them as a side for dinner this evening. Stay warm and enjoy Resident Chef's tasty talents!
xoxo
Donna
Your bread looks amazing! I can almost feel the warmth and smell the delicious aroma of the bread baking. You are such a good kitty momma.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry, dear.
DeleteBaking and tending to those sweet cats are two of my happy pursuits.
xoxo
Donna