Mile high meringue

Superb coconut cream pies, just look at that meringue!

I tried and I tried, but I couldn't stop the highlights from 'blowing out' after adjusting the white balance. Practice makes perfect, clearly I need more practice.

The table of earthly delights

Mountains of meringue and other delicious things were on offer at the recent roast beef supper at St. James Anglican in Mahone Bay.

I had to ask about one item on the list of desserts: the 'Impossible Pie'

A kind lady explained to me that it is called Impossible Pie because it does not have a pastry, but creates its own 'crust' while baking.

Somehow I got distracted and ordered pumpkin pie instead, FOR SHAME!

A busy evening at the Anglican church hall....

Another shot from a roast beef supper several weeks ago.

The father served as maître d’ for the evening....as you paid and found a place to wait (hopefully in a chair along the wall), he would notice new folks in the queue and take your name and note how many were in your group.

He was in good cheer as he scurried around the hall, organizing who sits where. Every so often, you would hear him ask the waiting diners: "KNICKLE....4?" A party of four would rise to their feet and quickly be ushered to their seats.

We arrived just as the 'first sitting' finished dining, each sitting usually takes about 30 minutes to finish their meal. What looked like a long wait ahead of us, was only about 10 minutes as wave upon wave of folks took their last sip of tea and made their way out of the hall.

More pics to follow, stay tuned!

St. James Anglican Roast Beef Supper

A glimpse of the crowd in the St. James Anglican hall for a tasty roast beef supper.

What's on this weekend? BIG Breakfast! Christmas Teas! Roast Beef! Corned Beef & Cabbage! Spaghetti!

I feel like I need to loosen my belt after reading about all the great foodie events this weekend! Too hard to choose, find one in your neck of the woods...get out and support your local community groups!

Breakfasts

November 5, Saturday,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children (5-12) $3. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, November 5,
Pinehurst Hall,
7-11 a.m.
$6/ person.

Saturday, November 5,
St. Norbert's Big Breakfast is back, the first Saturday of each month at the Lunenburg Cultural Centre (Presbyterian Hall) on Fox St.
Adults $7, $4 children under 12.
Come out for eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, beans, juice, coffee and tea.

November 5,
Country Breakfast.
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
Various menu selections.

Teas/Luncheons

Saturday, November 5,
Souper Christmas Lunch & Sale
Hebb's Cross Fire Hall
9 am - 1 pm
Homemade: Soups, Chili, and Chowder, rolls, biscuits, dessert, coffee/tea.
Adults $7.00 Children 6-10 $3.50 Children 5 & under free.
Just shopping? NO ADMISSION! BAKE TABLE, CHRISTMAS CRAFT TABLE, CHRISTMAS "NEW TO YOU" TABLE. Come join us for a fun filled day.

Saturday, November 5,
Christmas Tea,
All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville,
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
White elephant, craft and bake table.
Dessert, variety of pies.
Adults $6, under 12, $3 under 5 free.

Suppers

November 5,
Roast Beef Supper,
4 - 6 p.m.,
Mahone Bay Baptist Church.
Mashed potato, turnip, carrots, peas. Cake for dessert. Tea, coffee.
Adults $10, children 5 - 12 $5, under 5 free.

Saturday, November 5,
Chelsea community centre,
Homemade Spaghetti Supper
Caesar/ garden salad, garlic bread/ rolls, dessert and beverage,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Adult: $8, child: $5, under 5 free.

November 6,
St. Andrew's Anglican Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner,
noon to 2 p.m.,
West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Rd.,
adults $10, under 12 $2

Sunday, November 6,
Roast Beef Supper,
East Port Medway community hall,
4-6 p.m.
Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, under 5 free. Take-outs available.

Sunny Lahave Crossing

Just another gorgeous day on the Lahave Ferry, in search of waves. Sadly, none were found that day....

Bluenose Academy on a sunny day

I am very happy with how this photo turned out. Luckily there were nice clouds in the sky and it was sunny. Also, loving the blocks of colour on the exterior.