A Lunch Lady's Day

I thought you might like to see what part of my day was like yesterday, so here's a photo journey of our main dish--Pigs in a Blanket.

The 'pigs', all 240 of them.

And the thawed whole grain roll dough for the blankets. 

An hour later, despite the usual interruptions, this is what the beauties looked like. I actually enjoy prepping items like this. The repetition leads to a contemplative state where book thoughts flourish. This was a busy day. Characters from three books are vying for my attention. So that contemplative state isn't so quiet.

Baking time--a few trays at a time...

Finally, in the hot box and service time. A banner day--only one pig un-blanketed itself during baking!


And so ends another day in the kitchen. Well, not really. There's a ton of clean up after the meal. And paperwork. And prep for the next day. And... well, I'm sure you get the idea. 

Home Free--Ring of Fire

When I was young, living on a sheep ranch in South Dakota, we'd go to town on the weekends and eat at a cafe that had individual juke boxes at the tables. I'd always play Ring of Fire.

Even as I got older and hated country music--because Dad loved it--I would listen to this song.

It remains one of my favorites--in many different versions. This is my latest love, from the competition show The Sing Off. No instruments, nothing but voices...and oh what voices.

Let it Snow

I know many don't want to voice these words...in fact, I'm staying in today because of the white stuff...but I can't resist Picard. (It's futile you know.)

Carol of the Bells

Carol of the Bells is one of my favorites. I could easily build a playlist of just different versions. Hmm, now that's not such a bad idea. Here's a great one for a cold Thursday morning. Or any other time of the day!

What does the Farmer say? Farm Lines?

I love farmers. I love parodies. Put them together and you get these. No, I couldn't choose which one, so you get the chance to experience both.

And next time you eat--thank a farmer. Hey, it's almost Thanksgiving here in America. Add these folks to your thankful for list. You won't be having dinner without them!

Cell Block, uh... Spell Block Tango

 The first has a favorite as Cap'n Hook, the second has my favorite villain. How to choose?

Either way, enjoy some Disney magic from Chicago.

A Little Klingon Music For Saturday

(And yes, I know I missed blogging yesterday...I'll catch up.)