Frigid January

 

Back in the Frigid Northland..... -5F

It is that time of year when we are happy to be at our winter lilypad.  We do get some cool nights in Tucson, but 40F seems okay, considering this morning it was 45F warmer here!  With bright sun it will be downright balmy this aafternoon,

To give the interior heat a boost in the morning I make and bake scones.  Very easy.  It is important to have heavy cream.  I mix the flour and dried fruit with the heavy cream, roll into a ball, flatten into a 6 inch diameter circle.  Then cut into 8-segments, sprinkle cinnamon sugar and bake at 350F for 25 minutes. I can sprinkle before cutting or after. 

After breakfast, we took a walk and sat in the resort courtyard.

There are always honey bees in the area.  The citrus trees and flowers attract them. On occasion there will be a swarm, but we simply avoid them.  

A walk at the Saguaro National Park - East to relax and work off a few calories

For dinner I marinated a steak from Dickman's Meat & Deli, then on to the BBQ.  Yellow squash and a baked potato as sides.  If we have coleslaw or a big salad with lunch, we skip a raw salad at dinner.

And freshly baked Marie Callender Razzleberry pie for dessert. Bake at 400F for about 70 minutes; G prefers a browner crust. Great with vanilla bean ice cream.

Sunsets are usually pleasant.