The Big Snow

I am down to only three days per week at work (bright side - more grandchildren time!). This worked out well at the beginning of this week. We have had all sorts of weather warnings. I did not have to make the decision as to whether I should try to travel or not. Here is what it looked like from my front door this morning:

I went out with my ruler and found a smooth spot with no drifts. We were at 6 1/2 inches. As I write this, my window is being pelted with icey rain. And tomorrow I am supposed to go back to work.

In the meantime, I would like to thank TCM for the showing of The Thin Man today!

I turned on the TV while I was making this delicious soup that was a gift from my son's girlfriend. It was so pretty, I hated to empty the jar!

I started by browning some ground beef:

Next I added 2 cans of diced tomatoes and the contents of the jar. I also threw in a bag of frozen corn.

Looks pretty good already - bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.

I just happen to have a basket full of hot chocolate mixes and teas, perfect for a snow day!

Now it is time to add the alphabet pasta that came with the jar:

Then cover and simmer again.

Do you like my pot? It was my gramma's.

MMMMMM - doesn't it look delicious?  There is plenty left for tomorrow - hopefully another snow day!

Everyone - please drive carefully and be safe and warm!