Chile Verde and a Beautiful Loaf of Bread

We had a full day together, the boys and I. Snow day #1 and the enthusiasm for the powdery stuff was just where it should be after many months without. Sledding, snow-pumpkins (?), snow balls, hot chocolate... We went out for pizza, saw some friends, went to the market, watched Nutmeg frolic happily in the snow. At 5, I hit a wall and could.not.believe. that we still had dinner, bath- and bedtime to conquer. Mother of god. These are the times I would sincerely, wildly, emphatically enjoy having more help in the old childcare department.

So, I cooked. Fresh bread, which has been rising since early morn -or yesterday? who can really remember!- and a huge pot of chile verde which is always a major treat. Every single time I make this, I take my first bite and think, "Damn, I've missed you, you excellent chile." It's fiery and limey and a touch sweet. The flavors sing together and never get old.

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Does anyone know for REAL if it's chile or chili? I am aware that the country is Chile and the band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Otherwise, I see both the "i" and "e" forms of chili/e written all the time. I always kinda feel that chiles are the peppers and chili is the soup, but I am not 100%. And yes, I have spent a fair amount of time poking around into this subject.

If you know, please leave a comment on this post so that we all may learn!

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Delicious risotto, fab looking bread

Challenge of the day...what is this? what is it?

No surprise how that type got its name, eh? It was delicious with its mycological kin in tonight's dinner. And I even had a conjoined mush...

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I am very happy T is home, and I might be slightly tipsy because, truly, it was a day filled with whine. Now, wine. The bread is cooling- how wonderful does this loaf look? Off to slather with butter and taste. I have just realized that our trip on Saturday will require that I pack. For me and the boys. No good. I hate packing. Blarg!

fennel and sultana whole wheat bread