Sunday, February 9, 2014

Wishing away the winter...

It is snowing again.  Ella and I went on our weekly snowshoeing adventure.  This time without the camera.  It was a real workout.  

When we returned I was excited to try something new, strawberry cocoa.  We had some great strawberries in our Bountiful Basket.   I am very happy with the outcome.  

Strawberry Cocoa
1 1/2 c. milk
3 T. white chocolate chips
1/4 c. pureed strawberries
1/2 t. vanilla

Heat on low stirring constantly.  Add vanilla after removing from the heat.


 After making my winter treat, I settled into my chair, wrapped up in a blanket, and reviewed gardening magazines.  Dreaming away the winter.  




Meanwhile, Ella dreamed of chasing pine cones.  


I hope everyone else has found a way to pass the winter time.  Only three more months. 





13 comments:

  1. That strawberry cocoa sounds amazing! We have had very cold temps and a lot of snow as well, but I think you have had more!:)

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  2. Yep - I'm kinda ready for it to be over as well. March 20 marks the first day of spring, but realistically in the U.P. I have until May 1st. We have our snowshoe trail so packed that I make the journey with just snowboots. Of course Ripley ventures off the 'beaten path' and comes home looking like a poodle with snowballs sticking to his beard and coat. Quilting up a storm--- Quilt Storms are better than snow storms, right?

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  3. Oh that sounds delicious and Ella is so adorable. The winter seems long but I am keeping busy and spring will come right?:) Hug B

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  4. Now, strawberry cocoa would definitely put me in the mood for summer. Sending you wishes too for this white stuff to disappear, XOXO

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  5. Soon it will be spring, then you can stay outside. All day. :) I was going to draw out a garden patten yesterday but didn't get to it. I am starting to get ready to get things ready but I know it is still too soon. I am also afraid when I get like this I will buy way too many seeds. Your strawberry cocoa sounds wonderful.

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  6. The snow really wears out my pups. Looks like you are finding some spring treasures in the catalogs.

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  7. i don't mind winter, i actually enjoy it. i have been cleaning and organizing my nest. catching up on lots of crafts and projects.....keeping very busy!! we have also taken a fe day trips, if you bundle up, it's actually fun to be outdoors. for me anyway.

    try floating a "peep" in your hot cocco, it's amazing and super fun to look at. they are not just for easter and they have lot's of fun winter/christmas ones!!

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  8. I'm looking forward to Spring. We haven't had snow yet here in England.

    Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.

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  9. Hmmm...I prefer chocolate, but Jenna would love that strawberry cocoa! I just might have to try that...maybe tomorrow? Looks like another snow day is in the works. Only 35 days 'til spring!!

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  10. That is the best looking cup of coco ~
    coco, strawberry and a marshmallow .
    YUM I must try that !

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  11. Three more months of winter?. . . I was hoping for only one or two.

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  12. Hasn't this winter been a cold one~
    I wanted to dig a snow tunnel with the Grandloves today but under the fluffy stuff that's fallen all day, and continues still, is mound after mound of ice. This is a first for us, not being able to tunnel... :-( makes me sad.
    I will have to try your luscious looking cocoa. I can almost smell it like fresh picked strawberries.

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  13. After skiing or snowshoeing, a mug of cocoa is just the thing, isn't it? I love the strawberry recipe, this sounds delicious. I love your lampshade, too!

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