FINDING JOY

“Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.”
― Sara Raasch,

And that’s what we’re in right now. A blizzard. For those of you ‘from away’ who don’t know about our PEI winter weather here’s a advisory from The Weather Channel.

Winter Storm Warning is in Effect!

Significant snow, blowing snow and wind. Total snowfall: 30 to 45 cm. Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h. Locations: Prince Edward Island. Time span: today. Remarks: Snow, heavy at times mixed with ice pellets will taper to flurries this afternoon. Strong northerly winds in conjunction with the fresh snowfall will result in near-zero visibilities in extensive blowing snow. Strong northerly winds will cause temperatures to drop significantly today giving cold wind chill values. ### Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

So do I like snow? Nope. And I really don’t like cold weather. Finding the joy? Ok. Here goes. What do I like about a snowstorm? I like that warm, snuggly feeling I get by being inside during the storm while hearing the wind and see the blowing snow outside. (As long as I don’t lose power. When that happens it’s not the least bit enjoyable.) I enjoy gazing out the window watching the swirling snow, getting cozy under a blanket with a good book and a cup of tea, doing some household chores, and baking.

Surrounded by the storm I decided it was the perfect time to try a recipe from the PEI cookbook Spanning the Gulf with a PEI Flavour.

What do you think? They look pretty darn good, right? Yes they do. The top half of the plate is the original recipe. Then I decided that since I had some leftover clementines I’d add some zest. They’re the bottom ones. I’m sure The Great British Bake-off would comment that they’re not all a consistent size but does that really matter? It’s the taste that really counts and Richard and I agree—— they taste terrible.

In fact I said they were disgusting. I followed the directions but I can really taste the baking soda. Yuck! Oh well. You can’t win them all. I was ready to throw them in the garbage but he wanted to keep them. Will put some peanut butter or jam on top of them.

Today’s music selection is two versions of Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter. The first by Ingrid Michaelson and the second by Bing Crosby. Which one do you prefer?

Take care and stay safe.

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