smells like home

there is something about a crockpot that makes a house or, an apartment a home. today: it was pizza pasta. some green peppers, onions, pepperoni, pasta, sauce and cheese...an instant italian dinner that swirls ones head as soon as you walk in the front door.

i can thank my parents for this little fix. it's almost just what the doctor ordered. after being less than enthused about being here miles away from friends and family a package full of my favorite things, including a crockpot and how to cook whatever it is that makes me feel at home has proven to do wonderful things. coming home today from the store with the crockpot dinner going on 6 hours made this apartment feel as warm as a cold fall night in PA surrounded by the dogs, the rest of the gang and a good movie.

so, tonight... it's pizza pasta, tv and a little R&R.

tomorrow: apple crisp. YUM!