It is a cold world...

 It is pretty cold here, but we managed to avoid the winter storm.  We only had a skiff of snow.  I spent most of the week reading, cleaning, and walking our high energy dog.

I did try a new project.  I am experimenting with overnight oats.  

Overnight Oats Base Recipe

• ▢1 cup quick cooking oats, rolled oats work too
• ▢1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ▢½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢1 cup milk, any kind, we used unsweetened almond milk
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey

• 1 medium banana, cut into slices (or mashed)
• ▢4 medium strawberries, cut into slices

Place all of the ingredients for the base recipe into a large container and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight (preferred). We shall see how it tastes tomorrow.  I got the recipe from:   Healthy Overnight Oats (1 base - 8 flavors!) - Fit Foodie Finds

Our other project was the small kitchen remodel.  We took out the dead microwave about the oven.  There were huge holes from the drywall anchors.  It looked like a patch and re-paint project.  It just so happened that I saw a glass backsplash on Etsy that caught my eye.  My husband also liked it, so we decided to give it a whirl.  It turned out perfect.  It matches the paint and the rest of the kitchen perfectly.  All that is left is my husband is going to cover the hole for the microwave power cord.  We have an overhead light ready to install after that.  I will be so happy to have a light over the stove again.  When the microwave crashed, we decided, for safety's sake, to unplug it.  Thus, we have been without a light above the stove.  A bit annoying.  I thought about adding a little shelf above the stove, but now I'm not sure.  What do you think?  Do you like the change?  I must say It feels more open and I really like the picture.  Since it is glass it should be easy to clean.  On the oven front, we opted for th slow boat from China.  We should have a working oven in a month (ACK).  I made no-bake cookies today, because I have to make something.  Luckily, we have the smoker and the stove.  I'm sure we will survive. 

What do you think of the change?  Do you think it should have a shelf?  Have you ever made overnight oats? Did you get hit by the big winter storm?  Are you ok?  So many questions.