Le 21 Décembre~

 

Trying my hand at making pngs:)From my tree to your tree...needs loads of perfecting..like feathering the edges..

Winter started at 5.02 Am today..

We had snow yesterday   it was so pretty..a little grey today nonetheless  the brown grass has a coat..

I do love working with my hands and am always grateful for them.

It's only once something starts working differently..that you realize what a gift things are.

So I never take them for granted..nor legs and eyes..etc..

Those little Santa gnomes are fun to make either for little garlands or ind.gifts..Go to Instagram..and check out hauzco..

Years ago..I made those big star nutella breads..you know the beautiful tasty ones.

I hopped on a new idea..the trees to give to the boys..for Christmas treats..so pretty right?

They love bread they love Nutella..

Well  they ended up as decorations on a wreath.

If I had a bakery great..but I don't..buh bye..maybe around a candle like Susan did..and her cookies..oh my!:)

I abhor waste.

Jacques tasted one and said..well what are they supposed to be?...

He did not make these pass the taste test;)

On a much more favorable note..these mashed potatoes in the latest Ricardo magazine...are stellar.And made the forever list.

In case you need yet another recipe!

La Recette courtesy of Ricardo~

3 carrots peeled and cut in small pieces

5 cups peeled and cut potatoes,in cubes

2 cups chopped leeks

2 cups chopped kale..

1/4 cup butter

 1/4 cup 35% cream

Bring salted water to  a boil w/ the carrots in it....cook 10 mins..add potatoes..cook 20 mins more or until fork tender.

Drain.

Meanwhile..soften your chopped leek and chopped kale in 1/4 cup of butter  wiithout browning add your 1/4 cup of 35% cream and continue cooking while stirring 5 minutes..to soften.

With a potato masher..mash your drained  carrots and potatoes..add the leek /kale/cream mixture.You can add cream if need be..both times I have made this it was fine as it..

Adjust seasonings w /salt and pepper.

You have to always taste and adjust seasonings no matter what you make..an underseasoned dish is bland.

I just love this to bits.

Winner winner.

Bet you can't have just one bite..I served Osso Bucco over it and we had it w/ another dish one night..

My mom always mashed her potatoes w/ turnip..and I loved that.

Is around the corner for everyone~

I doubt I will have another little post before Christmas..not that I am at a loss for words..

I have a few projects on the go..

Ideas brewing..some for next yr.

Warm wishes for Christmas..albeit different..put on Spotify..listen to music you love..Christmas music..or listed to your CDs:)  I still have mine..

I have so many wished in my head.I have gratitude..yes..but I have wishes too..

♥

Take care..be safe..I sound like a broken record..and I am.