It's National Sandwich week in England this week. They do it best!
We have had three men working five days on our property and it is exhausting and I am not even doing the heavy work. I am, however, cooking for them to encourage a good job. It is hardly necessary because I know they are good workers and even better eaters. Luckily for everyone, it has been sunny, yet not oppressively hot even though it has been around 80 degrees...go figure. It is Ohio, so I guess stews and soups still work in early May. They are gone now and things look really good, except for the pool. The later you close the pool and the earlier you open it the better it is. Well, due to the painting of the pergola, it is very late to open the pool and it is a mess. Poor Andy is out there shaking his head and bemoaning the results of late opening. Let's just say it is not inviting and no one will win $10. for being the first in the pool for a few more days.
The workers really enjoyed brat patties. I don't know why they cost more. They are less worker intensive since they don't have to encase the product. It should cost less since a couple of steps are missed and yet, of course, the price at Carfagna's has risen from $1. a patty to $1.50. Now they are saying $1.50 is a sale price so hurry and get the bargain. Do they think we are stupid? It is like Seasonal Concepts, which is now closed by the way. One season I went in there to buy outdoor furniture. At the end of the season I thought I would get a few more chairs on sale. The on sale end of the season price was MORE that I paid at the beginning of the summer. I never went back. They are closed! Carfagna's has pulled their meat prank before with their breaded veal cutlets. They started out at around 89 cents a piece and as they became more popular the prices have risen to a little over $3. per cutlet. I haven't given up on them, but I am getting cranky. So, I sauteed onions to a nice caramelized color, got some of that good hot German Cincinnati mustard, a nice thick soup and there was one nice meal for Johnny and his crew. Variations of that theme kept them happy and they worked so well and we were pleased with their results.Cook's Corner came today and at a glance it looks interesting. But, I have to go spell Andy at the pool. Dirty work indeed, but it has to be done. Where is Johnny when we need him...off to another job.
If you have eggs and a frig full of things that need using, add one of these to the menu. I fried potatoes with onions, short pieces of bacon, fresh herbs, a bit of broccoli, cheese and you could go on and on. It was delicious, so...
I added one of these to the menu and it was well received.
This week is National Sandwich week in England. I have always maintained that the Brits make the best sandwiches and now I know why--they have a week long celebration honoring two pieces of bread and a filling. It doesn't take much to entertain them, bless their hearts and good for them.
Another phase of restoration is going on. Our new driveway (new six months ago) is being sealed as I write. It's a big deal staying off a driveway for two full days and nights with this many people coming and going all the time.
I am not crafty, but I like this bookmark idea using old earrings and ribbons. I think even I could manage this artful display.
