Day Two Hundred and Ninety Four
I had a busy day of housework, baking and errands and did manage to finish Alice Munro’s Carried Away. Does anyone know if her short story “The Bear Came Over the Mountain” was ever turned into a movie? I was describing the plot to Jared and he thought it was one.
Because I’m drowning in apples and because I hadn’t been to the grocery store I used applesauce in several recipes to substitute for eggs. It worked perfectly and the final products (chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins) taste great. As applesauce is essentially free I might be switching permanently…I’ll let you know how that works for mousse…
I am considering having some kind of work day this weekend where I ask for volunteer help to process the bajillions of apples in exchange for some of the end product. If anyone (within driving distance) is interested, please let me know. I have one peeler-corer-slicer and one dehydrator but volunteers could bring extra. Potential end products include apple juice, applesauce, dried apples, frozen apple pie filling, cider and tired feet.
October 21st, 2008 at 8:33 am
I will help, depending on the day. I think I’m free most of Saturday.
Also, I have some experience in the realm of canning apples.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
I can’t commit until I get my schedule figured out. Maybe?
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:15 am
I do wish I lived closer…what a tempting offer!
The apples here are huge and delicious — I didn’t make apple sauce this year, have just been doing the butter and cinnamon sugar thing on apple slices.
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:13 am
I’m still very interested in all those things, and could probably find a good time to help … might even be able to bring one or two more besides myself.
Anemone!
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:26 am
All comers are welcome! 2pm Saturday…