"Oh My Gosh"

Dinner was absolutely delicious! And Canucks won in over time- all is right in my world, ha, ha.

"Love is in the Air - Snow, too"

Well, it's Valentine's day and Mother Nature gave us sparkling diamonds- not exactly the ones I was looking for- a fairly good snowfall with wind!! Thank you, MN.
After we coffee'd and read the paper we set out to get the cherished cheesecake for dinner tonight-the lady at the bakery said, "we only get it on Friday's" - I grumbled to myself, "you're a bakery, you buy it??!!" Being I rarely make or serve desserts now due to our metabolism's taking a nap, this choked me. So now it will be Lite Chocolate Mousse (ackk!) with fresh strawberries - not bad but definitely not cheesecake.
I just prepared the carrots, onions, red pepper and asparagus so all I have to do is the ravioli and bake the casserole.
This kind of sounds like work- maybe we should change the tradition and go out for dinner next year. Actually, no, we prefer to eat in at our leisurely pace.

Reminiscing on Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to "all" my readers.
Was just thinking about our first Valentine date way back in 1964 (we had met near the end of January) - my love came to the house to take me out for dinner - as I walked to his car, he slipped a card and beautiful, heart shaped box of chocolates on the entry table. Just as I stepped into the car, Mom called me back - said Dr. Doolittle was on the phone. My boss. When I got to the entry, turns out she was just excited about my surprise gift - which now wasn't. At the time I was pretty annoyed but didn't let on to her or my love. To this day he doesn't know Mom "told". So this has become a memory of Mom and a cute one for me to remember her on a special day. Anyone who knew Mom will know it's something she would have done.

"Cables, Hubs and Viruses"

So my computer store sold me stuff but tossed in a cold for free this afternoon.
If this works after my hook-up, I'll breathe a sigh of relief - and it will be my last easy breathing for a while, I'm sure, as the fellow had a vicious cold. Felt sorry for him but sorrier for me as he kindly tucked various viruses in my bag and a sneeze to go.

"A Gentle Reminder"

Only two days to go til Valentine's Day - are you ready? Decided to make a new dinner menu this year- it's been kind of tradition to make beef filets in a red wine sauce. We're having a vegetarian meal of lemon baked asparagus, julienned carrots, stuffed ravioli -- and cheesecake. We prefer to stay home and have a special meal rather than dining out. Baubles and roses are still acceptable, though - hint, hint.
PS I'll post the recipes after the meal - still don't know how to link cause I haven't read up on it!

"Chicken Enchiladas"

So I made chicken enchiladas on Sunday night. Recipe from Southern Living - absolutely delicious and looked good but way too much work - at least this recipe.
Everything was done from "scratch" and there is an easier way - I found out as I searched for "Lazy Lady Enchiladas"!
We found we prefer mozzarella cheese rather than cheddar on top but no big deal. Also, I used lots of fresh mushrooms in place of the red pepper.
Being new to blogging, I haven't read how to link to this page so will learn that and then provide the recipe. Can cook- can't compute! How very interesting one son is a chef and one is a "computer guy" ---

"Good Night, Sleep Tight"

Time to wrap it up for today - just a reminder for you "snorers" out there- maybe roll on your side so puddy cat doesn't bring a gift in the night. Well, that's all for today- pleasant dreams ---