Christmas Open House

DON'T MISS IT THIS YEAR!!!

We'll have prizes to give away, all new Christmas products, free coffee and food, and a lot more. Don't forget we're closing early Thursday night to get ready for the big day! Our curtains will be closed so no peaking!

PUMPKIN PARTY

This year we are having a PUMPKIN PARTY for all the little youngins. We'll have a tub full of packing peanuts for the little ones to fish through for prizes, face painting, a "fishing" game, gobs, hot sausages, hot cocoa, pies, ice cream and a lot more fun.

I was looking for a way to have some fun for the kids that is indoor this year. It's so bitter cold and I hate taking them outside with their already runny noses. It seems they get rid of one cold only to get another. Fall being my favorite time of year, I had to make a party. What better way to enjoy the season?

I would also like to have a pumpkin patch outside and other fun as well. If you have any ideas be sure to tell me!!!

Heritage Days

This weekend is Heritage Days in Cresson. I am soooo excited.

I just got done wrapping all my soy tarts. I'm so hungry for some goodies now. Hot Apple Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Cranberry Walnut, Country Christmas, Cinnamon Buns and Vanilla Latte are some of the scents. They are so good.

Ryan warmed up an apple dumpling topped with a scoop of ice cream for me at the store yesterday. I don't know if I'll be lucky enough to sucker one out of him again today. I'm hungry for one now but they've been selling like crazy yesterday and today. I hope there is enough for tomorrow. They are soo delicious. The poor guy has been stuck in the kitchen for days now. I don't think we'll have the time to make cinnamon rolls. He does have gobs and chocolate chip cookies though.

I hope the next two days are a success. We waited till last minute to reserve a spot so we'll be at the far far end. I'm hoping to get a few trees out decorated so it attracts some attention.

My inventory for this year makes me really happy. I made a ton of little signs that everyone could afford. I know the cute little sayings are sweet and all but those ones that actually make you choke on your food are the ones I aim for. lol I think life is stressful enough, we need to laugh more. I'll tell ya, some are pretty funny.

Well, I'm off to work on a sign for the booth and clean my poor neglected house while the baby's asleep. She had two nasty shots today :o(

So EVERYONE COME VISIT US this weekend!!!

Yummy Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

I love muffins and I LOVE the smell of them first thing in the morning. Muffins are so easy to make and wonderful with milk or tea for breakfast. Here is a recipe I use that has less sugar. We cut out the sugar all together and just add a dab of *Smartbalance butter when they are nice and hot.

Makes 12 palm sized muffins or 6 oversized muffins

1 3/4 Cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Teaspoons baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 box raisins or 1/4 cup
1 beaten egg
3/4 milk (or rice milk)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Applesauce

1.Grease twelve (or six for larger muffins) 2 1/2 inch muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; set aside.

2.In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, raisins, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.

3.In another bowl combine egg, milk, oil and applesauce. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture.

4.Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds (or for oversized muffins fill up to the top and heaping). Bake at 400 degrees in oven or toaster oven for 18-20 minutes until golden and a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; serve warm.

Enjoy!

Our Store Menu

Here are our new store menus. You can call in for curbside pick-up or eat in at our comfortable eating area. If you have any questions feel free to ask anytime.

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Fever for the Fall

For many of us, summer was a long awaited season. Dreading those horrid freezing temperatures and heating bills, summer was our salvation. As quick as it came, it's also fading.
Don't lose heart just yet. It's been a beautiful summer and so cool. It's given our electric bills a nice breather and also our garden's a nice burst.

Fall is still a short while away but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the temptations now.

Here at the store we are once again offering our Pumpkin Gobs. This time we're going to try some delicious cream cheese icing in the middle. We will also be offering iced cold Pumpkin Spice Cremes. They are such a delicious way to cool down your appetite.

Don't forget we now have delicious burgers.
Pesto Burger, Backyard Burger, Bronco Burger and Club Burgers offered in a meal for $4.50

Those of you that are watching your weight; don't be afraid to order a latte. It's just as satisfying plain with no sugar. Ask for a special sugar free cocoa latte and you'll not only skip the calories, you'll be gaining great antioxidants, calcium and other rich vitamins. A cappuccino is just as fulfilling and a great start to any day.

Summer Slushies for Kids

It's hot outside and the kids are begging for some icy treats. Some of which aren't so great for them. I know myself that retreating to ice cream every night isn't something that's easily avoided during summer months.

For a quick and easy fix that's no so bad on the bulge, try these "Ice Milk Smoothies":

Fill a cup up with ice. Pour milk over the ice until it reaches above the ice. Pour into blender and blend until smooth.


You can add a few spoonfuls of peanut butter, strawberries, bananas, kiwi, apples and cinnamon, cocoa, favorite cereal like cocoa puffs, honey nut cheerios...etc.


If you don't mind a few sugar you can add just a handful of M&Ms, chocolate chips, chocolate, or sprinkles.

Also, if you want a more denser treat they can eat with a spoon, add less milk and top with fruit, cereal or granola.

A more fruity blend:
Fill cup with frozen fruit. Pour milk over the fruit until it reaches over the top. Blend until smooth.



Don't forget you can add some unsweetened yogurt for good digestion, almond butter, or soy milk for healthy snacks or even a bit of flax seed.
Mix it up with what your kids like and love. It's sure to be a nice icy snack.

If you don't want to make your own, stop by the store, we have them there too! For only $2.00 and you can get them with our special berry syrup and cool whip on top!