Ramblings

It's the annual mega hunting and gathering fest otherwise known as Christmas. I'm not really feeling the mood. Still, there are things that need to be done for the holiday, and my aunt has requested that I make some of my cranberry-apple compote for the dinner she's having Monday (noon, for those interested in joining in). Off we went to Costco to find a huge bag of cranberries. We didn't find any. Instead, we found something else, which we brought home and steamed to warm.

King crab, at ten bucks a pound, is a great deal if you can find it. Some of the legs were almost as long as my arm. I still wonder just who had the bright idea that these ugly creatures (and lobsters) were suitable for noshing. I'm glad they did, though I couldn't really taste the crab at all. That's a bummer, because I always did love it. Everyone else enjoyed it, and there were leftovers that will be turned into something - salad, fritters, cakes, something.

Newton says hello.

Water, please!

My protectors.

Mickey better hope Newton doesn't let one loose. These dogs and their gas can bring a tear to your eye.