Witches Flyby 2011 Pt. 2 & a Give Away!

You can read Pt 1 here.
And the saga continues... Part 2

So those witches hognapped poor little Earl

Oh who will save his bacon?

Maybe Bill, or Pat or Marigene

Or is his butt forsaken?

The news went out through blogland

Marlis told Ellen and Jane

Scribbler told Gail and Stephanie

And Carol and Lulu in Maine.

Alycia, Debbie and Retta

Try to reason with those witches,

Jacquelyn, Sue  and Joni think

They're too big for their britches!

The call went out from dear Yvonne

She wants to set Earl free,

Cherry Kay, Susan and Barb concur

So does Two Birdies and a B!

Now what you bloggers don't know

Will very soon come to light,

Earl had sent those girls a text

To pick him up that night!

It seems he wanted adventure

To get out with the gals.

He didn't like to be alone

He needed some new pals!

"Oh woe is me, what should I do?"

He knew it was plain old silly,

Witches and pigs aren't meant to mix

So they flew him home to Philly!

"So Earl  is home, we need some food

Let's stop and dine at Mabel's

Such good food and atmosphere,

And sweet spider web draped tables."

They hang their hats upon the chairs,

And gladly take a seat.

Leave their sneakers at the door,

Man, they have big feet!

They start to plan next weeks trip

Since they dumped the little porker,

Let's start off at Brooklyn Pat's

She's such a fun New Yorker!

Where will they go next?  I don't know, but they saw some witches out west they would like to meet.  Zoulah and Boulah or some such crazy names! My witches, Busty, Dusty, Rusty and Musty have very witch like monikers! :)

Those little monkey name card holders are what the witches turned BJ's flying monkeys into!
Don't fool with those 4 witches! 
Napkins ~Walmart
Alabaster Napkin rings~WSonoma Outlet
Spider spreaders~Tues Morning
Treble clef flatware~BBand B in clearance then 20% off
Covered Lion head bowls, WSONOMA outlet Monkey name holder WS too.
Stems~ Pier One sale  several years ago
The Give Away


WmSonoma Cornucopia Pan, perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving.
Just leave a comment about the post,
and then mention you would like a chance at the pan. New and old followers welcome!
Winner will be announced on Oct. 23rd.

I tried Cathy ay Wives with Knives Onion, Cheese and Potato Galette.  Loved it!  Find it  here.
I didn't follow it exactly,  I added onions to the top and bottom and I used Swiss and Mozzarella.
Mine did take longer to bake than 45 min.  Probably because of the type of potato I used.  They were fresh from the farm, so I scrubbed them and left the peel on.  I used a mandolin to slice the onions and potatoes very thin.

I made a few individual ones too.

I think you will enjoy it!
Joining Susan for Tablescape Thursday


Gollum for Foodie Friday
Diann for Thrifty Friday
Thanks for visiting!

The Note Has Arrived & Donuts!

It was absolutely gorgeous today, and more of the same for tomorrow.  It's a sit outside or go to the beach day for sure here on Long Island.

We have no "color" yet here, except GREEN.

The Montauk Daisies are in full bloom.  They are all over out here in October.  Do you have them?  If so I bet they aren't called Montauk Daisies, Montauk is the tip of Long Island where I live.

The Hydrangea that I didn't cut in August are a beautiful color.

And the mums are fully open.

The Diamond Frost is enjoying the cooler nights.

I set a little table for us on the side porch.

It is very warm in the sun, you won't need your sweater!

I   I used a light lilac cotton throw as the cloth.

The china is a gift from my dear friend, Marigene at In the Middle of Nowhere, long before blogging.  I have used in several posts, and each time people ask where I got it.  Unfortunately, it is discontinued.  I just love it, and have registered on Replacements , but it never comes in.  I keep checking ebay too.

The salad plate is a toile, so pretty!

I used a white cutwork pedestal bowl from CTS with some Diamond Frost tucked under a white pumpkin as the centerpiece.

Some blue and white verbena and diamond frost in a beehive votive holder for some added color. They are so beautifully delicate like the china.

Rattan charger from Pfaltzgraff sale last year, 2.00

Green twisty flatware to pick  up the green in the leaves, from CTS, ( and because I don't have purple flatware!)purple stems from HG, and the beautiful toile pitcher was a gift from my friend Barbara.

