good 'n planty

This time of year, I find several things indispensable:

1. My slippers, handmade by my sister. I swear having warm feet keeps me from turning on the heat till it's absolutely necesary (I haven't yet!).

2. Obscene amounts of pasta. I stocked up on every shape and length of pasta, and many cans of Reinzi whole tomatoes. Today I made a big batch of baked ziti, complete with homemade marinara and pesto- similar to this recipe, just so I wouldn't have to face the daunting task of dinner for a few nights.

 3. My library- beyond stacks of books, I love taking advantage of my library's large dvd collection. Late in the evening on a cold night when I'm left with little energy, there's not much more to do than curl up in a blanket and take in a documentary on Annie Oakley (or whatever you prefer).