As The Year Grows Old

When the Year Grows Old
by Edna St. Vincent Millay

I cannot but remember
When the year grows old—
October—November—
How she disliked the cold!

She used to watch the swallows
Go down across the sky,
And turn from the window
With a little sharp sigh.

And often when the brown leaves
Were brittle on the ground,
And the wind in the chimney
Made a melancholy sound,

She had a look about her
That I wish I could forget—
The look of a scared thing
Sitting in a net!

Oh, beautiful at nightfall
The soft spitting snow!
And beautiful the bare boughs
Rubbing to and fro!

But the roaring of the fire,
And the warmth of fur,
And the boiling of the kettle
Were beautiful to her!

I cannot but remember
When the year grows old—
October—November—
How she disliked the cold!

Cook's notes: Presenting Some of the Best of Ever Ready 2018
Month by month favorites with recipe links
I thought you might be interested in knowing what were some of my favorites from the past year. As I scrolled through the months all I could think of was "Did I really cook all that food?" And indeed I did! Some say my husband is a lucky man:) 

Enjoy a look back at Ever Ready

January

Burrito Bowls

Lots of healthy options with these bowls

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/01/taco-bowls.html

February

Mexican Brownies

A unique mix of ingredients that work together to create a complex taste 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/02/super-bowl-2018.html

March

Lemon Ricotta Cake 

Off the charts-a moist cake that captures a lemon flavor of spring  

April

Mu Shu Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Great mix of Asian flavors-tastes just like a dish from PF Chang Restaurant

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/04/mu-shu-chicken-wraps.html

May

Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

It's decadent, rich and totally worth the splurge

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/05/kentucky-derby-part-one.html

June

Mojito 

A refreshing summer drink with a hint of lime 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/06/mojito.html

July

Kielbasa Foil Packet Dinner

A no fuss flavorful foil packet dinner

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/07/summer-sizzle.html

August

Peach Blueberry Galette

A seasonal fruit galette that tastes bakery fresh 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/08/peach-blueberry-galette-with-almonds.html

September

Sweet Potato Hash with Egg

 A healthy start to the day 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/09/sweet-potato-hash-with-caramelized.html

October

Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/10/wiid-rice-salad-with-roasted-butternut.html

November 

Cranberry Pear Crumble
A seasonal fruit favorite 
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/11/cranberry-pear-crumbles.html

December

Hash Brown Egg Breakfast Cups

A tasty brunch meal with lots of options 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/12/holiday-brunch.html

What was your 2018 favorite?