Tuesday, 4 November 2008

Low on Vitamin U? Then you need....

Sauerkraut! Sauerkraut supper, to be exact...

This cold that is going around is a killer and my partner in crime was looking like she could use a home cooked meal. We settled upon the Lunenburg United Church's Sauerkraut Supper, a first for us to try out.

It was a chilly Sunday as we scoured Lunenburg for the United Church. As luck would have it, we found the Anglican, Lutheran and Presbyterian churches before we eventually found our destination.

The hall was expansive, about 2/3 of the tables were filled which made it easy to find a place to sit and rest. The male servers were all dressed formally, most wearing white shirts and ties. Before too long, a gentleman approached us and only asked:

"One scoop of potatoes, or two?"

I guess it's assumed you want everything else? At any rate, we quickly got our plates. It was a feast for the eyes and a welcome meal for those afflicted by a cold:



The corned beef was cooked perfectly, not salty at all. The mashed pototoes and sauerkraut were also delicious! The brown bread was just how I like it, a little sweet...My only wish was some mustard on the table, or mustard pickles. After we had finished our meal, we noticed a big 'ole bottle of yellow mustard on a nearby table. Oh well, we should've asked....

Dessert consisted of a familiar offering of pies. Luckily for me, I tried the coconut cream pie this time:



Several cups of tea later, and we were out of there. Lisa's cold was starting to win the next round...We left satisfied, bellies full of home cooked love, and all before 6 pm!(>_<)

Friday, 31 October 2008

Yurt fetishist/firewood stacker has lots of time on hands...

I've been meaning to add firewood piles to my blog's themes. I'm always amazed at the lengths some will go to when piling their firewood.

These photos make a good start to the firewood theme. Anyone who's been to the Lahave Bakery has probably spotted these tidy piles, I don't think I'd have the patience to stack wood like this myself...





What's on this weekend? Suppers/Brekkies

Breakfasts

Sat. Nov. 1
Pinehurst Hall
7-11 am

Sat. Nov. 1
Country Breakfast
Chester Basin Fire Hall
7:30 - 10:30 am
Various menu selections

Sat. Nov. 1
Italy Cross, Middlewood and District Fire Hall
7-11 am
Everyone welcome.

Teas/Luncheons

Sat., Nov. 1
St. Paul's Anglican Church Fall Luncheon
United Communities Fire Hall
Cherry Hill, NS
12 pm -> ?
Vegetable beef soup or chili, bread/rolls, apple crisp or pumpkin pie and beverage
Adults - $6.50
Kids 5-12 - $3
Under 5 - free
This one is my pick for the weekend, nothing warms you up on a crisp Fall day like a good bowl of soup or chili...if you're lucky you might be able to pick up some hand knit crafts for cheep cheep cheep!

Suppers

Sat. Nov.1
Lun./Queens Federation of Agriculture Fall Social - Roast Beef Dinner
Pleasantville Fire Hall
6:30 pm
Entertainment - Charlie Purcell and Guest
Adults $12
Children 5-12 $6
Information/tickets:
Georgina Veinot 685-2699
Stephan Faulkenham 685-2301
Everyone welcome.

Sun. Nov. 2
Annual Sauerkraut Supper
Central United Church
Lunenburg, NS
4:30-6:30 pm
$10

Sun. Nov. 2
Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper
Chelsea, NS
4-6 pm
Adults $9
Children $4.50

Sun. Nov. 2
St. Andrew's Anglican Annual Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner
West Northfield Community Centre
12 - 2 pm
Adults $9
5-12 $2
Under 5 - Free

Thursday, 30 October 2008

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

More Chunks and Burns

Hmm, maybe that post title is a little misleading...oh well, should make for some interesting search results?







Oh, it get's better, wait for the closeups of the 'chunks'...

Tuesday, 28 October 2008

Chunks Ahoy!

Wow.....way to destroy the road with your tiyahs, boys!

Found this patch recently, had to stop and document it:



After taking different angles, I noticed some 'chunks', here's a teaser...stay tuned for more highway/brake burnin' carnage!

Friday, 24 October 2008

What's on this weekend? Suppers/Brekkies

Wow, an action packed weekend!!! To be honest, I can't pick a favourite....though I'm leaning towards the Dayspring breakfast (hallowe'en costumes!!), Petite Riviere or Conq. Mills teas on Saturday and the Mahone Bay Roast Beef supper on Sunday...phew!

Teas/Luncheons


Oct.24
Hallowe'en Tea
St. Paul's Lutheran Hall
Bridgewater, NS
2-4 pm
$6

Oct.25
Luncheon and Bazaar
IOOF Hall
Upper Lahave, NS
11am-1 pm
Adults - $6
Children - $2.50
Under 5 - free

Oct.25
All you can eat Pre-Christmas soup and sandwich luncheon and sale
Conquerall Mills Community Hall
11 am - 2 pm
Adults - $6.50
Children 6-12 - $2.50
Under 5 - free
For Lutheran Ladies Aid

Oct. 25
Harvest Tea and Sale
Wesley United Church
Petite Riviere, NS
2-4 pm
Bake, craft and white elephant table, Petite Boutique
Interesting displays
Sandwiches, pie and ice cream.
Adults $6.50
Children $3
Under 5 - free
Proceeds to UCW

Breakfasts

Oct. 25
Royal Canadian Legion #23
Lunenburg, NS
7:30 - 11:30 am
Adults $6
Children 5-12 $3
634-4215

Oct. 25
Blandford Community Centre
9-11 am

Oct. 25
Fireman's Breakfast
Dayspring & District Fire Dept. Hall
7:30-11am
Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast, coffee or tea, juice, muffins and cheese
Adults $6
Children 5-12 $4
Under 5 - free
Proceeds to vehicle fund

Oct. 25
Fireman's Breakfast
United Communities Hall
Cherry Hill, NS
8- 11 am

Oct. 26
Sunday Brunch
Royal Canadian Legion
Mahone Bay, NS
11 am- 1 pm
Adults $6
Under 12 $3
Under 5 - free

Suppers

Oct. 25
Roast Beef Supper
United Church
Bridgewater, NS
4:30-6 pm
Adults $10
12 and under $5
Tickets available at church office or door

Oct. 25
Roast Beef Supper
St. James Anglican parish hall
Mahone Bay, NS
4:30-6:30 pm
Adults $10
Children 5-12 $5
Under 5 - free
Takeouts available

Oct. 25
Cold Kohl Canon Supper
St. John's Anglican Church (basement)
Chester Basin, NS
4:30-6:30 pm
Ham, baked beans, brown bread and rolls, pie.
Adults $10
Children $3
Under 5 - free

Oct. 26
Oktoberfest Sauerkraut Supper
Forties Community Centre
4:30-6 pm
Sauerkraut, sweet pickled pork, mashed potatoes, dessert
Adults $9
Children 5-12 $4.50
Under 5 - free

Oct. 26
St. James' Lutheran Church Annual Soup and Chowder Supper
Branch Lahave Community Hall
4-6 pm
Adults $7
Children 5-12 $2
Under 5 - free