We seems to have had the last of the extreme cold weather. We may get another blast from the arctic, but it seems we’ll be warming up for now.

As much as I have enjoyed our cozy days around the woodstove, I’m looking forward to getting back outside to enjoy the winter landscape. It will also be nice to be able to sleep all night rather than nap in front of the stove to keep it from going out over night. 

I spent a lot of time making food yesterday to pass the time and to keep the house warm with the oven. Today I shoveled a lot of snow so I think I worked off my gingersnaps! 

Beef stew simmered on the woodstove all day

Fresh baked bread! My most favorite food in the world!

You’d never guess it was – 20F.