Wasps
This must be a great time of year for the wasps to be flitting about. Dennis knocked two down that were under the west awning of the house. Dennis discovered by the back door they were busy using the corner siding piece and flying up it. It did get busy when he used his water hose attachment and pointed the strong surge of water right up into the channel. They are not fussy about where they choose to shelter.
Today I visited our local grocer. It had been about two weeks since the last visit. I realize the owner needs to make a profit. Not being able to purchase many items in bulk, I am sure his price is quite different from Walmart’s grocery or Sam’s Club that don’t mess with anything unless a trailer hooked onto a semi is delivering it. I will say $4.29 for a dozen eggs seems high. Too numerous items to mention.
I had worked my last miracle in the kitchen for supper last night. I needed stuff to make oven meals with. I like having frozen vegetables to put in with the pasta dish, both for color and texture. I bought five pounds of potatoes as every once in a while, plain boiled potatoes fills the bill to pair with something else. Dennis had asked for some of the refrigerator items of Mrs. Gerry’s. This afternoon, I proceeded to take her potato salad and mix in three boiled eggs and a chopped and minced Vidalia onion. The coleslaw I mixed with one very large banana and some mini marshmallows. Thank you Lena. Why didn’t I use some of my 5 pounds of potatoes I had just bought? From scratch, potato salad needs an over-night in the refrigerator for all the flavors to blend. With my embellishment of Mrs. Gerry’s hard work, I have bought myself a little down-time in the kitchen for several evenings. Put a piece of buttered bread with the fare . . . it’s all good.
I did buy three cans of Albacore tuna packed in water. We have tried what I call regular tuna. In an oven dish, it is nothing but mush. Yes, we have gotten spoiled. We rarely eat out, I can cook using quality ingredients.
I had KNUJ on yesterday. Several large grocery stores run ads over the airway. I could not believe it when a Kalu Robbi was priced as $1.49 each. Wow. They have always been a favorite in our family. I can still see Michael or Kevin standing by the garden peeling one and letting the munching beginning.
The yards are finally slowing down with growth that will need mowing. It has been a weekly item since late April.
With that I take my leave. ♥