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The eggplant brigade!
We worked in the kitchen at DiGregorio's grocery store
It was a lot of work but great fun.











Six cases of eggplant:

First you wash and dry the eggplant
Then you "slice and dice" the eggplant
Then you salt the eggplant
Then you rinse and drain the eggplant
Then you:

Roll each piece in flour, dip in an egg "bath", and then roll in Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
Layer in large trays (using parchment paper between layers)
Stack trays on mobile racks and roll into cooler.

Day of La Festa. Deep fry to a golden brown and serve with marinara sauce and grated parmesan cheese if desired. (Do you think I learned the drill?) I'll know I did OK if they invite me back to help next year. :)

TFT: It surely is wonderful to be a part of a real neighborhood!


ps: For a really great picture of the "full meal deal", check Sarah's blog dated Sunday, Sept. 30.


And while you're there, check out her website. It is awesome! a real review of some of her projects while in school. Be sure to click on the black arrows to see all the pics for each project.



And while I'm bragging about grandchildren...be sure and see Rose's Homecoming Dance pictures on Ladybird's blog dated Tuesday Octo. 2. She looks so beautiful! Very thankful she's feeling so much better. (if you do check out the Homecoming pictures, she's the one with the red earrings and the charming smile!)


TFT 2: It surely is wonderful to be a part of a real family! You're all doing good, guys.