Pep & I were invited to Merrywood
for a whole hog roast. W was excellent! I nibbled
on his tenderloin. It was ALL good!
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Picking at Merrywood
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They named the guest of honor "W".
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Adjusting W. Aaron had to add coals about 11,000 times.
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The troika of cooks consult each other.
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Proud, happy & thrilled.
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The cracklins were delicious. After we removed them, the succulent pork
was ready for carving.
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About 30 people showed up for the party. Everyone brought a potluck side
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Pep brought his award winning salsa and some dipping sauces. My favorite
sauce came from Prissy Polly's in Kernersville, NC. The meal was incredible.
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Anne brought a wonderful dilled potato salad, Alix brought homemade foccachia,
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There were cheeses, smoked roasted chicken, a Mexican salad with homemade
guacamole and black olives, and loads of other dishes I didn't even sample.
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After dinner we had homemade vanilla ice cream on the porch and watched
Dave set off fireworks.
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