We got a blue norther through today. I have not seen one that color since one August in Michigan.  It was my Aunt and Uncle’s fiftieth anniversary and we were having a picnic…a blue norther blew through and dropped it 40 degrees in about 30 minutes.
Our temperature didn’t really drop today..too much..it’s supposed to get down to 42 tonight.  I have no way of predicting the winter..I used to depend on the horses’ coats for that..thick meant a colder than normal winter.
Anyway, all of a sudden it is soup season and I didn’t even realize it!

 
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
When you are looking for  quick, easy pasta recipes with some spice this is the one to choose.  Farfalle with Smoked Sausage has all the ingredients for a cozy cajun meal,with just enough spice to make it interesting.

When I was growing up in Eastern Pennsylvania we always called this chicken pot pie. Later, after moving south, I was informed that it is chicken and noodles. Ah well, whatever. It is chicken, it is pasta, it is comfort food, and it is wonderful. Best of all you can use it for your once a month cooking.
Really, does it get better than that without chocolate in it? I don’t think so. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and savory vegetables make this perfect for a blustery day. Add a salad, bran muffins, and maybe apple …read more

Shepherd’s Pie is one of Marc’s favorites from my once a month cooking repertoire and it is really easy to make. It is one of those comfort foods, I think, at least in my family.
The thing is, that there are a lot of steps to it so I don’t make it as much as I should. I “scaled” this recipe down to serve eight because I realize that most of you have smaller families than I do. In fact, there are countries with smaller populations that this household…well, at least towns in Arkansas. I have driven …read more