The Roses

Pacific NW. Must have umbrellas!!

Angels always...

Roses instead of Amanita Muscaria

The Christmas Season

Many wishes for joy!

The little bell skunk ornament I made long ago...

The fisher angel in cowboy boots a wonderful gift from my friend Dorothy. 

Below she shares space with the cow..

The bull and crow among other creatures under the tree. 

The newest ornament this year from Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver BC. 

Crissmiss Time Again.

Pacific Giant Pumpkin Soup

This pumpkin makes the best soup. 

Better than butternut Squash. 

Of course pumpkin is a squash. All squashes and pumpkins aren't created equal. 

I garnish my squash soup with strawberry homemade preserves. Some use cream or sour cream or yogurt even. 

This soup is made with pumpkin 5 cups steamed

Celery and 1/2 onion, 1 carrot, 5 florets cauliflower, vegetable broth, hot pepper flakes and curry powder with salt and pepper. 

I cook ingredients until softish then purée until smooth. 

I keep it warm all day in a thick black bean pot and serve with a thick slice of walnut cranberry artisan bread. 

And salad......

Great winter fare. 

Soup Time

Using few ingredients left before shopping..

Onion

My own Pacific Giant squash

Carrot

Parsley

Bouillon

Curry Powder

Hot pepper flakes

Udon noodles

Really clears the sinuses...

I think cauliflower 

And coconut oil would be nice with this too. 

Baby Bok Choy is always delicious. 
S&P

Hiking yesterday with friends...

Was fun, friends who like hiking, gardening, canning etc.  from out of state and may be moving here. 

It was a nice hike. I got warmed up pretty quick. 

Wallace Falls