Going next door to an appetizer party with a bunch of the neighbors. We try to get together after the holidays when it's less hectic, especially for the neighbors with kids. I made the Lavash Crackers for dipping in various creamy cheesy dips someone is making.
We made 40# of fresh Italian sausage and 50# of Sopressata last night. Got the Sopressata hanging in my buddy's attic for the next 30 days till we press it. I can hardly wait to taste it. We used almost a whole bottle of homemade wine in the Sopressata, and the group (not me) drank another 4 bottles while working. These guys are all over 55, yet they drink like there is no tomorrow. At least I woke up with a clear head...not so much for the others.
What a mess to cleanup. I pushed the dishwasher out of the way because he couldn't see (from the wine) all the meat and fat he was leaving on the equipment and tools, and I washed for half an hour. The pork was 95% lean and we got it for $1.95/#, and we trimmed another 8-1/2# off the meat before grinding. They are doing another box of meat tonight for fresh sausage for another guy, but I will partying next door so I can't help them.