Husbandry

Husbandry is the art of growing grapes and stuff.* What we didn't realize when we moved into this house is that there were grape vines in the back that actually produced (a green one and a red one!). Furthermore, the apple tree produced really really good apples, which we've been enjoying, but this post isn't about that. Yesterday I decided to pick some of the grapes. To my surprise, behind the broad leaves was a ton** of grapes. The kids ate a bunch (three bunches to be exact), but we still had lots left over, so we decided to make grape juice. We didn't know how, but how hard could it be, right?*** You have to boil and smash it a lot and visiting Royal did a smashing job.

I thought it would be tons of fun to make Stromboli, but no one else knew what it was (it's bread with good stuff in it) but it was fair, since I didn't know how to make bread so we taught each other. Elizabeth, Grace, and Sienna made the bread:
The cutest little helper:

I was in charge of toppings! Nicole helped with the bread and also directed the juicing

I also made "monster bread" (freshly baked bread topped with butter, fresh sliced garlic, cheeses and some spices). This time we served it with a balsamic dipping oil.The final product: Bon Appetite indeed!
(Stromboli insides: 1) Pepperoni, Mozerella, Tomato Sauce 2) Ham & Cheese, 3) Carmelized Onions, Fresh Garlic, Smoked Gouda 4) Everything.)

*I'm sure the "stuff" part of husbandry includes being nice to your wife.

**Not a literal ton, but a shopping bag completely full.

***A lot harder than you'd imagine, actually.