Tuesday - 5 Jan/16

Mid-60's F today; however it felt cooler due to the strong winds (gusts to 24 mph) and cloudy.

We waited until after lunch to head out. First stop was the Rec Hall to pick up material lists for upcoming crafts.A light jacket is needed today as we had the top off on the Del Sol.

The next stop was at our usual JoAnn Fabric store in Tavares, FL. Charlotte was happy with the materials she found.

While I was waiting a lady wondered if I found it cold with the top off. I told her I am from Canada and live half way to the North Pole. This was like our summer. She smiled and welcomed me to Florida.

Even though it wasn't a "Prefect" day; it was still nice enough to enjoy the fresh air. I had a little secret excursion planned. We went through Howey-in-the-Hills then on to Yalaha, FL. My destination was the Yalaha Bakery which we have to visit at least once when we come south.

The Yalaha Bakery is a family owned company, founded in 1995. It offers high quality German products, made with the highest culinary standards.Their products are made only with organic natural sources, using the best ingredients from around the world. They also make a variety of other pastries from Cannoli to Danish. The price per item is more than a grocery store bakery; but well worth it.

Their breads are handmade daily by artisans. The Gluten Free Breads and Pastries, Sugar Free Pastries, and other products are made only with natural grains. They are chemically free from preservatives and made only with organic Flours. Their pastries are made with organic flours, butter, organic chocolate, organic spices and imported European ingredients.

Our choices, as usual, were hard to make. Today were Black Forest Cake (Fluffy Chocolate Cake with Kirsch Cherries, Liquor, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings) and Lemon-Mango pastry that was not on their list of regular fare (it should be).

A stop at Publix to check our Powerball tickets. No luck. We pick up tickets for the next draw which will be worth somewhere North of $400 million.

The B/W James Stewart Classic "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959) from our videos was Charlotte's choice to tide our TV viewing over until News and Jeopardy, etc.

I made our special Cream of Mushroom soup for supper. I saute 8 oz. of sliced mushrooms and add to the Campbell's soup that is made with extra milk and no water. Spiced to taste.

Evening TV concluded with the 2 hour NCIS/NCIS New Orleans crossover episode and the news.