Lasagna after shoveling

A quick Google search turned up this lasagna recipe and it sounded good. Of course, I made a few modifications along the way but it did come out delicious.


Slow-Cooker Vegetable Lasagna
Yield: 8 servings

• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 8 to 9 lasagna noodles (preferably whole wheat)
• ¾ cup green peas, thawed if frozen
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• 3 cups sliced zucchini (from about 3 to 4 small zucchini)
• 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Original recipe (and preparation instructions can be found here)
https://www.yahoo.com/food/food-slow-cooker-vegetable-lasagna-134934350.html

just turned on to cook

Steve's modifications

• The noodles were regular lasagna as that was what we had on hand and we need to clear the shelf.
• I used one summer squash (yellow) along with two zucchini to add a little color variety.
• I also used a package of the Al Fresco chicken meatballs (tomato and basil). The meatballs I sliced to make the layering easier (less lumpy).

I like this recipe as it was much easier overall. Slicing the zucchini, thawing the peas and meatballs received some forethought so they were ready when I was. Then it was a matter of building the layers in the crock pot turning it on and waiting for it be to be ready.

delicious, some for freezing and some for leftovers this week

Nothing like a one pot meal that tastes great and is healthy!

Photo essay

As we went to bed Saturday night, the snow had begun and came down enough to cover the deck surfaces:



From the same window on Sunday morning, the deck looked like this:



On the other side of the deck, the dogwood was "blooming snow":



As I got out to the driveway, the view up the street showed the sun peeking through the trees:



By the time I got to the end of the driveway (not long, it was a little over 1.5 inches of snow) the scene with the blue shovel against the black mailbox set in the white snow looked like this:



Enjoy!

Shovel when the plows are out

Shovel when the plows are out, originally uploaded by shersteve.

When you shovel while the plows are out, by the time you get to the end of your driveway, they'll have gone by a few times.

You can clear the end of the driveway with some comfort they won't be back for awhile.

Before/after shoveling today

The before shoveling scene:



The after shoveling scene (yes, it took awhile):



Now, time to get warm and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done!

Easy does it - for snow, use the Wovel!

The Boston Globe Magazine introduces the find for the season, the Wovel.

Wovel?
Yes, try combining a shovel and a wheel.

Looks cool. Apparently, it is only available in my area via web site order. I'd like to hold a Wovel before buying so I need to find a place where it is available.

For those of you dealing with snow, what do you think?
Would you try one?