French bread dough is rising, or is at least thinking about it. Got the recipe out of one of my Fanny Farmer cookbooks (of which I have a sweet collection of about 6 copies or so, and of different years). I love Fanny Farmer. Will begin the Coq au Vin a bit later on, since it doesn't require the long cooking as last week's Beef Burgundy. Fourth son has put two apple pies into the oven, with a streusel topping, which we'll have with vanilla ice cream after dinner. I can feel the yum-ness coming on even now. :)
And reading a restful book one of my brothers recommended, this one called, 'A Minute of Margin' by Richard A. Swenson. The sub-title is 'restoring balance to busy lives' which sort of says it all. If anyone needs this book, it's me, and probably some of you as well.
Time to chill. I'm going to rest my bones before settling into more of the evening meal. Three of the children have healing sore throats and sniffles. Makes for a cozy day in a way. Less running around. Besides, it's a chilly and overcast day. Perfect for being inside.
