Lehman's Country Life

Don’t be caught with way too much, or (heaven forbid) not enough pumpkin pie this year. Plan for your holiday gathering by buying and preparing the right amount of food for the number attending.

Please note: These quantities are for 24-25 people. Multiply or divide as needed.

Beverages

• Coffee Servings: 25 Serving Size: 3/4 cup Amount Needed: 1/2 to 3/4 pound, ground
• Milk Servings: 24 Serving Size: 1 cup Amount Needed: 1 1/2 gallons
• Soft Drinks Servings: 24 Serving Size: 1 cup Amount Needed: three 2-liter bottles
• Tea, hot Servings: 25 Serving Size: 3/4 cup Amount needed: 5 quarts (20-25 tea bags)
• Tea, iced Servings: 25 Serving Size: 1 cup Amount Needed: 1 1/2 gallons (24-30 tea bags)
• Orange Juice Servings: 32 Serving Size: 1/2 cup Amount Needed: 1 gallon
• Lemonade Servings: 32 Serving Size: 1 cup Amount Needed: 2 gallons
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End of the Garden – For This Year

By Kevin Wright

The sun is just creeping over the horizon as I step outside. Steam rises from the hot cup of coffee in my hand. I slowly make my way to the garden. Underfoot, the grass gives a gentle “crunch” with each step. There is frost on the ground this morning. I sip my coffee and realize that the summer is indeed coming to an end. The full, lush garden has dwindled slowly over the last few weeks, and this morning’s frost will make it seem even emptier. Despite the lonely feeling that the growing season is almost over, I am happy with this year’s harvest. It has been a good season here in central Illinois.
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