By Ivalien Reynolds

Memorial Day Weekend had a lot of people traveling in spite of rain showers. There were lots of yard sales and bargains.

On Friday I enjoyed the movie at the Patrick County Library. The library is one of my favorite places. I love looking at all the books.

On The Run is now “Circle K.” I always enjoy lunch almost every week there. Good food.

It was really nice to hear from Doris Greggle of the Midway area. I always love to hear from the readers of the Enterprise. It makes my day.

I’m like “Miss” Claudine Wood. I wish we had more hummingbirds to feed. A few years ago I could see as many as 26 at the feeders and making 2-3 quarts of nectar. I remember Mr. Lock Boyce saying one time that there were so many storms, floods, etc, that some were killed.

I always enjoy my visits with my Soup Kitchen clients. They are so kind to me. One had a bowl of watermelon cut up and I ate that as I drove down the road another lady gave me some country eggs. Thank you, all of you who are a part of my life. Thanks to Robert Foley for that “Big Bear Hug.” I needed that and it made my day.

It was really good to hear Dr. Jude on WHEO. She has a lot of knowledge on health and foods. I’ll always be thankful that she helped my bad shoulders a lot.

Thanks to “Miss” Dorothy for her kindness to me. Also thanks to Curtis McBride for his kindness. It means a lot to me.

Please put my dear friend Teresa on your prayer list at this time.

The Shooter’s Club here in Patrick has been quite busy lately; Brenda says she’s been doing a lot of cooking lately. They work hard.

Mary Ann called and they are getting a lot of rain there in Washington D.C. also.

Food for thought – Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.

Recipe – Homemade Meatless Spaghetti Sauce

4 medium onions, chopped

½ cup canola oil

12 cups chopped, peeled fresh tomatoes

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 bay leaves

4 tsp salt

2 tsp dried oregano

1 ¼ tsp pepper

½ tsp dried basil

2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Hot cooked pasta

Fresh basil, optional

In a Dutch oven, sauté onions in oil until tender, add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper, and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and brown sugar. Simmer uncovered for one hour. Discard bay leaves. Stir and serve with pasta and basil if desired. This freezes as well.

Food Hint – oven roasted tomatoes are good with sandwiches, omelets, and chicken.