A very happy birthday to

My brother Bruce who is hitting the big 40 today

Also happy birthday to tollers

(yes, I am aware that this is also "the Baggins" birthday, but they aren't on my flist.)

An Autumn Tradition

I went apple picking today with my mother, we took home

• 13 Lbs. of Winesap apples
• 12 Lbs. of Cortland apples
• about 10 Macoun apples
• about 10 Golden Delicious apples
• about 10 Red Delicious apples

So for dinner tonight I made my Sausage & Apples.
I start by sweatting a couple of onions on medium heat. Once the onions are translucent I add a couple of apples. When the apples start to carmelize I add sweet Italian sausage (cut into bites) to the pan. I finish with a couple more apples, add a bit of water, and cover the pan. It isn't the prettiest dish, but it tastes good. With it we had mashed potatoes & carrots.