Chocolate bitter is better.

It's been a battle of bitter for the past couple of weeks. Bitter cold. Now I like bitter… in chocolate. Not in my weather. December was unusually warm and misty. We actually saw green grass for much of that month! January… has been quite miserable for the crew. And unfortunately the way our projects have rolled… we're outside right now. Last week alone we had to cancel three days of work due to extremely cold temps. …


The days we have worked… start times have been moved to 10 AM in hopes of the sun bringing some warmth. The Carpenter told me yesterday that for a short time… the crew was out of the wind and in the sun and they actually shed their coats! It is amazing how the human body adjusts. 

This morning the Carpenter's truck didn't start. He forgot to plug it in to keep the diesel fuel from freezing (as I understand it). He wasn't too happy. 

We are looking forward to predicted warmer temps starting tomorrow. By warmer I mean above freezing! For those who have never experienced extreme winter temps… above freezing is exciting. It will feel warmer. I expect to see some shorts.. (not on our crew.) Above freezing the birds start chirping, you can smell the ground, grilling commences, and everyone smiles. It's a crazy deal. You have to live in Minnesota to understand.

So hang on crew… relief is just around the corner! And January is almost over! Well almost.
Oh and try making this Dark Chocolate Almond Bark with Sea salt. A bitter you will enjoy!
http://homemakinghacks.com/2014/03/dark-chocolate-almond-bark-with-sea-salt-recipe.html

~ the Artist