Everyone needs a good laugh

This is my trusty coffee bean grinder. Every morning I put the coffee beans in ,plug it into the outlet ,place the cover on and give it a whirl. A slow count to 10 usually gives me just the right grind to brew my morning blend. I've been doing this for more years that I wish to talk about and  this little helper has been there for me at least a quarter of a century. Little did I know that it was about to pull a nasty trick on me.

SURPRISE!!!! A new wake-up call for you, Hobbit. It's the in your face not in your taste . For some reason this stuck me as very funny. I could hardly get the mess picked up I was giggling every time I pictured myself jumping about 2 feet in the air with coffee beans raining down on me.

Despite the new and interesting start to my morning I still managed to make a decent cup of coffee. I wonder what tomorrow will bring? I'm hoping for more laughs and less snow.............said the hobbit

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON SUNDAY

IT'S SNOWING...................................AGAIN, mumbled the hobbit

It's Bittyul Friday

DOING WHAT I DO BEST.........MAKING SOMEONE SMILE!

What I made for Christmas

Christmas has come and gone and now I can talk about a special Christmas present that was made this year.My children are champions at finding out what I have planned for Christmas.So I don't dare speak a word about my plans till they have their present in hand. Even then they seem to have that look that says.............I know what's in this box! Know what I     mean?

Every year I try to make something for one of my children using the wool from my brother's sheep.My sister-in-law always makes sure that some of her wool is available in the most natural state.This coffee/latte color is my favorite and I finally was ready to make my firstborns sweater this year.I decided to go with a simple sweater that had a loose and comfy look.After much research I decided to go with this PATTERN It's the Harry Potter sweater without the initial.Smart choice if your doing a sweater that can't be tried on for a size check.

                                                                    Nice full 3 inch cuff

                                                              Comfy rolled collar with plenty of stretch

The results a sweater that looks and feels great!! He loves it so much that he has asked several times if I could make another just like it. He'll have to get to the back of the line as I still have one child left to make THE SPECIAL SWEATER  for. Do you think she'll figure out that she will be next??? I won't say a word if you don't.............said the hobbit

What I do for fun

THE SECRET LIFE OF THE HOBBIT!! Yes, I 'm afraid it's time to tell the true story of how I spend my leisurely hours. According to all my friends I should be retired and having a wonderful time going to movies, reading all my favorite books and just puttering about. Not the plan..........I love being busy. I mean crazy busy.When I worked on the Farm I did most of the cooking. Loved beating the clock and getting all the goodies ready to be sold in the deli department. We took great care to use only fresh seasonal produce and finding new and interesting recipes was part of the fun.
When the Barn closed it's doors several customers made it clear that they HAD to have my food . So, I made a plan to contact them every week with a menu that would give them a taste of what they had grown accustomed to and still leave me time to enjoy a little free time.It's been a great time. On Friday I send them "the list" the following Wednesday I cook and bake away and on Thursday I visit and deliver all my goodies.

It doesn't always have to be fancy or complicated and this recipe is proof.I have never been a fan of TURNIP  or RUTABAGA.  You could often hear me saying "no thanks" when it was offered.

HOWEVER.........as a women , I've decided to change my mind. My "soup people" as I like to call them wanted more veggie options,but, they had to be fresh and local. Not always easy in the middle of winter.This turned out to be a winner. YES ....even I liked it and had a whole container for lunch.This RECIPE comes to us by way of the BAREFOOT CONTESSA If you ever watch the FOOD NETWORK I'm sure you have heard of her.

PEEL AND CHOP 1 LARGE TURNIP (sometimes these have been waxed)

cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer till tender.

SLICE 4 OR 5 SHALLOTS ,THIN

I loved these and actually did 8 shallots the second time around.

Gently fry them in 2TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER AND 2 TABLESPOONS OF OLIVE OIL.

Her recipe says 40 minutes BUT, they were perfect after 5 or 10 minutes at the most.

HEAT 1 CUP OF MILK WITH 3 TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER

DRAIN TURNIP AND MASH LIKE YOU WOULD POTATOES.

Sprinkle with the shallots .I make this ahead ,cover with foil ,and bake at 350 degrees till heated through.

So I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks ...................said the hobbit