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Busy Weekend, Part Two
Nov. 6th, 2011 06:02 pmWe were out of the house by 9:45 to go apple picking. We got there a few minutes early, but that also meant we got the apple orchard all to ourselves for about 20 minutes.
I'm not sure how the weight distribution worked itself out, but we had 19 lbs instead of 27 lbs, yet it felt about the same carrying it. Lone Maple Farm contracts with two other local farms for fresh Thanksgiving turkeys. Having read and adored Ursula's (of Dragonbreath and Kevin & Ursula Eat Cheap fame. Google. I am horrible with links) monster turkey report, I decided to give it a go. One quick phone call to Louuuuuu for weight size and $59 later, I have a 20 pounder reserved for the day before so I can work my brining magic.
Yes, this turkey was $2.99/lb, but it's local, free range and I am willing to spend the extra money accordingly. Louuuuu volunteered to chip in, so I expect to get some of that back. I will also take a free turkey if I get the points for Weis and that way I will have LOTS of turkey meat. This pleases me.
After a grocery run, we came home and I started cooking. So! Here's another addition of...
( What to Eat )
What to Eat? Queenie's attempts to cook like her dearly departed husband. There are no guarantees.
Aside from not holding together properly, the pie is DELICIOUS!!! SCORE!!!
The kitchen isn't clean, but there was another load of dishes done. I also got my laundry done and I even got a nap. I am satisfied.
I'm not sure how the weight distribution worked itself out, but we had 19 lbs instead of 27 lbs, yet it felt about the same carrying it. Lone Maple Farm contracts with two other local farms for fresh Thanksgiving turkeys. Having read and adored Ursula's (of Dragonbreath and Kevin & Ursula Eat Cheap fame. Google. I am horrible with links) monster turkey report, I decided to give it a go. One quick phone call to Louuuuuu for weight size and $59 later, I have a 20 pounder reserved for the day before so I can work my brining magic.
Yes, this turkey was $2.99/lb, but it's local, free range and I am willing to spend the extra money accordingly. Louuuuu volunteered to chip in, so I expect to get some of that back. I will also take a free turkey if I get the points for Weis and that way I will have LOTS of turkey meat. This pleases me.
After a grocery run, we came home and I started cooking. So! Here's another addition of...
( What to Eat )
What to Eat? Queenie's attempts to cook like her dearly departed husband. There are no guarantees.
Aside from not holding together properly, the pie is DELICIOUS!!! SCORE!!!
The kitchen isn't clean, but there was another load of dishes done. I also got my laundry done and I even got a nap. I am satisfied.
