Since Sunday, here in northern Illinois, we are “enjoying” a different weather experience. After a week of glorious sunshine and temps, it’s been quite cool and wet. However, there is a silver lining. It’s the perfect kind of weather to start up a fire in the fireplace, make some homemade soup, and craft with wool.
On Sunday I made a pot of vegetable soup. I used what I had on hand: white beans, yellow split peas, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, zucchini, onions, garlic, and thyme. It all went into my soup pot with vegetable bouillon, water, and some salt. One and a half hours later we had yummy soup which will last us for a few days.
I topped my bowl of soup with plain whole milk Greek yogurt, my favorite “sour cream”, and parmesan cheese. In case you’re wondering, it was very good. 🙂
I started building my snow people yesterday evening. I stuck with it, and ended up with a dozen of them! I can’t wait to bring them all to life.
My favorite place to work on days (or nights) like this is right in front of the fireplace. The little table that my Mom had in her house is the perfect height for working. I will also put my June Taylor Cushioned Quilter’s Square ‘n Blocker board on it when I am embroidering or hand sewing; it’s rigid and creates its own table top.
Wherever you are, rain or shine, warm or cool, I hope your day has a silver lining too. ❤
By the way, does anyone know the name of the tall plant with variegated leaves in the photo below? Thanks.
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