We discovered Stella’s gas stove works just fine, and just in time for the menfolk to begin interior work.
Trim work around the windows ….
Gate so little dogs and eventual toddlers don’t go wandering…
Outdoor shower
We’ve got some snow on the ground this morning, but it’s soon to turn to rain – The deep freeze lasted about 24 hours, warmer temps on the horizon. Around these parts Christmas isn’t quite Christmas until the snow falls. I don’t know how you Floridians and other warm climate area peeps find the spirit without the snow, but I know you have your ways just as we northerners have ours. If you’ve got a Christmas decorations pic you’d like to share, please leave your blog post link in the comments section. I love to see the different forms of “Christmas” in regions not my own, north, south, east or west.
These were taken at 6 AM this morning… notice the lights in the front left corner of the house are out.. that’s where Bens bed is, a dog must have darkness to get a good sleep, don’t ya know.
I’m writing lists for our Holiday family dinner here at the farm – buffet style. This app looks delish and easy to make, going to try it. Ask me how much I love artichoke spinach dip.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.Easy Spinach Artichoke Cups
INGREDIENTS
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
- 1 c. canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10) oz. package frozen spinach, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tube crescent dough
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, artichokes, spinach, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Flour your work surface, roll out crescent dough, and pinch seams together. Cut into 24 squares. Place squares into muffin tin slots and spoon 1 tablespoon of dip into the dough.Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.