I Lied, This Is My Last One

I know I said I only had one more Cowl to do.  I really had two.  This one was an order.   It was for one of the ladies that my daughter works with in the salon.  I finished it this morning and delivered it to her today.

I am loving the black!  I need to make more in this color.  But AFTER the holidays!  I have crocheted so much I am doing it in my sleep!  I lost track of how many I have made.  I did  have one more to to do.  I have a dear friend who has a sister that was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.  She has gone through her chemo, and had her last radiation today!  She got to bang a gong when she was done, and they all whoop it up!   She lives in New Jersey, on a farm.  I wanted to make her something in pink.  So I finished this today too. 

I couldn't find the shade of pink I wanted, so I used a pale pink, and a darker pink, sort of a raspberry.  I used two strands of yarn together to make this soft and cozy cowl for Layne.   I doubt that the Bloomie is going to be her thing for padding around the barn, but I think they go together so nicely, so I pinned a Cream Bloomie to it too.   This may be my favorite one so far.

I am shipping this out tomorrow, Fed Ex.  Good thing it isn't breakable!!  Did you all see the Fed Ex guy throw the computer monitor over the 6 foot fence to the concrete driveway?  Wow!  I bet he will be looking for a new job soon. 
Our Silly Elf Billy, has been getting into all sorts of mischief lately!  He was sledding the other morning when we woke up.   Then, I guess he was sore because the next day we found him sitting in a hot tub full of bubbles!!

Noah has been getting such a kick out of Billy and his antics!   Tomorrow morning when he comes, he will find that Billy got himself into a bit of tight jam again!  He seems to have gotten inside the cookie dome, and is now suffering from a  bit of a sugar coma!

He has cookies stuck on his face and didn't leave much for us but crumbs.   That Billy!!!   Our Granddaughters, Hannah and Claire have an Elf too.  He has been up to a few shenanigans as well.  It is fun to see where these guys will wind up each morning! 
I have had eggs over flowing in my fridge.  My girls don't seem to mind the winter weather and shorter days much.  They more often than not, lay an egg every day.  That makes 5 eggs a day, and over 2 1/2 dozen eggs a week!  I am sharing them with my kids and neighbors, and still have plenty.  Tonight I made a bacon and Swiss Quiche, with spinach and tomato. 

Quiche is so easy.  I never use a recipe.  I just use what  I like.  Mix up some eggs.  I think I broke 6.  Add some milk or 1/2 & 1/2, about 1 to 1 1/4 cup to approx.  6 eggs.   Season with salt and pepper.  I also use fresh grated nutmeg.  I love nutmeg in egg dishes.  My cheese of choice is Swiss.  I had bacon, so I cooked a pound of it in the oven til crisp.  Used 3 tomatoes.  Reserving one to arrange on the top for pretty.  And I threw about a half of a bag of baby spinach in there.   Prick bottom of pie crust with fork several times.

I mix the eggs, seasonings and milk.  Then add tomatoes, bacon, and spinach and cheese.  Pour into dish.  Then I layered more cheese on top, and thinly sliced tomatoes in pattern to finish.  If I had had fresh mushrooms, I would have used some.  My favorite quiche is in the spring with fresh asparagus, mushroom, scallion and swiss!   Experiment with your food.  Food is fun! 

Bake at 350 for about an hour and 15 minutes.  Or until hot and bubbly, and knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Let stand for about 10 minute before slicing into it. 
Bon Appetit!
XO  Kris