If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will recall that JR and I went to his niece's home last year to make Brunswick Stew. Well, it's a long trip down there so we decided to do some ourselves. So, we invited my sister Judy and her husband to come for the weekend and make some. Now, making the stew isn't that hard...you just have to pay attention to it, but the prep is tedious and time-consuming. Judy and I each did a batch prep before the stew day. By the time I was finished I didn't care if I ever saw a cow, a pig, or a chicken as long as I live. Judy expressed similar sentiments! But we got our stew pot out and tried to set it up on the patio. However, the wind was blowing (not an unusual thing up here), and kept blowing the propane fire out, so JR and I had to move the pot to the covered porch where there is some protection from the wind. Our batch was a little soupy since I guess we put too much liquid in it. Judy and John's was a bit thicker, but it wasn't as thick as the stuff we made with Neal and Fran last year. Nevertheless, it was delicious and we are going to enjoy it all winter! It reminded of the stews that the men of the church made when we were girls. Mama says they still make it every year. JR and I are going to make another batch this fall. Judy says she "might" do it next year! Wuss!
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| John doing his stirring. |
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| Jim with Chester batting cleanup! |
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We had a great weekend with Judy and John. It was fun to spend some time together. Judy does a lot of work for Mama (for which we are all grateful) and I know it was good to get away for a couple of days. Mary picked up the slack that weekend. Mama is doing much better, and I think she is as good as she is going to be. We have some plans for later when she needs more help. It is hard to watch one's parents age. I know most of you are familiar with that.
The picture below is of me and Judy on stew weekend. One of our Facebook friends expressed shock that I am so white headed! No respect!!
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| Lynn and Judy, November 6, 2011 |
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Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be Charlotte with Jon and his family as well as some of Patti's family.
