A Journey Back in Time guided by Bill Bryson

It was an extreme pleasure to host the Poynette Area Public Library book discussion and pot luck. The attendees were asked to bring a dish to pass that they remembered from their childhood days and also a treasured item to share. I dressed in vintage clothing. We all shared our memories of the 50's. The food was delicious and sparked many memories of similar recipes. I rushed to the library the following day to check out "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid". It is FULL of nostalgia and allot of fun.

I am really looking forward to this weekend. There is going to be a wedding at the Prairie Splendor Farm B & B. A special event like this is what I have always wanted to take place at our Inn. I love the fall and a fall wedding will be so beautiful. I hope to share some photos with you next week.

My daughter and son-in-law are coming home this weekend from Colorado. This will be an enjoyable and a busy time. We are going to celebrate "Hallowthanksmas" (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas). This is a holiday I made up to celebrate when the kids are home this time of year and we will not be seeing each other for the holidays. We have ham and turkey and my house is decorated for all three holidays. FUN!!!

With the prices today, I have been making my home made French Dressing. It really is good and easy:
1 can tomato soup
2/3 C sugar
1/2 C Mazola oil
1 t. dry mustard
1 T grated onion ( I use dried chives)
1 t. salt
1/2 C cider vinegar

Put all in a quart jar with top and shake. Store in refrigerator. Yum

LOCAL HISTORIANS GO BACK IN TIME TO THE 50'S

The very wet, windy and cold night did not dampen or keep our local Historical Society members from visiting the Prairie Splendor Farm B & B. Twenty attended their annual informational event. Coffee, hot mulled apple cider(purchased from Lapacek's Orchard) and cookies were provided. I was introduced to new people and renewed old relationships, once again, priceless. After a brief talk of the history of the renovation and the beginning of the B & B, the group divided and I gave tours of the bedrooms. The B & B is a working museum so the remaining members were encouraged to explore the first floor "treasures". I enjoy giving tours and find that it is a good way to spread the word that I am here.

On October 19 the Poynette Library's Book Club will be discussing Bill Bryson's book, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. Members will be bringing a dish to pass for a pot luck and a sample of 50's memorabilia. I am looking forward to that evening.

I have many more great fall recipes to share. Now that I am retired, I have time to cook and will publish a few next week.

If you would like more 50's trivia, send me your comments on the bottom of this post.