tub of lard

10 OCTOBER 2012

Adding to the list of stuff found in ceilings… this one was pretty well buried behind the third-floor knee walls, under piles of fiberglass and cellulose insulation along the southwest eaves.  Might make a nice wastebin.  Or maybe just a great way to transport 50 lbs of lard. 

Funny thing is, that lard, or "smalec" is one of the popular accompaniment to a table with traditional Polish cuisine.  Made of course from leftover buoyant layers of pork or beef fat, and mixed with a bit of seasoning.  Spread on some bread and with a beer (or four) it's not too bad at all.  And the fat does offer some protection against getting bent all the way; come daylight the hangover will be milder as well.  

I wonder how well it insulates, haha