• we are snowed in.......with lots of snow and wind and drifts
• papa cannot get any shoes or slippers on-- feet are too swelled-sigh
• I found a pair of my socks that stretch and managed to pull his feet into them-this is not a good thing
• he is not feeling well at all
• Miss Ashley's dad brought her up at 4 to help me- she is crying a lot about papa-sigh-this is so hard on her too
• Dogman wants his winter coat back on due to the deep snow-
• not a lot of news as we cannot get out..maybe tomorrow.. my friend made this ribbon for us- you are welcome to use it
• good night and huggles from cold Canada--Meme.  (papa's wife)
•  "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens,
  and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
  for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
  souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:28-30
  
  

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH MOLASSES

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (light) molasses
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whipping cream,
3/4 cup boiling water
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter and flour 9x9x2-inch pan.
Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar and butter in large bowl .
Beat in 3/4 cup molasses, then eggs 1 at a time. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; beat until blended. Beat in 1/4 cup cream, then 3/4 cup boiling water. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.

  I saw this recipe and thought this looks good so I tried it

I used chicken stock in place of the water and remember

to add the milk when soup is done-

heat to a near boil again- remove bay leaf --this soup can be adjusted to your own

number of servings--

Depression Potato Soup
4 potatoes diced
1 carrot, shredded
1 small onion, sliced or diced
1 celery stalk
1T salt, 1/4t pepper --1 bay leaf
Pour in enough water to cover and cook for 30 minutes  and add milk

(2 cups soup when done.)
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