roaster on the way

so my roaster is on the way. the interesting thing about this roaster is that it is entirely electric. generally, commercial roasters run on either propane or natural gas. but this one is small enough (5 1/2lbs per batch) to run on 220 power. it *may* be here in time for my birthday, along with 75lbs of green beans. likely, it will live in the garage since it has been future-banished from the breakfast nook in my mother's kitchen. those hot san antonio summers will be lovely to roast in.

but nothing's gonna rain on my parade now. in a few days i'll be doing what i've wanted to do for several years.