Culinary Note

“I would like to have sweet potato tonight” “Hmm, how about a soup,” I thought.  An internet search for Sweet Potato soup revealed possible ingredients, to wit: sweet potato, red onion, red bell pepper, celery, butter, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Oh yes, real bacon grumbles for the topping. (Would have added a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions but we were out of sour green so, no green onions either.)  Served with fresh dinner rolls and an ice cold glass of milk
Mmm, mum good and tasty too!
 It is a joy to cook especially when it is shared with someone who enjoys and appreciates it.

Monday Morning . . . 
    Up a bit earlier then usual, Weather report - 47 degrees, heavy overcast 20% chance of precipitation - breakfast with Ardie as usual.  Off to JFK Golf Course for my eleventh consecutive Monday morning for nine holes of Par 3 golf.  Shots of the tee very nice but putting still needs work.  Seated on the usual picnic table bench the score card confirmed best round including two pars!  The thunder gave way to sprinkles as I loaded up the Journey.  Rained hard on the way to the library to pick up one of nine books on my hold list: “Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store” by Robin Sloan.  I was intrigued by the cover of the book which I believe I saw on Good Reads.
    Parenthetically, one of the real joys of our move to Parker is the library which reminds me a lot about the North Mankato Library which is in a nicer, newer facility.  However, a new building is coming in 2014 for Parker.
    Anyway . . . onto grocery shopping and Starbucks (grande Chai Tea Latte for Ardie and Café Mocha for me). Then home by10: 30 to begin reading  “Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store.”  Oh it is going to be a fun read!  Life is good!  Routines are helpful and satisfying. Very few things can beat a good book, a comfortable room in the presence of the love of my life. So begins a new week . . .