Snow got us, again

Snow expected until 5am New Year's Day. It's perfect for spending quality time in the Tavern Room with a roaring fire and excellent company.

Happy New Year!

Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow

Snow

It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow
Snow
I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow

Snow
I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow
Snow
Oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow

Where it's snowing
All winter through
That's where I want to be
Snowball throwing
That's what I'll do
How I'm longing to ski
Through the snow-oh-oh-oh-oh

Those glist'ning houses that seem to be built of snow
Snow
Oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow

What is Christmas with no snow
No white Christmas with no snow
Snow

I'll soon be there with snow
I'll wash my hair with snow
And with a spade of snow
I'll build a man that's made of snow
I'd love to stay up with you but I recommend a little shuteye
Go to sleep
And dream
Of snow

Thanks, Bing.

Snow in Connecticut

Twenty inches of snow...isn't it beautiful.

Sunset Over the Meadow

Fall in Norwich

Red Maple

Brilliant Red Maple left of house near entrance

Cinco de Mayo

In honor of Cinco de Mayo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_mayo), we offer Marco's Infamous Green Sauce.  This is excellent served on Huevos Rancheros or Chicken Breast.

1 bunch Cilantro
3 cloves whole Garlic
1 tbl Jalapenos (or 1/2 fresh Jalapeno) - Adjust heat to your personal taste
2 tbl Cumin - Adjust to taste
5 - 4.25 oz canned chopped Green Chilies
3 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
3 tbl Corn Starch
3 each chopped Scallion or Green Onions
1/4 cup OIive Oil
2 Fresh Limes
Salt & Pepper to taste

Process in Food Processor:
Cilantro
1/2 of the Olive Oil
Jalapeno
Garlic

Place a 3 qt heavy sauce pan on medium heat, add olive oil and the ingredients from the food processor.  Cook for 1 minute.
Add scallions, cook 1 minute.
Add Cumin and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it blooms.
Add Green Chilies
Add Chicken Stock and the Juice from the Limes
Leave on medium heat until it comes to a boil.

Make a slurry using the Corn Starch and Cold Water.  Make sure there are no lumps in the slurry.

Add the slurry gradually while stirring constantly until the sauce coats a spoon.
Let simmer for 10 minutes over medium to low heat.

Finish with salt and pepper, to taste

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