Ice and Snow

It's the end of February and I'm looking outside to see the snow continuing to come down. It's almost like a white-out out there!

Every season has its beauty. I looked back on some photos, and here are a few favorite snow photos.

                                                                                 

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On the Trail at Niquette State Park in Vermont

Today I found a video that I thought I had lost! It was of a wonderful time with my daughter, discovering one of the trails in a Vermont state park. 

Watching it, I now really look forward to more hikes with Addie.

 

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Yellow Roses

Roses from Geo and Addie. They are so beautiful, I just wanted to share them here. 

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Olives and Sundried Tomatoes and Feta

I was looking for a very different appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday. I found it on Pinterest: Baked Feta with Olives. I adapted the recipe posted by midwestfoodieblog.com.

Assemble the ingredients and the appetizer comes together in minutes. It bakes for 20 minutes.

Chopped parsley for garnish (Optional, but a nice addition)
1 cup pitted olives (I used ripe black olives)
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
8 oz. feta cheese (mine was crumbled)
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1/3 scant cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. thyme
dash of black pepper

Spread feta in small baking dish. Top with olives, then sundried tomatoes.
Mix together the other 6 ingredients and pour over olive mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then for broil for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty white bread. 

Enjoy!

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Cool Running

I'll admit it - I've been a "couch potato" for the last few months. Blame Covid, blame the cold weather. I haven't been to the gym. I haven't been running outside. And I've been feeling sluggish.

Yesterday was a brilliantly sunny day. The temperature was 38 degrees. (That's above freezing, right?) So I dug into my closet to find my sneakers and layers of clothing I could wear. (I wanted to be warm, but still look the part of "a runner.")

I started with a brisk walk from our house and headed toward the rec path. I decided, no goals. No time, no distance, no pace, no intervals. I'd be out here just to have fun. I brought my phone camera with me.

Once I started jogging, it was even better than I had expected. Sure, I'm out of shape, but I was doing it. Honestly, it was exhilarating. I recalled the many times I've been out here in warmer weather - yes, even in hot weather. This felt refreshing, although challenging. I watched my step so as not to slip on ice. Even though above freezing, the air was bracing.

I stopped to take photos. I loved seeing the blue tones of the shadows on the whiteness of the snow. I loved seeing the paw prints of dogs and of other animals I could not identify. I loved looking up and seeing the patterns of the white clouds in the blue sky. I truly loved being in a familiar place that did not look as familiar. And I loved greeting people I passed along the way.

I don't think I will ever become a cold weather runner, but when the day invites me, I will do it again. I'll not put off the opportunity. Covid and cold weather shall no longer be my excuses.

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