#MEwx seasonal Temps, sun and a fantastic Beef Stew meal

Good morning Augusta

This morning we have cloudy conditions with a high of 45°F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight we’ll have showers becoming turning to a steadier rain overnight. Low near 40°F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

The readings from my weather instruments are:

The Wind Chill is 27.9°F, Dew Point is 25.9°F, the humidity is 92%, and the outdoor temp is 27.9°F.

The wind direction is West Northwest between 0.0 MPH and 0.5 MPH.

The Relative pressure is 30.44, the Absolute pressure is 30.13 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.

Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 Kilometers with clear skies for the time being.

The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 6:21 A.M., Sunset is 4:23 P.M., Moonrise is 3:42 A.M., Moonset is 3:48 P.M. and the moon phase is waning crescent being 6% Illuminated.

We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours.

With the cold and raw weather upon us now, it’s time for some good stews, chilis and soups to stick to your ribs and fend off fall colds.

BEEF STEW

2 T. butter or margarine

2 lbs. beef stew meat in 1.5” cubes

Flour for dredging meat

8 small onions or desired amount of chopped onion

½ cup diced celery

4 sprigs parsley OR 2 tsp. parsley flakes

1 bay leaf

2 T. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

3 T. ketchup

2 qts. Water OR 1 qt water and 1 qt beef stock

6 carrots, peeled and cut in bite-sized pieces

6 potatoes, peeled and cut in bite-sized pieces

Directions:

Melt butter in bottom of stew pot.   Roll meat in flour and brown on all sides.  Add all other ingredients and stir.  Cover and bring to steaming point.  Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender.

Mix about 6 T. flour with same amount of cold water, whisk until smooth.  Add to stew, stirring until thickened. It’s delicious and it sticks to your ribs.