Tomatoes

Hello, friends.  As I mentioned, I was working at the gallery last week.  Besides bringing a book to read in between customers, I brought soap to wrap, thank you cards to write, which I include in my orders, and  holiday cards to write.  It's enjoyable to be a bit more social than usual, talking with customers.  It's also very nice to have time to take care of some personal things during the down time.  Our tomatoes continue to ripen.  Shortly before I started work at the gallery, I was able to can a few pints, and it looks like there will be a few more to can.  I'm cutting up the imperfect ones for the chicken mash.

Being I was gone every day except Thanksgiving, not much got done at home.  We had a simple Thanksgiving.  J prepared a turkey breast for himself, and I made mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, roasted brussels sprouts, and fresh cranberry sauce.  The pumpkin pie I froze last week was heated.  We opened a bottle of Prosecco, to make it a little festive.  I'm very excited to see that Temple Grandin will be speaking at a local theater in March.   I've cared about the treatment of animals since at least the 80's, and have followed her for some time.  She's a beautiful example that despite being different, you can make a huge, positive influence in the world.  There was a wonderful movie about her in 2010, and I see there's a new one on Amazon.

Sunday was all about playing catch up.  Lots needed to be put in its proper place.  Groceries were bought on the way home Saturday.  I was pretty tired by the time I got home, so produce was washed and prepped on Sunday.  The chickens were happy to receive their mash again.  I've also been opening their gate, after I bring the mash, so they can wander.  It made them happiest of all, I think, to have some freedom again, after having to stay in their yard all week.    Wishing you a cozy week.