Last Thursday, I peeled 8 million apples for apple sauce. Others peeled apples the next day for apple crisp. All in all, I think there were two tons of apple peels to be composted.
On Saturday, yesterday, I peeled six million pounds of potatoes for mashed. These were the biggest potatoes I have ever seen. I am sure that one potato weighed a half pound (really). Believe it or not, I was at the church at 8 a.m. for an hour of potato peeling. Later at 1:30 p.m. I went back to help put the applesauce in cups and put a sploosh of whipped cream on the apple crisp. At 5 p.m., I went back to pick up my perfect roast pork dinner.
I was a very small cog in the machine that turned out 130 dinners with roast pork, mashed squash, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, and apple crisp. Each time I was peeling, I was one of six volunteers doing the same thing. There were 6 to 8 people working every time I went to the Church kitchen.
Oh, yes, the pork dinner was scrumptious!
Applesauce for the 29 who dined in (rather than take out)
Apple crumble ready to be closed up and refrigerated
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October 6
October 8
October 16. It's definitely Fall here. Days are beginning at around 40 F. ending possibly in the high 60s. We have definitely had one hard frost in the wee hours. We have had many rains, which is a good thing, but it has left many trees devoid of leaves.
Consequently, I'm trying to do a fall cleanup of weeds and sticks. I'll have Jacob mulch the many leaves on the grass. And I brought in my tropical plant. Phyllis said she would watch it over the winter. The poor thing has been dropping flowers and leaves, but I think it's ready to rest. Imagine my surprise to see the same plant growing happily outside of the Church (in a pot)! That plant is huge, possibly more than one in the pot. I sure hope someone saves that cheery plant!
Top right is the Japanese embroidery of pansies in a basket. The art is called bunka by my half sister, Sherylann. She is very talented.
The little piece hanging on the door was hand quilted when I could still do tiny stitches.
More in my living room.
Quilted piece by Jeanne Harlow, frame by the late David Harlow
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Netflix Favorites:
The Black List -- ridiculously violent, which I hate, but tolerate due to my really liking James Spader as an actor. The writing is pretty good, but I think when the writers get tired their "padding" is a chase scene, with a fight, and then a murder.
Blown Away -- a wonderful competition among glass blowers. The great thing is that they are all supportive of one another even though it's a competition with a large prize. Heartbreak here is the sound of breaking glass.
Ink Master -- this is a competition among tatoo artists. You have to tolerate the f word and very crude behavior on the part of both the tatooer and the client (crassly called a canvas). However, it's interesting to see the tatoos. I would never have one, but I like to see it on other people.
Sweet Magnolias -- three South Carolina women support each other through the vicissitudes of life. I really enjoyed this Hallmark-like serial. The character development is quite good and it's closer to 'real life' than most. However, the romance can be a bit heavy at times.
The Sinner -- I have come back to this for Season 4. This heavy psychological murder mystery with Bill Pullman is heavy, man, heavy. I really like it but it's so dark, you need a brain cleanser such as Sweet Magnolias or the Christmas Season of Blown Away to make sure you don't stay in the dark recesses of Harry Ambrose's (William Pullman) brain. Each season is a different murder mystery. Season 1 is particularly bloody.
Next Fashion -- is my newest favorite. Fashion designers compete to win $250,000. Most are unknown, but a few already have their clothing in stores. They begin with 18 contestants working in teams of two and they whittle it down to 1 on 1. I was sorry when the series ended. It's very interesting to me to see the creative process.
Extraordiary Attorney Woo -- we first see Woo Young Woo when she is five years old, when she is getting a diagnosis of autism. Next we see her as a rookie attorney. Full of good feelings, this series is enlightening and teaching me tolerance. I'm really enjoying it, especially since I remembered to switch to English from Korean!
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More than a week ago, I visited the Farmers' Market in Amherst on a lovely sunny fall day. This was displayed at Sunset Farm.
From a bouquet for sale
Also for sale
This bee is getting ready for winter
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Woo hoo! My fist bowl cozy! The reverside side is below.
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Everybody wants to know when I'm heading West. So far, lift off day is slated at October 28. Who knows? I may need an extra day or two ... but that's the plan so far. "The Gang" (pictured below) are eagerly awaiting my arrival so they can beat me at Mexican Train Dominoes. Our hostess, Carole, is in the upper right with the gloriously silver hair. Mom is seated below her.
This was outside on Carole's patio, by the way. I can't wait!
I am ashamed to say that I forgot to wish my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving which happened on Indigeneous People's Day AKA Columbus Day. Happy Thanksgiving!!
And that's it for now. I wish you peace. Tina
