Snowy day…

Well, it seems like Mother Nature is making up for a lame winter here in Vermont.

This is the biggest snowstorm of the season, the wrong season mind you, but nevertheless, it’s really coming down hard as I write.

Marty stayed home from the farmers market today since the roads were dreadful; they still are.

He has been going on rescue squad calls for most of the day. I have been keeping myself busy doing my favorite things.

This morning I was in a full-on cooking mood. I love making comfort food on days like this.

I took out some skinless and boneless chicken thighs and made chicken cacciatore.

I have never had this dish before but have been wanting to make it forever; so I thought today is the day.

It looks and smells delicious. It will be our Sunday dinner tomorrow along with cheesy polenta and a salad.

Next, I grabbed a chuck roast and made bourbon & brown sugar braised beef. I just finished making the gravy from the pan juices. Yum!

I’m undecided about what to serve with it. Marty won’t be home for a while so I have time to figure it out.

I felt like drawing this afternoon in my cozy spot in our back room with Nelly snuggled up tight against me; on a heated blanket.

I took down our kitchen chalkboard and made a spring drawing of Nelly. She is by far my favorite thing to sketch.

Have a great rest of your weekend. It’s time for a glass of wine and finish dinner.