Bleck!

I am in a bit of a funk today for some reason.  I am tired of looking out my office window and seeing dirty snow the plows have tossed everywhere.  I'm tired of bare trees and a dingy gray sky.  I am ready for some sun and to see something green for once.  Even my poor houseplants are drooping in despair of no real sunlight.  Poor Simon and George.  (yes, they have names)  Even the cats have resorted to napping more than usual.  It just feels like the cold is slowing everything dooooown to a turtle's pace.  Bleck!  I look at my lovely screened in front porch that's not getting used and sigh.  How I would love to have tea and muffins for breakfast on that porch.  /ugh

Awhile ago on Bobby Flay's Throwdown show, I saw him battle some woman about biscuits.  Not just any old biscuit but these huge, puffy, buttery southern biscuits that just screamed for a piece of ham and some cheese to be wedged into a sammie.  When I worked at Cracker Barrel in high school, they used to have a steak tenderloin piece on a biscuit.  They were *divine*.  I ate them every day I worked.  I have craved a good biscuit for years and when I finally stumble upon a recipe I want to try to re-create, I have no biscuit cutters!  Someone told me use a cup.  Yeah, I lamented, but smushes the edges down.  I think that would cut down on the 'rise' of the whole thing.  So yesterday, I bought a lovely scalloped square set from Amazon.  I am sooo excited to get these.  Not only good for biscuits but think of the cute little scalloped shortbread cookies you could make?!    MMMhmm! 

I also ordered the pizza sauce.  Couldn't wait any longer....lol.  So sad, I know.

I think I might have found a local knitters group too.  If only my hands will stand up to it long enough.  My carpal tunnel surgery scar is not fully healed yet even after two months.  I know, I know.  I'm making an appointment Monday with my doctor.  I have  a sneaking suspicion I have an infection in my hand since I have pain everyday, my skin is hot to the touch and its puffy.  Once I get that taken care of, hopefully, I can return to regular life again and start doing things I have been waiting on.  Crocheting, knitting, soaping, etc.  I miss my crafts and would love to put some stuff on Etsy here soon. 

In any event, I think today's blue mood is deserving of something good, sweet and comforting.  I am thinking peanut butter brownies....yum!  Hope you find something to keep you warm and cozy as well this weekend.

Happy Munching to you!