Boots, scarves, and gloves. Winter in New England

Before venturing out, we must also don wool socks, six layers of clothes, and a heavy coat with a hood.

Homemade beef stew for a cold winter evening.

Made with beef, of course, and rutabega, carrots, white onions, and yukon potatoes.

Cooked in my new Nesco roasting oven. Thanks for the tip, Beth.

A winter project.

The grape doily under the bowl was embroidered by mother 50 years ago.

Lots of free time to catch up on my reading backlog.