It was a foggy and chilly Sunday across the river, down by the showah, ....but it was sunny and hot in Conquerall Bank and in to town.
I've been to suppers here before that involved a large crowd and lots of waiting. This one had a 'normal' sized crowd and hardly any wait to get seated.A pleasant surprise!
No ordering here, you sit down and before you know it, food shows up:
The rolled up luncheon ham, meh. I could do without it, though I ate what was on my plate.
The beans were perfect, the 'gravy' in particular, was stellar.
And that potato salad, as one of my dining companions noted, was "chock-a-block" with goodies inside. I'm assuming a little mustard was added to get the yellow colour, and there were bits of red onion inside as well. We all agreed it was a contender for best potato salad ever.
Of course, the ever delicious molasses brown bread was on offer...so sweet. Coleslaw and bread and butter pickles rounded out the offerings on the table.
This strawberry supper was different than most, because it was a bowl of berries for dessert, not shortcake. No matter, a sprinkle of sugar and a splash of milk was all the berries required.
I love the way the pitcher of milk is sweating. I tried and I tried, but none of my shots captured it perfectly...
Sadly, no epic stories to tell from this meal, it was a pleasant afternoon out with friends. We left with bellies full; at 5:15 pm.
A plethora of events this week. Lots of brekkies and suppers to choose from on Saturday and Sunday (treat yer pa').
Next Saturday is the Conquerall Mills Horse/Ox Pull & Variety Supper, one of my 'must attend' events of the community supper season. NOT to be missed...
Breakfasts
June 19, Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast, 7:30- 11:30 a.m., usual menu, $6 adults; $3 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free.
June 19th, Buckfield Community Hall 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Includes: eggs, bacon, sausage, homemade baked beans, hash browns, toast, tea, coffee or juice. Adults $6.00 Children $3.00.
June 19, Fireman's Breakfast. Petite Riviere fire hall, 8-11 a.m. Full menu, adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free. Information call 688-1174
June 19, Masonic Centre, 216 North St., Bridgewater, 8-11 a.m. Bacon and egg or pancakes and sausages; beans, toast, etc. Adults $6; 5-12 $3; under 5 free. "Mix & Match" $7 and $4.
June 20th Father's Day breakfast Chelsea & District Community Centre 7.00am - 10.30am. Adults $6, Children 5 - 12 $3, 5 and under free. All welcome.
Suppers
June 19, Supper, Pleasantville & dist. fire dept., 4-6 p.m. Baked beans, ham and potato salad. Price $8; children $3.
June 20. Father's Day Supper, Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross, Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Pie, tea and coffee Adults $10; children 5-12, $5; under 5 free. Doors open at 4 p.m. serving starts 4:30 p.m.
Asparagus, mushrooms, herring (top photo, in foreground) and mackerel are all local and in season...except that 'tater. Shame on me, that should be a new potato.
I will redeem myself and buy some new potatoes when it's time to make some hodge podge. Mmmm, hodge podge...
I'm glad I stopped to get this shot on Saturday, the field of yellow caught my eye.
One day later it had been mowed and the yellow flowers were gone.
This church (name escapes me) recently got new siding and a gleaming metal roof and spire. I think it looks great, especially against that blue sky and sea of yellow!
*update* I have it from a reliable source, that this church is now privately owned...which would explain the expensive reno's!
Oooh, full meal brekkie at St. Luke's is probably worth checking out, as is the English High Tea in Broad Cove.
Families might want to check out Museum Day at the Desbrisay on Saturday...
Take your pick of suppers, they all look great.
Breakfasts
Saturday, June 12, Pinehurst hall, 7 to 11 a.m. Proceeds for hall
June 12, Hebbs Cross fire dept., 7- 11 a.m. Adults $6; children 5-12, $3; under 5 free.
Saturday, June 12, Full Meal Breakfast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Luke's Church Hall, Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3. Menu: Bacon, fried and scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, beans, toast, muffins and beverages. Adults $6, 5-12 yrs. $3, under 5 free.
Teas/Luncheons
Sunday, June 13, English High Tea, Voglers Cove Hall, 2-4 pm Reserve tickets $5. 677-2165 or 677-2045. Live entertainment. Door prizes. Proceeds for playground.
Community Events
June 12 11 am - 4 pm Desbrisay Museum, 130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater Family event celebrating nature! Critter Dipping, Nature Walks, Entertainment, Face Painting, Games, Crafts. Friends of DesBrisay will have a barbeque fundraiser.
Museum admission is free on Saturdays, and everyone is welcome to tour the Museum, with its summer exhibit, DesBrisay’s Curiosities, a fun look at the very odd and unusual items collected by Judge DesBrisay in the late 1800’s.
Friends of DesBrisay Museum will run a barbeque from 11:30am until 1:30pm, selling hot dogs and hamburgers, with the proceeds from the barbeque supporting Museum activities and events.
Suppers
June 12, Codfish Supper, Riverport Community Centre, 4-6, $10/person, sponsored by Terre Neuve Newfoundlanders and Friends Association
Saturday, June 12, Annual Chicken Barbecue and Strawberry Supper, North Brookfield Hall, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, under 12 $5. Takeout available. Proceeds: Field churches
Saturday, June 12, Barss Corner community hall. Pork BBQ Supper, baked potatoes, salads, rolls and pies. 5 p.m. Advance tickets only. Adults $10; 12 and under $6. Diane 644-2875; Dale 644-2649 and Mader's 644-2440
Good weekend to get your lobster on in Blue Rocks, call for tickets.
The hot turkey supper in Canaan is always worth the drive, if only to discover 'where' Canaan is!
I haven't tried the Roast Beef supper in Blandford, but their other offerings are usually great.
Breakfasts
June 5, Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 6-11 a.m. Everyone welcome
June 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Chester Basin Fire Hall. Various menu selections.
Community Events
June 5 6th ANNUAL Yard Sale, Bake Sale, BBQ, Live Entertainment, 25¢ Clothing Sale Rain or Shine Hebb's Cross Fire Hall 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
June 5 Eighth Annual Plant and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-noon. Barss Corner community hall. Proceeds for the Barss Corner Baptist Ladies Auxiliary.
Suppers
June 5, Hot Turkey Supper. 3:30- 6 p.m., Little Red School, Canaan. Adults $9, 5- 12 years $4.50, under 5 free. Bake table available. Proceeds: All Saints Church
June 5 Roast Beef Supper District #1 Blandford Community Center 4:30 - 6 p.m. Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free. Also guild's goods table. Proceeds to St. Barnabus Guild
June 5 6th Annual Lobster Supper, St. Paul's United Church Hall, Blue Rocks Takeouts start 3:30. Eat in sittings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30, 1-1/4 lb lobster, potato salad, cabbage salad, roll, pie, tea/ coffee. some delivery available. Tickets $20. Marion, 634-9208; Audrey, 634-4775; Judy, 634-8545; Elroy, 634-4817. Crafts table available.
