This week we saw unusual snowfall in northern Florida. See post and more photos HERE. Below is a photo of our field. I grew up in Pennsylvania and Michigan so I experienced snowy winters but this is so very unusual for Florida.
Foodie stuff / JoAnn posted about Chicken Tortellini soup HERE. So I have made that, very hearty.
Reading
Upcoming for one of my classics is Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain, a buddy read with JoAnn for February. Currently reading The Thorn Birds with Deb at Readerbuzz, also for my classic club list.
For Mailbox Monday I picked up the following - Orbital by Samantha Harvey, Pastoral Song by James Rebanks and the final season of Madam Secretary.
James Rebanks has a farm in Cumbria England and may be found on IG at Herdyshepherd1. The photos and videos are fantastic and I am looking forward to his book.
Finally, here is Loki soaking up some sun from his bedroom. I think about moving the furniture around but the placement of this bed near the window allows him to get a good view of the field. Spoiled...just a bit.
Sharing with:
Deb at Readerbuzz for Sunday Salon
I have a table right in front of a window that the kitties love! Anything for the animals!
ReplyDeleteNan, I usually accomodate him as I can. Why not spoil them :-)
DeleteLove the photo of Loki near the window. He's happy there looking out. And look at that snow in FLA, Wow! I can't believe you got snow there, lol! Looks serene in the field. I will look for James Rebanks Insta account - love seeing farms & animals. And the soups look like just the right thing for a wintry week. I was sort of thinking of maybe trying our next Ferrante buddy read (book 2) for April? Would that be a good month for it? Tax day, ha.
ReplyDeleteSusan, Loki likes his comforts and after his first three years living outside he really appreciates being with us. April would be great for the next book, count me in!
DeleteWe still have some snow, mostly thicker on the saded side of the field. Crazy.
That snow is astounding for Florida! Armchair travel to a farm in Cumbria, England looks like a perfect winter activity, especially when you have real winter weather.
ReplyDeleteJoy, I am very much looking forward to the armchair travle to Cumbria!
DeleteThat is quite a snowfall you had! Go ahead and spoil Loki. He looks so content. Have a great rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteJodie, it was a surprise as when we heard snow was forecast I thought maybe a dusting.
DeleteEveryone I know seems to have had snow lately! My area in the UK wasn't very well prepared for it, even though it's not that unusual for us to get some snow. It was mayhem!
ReplyDeleteNicky, trying to drive or get out in snow covered roads can indeed be a nightmare.
DeleteChicken of all sorts and recipes hits the spot in cold weather. Sorry you got the cold, but the view is nice.
ReplyDeleteHarvee, I don't mind the cold...for a bit anyway. I always thought I'd end up back in Pennsylvania and expected a season of this. But this is unexpected for Florida. I agree, chicken is such a diverse thing to cook with, so many options.
DeleteIt has been so crazy to see all that snow down south! I am sure it is even stranger to live there and have it! Stay warm and have a good week!
ReplyDeleteErin, thanks! I tried to build a snow creature but waited too late and the snow was too hard. Alas...
DeleteI LOVE the photo of the snow. I wanted to drive north to see it but everyone was working and I didn't want to go by myself. I grew up in Ohio and really miss it. I did see it a while ago when my son surprised me with a day at Snowcat Ridge.
ReplyDeleteI love soup and have made JoAnn's Chicken Tortellini before. It's really good. Now I want to make it again.
I hope you enjoy Orbital more than I did. It was a DNF and I was surprised with how many other people didn't finish it either.
Loki looks like he's enjoying the view. My 2 cats have their favorite windows to look out. Boots likes the living room window and Jaspurr likes both of my bedroom windows.
Vicki, I knew yuo'd like the snow photos as you've mentioned missing it from your Ohio years :-) We will see on Orbital. If it doesn't grab me I will also DNF. Too many other books I have and am looking forward to.
DeleteThe snow looks lovely, I hope it doesn’t make too much mess when it melts though!