I used 2 shades of purple napkins which I have had a long time, and the three ringed, three shades of purple, are from B B and B, in clearance for .99.  My friend  A, The Tablescaper asked me to pick one up for her, and they were so pretty I got some for myself too!

For dessert I made some APPLE donuts using the recipe HERE, but I baked them in this pan. It is made by Wilton, and I got it at BBB with a 20 off coupon.

 

What do you think?  Not perfect, but they tasted very good! AND a lot cheaper than the ones they sold at Apple Farm.  Not greasy!

Oh, the NOTE, you ask?

For those who don't know, my witches who are flying for the 3rd year through blogland, have caused a stir. Read about it HERE.

It seems they thought it would be fun to PIG nap Earl from Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud. 

Yvonne called for a Free Earl campaign, and BJ sent out some Flying Monkeys!  The witches got wind of this and want a few things, if they are to return Earl.

They don't know why everyone is getting their knickers in a knot, they said, "Girls just have to have fun!"

OK, the note they left.  I think they have a lot of nerve myself, but as they say, I am not their keeper. Well, I am in that I keep them in my basement, but I can't tell them what to do or say!

I am sure Earl is fine!  I mean who would eat a pig?  Did I say eat?  I meant hurt!  :)

Oh one last thing.

I gave dh one of these for his bday, an electric smoker.  My friend Ellen at the Happy Wonderer did a post about hers last winter.  More about that at a later date, but we have come into some pork and have been giving it a work out.

Now don't jump to any EARLy conclusions! 

And now please join us for dinner...PORK CHOPS!  :)

 

I am joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal  Sunday

Yvonne for On the Menu Monday

Marty for Tabletop Tuesday

Lisa at Simply This and That for Sweet Treats

Thanks for visiting, and be sure to come back Wed night for the next installment of the Witches Flyby and news of a special give away.  And it's not a pound of BACON!

They're BaacK! Witches' Fly By 2011~Year 3

Halloween is nearing

And YOU know what that means!

These witches will be flying

From their home base at Kathleen's

They've been in "BIN ernation"

Resting up for their big flight

You know they will cause havoc

From now till their big night!

 

They may look green and wrinkled

But these gals are feeling frisky!

Could it be that they've imbibed

In Bewitching Ghoulish Whiskey?

"We've been inside that stinkin' bin

My wart hairs are a tingle,

I am feeling mischief in my blood

It's time to mix and mingle!"

 

They decide to find some real men

No dumb warlock'  old crows,

They want some hunks to rock their brooms

And curl their stinky toes.

They sit around the table

Eat cookies for some pep,

Decide to find some PIRATES,

Who look like JOHNNY DEPP!

They set a Pirate Table

Cook food meant to entice

They bake some slugs in a creamy sauce,

And spread chocolate on some mice!

 

Some Pirates may be charming

But these boys were just DUDS!

They didn't want to dance or sing

Just burp, and drink their suds!

The witches split, they want some kicks

Their broomsticks lurch and hurl,

They beeline down to Philly,

And steal Lynn's pig named Earl!

(to be continued)

Will they want a ransom?  What is their plan?

Tune in next time !

The Pirate's Table

 

Red tablecloth old, black mats, West Elm on sale WS, white coupe plate,  sale Pier One, red square plate, Pfaltzgraff Dollar Days Sale, 1.00, black napkins Lenox, red knotted napkin rings, CTS,

Lantern, PB Outlet a few years ago, Hats, CTS

Pirate flags , had for years, attached them to big marshmallow sticks from CTS.

Everyday Dansk flatware, and fat stems I have had for years.

We ate at this table for my  little gson's bday, so I had to keep it simple. 

 

For Foodie Friday, Crashed Potato.

Boil small red potatoes till barely tender, don't over cook it as it is going to get cooked again.  ( I didn't have red, but I had small Yukon gold fresh from the farm)

Let cool, slightly, and then takes a heavy jar and smash it.

Season it, and brush or dip it in olive oil, making sure to get oil on the bottom as well.  Bake till it is brown and crispy on the outside.

 

 

Easy!  Next time I will add some shaved parm or a little bacon to the top.

Thanks for visiting!  Hope to see you this weekend.

Joining:

Susan at BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday

Gollum for Foodie Friday

Diann for Thrifty Friday

Sherry at No Minimalist Here for Open House Thursday.

Thank you, Ladies!