Sunday, September 26, 2021

How These Empty Nesters Spent that First Week ~Garden Produce ~Home Brew Progress ~Bison Game & Football Food ~Visiting Good Friends ~First Day of School

You all remember that our family all pitches in to help
Great Grandma with her big garden.
Two boxes of tomatoes were ripe and ready.

Our annual Fall Tradition is to make a huge pot of Spaghetti Sauce.
On day one, we blanch and peel the tomatoes.
Then they are simmered all afternoon with peppers, onions, and garlic.
On day two, I add the ground beef, Italian sausage,
mushrooms, fresh herbs, and other flavorings.

After simmering most of the second afternoon, I package it for the freezer.
This year’s yield? 18 Baggies!
It’s a lot of work, but so worth it.

You might also remember that Hubby and our Son in Law
brewed a batch of beer together.
After hanging out a couple of weeks
in that big bucket, it was ready to be bottled.

The bottles are sanitized before adding the sugar tablet,
beer, and is capped. Also a lot of work, but worth it.

A highlight of our week was a Farm to Table Event with Friends.
Held at Centennial Village, the table decorations were a perfect touch.
Sixteen different Producers set up displays along the boardwalk.

Check out this menu. We could visit with the Farmers, Producers, and Sponsors,
and pick up a Small plate at each table.
We grazed our way through the evening, enjoying all the tasty bites.
Thank you Chuck and Wendy for getting our tickets,
I’d love to go again next year!

The next morning, we got up early for a little trip out of town.

We were given the opportunity to purchase tickets for a Bison Game.
These were great seats.

We were close to the field
with a good view of the Marching Band…

…and all the scoring action.

Post game Football Food, Walleye Fingers,
along with a visit to catch up with good college friends.

On our way home we stopped to visit these special friends,
and enjoyed Brunch prepared on Alan’s new griddle.

After a quick kitchen cleanup, we took a little tour
around town and the University Campus.
Perfect timing, as we caught the parade of motorcycles
and emergency vehicles.
The ride was in remembrance of all those that lost their lives
on September 11th, twenty years ago.

Do you know who else would have loved this parade?

This guy!
But as you can see, he was home,
getting ready for his first day of school.

Take care,
~Natalie

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