When it snows......

Right now we have snow on the ground, covering the beautiful orange leaves, capping carved jack-o-lanterns, and leaving little rivers on the sidewalks as it melts. Voluntarily, I stay inside, cozy with my little boy and watch from the window. I am lucky that on most days I don't have anywhere that I have to be. That will change in a few years, but right now, I am savoring it.

Our pumpkins ready for decorating are now frosty and white.

Once Orange



Now White



And Gray- a quick picture I snapped before the snow arrived. I'm glad I did.



I experimented and put together these little boxes for the ladies I visit teach.



We make hot cocoa by the quart. Tyson is the resident stirrer and helps me pour it into his sippy cup.



We stay in jammies, watch movies, and play.



And last but not least, we make yummy food. For example, I'm sure I'm not the only person with an affinity for Cafe Rio's salmon tacos. They are mouthwatering. Simply fabulous. While relishing the last one, I took careful stock of what was inside and decided that I could make it myself.

I baked some salmon with kosher salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and parsley sprinkled on top. Shredded it. Rinsed and heated some black beans, and washed fresh cilantro. Then I made my own version of the house ranch from Cafe Rio. Put it all together! So good! It's definitely a do-again.



The sauce:
1 cup butter milk
1 cup mayo
1 clov. garlic, chopped
3-4 tomatillos, chopped
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 tsp. lime juice
salt to taste
1/2 jalapeno chopped and seeded if you desire a little kick

Blend in blender. This makes quite a bit. Be warned.