There's a threat of a snow storm but of course it's after one in the afternoon and nothing has materialized yet. I'm thinking that the more sophisticated the weather equipment becomes, the less likely it is to be right. It was supposed to start at dawn. In any case, we're both nursing colds and are hunkering down for a nice quiet day at home. I am braising a pork shoulder in cider with onions and apples and it smells great. I am serving it with a mashed white bean puree I saw Nigella whip up on her show, brussels sprouts and a spinach salad. I am itching for a sweet but trying to refrain!