It's been almost a year and I am still in love with my new kitchen.

Snow day and home-made ginger ale

nothing to do with snow or gingerale

8 inches of snow and a few more predicted to arrive later this afternoon.  Just as the snow banks were disappearing and the dead grass was showing through another storm decided to spruce things up a bit with a clean blanket of white powder.  It was nice to spend a few extra minutes with my husband as we shoveled the driveway this morning.  We work well together.  Neither of us talk. Just plodding away in unison.  He doesn't criticize my messy work; he just quietly cleans up what I have left behind.  I feel blessed that he accepts me for who I am.  I know too many men out there who would be barking orders or criticizing their wife's work.  What's the point.  Its just snow.  As long as we keep picking it up and moving it to the side, the work gets done.  Thank you  dear husband for being the wonderful man you are.

So for the fun of it; I decided to make Ginger Syrup in order to make home-made ginger ale. My kids love ginger ale so why I have never made it before, I do not know.  It will be even better when I get to the store for fresher sparkling water.  My glass is a tad flat but delicious none the less

Ginger Syrup for Home-made Ginger Ale

2 cups water

2 cups sugar (I used the raw kind)

1 hand sized chunk of ginger, peeled and sliced

Bring all ingredients to a boil.  Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.  Run through a sieve.  The syrup should last for a couple of weeks.  Add to sparkling water to taste.  

Thank you to Stephanie at 3191 apart for the inspiration and recipe

Its as Easy as that!!

I just love the car wash

There is something so satisfying about the car wash.  You sit back, relax, listen to music or the brushes and spray.  You pop out the other end all nice and clean.  Its like being scrubbed with giant linguine. What could be better than that?

A plug for a friend of a friend

The South End of Boston used to be my home.  It will always hold a special place in my heart.  I just received an email from a friend who still lives there telling me about this Bed and Breakfast I had to share it with you.  So if you are ever in Boston and looking for a place to stay......

The Gilded Lily Bed and Breakfast

4 Clarmont Park

Boston, MA 02118

617-877-3676

thegildedlily@net1plus.com

 

www.thegildedlily-boston.com

 

Boobs

Hmmmmm, I just told my 17 year old daughter; as she is running out the door to dance, to pull up her boobs.  That was weird

My kids think this is very funny.... Ha ha ah

On the tip of Africa - Can you see Antartica?