No Snow?

Here we are on December 9th and no snow in Glen Ellyn. Tom Skilling says none is on the way within the next week and we are setting a record for the longest stretch in Chicago with no snow. We have gone from a drought from lack of rain to a snow drought. The weather today is wet and it is cold and yucky, but would we rather have snow? not to drive in certainly but it would brighten things up.

Yesterday I was watching Rick Bayless on TV and was envious of his grill, so I did a little research. I knew it was not going to be a cheap one but would you believe $20,000? Kalamazo grills and outdoor kitchen equipment are nice but expensive. I think I will stick with my Webers.

Today I have been addressing Christmas cards. We have not sent them out for a few years but we are this year! Also I bottled the two liqueurs we made for gifts - cranberry and a sort of mojito flavored liqueur I call Mojitocello. Sharon made a big batch of her famous, delicious BBQ sauce and is canning it as I type. And on top of this goodness we are have having turkey today. Sharon got a breast and browned it on the cooktop and it is now in the oven with herbs and veggies just a cooking away. We will enjoy it in a while with mashed potatoes, brocolli, and cranberry sauce. The leftovers will become turkey tetrazzini. There are also the beginnings of a couple of batches of cookies on the counter. Life is good at Casa Jordan.