One Heck of a Day

Man, what a crazy day!  We spent 6 hours at the DMV because the computers there swore that our new car was a commercial vehicle instead of a passenger vehicle.  It's a mini-van, and I have no idea why the DMV thinks that we need commercial licenses to operate it.  Plus, Shamus still has some skin reaction to some unidentifiable source.  A trip to the doctor's office ended with a hive diagnosis.  He doesn't look good, and there is nothing worse than when your kiddos aren't feeling well.

I baked the ginger cookies today; I made the dough last night.  They came out well.  I also made sauteed broccoli rabe and soda biscuits.  I didn't know that broccoli rabe was so bitter, and I have to tell you that I am not a fan.  The soda biscuits were easy to make because the dough was made in the food processor, and although butter was needed, they were tasty and hearty.

Ginger cookies

Broccoli rabe

Soda biscuits

I had a nice surprise this evening when my friend Susan stopped by.  Not only did she bring encouragement on a day that was rough, she also came bearing gifts.  She bought me plates, bowls and placemats to display my completed recipes on.  It was such a nice thing to do, and it made my day.

My new display plates

My new placemats

Thank you, Giordano!

MELISSA