Saturday, dump day. I found in the metal bin these enormous iron wheels. I have been searching for this precise thing to put on my cider press. All of them are marked with "Chas. E. Francis Co. - Rushville Ind." A little research tells me they are made by a wood glue and laminating company. Snow is falling heavy, and wind is blowing hard - We are snuggled in waiting out the storm.
To keep in touch with everyone, starting here. So, a few images from the season. For Tara, who said she has never seen our tree.
We have a standing tradition - New years eve with friends, each family is assigned a recipe for a course of many meals. The event is formal & fun (for me a chance to wear cuff-links). The Hostess hires servers and we dine like royalty. This year Tory and I were assigned chocolate mousse in chocolate cups and a crushed cardamom and pomegranate ice.
