Eating: The cold weather spell here has me craving baked steel-cut oats, but I was not in a pumpkin mood. However, I had apples and lemons and an idea in my head. I followed the shell of this recipe, but tweaked it as follows: In place of the pumpkin I added about 2 cups of peeled and diced granny smith apples (to which I added the juice of one lemon to keep them from turning brown before cooking). I cooked them until the liquid from the lemon was evaporated and then followed the recipe. Once I had added the liquids and just before I put it in the oven to finish cooking, I added the zest of one lemon – stirring it in thoroughly. In 35 minutes you have a warm and hearty breakfast with enough for leftovers for the remainder of the week! It reheats well and the apples maintain their texture.
Finishing: I, at long last, finished Kirsten Kapur’s 2014 Mystery KAL – just in time to send it to my sister for her birthday. I think it turned out quite lovely and it is my hope that it will make her feel extra special for this birthday. Truthfully, I would love to keep it for myself, however, this will be a rough birthday for my sister and I want her to know that she is well-loved. Aren’t those always the best gifts anyways; the ones you would rather keep?
Watching: I sped through season 2 of Bosch on Amazon Prime and I liked it as much as I did season 1. I am trying to savor season 2 of Hinterland (Y Gwyll) on Netflix, but really – it is such good television! What is not to love? Wales countryside and Richard Harrington make for perfect viewing! The Americans (currently on FX), if you have not watched any of this, season’s 1-3 are on Amazon Prime. It is a compelling drama about the cold war years. And, finally – Grey’s Anatomy…at times I feel like I should have stopped watching this a couple of seasons ago, but yeah. Still there watching! My hope now is that Meredith and Alex will figure out what the writers have been hinting to the viewers.
Anticipating: The new seasons of Turn and Outlander. The weather being consistent – 70 one day and snow the next is no fun at all! The weekend and especially getting back to the regularly scheduled Friday Night Happy Hour (post Easter and Steve’s Birthday weekend).
Attempting: To build this pergola with Steve. The true test of any relationship, how well you build something together…or maybe not, lol. Anyways, all we can do is try! I will be the one trying to keep their mouth shut as well as my ears so as to not listen to whatever Steve yells at me for! LOL
Planning: Something fun and exciting for this summer – you will have to stay tuned, but I think it will be lots of fun!
I LOVE Grey’s and will watch as long as it’s on. In fact, Grey’s reruns are one of my guilty pleasures. I agree about Mer and Alex. The shawl is gorgeous and you’ve made me want to knit another one since I gave mine to my sister-in-law. We’re talking pergolas here, too. Hmmmm.
Your sister is very lucky! I love my sister, too, but that lovely shawl would be nigh on to impossible for me to give away. It’s gorgeous in the gradient you chose!
Love your shawl! And will need to check out Bosch. Sounds like a series we would like.
How lucky your sister is ! Wishing her a happy happy and if perchance she doesn’t like the shawl, just holler and I’ll send my address, tout de suite. Both the knitted pieces are gorgeous and the breakfast apples sound to be right tasty,
Cheers~
That shawl is just stunning. Your sister is going to rock this next year wrapped in that. Have a nice weekend 🙂
Your shawl is gorgeous !
The shawl is just beautiful — and will be much appreciated and loved by your sister, I’m sure! The gradient you chose is particularly lovely. I don’t watch much tv, but your post just gave me a few ideas of things I might like! And you’ll love having a pergola in your garden. It will make up for any . . . (ahem) strife . . . in the building!
Can I be your sister? Gorgeous shawl!! Stunning!