Let it Snow

Dear Londoners-
Can we please not panic and create mass hysteria every time some snow falls from the sky? It rains enough here, you would think that a few frozen flakes would be a piece of cake, but no. Being anywhere near the road is treacherous and any tube with an outdoor track will be massively delayed if even a light layer sticks to the tracks (I'm talking about you Circle and District lines!). Does it not snow here at least once or twice per year? Should we not be prepared for this? Are there not many major cities in the world that do not fall into a code red situation whenever the white stuff is even a possibility? Cold plus an environment conducive to mass amounts of precipitation = snow. How have you not figured this out yet?

I agree my perception is slightly skewed. I grew up in upstate NY, and in college, there was hardly a day when snow did not fall between December and March. Hell, it snowed on my graduation on May 18. But still-snow is pretty and festive for Christmas. Let's enjoy instead of freaking out.

And that's how Sarah C's it.

Recipe of the Day-Mexican Lasagne (Courtesy of Me)
Ingredients
500g (1/2 - 3/4 lb) mince (I like to use turkey, but you can also use beef or pork)
2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
1 small to medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Choice: 1 jar enchilada sauce, or 1 packet fajita or taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water
1 package corn or flour tortillas
1 package mexican style shredded cheese
1 avocado, chopped, or guacamole to top

Preheat the over to about 350F (180C).
Drizzle some oil or spray a frying pan with cooking spray. When the pan is at a medium heat, saute the onions until they start to sweat. Add the garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant. Add the peppers and cooke for about 4 or 5 minutes, until they start to soften. Now add the meat and brown. When the meat is  almost browned (about 8-10 minutes) add the sauce/seasoning an cook for an addition 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

In a square pan, scoop some of the sauce from the meat mixture and spread on the bottom of the pan. Layer in a tortilla, top with some of the meat and then cheese. Repeat for at east 3 layers. Finish with a hefty layer of cheese. Place in the oven, uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown. Top with avocado/guacamole and/or sour cream.