I am feeling better today.

After a nice long walk with my friend carrie yesterday, I have woken (is that even a word) with new hope! I don't think I'll being going to a mall anytime soon, but that's ok. I don't like them anyway.

I might even put up the ole fake christmas tree today- which goes against every bone in my body, but I am afraid my dog will go crazy with a real one.

i really tried

not to be a grinch today. I had some things I needed to get. one of those places being at the mall. I needed something at a book store. I thought this could be accomplished with minimal angst. BUT, as I was walking, trying to self-talk myself into holiday cheer, the crazy kiosk people started badgering me. kiosks have been around for awhile in the mall. I have even temporarily lost my mind once and bought some lotion from "the dead sea" (note: on back of bottle it says "made in New Jersey".) Anyway, the past few times I have been in the mall, these people have taken their kiosk job to a new level. Some punk today practically threw a pillow stuffed with something aromatic in my face. "lady, lady, won't you smell it? won't you try?" . sheesh. To which I replied, "I don't want to TRY it." I was so close to making a major scene. so close to telling that BOY that my name is Brooke, and I was not interested in his smelly pillow, and further more, even if I was, I would no longer be due to his OBNOXIOUS behavior. What's even worse, is that I had to pass him again. We did the whole song and dance again, and I walked straight to my car.

I am a bit disillusioned with Christmas. I love the day. being with family. warm food and lights. music. I even like giving gifts.

I do not like the chrismas silliness. and crazy kiosk people.

cooking again.

Curry Zucchini Soup:

1 large yellow onion
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of dried thyme
2 teaspoons curry powder
7 large zucchini cut into chunks
1 quart of chicken stock
1 cup of heavy cream (i use half & half)
1/4 cup of melted butter mixed thoroughly with 1/4 cup of flour



In a large pot, Sautee onion in olive oil until transparent. Add Thyme and zucchini. Cook Until soft. Add curry powder, cream & stock. Bring to a boil. Add butter & flour mixture. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 15 minutes. Puree soup in blender or use an immersion blender.

I added a bit of garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

and we had toasted no knead bread (leftover from TG) with melted provolone (with a wee bit of garlic salt)

and wine.

oh, and it was good.

josh

i got my remote today, so Josh and I can finally have a picture taken, together. I just love this guy so much. How could you not?