A break between storms

I really like it when it rains. My favorite time is spent when the light is dim, rain is pattering outside and a fire is burning in the fireplace inside. The rain has stopped for a while and I can't wait until it begins again.

Mmmm, pilaf goodness. It takes 45 minutes to make, but is so worth it. A bit of butter in 3 cups of water, a boullion cube, a teaspoon of minced onion to 1 1/2 cups of mixed wild rice a some mushrooms and simmer till cooked. Wonderful as a side-dish and great as a stuffing for the cornish game hen I'm going to have for dinner tonight. Yumminess!