Mo' Better

Why does February feel like a smack in the face? Even though it's a short month, it seems to stop you cold in your tracks and keeps you there. You get through the holidays and cruise into January, and by the time you get all of the gifts and decorations put away, you're at the end of the month. And then, BAM! Stop. It's February. Then, as if smacking you in the face isn't enough, it just takes its sweet old time going by.

This weekend we had unseasonably warm weather, which made being stuck in February a little more tolerable. I ran a bunch of errands yesterday, and wore a light jacket. Wow, did it feel good not to have my heavy coat bogging me down. Just as any warm or sunny day will do, it gave me hope that yes, spring will come. Eventually, but it will come.

But we're not fooled by the daytime temperatures in the 50's. The nighttime temps have been cold, and we're still craving the hot comfort foods that keep us cozy. Along comes Stein with a recipe for gumbo (that boy, Stein!). Fat Tuesday is a couple weeks away, but let's think of it as a practice run, okay? And with the slight kick from the sausage, and the creamy brown roux, I am ready to practice this a lot.