San Francisco - December 22nd - Morning

Things are definitely looking up.

San Francisco - December 21st - Redux

We left the rental house behind and checked into the Hotel Adagio near Union Square. We were very happy again. We got some sandwiches from a nearby diner and had some dinner in one of our room.

 

San Francisco - December 21st

THIS SUCKS!!!

These pictures were of the house we rented after we spent an hour trying to clean it. It was filthy. Also, it turns out that the windows just pop right out and the toilet didn't work.

Off to San Francisco - December 21st

We're going to San Francisco for a week. This is so exciting!!! We've rented a house. This is going to be great!!!!!

Snow Day - Encanto Park - Dec 18th

Inside Joke

Trimming the Tree

Papy et Mamy

Slow Slide

Take the Road Less Traveled

Only in a Jeep.

Honor of The Lady of Guadalupe at our neighbor's house

The European Starlings

The Art Studio at The CMOP with Grandma

Gnocchi and Kale Surprise!

We found this recipe here and copied it in case that site ever goes down...

Gnocchi and Kale Surpise

1 TBS olive oil

1 16oz package of gnocchi

1  Sweet (Vidalia) onion

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1 LARGE bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped (can also use chard or spinach)

4 Roma tomatoes, chopped - or one 15oz can of diced tomatoes, drained

1 15oz can of Cannellini beans, drained

salt and pepper to taste

fresh chopped basil and Paremsan cheese

Prepare Gnocchi...

Heat 1 TBS of oil in a large skillet on medium heat.  Add the onion to the pan and cook until soft, about 7 minutes.  Then add the garlic and kale.  Cook until the kale has started to wilt, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the tomatoes, beans, salt and pepper.  Bring to a simmer and then add to gnocchi.  Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Le Crochet