Thunder in the Winter

Tornado Watch

From 06:05am EST, Dec 29 2024 until 01:00pm EST, Dec 29 2024

The above notice was what I woke up to this morning at 6:00 AM. Actually, it was the thunder that woke me up. I did not sleep well last night since I am worried over our missing cat, Sebastian.  It’s been 7 days. Along with it raining since yesterday, it is also cold. This weather has me worried for him. He is an indoor cat.

There is a folklore that if it thunders in winter, there will be snow 7-10 days later. I guess I will wait and see. 

Sausage Balls

I decided to make Sausage Balls this year. I have not made them in several years for various reasons. But, this year, I was craving them. 

I used the usual recipe:

1 lb Jimmy Dean HOT Sausage

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot’s Seriously Sharp Cheese)

2 cups baking mix (I used a generic instead of bisquick)

I used my Kitchen Aide mixer to slowly mix these together. I used the sausage and cheese when they were at room temperature. After mixed together, I put them back in the refrigerator to chill. When chilled, I rolled them into balls and baked at 350 F for 20 minutes or until done.  (This made 36-40 balls.)

I have to say that these were the best I have ever made. (I say that every time! LOL!) 

Merry Christmas

Isaiah 9:6

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders"

Casserole and pinecones!

Sunday, 12/22/24

Seems more and more it is just 2 of us for meals. Today I made a modified green bean casserole in my crockpot. 

2 cans green beans

A small jar of mushrooms

1 can cream of mushroom soup

A dollop of sour cream

A splash of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 packet dried onion soup

1/2 chopped up onion (it was in the fridge)

Handful of grated sharp cheese 

Salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste

This is usually how a cook - a dash of this, a pinch of that, and hope for the best! 🤣

It is in a small crockpot on low heat until dinner tonight. I’ll serve it with a ham steak, leftover Mac and cheese, and baked sweet potatoes. 

Monday, 12/23/24

I can’t believe it is almost Christmas! Where did the time go?

The green bean casserole was a hit last night. We have enough left over for another meal. 

I made the little pinecone tree for several friends this year. The Joy picture is from a long time friend; it stays out all year long. 

The ribbons on the pinecone below came off several gifts that I have gotten this year. I seem to be in a pinecone trend. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! 

Susan