ReplyDeleteOrbital has been very popular
Wishing you a wonderful reading week
Shelleyrae, the melting part of the snow process can be messy. Do you ever get snow in your winter? We will see how much I like Otbital, there seems to be a mixed bag on folks who liked it and DNF it. Still planning to give it a try.
DeleteI heard about the snow in Florida, but I’d never have guessed this photo was taken in Florida! Loki is a lucky puppy. I understand. I have a spoiled one too. :D
ReplyDeleteOlivia, they all deserve to be spoiled for sure!
DeleteThose snowy pictures in Florida are unbelievable. My part of Florida has been cold but no snow. I'm originally from New York and have only been here for five years. I'm familiar with snowy cold winters too. This is just crazy for Florida.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I was enjoying some cooler temps early in the month as I have never gotten used to Florida heat/humidity but then it turned brutally cold! Can't we have a happy medium! haha
DeleteI, too, have made that soup recipe that JoAnn shared with us. Soooo good! I have some leftovers in the freezer and it will be interesting to see how the tortellini holds up after freezing. I hope you're enjoying The Thorn Birds. I've read it twice and the second time wasn't as good as the first. I'll share a link to my reviews once you are finished. Lucky Loki! I'm sure he loves his view from the comfort of that bed. :)
ReplyDeleteLes, some things freeze well and I usually have that question about some meals....where we end up with waaaay too much. Loki is living the good life that's for sure.
DeleteThat is a lot of snow for Florida! So crazy! Glad you didn't have to go out in it. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCindy, it was a real surprise I'll tell you!
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DeleteThat snow picture looks amazing. We still haven't had snow yet. The rest of the UK has, but we seemed to miss it. I don't mind though as it would make the school run interesting!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week next week!
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Emily, thanks. Which part of England are you located? I agree, a school run with snow makes it interesting!
DeleteI still can't believe how much snow fell up there... that's just crazy!!! Glad the chicken tortellini soup was a hit. This was the perfect week for it. We didn't get snow this far south, but it's been way too cold. I made chicken noodle soup this time. Looking forward to reading Testament of Youth with you!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, we were surprised! I was happy with cooler temps earlier and then - brutally cold air set in. Damn. I will make the soup again, I also have another tortellini soup recipe I have used. It's soup weather.
DeleteGearing up for Vera Brittain!
The chicken and sausage paella and the soup both look great!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Marg, it was good comfort food and while it was nice for a cold day, I would eat either in summer.
DeleteThe soup looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe had snow and freezing temperatures last week - warming up a bit this week.
Enjoy this week and your books.
Thank you, Elizabeth. Hope you warm up.
DeleteThanks.
DeleteYou have more snow than I do in Southern Wisconsin!
ReplyDeleteMary @Bookfan
Mary, that's a big switch for our states!
DeleteSo much snow! My daughter wishes it would snow where we live, but the chances of that happening are next to nil. The chicken Tortellini looks really good! I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhen you don't see snow often it's a treat of sorts. I never thought much about it growing up because I didn't have the adult responiubilities of shoveling, or winterizing the car, etc. But this was a fun event here! Hope your week is great!
DeleteWe measured four inches of snow here, if we measured correctly. I've heard that parts of Florida got up to nine inches. That's a lot of snow.
ReplyDeleteI often make tortellini soup during these cold days. I made soup in bulk before the storm came through, just in case the power went out. Not sure how I was planning to heat it if it did so!
What happened to the comment I made earlier? Did I forget to hit Publish? Apologies, in any case!
Deb, that's a good amount of snow you all received. What an event for the south. If you have a camp stove with those litte green gas cylinders you can heat soup. Outside of course but we have done that before.
DeleteLoki!!! So cute. It's fun to get snow like that once in a while! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jinjer!
DeleteLoki is so cute! My pup loves to nap in the sunbeams too.
ReplyDeleteTi, it has to feel good for them. He's always wanting to go outside but won't stay there if I need to go in a minute.
DeleteLoki looks so cozy and I can't believe you got snow! I'm saving that Tortellini soup recipe. It looks so good.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, the soup was great and warming. I couldn't believe the amount of snow either!!
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