January Work List

• Prune trees, starting in the back.
• Peruse seed catalogs for hours. Mark everything interesting. Winnow the list down to reality.
• Order seeds.
• Knit.
• Draw up the garden plan.
• Look for snowdrops.
• Keep an eye on storage squashes and bake any that look iffy.
• Let the chickens out for a run in the late afternoon.
• Take long walks on the logging roads.
• Read.
• Grade papers madly so that grades are accurate for the end of the semester.
• Walk on the beach.

Shepard’s Pie, the veggie version

Hedgehog mushrooms

Celery—2 to 3 stalks

Onion

Carrots 3-4

Sautee until soft, add 2-3 tablespoons of flour to create a gravy. Season with thyme, salt and pepper.

Mix in 2/3 cup of cooked rice and ¾ cup of grated cheddar.

Put in a casserole dish, and cover with mashed potatoes. Bake in 350 oven until bubbly and eat with salad.