Fall Adventure...Food and Football...and a New Washer!

 

The big news around here today is

...I don't have to beat the laundry on stones down by the creek, anymore...

Okay, that is hyperbole, but the washer died last week and I have been literally washing everything in the sink since then...wringing it by hand...and then drying it.

...oh...the humanity!!!

Yeah...first world problems.

But yesterday they delivered, set up and took my old machine away...and it has a 2 year warranty...so I am pretty happy.

And washing everything.

The doctor has coordinated John's chemo and radiation, and it all starts next week.

We took Thursday to do a bit of leaf-peeping...enjoyed a tea-room brunch at Almost Home...and took a trip to the orchard for cheese curds, apples and apple butter.

It is small...family owned...and has the best apple butter...apples and cheese curds.

 Almost wiped out during the pandemic...they are doing well again and anticipating the fall festival crowd.
 

The guy has been sending me back Fall shots from his biking. The bike path is getting beautiful now...

 

And the Halloween Decorations in his neighborhood continue to  sprout.

Gearing up for tomorrow's Football and Food!

Sofi LOVES the balloon!!!

Hoping she doesn't deflate it before the games.

The Colts play at 1 and the Chief's at 4:25.

I'm simmering beans and ham & cornbread...but have snacks for the whole day!

So far the stats are

Colts 2-2-1

Chiefs 4-1

Speaking of food...I tried two new offerings this week. Both were outstanding!

First and the best:

Arby's BBQ Rib sandwich.

Definitely not your McRib pre-formed chopped patty...actual 1/2 inch sliced smoked rib meat with a really tasty sauce...cheese and french fired onions scattered over it.

Available for a very limited time.

Make sure you try this!

and Papa John's new offering The Bowl.

 Think all of the great toppings on a pizza...and you can choose from pre-made or create-your-own....without the crust.

I got an order of breadsticks to go with it, anyway.

Enough for 2 people...nice combination or sauce and ingredients. I created my own by mixing onions, peppers and mushrooms with sauce and extra cheese with spicy Italian sausage.

...and apparently 62 is the age when it is NOT a good idea to eat spicy sausage and peppers before going to bed...just saying...

But the heartburn was sooooo worth it and this is a welcome addition to the menu.

Try it yourself!

And some of the latest Fall Food Creations...falling into What The Hell Were They Thinking Category.

Black hot-dogs??? Seriously???

And the concrete lawn ornament people had to join in, of course...

Have a Great Weekend!

Love,

Carla and the Sofi-Cat

                                                     "I smell Sofi, Mom!"

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