Between and amidst the rain showers and downpours, Rick and Brian got the rest of the wood stacked in the woodshed. We're going to get a load of maple from a friend to keep that oak going, and then we'll be set with wood for the winter. Brian has been begging to have a fire, but it really isn't cold enough. Rick did turn on the furnace this weekend, though. Since it was his birthday, I bit my tongue. After all, he couldn't have his usual from-scratch German Chocolate Cake. I did, however, make him a very tasty lower-fat cheesecake, which we topped with pureed raspberries from our own patch. The filling was neufchatel cheese, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and vanilla; I made the crust with graham crackers, a bit of sugar and Smart Balance. Brian liked it so much he wants it for his birthday!
It's supposed to be a wet week here, but that's fall in NW Oregon for you. Plenty of opportunity for indoor activities - like making the applesauce that didn't get done today!
That's it for now from . . .
3 comments:
I'm envious of your Oregon weather ... I lived in Eugene for about 10 years, and in LaGrande for 6 years prior to Eugene... I sure miss it! Texas is the PITS! ;)
I caved and turned my heater on, too. Since you didn't say how Rick liked his cake, I'm glad Brian liked it - it sounds yummy!!
Anna, Eugene and LaGrande are pretty different, weatherwise. Which did you like better? I like the valley.
Laura, Rick liked it just fine!
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