Yes, that is so right. I met one of my friends yesterday @ 4 Corners Bulk Food in Morrison, TN and we had fun shopping together. I found items and brands that reminded me of items I could buy back home in Ohio. This is where some Amish people shop also. I purchased 2 apple fried pies for the 2 widows in my neighborhood and delivered them to them yesterday afternoon. They were most grateful. I have to send off a birthday care package to my son and I found a few family favorites to tuck inside the package for him. Can you believe this, my baby will be in his mid 30's this year. I showed my friend some of my favorites I used to buy and eat when I was eating that sort of stuff back then. We both found 100% peppermint. It was 8.75 and we weren't sure if it was less or more expensive to get @ Sprouts Market or Whole Foods, but we took a chance and bought it there. I got home and it was the same brand I purchased a few years ago when we went on an Amish tour in Ethridge, TN. Back then I paid 7.00 for the same size, same brand but 100% grapefruit. I use these essentials for aromatherapy, but you can also use the peppermint for fending off insects if you somehow dilute it and spray it around. I did that before when I lived in the apartment and had to deal with that. Oh, I found the brand of Merckens chocolate discs used for making chocolate bark candy, peanut clusters, etc. also. When I lived in Ohio there was a local chocolatier, I found out that used this brand when they made their chocolates. You could purchase it in white, milk or dark chocolate @ the Vermilion Farm Market. 4 Corners carries both the white and milk chocolate in bulk. I am not eating this sort of stuff but who knows just when I may feel like making candy to bless others with. The beet chips are wonderful as a snack with crunch and taste. As we are shopping, I noticed a gentleman wearing a Vietnam Veterans ball cap and I thanked him for his service to our country and we chit chatted briefly. We went about our shopping then he began to speak to us again and shared that he was a worship/gospel singer that used to do the Nashville scene but found living in the countryside much more restful than the hustle and bustle of the Nashville scene so to speak. I can be bold on the spot at times and asked him to sing right there in the store for us. He declined and when I pressed him again I then understood his reasoning for declining. He was respectful of the people that owned that store and that their beliefs may be not the same as a gospel/worship singer if you get the point. He was respecting their beliefs and that is honorable. Truly honorable and most respectful. He handed us his business card after sharing all the places he has been to minister in music. Fascinating conversation. Oh, there were some fresh produce items, local hydroponic grown by locals I purchased mini cucumbers and had 1 last night with cherry tomatoes and an avocado lime infused oil with red wine vinegar dressing I made for that mini salad. Oh, since I viewed the 4 Corners video before going on this adventure, I recognized the owner, and my friend had a question about the fresh strawberries, so we asked him. He then said the Amish farmer was there in the store and then asked him and responded to her question. So much fun going on these adventures. They have a sewing section in the front of the store with materials, thread and notions and I bought a seam ripper for when I hem clothes, it was only 0.99 and that is a deal.
I then said there was Prater's BBQ in the same area did she want to go get some beef brisket by the pound to take home with her she said yes. So, we each purchased a pound to go. They let me try a sample first since I never had their brisket before. It was flavorful but I must admit my homemade brisket I make in the oven I thought was much more tender. See, I weigh out portions of meat when I am preparing meals and so a pound will go a good way for either lunches or dinners. They will give you sauces on the side with the brisket order if you want them, I declined on that, but my friend got them, and I suggested to take my side sauces back home with her since I didn't want any. Their beef brisket by the pound was under 16.00 per pound and I think that is a reasonable price. From what I understand they also have a restaurant in Manchester, TN also.
May I introduce you to the gentleman we met yesterday, 4/27/2024 ...
Without Him Sax and Sing Sam Sampson
Sam Sampson, Nashville. Memorial Day Concert
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| Buggy with horses parked not far from where I parked yesterday. |
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| Horses and buggy strolling down one of the roads. |
I even had enough time later in the afternoon to plant in 1 of my raised garden beds a few roselily bulbs, and another peony plant/root. planted carnation seeds, a pink flower seeds hummingbirds like and seeds for Chinese lantern flowers to hopefully grow. I even placed organic potting soil around the base of 2 of my shepherd hooks to plant with seeds for johnny jump ups, let's see if they will grow. I love being creative when it comes to gardening, I really do. I am expecting a replacement plant for re-blooming pink lilac and berry white hydrangea since the 1st 2 sent to me didn't produce, kitchen plants for yellow peppers, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes also. So much fun gardening. Oh, I also transplanted outside some more chives I grew from seeds inside, and I am leaving space to then also transplant the basil and mint growing now in the AeroGarden.
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