Remember how we made applesauce last week? Well yesterday my husband made tomato juice using tomatoes from our garden. It was so fun and easy because of this great tool we are borrowing from my mother-in-law.

      Here is a blog that shows exactly what it looks like and how you use it.

      Both my husband and I fell in love with this wonderful old tool and were talking about how we would love to keep it. I know that wasn't possible though because my mother in law called it her "pride and joy". It used to belong to her mother.

      Well I got to thinking and I told my husband that we should just start keeping an eye out for one at thrift shops or estate sales. I finally figured out what it was exactly when I visited Dawn's Blog yesterday and saw her using one to make applesauce as well. It is called a Chinois or a China Cap. Thank You Dawn, or really one of Dawn's commentors pointed out what it was called.

      That brings us to today. I was getting ready to go workout at the YMCA just after my husband left for work. He called me to tell me there was an estate sale two streets over and I should stop by sometime today. He then joked and said, "Who knows maybe they will have that tool!" I got ready and decided to drive by on my way to the YMCA to just get an idea where it was. As I was driving by, I felt strongly that I should stop and go in, so I did. I knew I would probably be late for the YMCA so I parked a bit away and jogged in.

      First I went into the garage which didn't look like much. Someone asked if there was more inside (because there were no signs) and the lady said there was. So I went in. WOW the place was loaded with people and stuff! I went through all the rooms and then headed downstairs to the basement. I walked all the way to a cubbord in the back of the basement and peaked inside. WAY in the back of the cupboard was my tool! I pulled it out and saw it had everything including the stand, the wooden pestal and a jam bag. It was in excellent condition. What made it even better was the price, $2!!!

      Oh wait, I wasn't planning on stopping by till after I worked out. So I had them hold it for me while I ran back home, but when I got into the van I saw my purse was under my seat. I opened it up and I had exactly 2 dollar bills! (Ok, shall we call this a blessing from the Lord now? YES!)

      I went back in and paid for it. I now had a Chinois or a China Cap as they are called. After working out, I called my husband and told him. He was blown away! He was laughing and praising God. (Can you tell we love this tool?) I compared it to my mother-in-laws and it is exactly the same right down to the name brand and patent number on the side. So I am off to give it a good washing and praising in God!