As usual, an absolutely perfect day for Bovina Days. Marjorie had told us that it NEVER rains on Bovina Days so she was right. We got out early at 8:00 to put the banner that I had made for the event up - for the evening's dinner event on Maple Ave. The banner turned out great. The lawn sales started at 9 and everybody was out and about shopping. We bought a pair of vintage 70's cork lamps, a large vintage paint by number landscape, a huge wheelbarrow, and then we finally made it over to the Bovina Library annual book sale. Marjorie was at her wittiest. We bought stacks of books. Two guys leased the old Heaven bakery and re-opened their own bakery called Two Old Tarts and we went to check that out. It was too busy so we went down to Russels to get lunch - the best BLT's ever.
We headed home so that Tim could start cooking his casseroles for the competition that would be held at the picnic dinner that evening. Tim made two recipes - a steak grillade with cheese grits and a sour cream enchilada casserole. We arrived late for the competition but managed to squeeze in Tim's dishes. The three judges - June, Bea, and Gary had a large task ahead of them but did a great job. For our first competition this year - there were a lot of contestants - very exciting! They announced the winners and Tim got third place with his Rio Grande Enchilada Casserole so we are very proud of him!!!
The evening was perfect, everyone started eating and sat together and shared recipe secrets. It was a beautiful evening and Maple Ave. is so nice and shady this time of day to sit and share with your neighbors. There was a ton of food. Not only did we have all the casserole dishes to taste, people brought a dish to pass and there were desserts and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs as well. We were serenaded by this lovely couple that Marjorie had hired - a violinist and accordionist. They were fantastic and the perfect kind of music for this type of event on a beautiful summer's day. Monica and friends coordinated games and competitions for the kids and we watched tug-o-war and potato sack racing. John and Carmen and Carmen't mother who was visiting came as well . So glad to see them. So much fun. It was such a nice evening!
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