WINTER, FINALLY

Ol' Man Winter at last made an appearance here this past week, even if it was only a quick drop by.

Here was the view of my front yard early yesterday morning.

Not much, eh?

Just the way I like it.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Today is a very special day.

I'll let you guess for awhile just what it is.

Okay, that's enough ruminating. 

I'll bring in a couple of my pals making a surprise appearance to tell you what it is.

And that's it, my friends.

Now as you're contemplating what a special day this was, try to have a truly exceptional weekend.

And never forget to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

( . . . oh now k-k wants to get in on the punning . . . )

TO BE CONTINUED

To those of you wondering if I'm still experimenting in the kitchen -- yes, I am.

May I present my latest -- Chocolate Chocolate Banana Bread.

And yes, there are two chocolate flavors in there.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Wow, what a lovely weekend.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and Winter is finally just around the corner.

Well, we make do with what the Weather Gods give us.

So let us see what turns up.

And that's all I've got for your titillation this week.

Now have a grand weekend and always remember to keep smiling!

Here kitty-kitty . . .

( . . . ah, yes . . . )

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Here they are again!

As the dynamo said to the Volt family . . . those are the jolts, Volts.

Now I hope your weekend is electric and you are transformed into permanent grinners, without any resistance.

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

( . . . oh, my . . . )

BRUCE'S BAKERY

I tried a new brownie recipe this afternoon.

It's called "Marbled Cheesecake Brownies"

See what you think.

Obviously this is a close-up and they haven't been cut into squares yet.

But my mouth is watering.

And typical of me, the number of pans and utensils dirtied was monumental.

COOKERY

Today another experimentation from the cookbook "At Elizabeth David's Table".

Coriander Musrooms.

I love mushrooms.

These are light and refreshing.

She says they're meant to be served cold but I couldn't wait and they were marvelous warm.

But I'm letting them cool now to see what they'll be like that way.

I'm not a cook but anyone can read and follow a recipe.