And what a beautiful Friday morning it is here in middle Tennessee. It is currently 55 degrees with a high projected to be near 80 degrees. We are supposed to have rain tonight and severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
So guess what I'll be doing??????? That's right, unpacking those darn boxes!!! We've decided to take all the Christmas boxes (probably 75% of the whole) down to the trailer behind the barn. It's only used for storage so it will be the perfect place for all that stuff. My plan was to re-pack it all but I checked it out the other day and I guess I did a pretty good job of packing it last time it was all out because it looks really good. Especially for having just made a 750 mile trip. I know some of you think I'm OCD about stuff like that, I disagree (Rebecca, Mom, Neccy).However, if that is the case, it paid off in the end...
Last night was so perfect. I did have to stop at Publix for a few things (spent $119.00 on those few things...WTH?) so I didn't get home until about 5:15. Gerry, the Spike Seasoning now has a red label instead of blue. The drive was really cool because it was kind of cloudy. The clouds look like old-time shawls trying to wrap themselves around the shoulders of the mountains. Such a pretty sight to see.
Driving on Oak Springs Rd. is always an adventure. The road is curvy and barely big enough for two vehicles to pass. Mostly all cars will move over or at least slow down so both can pass. Not always though, so you do have to be on the lookout. Yesterday, I didn't pass a single car. I must still be mystified by this because it never fails to amaze me when it happens. I think it's probably 4 or 5 miles from the main road and not one single car came by. Just imagine it if you can. If you've been here, you're already nodding your head in agreement.
I got home and we brought the few (ha!) grocery bags in and put away most of them. We went outside to check out the work on the outdoor kitchen. Nothing gets done in a day around here because it's so hard to find good help. Wally's friend Daryl came and did the block work for the grill and it's almost done. He had to leave at 11:30 to get to his other job, which is bartender at Pee Wee's. You'll meet Daryl when you come visit. Wally is going to put stone up on the blocks once it's done but for now it's good old block. Of course it's built a little too high for me to be able to cook on it but we do have a 4 burner gas stovetop too. I'll have to make sure this gets built in a little lower than the grill or I'll be on my tippy toes the whole time I'm cooking. hmmmm maybe he's building it so high so I won't be able to cook??? Nah, I don't think so :)
I can reach the very front of the grill but anything towards the back is pretty much on its own LOL.
After our stroll around the yard we went back in and watched Archie, he was trying to bribe his tax man and it so wasn't working for him. It made for a funny show though as always.We watched Sienfeld after that, which always cracks me up, and it was one I had never seen...This came as a complete surprise because I was such a faithful watcher. I just couldn't believe it. Again, it's the little things in life. I put away the rest of the groceries and changed into some shorts and a tank top - my usual cooking attire (ha ha Neccy).
"Hey Granpa, what's for supper?"
Well, since you asked... we did have the lemon pepper chicken. It was cooked in the Wolfgang Puck pan with just a coating of Olive Oil (see one of the health benefits below) on a moderate temperature. Once it starts to brown on one side, I turn it over and get the other side going. I'm always tempted to just peel that crunchy brown stuff off and eat it right away (Dizzy Debbie) but I make myself wait until it's done. Not an easy goal to put on oneself...
I used canned corn because the corn on the cobb just didn't look quite right yet. Although they label it as "Florida Sweet Corn" I have my doubts. It doesn't say "Zellwood Sweet Corn" so it can't be trusted. Anyway, I drained the cans of corn, put them in the pot with some "I can't believe it's not butter-light" and some fresh cracked black pepper. Right before it's done, sprinkle in some chopped up cilantro and you have yourself a yummy little pot of corn!
We had green beans seasoned with the Spike Seasoning and our meal was complete. That chicken was so juicy on the inside and so, so crunchy on the outside I wanted to make a pig of myself but I didn't. I had just the one piece and I quit. But rest assured I didn't want to!
We got the kitchen cleaned up, gave the dog his baby aspirin and I made my lunch for today. By now you know what that is except I did go out on a limb and change it up a bit. I used half iceburg lettuce and half red leaf lettuce. I don't know how it's going to taste but I'll let you know after lunch.
On a sad note, I read the label on the jar of pickled beets. I can't buy that brand any longer. It's loaded with high fructose corn syrup. I don't care what the corn industry says about it not being bad for you - it most certainly is. If you are interested, I'll send you a link where you can read all about the bad things it does to your body. It's almost as bad as trans-fatty acids, which I hope all of you have eliminated from your diet. Okay, I'll get off my soapbox for now.
The stars were all brightly shining last night when we went to bed. They light up the area so well you don't need an outside light. As some of you know, there are no neighbors around (except one way off in the distance to the right) so you don't see their outside lights either. With a sky like that it's hard to go to bed. But alas, tiredness won out so off we went. We watched Iron Chef (I love it!) and it was a tie!!! I think I've seen maybe 3 ties in all the years I've watched it. Of course it's not Wally's favorite show but he puts up with it because I love it so much. I don't ask for much to watch on tv and don't have too many favorites so he indulges me with that one and Criminal Minds. Otherwise, I really don't care what's on.
My grandma's chair is upstairs in the bedroom with the floor lamp that Mucher gave me standing beside it. It's one of the prettiest places in the cabin and I can't wait to actually get a minute when I can sit down and read a book in that space. It's calling my name!! On the horizon I'm sure the couch is to follow :) Ernie, I hope your mom saved the cushion pattern? LOL
"Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it eludes you. But if you turn your attention to the other things, it comes and sits softly on your shoulder." - Anonymous
Let your Friday be happy...
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