Fig Fest -Simply Fabulous

For the fourth year in a row the team of Palmer and Coslett have orchestrated what turned out to be another great Betterton event this past Saturday, August 31st.  Despite the fact that the event was postponed one week due to a late fig crop and harvest; neighbors, friends and family gathered at the east end of Bayside Boulevard to show off their unique fig creations and then consume all that was there.  "Figitini" anyone! Guaranteed to take your worries away and support colon health according to Palmer's daughter and creator of this cocktail.  This year's winners included Kim Kohl with a "First Place for her Fig Sliders and Best Junior Chef for yet another year, Doyle DiStefano.  When Doyle was queried as to his thoughts on success, he looked to his Dad, Brian, and Mom, Maureen.  Rumors have it that Doyle enjoys cooking as much as sports.  Both Barbara P and Wendy C attribute the success of this year's event to the tremendous support both creators got from the Betterton community.  People were there for the set-up, helped with serving food and drink, and most importantly showed up Sunday morning to help with final clean up. Barbara and Wendy believe that this event has immense potential to grow as a fun filled day for all who attend and a great way to raise dollars for the Betterton Community Development Corporation that keeps the "Jewel" glowing.  This being said both Barbara and Wendy are exhausted and really believe it is time for other Bettertonians to step up to the plate as organizers.  Planning for next year's event needs to start now says Coslett, who is more than happy to help but doesn't want to be at the lead. Barbara said the only downside to this year's event was when Tinkerbelle Coslett morphed into Cujo and attacked some friendly canines who came as the sun began its fall below the horizon.  Barbara does promise that if Tinkerbelle doesn't get some manners, then next year she will ask some of her Chilean relatives and friends for some Fig Stuffed Chihuahua  recipes.  I'd be scared Tinkerbelle, if I were you ! Barbara is not known for idle threats.

The Blogger has learned that our Waste Water Treatment Plant had one of its heaviest usage days this past Sunday. Can anyone figure out why?   If you can't go eat another fig or two.  Now enjoy the photos below by clicking on the link titled Fig Fest 2013. You will be asked to sign into Snapfish but no purchases will be required.

Fig Fest 2013