This morning Linda and I went to have breakfast at Grumpy's, which we like to do at least once when she's here. We got there early enough to not have to wait for a table. I got some razzing from the staff because there were only two of us today (I guess I usually come with a group or something) but that's part of the charm there. Again, Linda grabbed the bill. It's another grumpy day but at least we had some Grumpy's!
I have to back up a bit---on Thursday Linda and I stopped at Publix for a few things for the Oktoberfest dinner which is tonight. She and I worked on our creations some yesterday and last night so we don't have to do it all today. That would wear me out, so I pace myself. Linda made pumpkin bars which she is frosting with cream cheese frosting, plus sauerkraut with pork cut into it, and then, as an after-thought, pumpkin dip for ginger snaps. I am making German potato salad.
So, today, after our Grumpy breakfast, we stopped once more at the store for a few items for tonight and then got busy in the kitchen. We took turns working on our recipes, and Justin joined the fun as well, making his delicious cooked cabbage, at my request. We ladies did some work, and then sat down, do some work and then sat down, so as not to tax ourselves too much. It was a wonderful rhythm.
I have the tables dressed, asking Justin to put up a 'kids' table' at the end of the dining table so we can all sit at once. It looks a little tacky but I want us all to dine together. Nancy W. let me know she could not make it, having double-booked herself for a friend's birthday celebration. Nuts! I will miss her and the treat she was bringing---bacon wrapped hot dogs! Yum! Now we rest until it's time for people to arrive....I'm so excited!!
