Above Average

Temperatures warmed up yesterday to a high of 66 and felt glorious. Today 72 is expected. I've got a to do list and I'm going to enjoy every single minute of the warmth. This morning I did yoga and then walked my dog since she was anxious to get out and about. We stopped at Starbucks and I went inside while she waited outside and then we split a parfait.

It is one week before Christmas. My brother has had snow on the ground since Thanksgiving in the Midwest and seems like he is hibernating for the Winter.

Last night I made this soup with Chanterelle mushrooms and cannellini beans. They were the dried kind and when I put them in the soup they opened up and the fruity fragrance made it interesting. The texture was more like bacon or prosciutto but the flavor was spicy and nutty. Perfect for supper on a cold night.

Have a wonderful day.