Desert

 Did you know that Antarctica is the world's largest desert by definition.  It has low precipitation.

The Sudden Power Outage

  We had a localized power outage one night last week.  It was just before midnight and lasted for a couple of hours.  The houses across the street had power but our house and the houses behind us didn't.  It was really stressful not knowing how long we would be without power.  Luckily the weather has been mild.  You start trying to make plans for different scenarios, where to stay, food spoilage, that kind of thing.  They keep telling us to be prepared for emergencies.  We are not.  I did find a flashlight and our phones had light for as long as they had power.

We were thankful the power was out for only 2 hours.  Then a few nights later, 7000 homes in a section of Toronto lost power, apparently caused by a raccoon.

Sunday Smiles

 This was my white amaryllis plant on Feb 2nd, on a rare sunny day.  Can you see the bloom developing nicely?  It was groundhog day and he is predicting an early spring!  I heard the young children next door laughing and playing in their backyard.  What's not to smile about?

Here it is Feb3!

Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

Protein in Veggies

 This is an informative chart on the protein content in veggies.  I was surprised to see that so many vegetables have protein.  These amounts are for 1 cup of vegetables.  

Friday Art - Snowy Owl

 Welcome to my Friday Art!  This is a Snowy Owl ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Candles and Cauliflower Soup

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date!  The theme is 'Candles'.  Here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  

I made this cauliflower soup and wanted to share the recipe here.

1 onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 head of cauliflower cut into florets (can also use frozen)

1 chicken bouillon cube plus 3 c water

( or can use 3 c low sodium chicken broth)

2/3c grated cheddar

4 tbs light cream

1 potato chopped (optional)

2-3 tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp pepper

salt to taste

heat oil, saute onions, garlic.  Then add cauliflower (and potato if using), add bouillon cube, water (or stock if using).   Bring to a boil and simmer 20 mins until vegetables are cooked.  add cream, cheese, pepper and salt to taste.  You may not need any salt.  I chose to blend the soup.

Welcome to February!

Wednesday Memes

 

I got the one above from Grannie Annie.