Beating the Chill!

Yesterday morning as we were talking with former Fred's News regular, Dave Seatter, he said he awoke to the season's first snow fall.  That's a tad bit on the early side!  Looking on the positive side of the situation, if one's believes the old wives' tale, your only going to get eight storms this season.  Not bad.  It been chilly here during the day and downright cold during the night.  Much like the old furnace in the bowels of Fred's News, sucking up it's daily dose of heating oil, our little system down here is helping to stuff the coffer's of Lakeland Electric! 

During this cold snap I would appreciated a steaming cup of exquisitely brewed Fred's News coffee.  We have tried and tried but without that precious water,yes, the coffee sucks!  I do hate that term,only using it when it is truly appropriate.  The water on this peninsula, sucks. Even Dunkin Donuts is not the same.  I do believe I have lamented over this a number times, sometimes all one needs to do is whine a bit to feel better.

As we walked about the community last evening, jeans, sweatshirts and sneakers, some of our returning neighbors from the north were out and about, shorts, a long sleeve shirt, to hold the chilly night at bay and yes, the beloved flip-flops.  Mrs. G's granddaughter, Jordan's philosophy is practiced daily down here..."No snow, flip-flops a go!"

During the cold weather in Connecticut, soups of all kinds were served daily at Fred's News.  There is something about a cup of steaming hot soup that is quite comforting.  Much like a cup of coffee,  one can lean over the bowl, breathing in the warm steamy aroma, wrapping your icy hands around the bowl, knowing in just a few moments, your inner being will once again be warmed.  Truly comfort food!

Recently Bill and Marie formerly of Baltic, now residing in Norwich, sent me a message via facebook.  Would I give them the recipe for Fred's News Tortellini Soup?  Absolutely!  After breaking down the large quantities, they surely didn't need a soup pot to feed twenty-five, I was ready to send it.  An very appreciative, Marie responded with a large "Thank You."  The seed planted in my mind, the Egg-Nazi asks questioningly, "Have you thought about what's for supper?"  Without missing a beat, a hint of chill in the air, "Let's have Tortellini Soup!" was my very smug reply.  "Mmm Mmm good, great idea, hadn't thought about that for a long time."  Mr. Bill replied, smacking his lips.  Thanks Bill and Marie, it's our secret!