Cold Nights from Canada - Glühwein update

As forecast, the freezing drizzle has begun - I heard it hitting the deck about a half hour ago.

So, as I was preparing a feast of sloppy joe's - not just any sloppy joe, mind you, this was ground lamb, with a full-size portobello/cappellone cap (sauteéd in olive oil), and swiss cheese - I heated some of the mulled wine, adding just the tiniest grace of clove and cinnamon (since I can't resist tinkering).

I can see why Clarence would've been fond of the stuff, it's really good - too bad there was only one bottle at the Kroger.  If I ever had that cozy little cabin at the edge of a meadow (backed up to the forest) in Montana, I can imagine heating up a speckled porcelain cup of Glühwein on the potbelly stove before bedtime. 



Of course, moderation is key - too much at night and I'd get lazy, sleeping late instead of chopping wood, and they'd find my frozen body the next Spring...

Here's another mountain selection, from a performer who's at the Grammy's tonight:



The Beach Geezers did a pretty good job at the Grammy's - Brian seemed kinda coherent.  I was sort of hoping they'd invite Glen Campbell up on stage to perform with them, though.  It was cool to see him [Campbell] get the Lifetime Achievement award - and also to see Mr. & Mrs. Joe Walsh dancing in the front row during the performance of Rhinestone Cowboy.  Far out!

Oh wow - just looked out on the deck - solid white.  Maybe I'll get to go in to work late in the morning.

Another cup of Glühwein, maybe?