Getting a grip

Okay, so I am spoiled. I am married to a teacher, a guy I really like, and he went back to work today after a two week break. Not much sympathy from the real world of corporate schedules, I know. We haven't always done a great job of appreciating the breaks, but this one was heavenly. We were a well-oiled machine, a violin & cello duet like Aubrey and Maturin, a dance with spontaneity and choreography. Sigh. Now, it is Monday.

Enough pouts, though. Time for fortification: Popovers and lattes. Time to sing out the advantages of the home education life: Piano practice in jammies. Reading Midshipman Quinn in front of the fire (see our post here) , or helping a little brother learn to read. We let the rhythm change over the holidays, and that was good. But, getting back to the responsibilities is not all gloom and doom. We have it pretty good here, in front of the fire. But, for the sake of disclosure, we will probably need to remind each other of those advantages throughout the day. It is, after all, a Monday.

For those in need of fortification, here is a recipe:

Popovers

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 t. salt
1 T unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In mixing bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. (Do not overbeat.) Fill muffin or popover pans 3/4-full. Bake 15 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Makes 6 popovers. Double (or triple?) as necessary. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and a squirt of lemon juice, or with jam.