Winter has arrived. And discontent along with it
So I had planned another post for today. A longer one from my WordPress blog. However, my earstwhile domain reseller/host, from which I transferred over a month ago, seems to be all powerful and has still somehow managed to suspend the domain.
Am I annoyed?
Well, let's just say that both I and my new host have had some discussions that have included some rather colourful expletives expressions.
This morning was frosty. Perhaps a harbinger...
This was the chilly view through the window at around 8am this morning.
Yesterday, although sunny, was wet underfoot after another 26mm of rain. It called for the first proper winter fare and a family favourite.
Eight hours slow cooked, hearty oxtail. So piping hot, the camera lens steamed up. Potatoes cooked in the stew and home grown green beans on the side.
So, that other post, mostly done, will see the light of day once the Internet gods have judged. Whatever that might mean.
I so loathe being at the mercy of a giant, faceless corporate...
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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It really has gotten cold 🥶. Saturday we were all snuggled up with some Stroganoff as well. Soups will become a regular quite soon. Just need to get myself a pressure cooker! 8 hours is a Loooong time!
I do my oxtail (and curries and stroganof and...) in my slow cooker. It does take an adjustment/planning but the flavours are fantastic. I have a pressure cooker and I can't remember the last time I used it.
That reminds me, someone suggested that I share something about meal planning...
Stay warm. It's vrekkoud here!
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So strange that you are going into winter. But your winter looks like our spring haha. I can't stand the cold.
Ah, but we are in a winter rainfall region so any drop of rain - and we had nearly 100mm, ten days ago, so things are greening up. At the end of our hot summers, things are tinder dry!
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Oh what I wouldn't give to trade with you haha.