My First Knit Cables

While milling about a favorite yarn shop with gift money burning in my pocket, I came across patterns for my next two knitting projects. Both of them contained knit cables. Therefore, I dug out my big, fat book of needlework and set to.

Starching Snowflakes

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas can officially come in my book. Still there are some parts of Christmas that must come before Thanksgiving, like preparing homemade gifts. Hannah is making something amazingly beautiful out of these snowflakes for some special people. But that's a secret.

This Week's Snow

Falling snow.

Hoods up.

Hot chocolate in hand.

Wind chimes gently ringing.

Distant sound of wind in bare trees.

Lamppost light glowing on white.

Snow swirling off roof.

Breathing deeply.



More Than Can Be Told

"You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told."

Psalm 40:5 (ESV)

Evening with Family

After our annual Thanksgiving Friday Parade of Lights outing, we came home for a cozy evening of food and family. Now that Jason and his parents have been added, our family has grown to nine.

Mom came up with the idea of a little serving table in the middle of our living room. A nod to our Norwegian heritage.

December 1st Creamy Chicken & Broccoli

I created this recipe on December 1st because Hannah and I were in need of an allergy free meal. Otherwise it has nothing to do with the date.

 

- December 1st Creamy Chicken & Broccoli -

 

Bake 2 large chicken breasts that have been salted and peppered liberally. Cut into cubes (3 cups).

 

Saute 1/2 minced medium onion in olive oil with a pinch of salt until tender in a small saucepan. Add 1 clove minced garlic. Once fragrant (very little time) add 3/4 c. coconut cream and 3/4 c. chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile whisk 1/4 c. chicken broth with 2-3 tsp. arrowroot powder (or starch of your choice). Add to saucepan and boil until thickened. Season with a pinch of basil, two pinches oregano, and a small dash nutmeg.

 

Put 6 c. frozen broccoli in a casserole. Cover with cubed chicken and pour over cream mixture. Bake at 375 degrees until bubbly in center, 1/2 -3/4 hour.

 

Serve over rice or eat plain in a bowl.

 

Follow up with a bit of chocolate, hot or otherwise.

Last Week's Frost on the Roof