When you are in the Lake Red Rock area, one of the first things you must do is visit one or both of the incredible bakeries in Pella. So Thursday morning we headed in and did just that. Even just standing around and inhaling the wonderful smells puts on weight. We bought a loaf of whole wheat bread, one of Dutch apple, and some cookies and white walnut bars to tide us over between meals.
We felt justified because we had taken a bike ride earlier that morning around the campground loops and along the section of bike trail that borders the river. In the afternoon, our friends arrived so there was a lot of sittin'-around-chewin'-the-fat time as the day heated up. A stiff breeze kept the hot day bearable as long as you didn't do much and we didn't.
Yesterday began with another bakery run so the new arrivals could stock up and, since we didn't take the men along, a stop at the great quilt shop. Those exertions necessitated naps in the afternoon and, for me, a little writing time. Supper was a feast. Tom cooked a pork loin on his rotisserie grill and it was scrumptious. There were also green beans and several salads including fresh berries. My contribution was rosemary rolls baked in the Dutch oven over coals but baked a little too long. Or with too many coals. Or both. For dessert, a yummy rhubarb crisp.
Again, in the afternoon, a strong breeze coming off the river made the heat tolerable but when it died in the evening, I wimped out and retreated to the air-conditioning. This morning, a large breakfast is planned, including French toast from Jaarsma's Bakery cinnamon bread but a surprise shower that started about an hour ago may dampen that.
Again, in the afternoon, a strong breeze coming off the river made the heat tolerable but when it died in the evening, I wimped out and retreated to the air-conditioning. This morning, a large breakfast is planned, including French toast from Jaarsma's Bakery cinnamon bread but a surprise shower that started about an hour ago may dampen that.
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