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