tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post1864213342894559957..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Jan's Delicious Spaghetti Squash CasseroleMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-63883885846327807092017-01-23T11:48:49.459-05:002017-01-23T11:48:49.459-05:00We've lived here long enough that we're ge...We've lived here long enough that we're getting used to seeing different animals from what we were used to farther east. A small herd of Mule Deer lives in our neighborhood, and are often in our yard. The bison are restricted to the parks - but with 71,000 acres to roam in at Custer State Park, and 28,000 acres at Wind Cave, the two herds have plenty of space to roam. :)<br /><br />And the reason why our snow melts is because it's so arid here. A sunny day is normal, and the snow melts quickly, even in freezing temperatures. But with last week's highs in the upper 40's, the snow has almost all disappeared. Until tonight's storm rolls in. <br /><br />I grew up in Michigan, and the snow there sticks around all winter. I remember how exciting the first glimpse of the grass was! Here, it's the first glimpse of greengrass - the new spring growth.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-8211174878792938262017-01-23T10:15:10.818-05:002017-01-23T10:15:10.818-05:00When I look at those pictures with all those stran...When I look at those pictures with all those strange critters I think we live on different planets. LOL Gorgeous landscape! I surprised at the lack of snow though. I thought you'd be buried it in. Even when we get thawing temperatures our snow sticks around until April.<br /><br />We've been in a kind of thaw -- temperature wise -- but way more percip than normally alternating between snow and freezing rain. So, not a fun January. I'm looking forward to spring! Or at least sunshine.<br /><br />Congrats on the new book release -- I've read both of those stories and they are a perfect partnership. Reading Emma Miller's newest LI right now.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-68131695170278363262017-01-23T08:41:50.000-05:002017-01-23T08:41:50.000-05:00The great thing about spaghetti squash is that it&...The great thing about spaghetti squash is that it's so versatile! One of my favorite ways to have it is as a side dish, stir fried in a little butter with onion and garlic.<br /><br />Those photos...they make me want to forget about working today and head back up into the Hills!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-62720175675247754432017-01-23T08:38:50.054-05:002017-01-23T08:38:50.054-05:00The Hills were beautiful this weekend. There was e...The Hills were beautiful this weekend. There was enough snow left from our last storm that the trees were highlighted against the white background, but at the same time, the roads were clear and made for easy driving. The temperatures were in the low-40's and the sun even brought out the prairie dogs. But it's still winter! We're supposed to get more snow today and the temps are going down. :)<br /><br />I'm not surprised customers are requesting spaghetti squash! It has become a staple at our grocery stores.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-42571777453751421852017-01-23T07:08:22.075-05:002017-01-23T07:08:22.075-05:00Good morning, Jan. My daughter just made spaghetti...Good morning, Jan. My daughter just made spaghetti squash this weekend, but this is the vegan so her recipe was nothing like yours. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing the gorgeous photos.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-1056656445376631972017-01-23T04:56:05.375-05:002017-01-23T04:56:05.375-05:00I had a crazy busy weekend and never got over to s...I had a crazy busy weekend and never got over to see Mary Jane's clementine post, so must check it out... but I can't wait to try this spaghetti squash recipe! We're growing spaghetti squash for next season (customer requests) and I need to practice with it! I will grab one this week and play, Jan!!!<br /><br />AND THOSE PICTURES!!!! OH MY STARS!!! Where the deer and the antelope play! Where seldom is heard a discouraging word.... Oh be still my country-lovin' heart!<br /><br />SIGH..............<br /><br />And this cake looks much better. :) So funny!!!!<br /><br />Now I want cake.Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.com