Monday, March 02, 2009

Winter Reigns: From the South East to the North East


The quick run-down:
  • Bergen County schools, universities and colleges closed
  • up to 2 hours of delayed opening in State and private offices
  • winter storm warning till 4 p.m.
  • blustery winds and low temps. (20F/-8C), layers a must!
  • snow is too powdery and any attempt at making a snowman will not work
  • powdery snow blowing into your face feels like a million splinters cutting your skin - aw!

Just as we thought we had seen the last of winter, it made an unexpected return last night through much of today. Living true to the saying, "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb," we are now entering the second phase of this winter storm. Our area is expected to receive a total of 7 - 11 inches of powdery snow by this afternoon. Although it's not the worst, it is still not a good idea to be out and about if you don't have to.

Luckily, my boss agreed to switch my flex day (i.e. day off) from Friday to today. Phew! Treacherous road conditions and commuting delays aren't something that a person who has an hour long commute to and fro NY City wants to hear. So, I've decided to stay home and bake some meringue puffs to take my mind of work and my flooded Lotus Notes in-box. Hmm...


Several hours later


What's next? Stay warm, I supposed.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ooo...meringue puffs! Yummy! What did you sprinkle on top?

By the way, do you know how to make this meringue cookie which has vanilla biscuit as its base? Tried it before and it was very yummy!

cooknengr said...

I always wonder how is it like to have a bowl of Sarawak laksa while looking out the window, on a snowy day...tripppy huh ?

Serenity said...

MillyVanilly: no, i never tried that recipe before. i sprinkled some crystallized sugar.

Cooknengr: hmmm...not the same as having hot cocoa ;)