Good morning peeps !!!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. I have so much catching up to do. You all have been chatting it up.
Well to let everyone know about my weekend.
I left out about Saturday morning headed to Terri's to meet her for brunch and canning. Well, I arrived at Terri's and we began our Saturday morning Brunch. I had brought a few goodies and Terri had things prepared as well. After playing with my 2 favorite dogs in the whole wide world (Terri's beautiful babies), we sat down and enjoyed the most wonderful brunch that I have ever had.
This is what was on the menu.
1. Terri's special spinach dip. This dip was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think that I ate about over half of it. Not sure if I left any for Terri and Jim.
It's not that often I get a chance to splurge on such delicious food and I did. Terri, you HAVE TO send me that recipe. I want to make some THIS WEEK and eat that alone as a meal.
2. Terri had a HUGE Muffaletta that we cut and ate. (see pic below).
As pieces were dropping out of my sandwhich, I was picking them up with my fingers. I didn't show any of my manners at all, AND I DIDN"T CARE because it was a free for all weekend!!!!!!!
3. Terri had some to-die for brownies. You talk about good. Bite size so you could pop in your mouth. YUMMY-Liscious.
4. I brought my "not so famous" wine. I had bottles of Japanese Plum, Peach/Nectarine and Fig Wine. I bought a bottle of each for Terri and then I bought some for us to enjoy with our meal.
5. I also bought goat cheese, guacamole, different types of chips, pretzels, crackers and chocolate covered pomegranates.
So we dug in and sipped on the Japanese Plum wine which was my personal favorite. I was't too thrilled with my fig wine (not sure if Terri tasted the other 2 wines yet) because it didn't have the alcohol content that I needed. And my peach/nectarine wine was too sweet (in my opinion) and a little too thick but I found out that I can use it as a daiquiri mix and add crushed ice and blend and I will have a frozen daiquiri. So, I will have it that way. But back to the lab on the fig wine.
Here is our spread.
Muffaletta
So after stuffing ourselves full, we broke away from the buffet and walked outside to see the chickens, guineas and peas. They were free ranging and enjoying the beautiful day. All of the animals look so happy and healthy.
And then Terri showed me the place where the upcoming "1st annual Catdaddyfro guinea hunt" as CackedNut has named this annual event that will take place.
When she pointed to this monster, my mouth dropped and the trumpets sounded in the background and I saw the heavens open and angels with harps ascended from above and were flying around this monster of a tree. And then I said to myself, "Jeff has no idea what is in store for him if he plans on catching these guineas!" And then I wanted to faint but with all the food I had eaten, Terri would not have been able to pick me up, so I composed myself.
All I can say is that we need to begin taking reservations and probably invite the Mayor, the councilmen and all of the citizens of Alexandria because this will be a show that NO ONE will EVER forget.
I think we should set a date for this here. Poor Poor Poor Jeff.
He will have to battle not alone the guinea mama attacking him but the Vultures flying up above, hawks, eagles, bats and I think I saw some of those banana spiders that someone posted a pic of.
The area where this tree is, is something that you would see on a scary movie where people are trying to escape and running for the lives. That's all i will say about that but you call can see for yourself.
Introducing Jeff's Grave-site because this will be his final resting place.
After walking off our food, we went back in to begin the canning class. Terri's Canning 101 was now in session. I had bought some muscadine juice and canning jars and Terri showed me how to can. Terri had everything set up. All of the canning equipment that we needed was in place and ready. Everything was very organized, neat and clean. Perfect! Terri was an excellent teacher in that she took me through every step and showed me how to can muscadine jelly. I have a sometimes irritating habit of asking too many questions but I was designed that way and that's how I learn. But Terri was patient with me and answered all of my questions. Terri did all the work as I just sat and watched. Everything turned out perfect. (5) 16 ounce jars of muscadine jelly were canned and I was so excited. As soon as I make my home made biscuits, I will have them with my muscadine jelly.
Final Canning
Muscadine Jelly the next day.
So our day came to an end and I headed back home. What a great way to enjoy a Saturday.
We had taken pics in our 2 piece swim suits but I didn't want Jeff to get any crazy ideas and forget about his guinea hunt, so I didn't to post those pics.
Thanks Terri. I had a great time !!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to the next time.
I was a Cali surfer chick...now I'm a Louisiana farmer in training! I totally blame the chicks man! Dang chicks can peep their way into the flightiest of spirits hearts lol.
