Shiny Things...

I finally convinced myself to purchase a nice Shiny little Convection/Toaster oven. My full size stove/oven broke ( actually tried to set itself on fire- blue sparks & smoke- very exciting I can tell you !!).

I have been reading how Speedy a Convection Oven cooks and will Save energy like crazy. I can say only this: Love It !!

My trial Bake was a nice simple pan of Biscuits...

A nice square of Biscuits with a swirl of butter-
I was Hooked !!
Have to Admit tho... I sat and watched it Bake the Entire time. Wasn't sure what I expected to happen, but after my previous Baking Experience- Well, a Girl can't help but be Overly Observant !!


There was a brief moment of absolute panic when the Timer Bell went off-  I learned another thing... My Cardiovascular system in Excellent Health !!

My next 'Experiment' was Pan Pizza... Cheesy with Sausage...

Oh Yes !! I even had a nice pot of Hot Cocoa in my New pot My dear Sister-in-Law bought me !!

And fresh baked cookies for Dessert !!

My little Fast-Baker also turns out a nice plate of roasted veggies (Brussel Sprouts, Parsnip, Yams) and Lovely slices of Ham !!
See all that Steam ? Yum...

Alice thinks anything that means she gets her own little Plate of Hammy Goodness is certainly Well Worth It at Twice the Price !!

Wait... I Smell Something Tasty- Gonna go see if Supper is done !!

xoxo

~Twenty-Thirteen~

Just a brief note to wish All Of You a Verrrryyyyy...

 I am going to have a Clean-up and Clearing- out sort of Day...but will be back with photos of weather & Christmas Goodness !!

xoxo

On the First Day of Winter...

Early this morning Shirley came over and had a Nice Cup o' Cocoa on the porch...
I had to chuckle- After all it WAS a balmy 39 degrees-
This is how she arrived-

Notice the Stylish ear Warmers... and she Brought her own Blankie !!

Fed the Birdies... Found a nice new Feed- has pieces of Almond, Sunflower seed, Peanuts, and the usual seedy bits I'm not sure what is...

This Snowman has hung out here for the last 4-5 years... His little Bells 'Yingle' when the wind Blows... And Boy, it has been choosing to blow Gustily intermittently the last week or so !! Blasts of cold East winds 30 to 45 m.p.h.

These Cardinals were to be Ornaments--- but they are made of Resin--- and h.e.a.v.y.
So they swing from the Rafters !!

My little Drawer/Shelf by the door...

Silk Poinsettias in my little metal Egg Basket...

The Poor little Battered Charlie Brown Christmas Tree... Blow over too many times and looking rather Untidy... But still Cheery & makes me smile- what more does it need to do ?

 

All the Leaves Scoured from the huge Old Horse chestnut tree...

Now the Moss covered limbs are in view...

In the Evenings these are the Sweet Faces I am presented with---
Alice asking if it is Beddy Bye time ??

She has her Brown Raggedy box all Fluffed and Ready for lights out !!

Babylon looks at me with infinite Patience... Knowing Soon it will be Snuggle time...

Okay Mama--- Get out your Book to read and let me get on with Snoozin' !!

Kuchi always needs to make sure I know how Put Upon she is and gives me her Deluxe version of "Stink Eye"...

Someone take them batteries out of that Danged camera !!
Kuchi trying to get comfy here !!

And finally she is Convinced the Photo Session is over---
And that means just one more click of the Camera !!

So off the the Land of Nod...

Wishing you All a Safe and Cozy night !!

xoxo