When the storm hit Thursday afternoon, I hunkered down
preparing if it should turn to ice by finding flashlights, charging phones and
making marshmallows that we enjoyed with hot cocoa.
Saturday we were still enjoying marshmallows and cocoa and
the winter wonderland that gripped us. During this time my husband takes out
his big 4-wheel drive and uses any excuse to test the road conditions. Need
some milk? He’s your man. Saturday he put chains on his rig so there was no hill he couldn’t climb.
Since I can’t bike in the snow I needed to get some exercise
so we went on walks. I got out my 20 year old Sorrells. I bought these boots
when we went to the Olympics in Lillehammer 20 years ago. Since I don’t wear
them often they are in great shape. Trudging through the snow in snowy
conditions while the Olympics are going on was nostalgic for me.
Home made Marshmallows:
Soak for 5 minutes:
2 T unflavored
Gelatin
½ Cup Water
Cook until threads:
2 Cups Sugar
¾ Cup Water
Whirl all in a blender
with a pinch of salt and flavor (vanilla or peppermint) and cool
Beat until white and
fluffy and pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 pan that has
powder sugar on the
bottom, let set.
Cut into squares and
enjoy!
