Thursday, May 13, 2010

A Week of Eating Out!

Well since Mother’s Day it has been almost non-stop eating out – I got such a taste for the wonderful place we went to for Mother’s Day that I had to take my husband there (he was out of town and couldn’t make the family dinner).

It’s called Fork In The Road and it’s awesome…and very reasonable so anyone living within the area you really must go. So on Tuesday night we went!
http://www.foodspot.com/Clients/WI/Mukwonago/ForkInTheRoad/default.aspx?accid=19258

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And then yesterday we went to
The Gingerbread House
for lunch and I WILL GO BACK!
http://gingerbreadfarmhouse.com/


I was told about this place by Ann from http://aholeinthebasketprimitives.blogspot.com/
and
http://1803ohiofarmbaskets.blogspot.com/

She was at my Home Show this past November and said I must go there…well it has taken me this long to finally get there…the one time we went, they were closed for the holidays…imagine! lol

We ate our lunch  in this cozy restored farmhouse in one of the little rooms all decked out with beautiful Spring flowers set in enamel Coffee Pots of all different sizes and colors for each table…how cute is that!
Each table is different as well – we sat at a huge wood antique off white farm table. It was a table for 6 but they put us there anyway – right next to the fireplace. The table next to us was a cute round bistro table with two of the most scrumptious Colonial upholstered chairs – they were perfect for dining and done in a dark gold and black mini check…oh to have those
in my house! yummmmm.
Here’s an example of the pots
Blue Enamelware Coffee Pot

The menu was wonderful…mostly sandwiches, salads and soups, and the desserts are – well, let’s just say you can’t resist any of them….and we didn’t….we split a ‘warm Blackberry Torte Cake….oh my goodness – that’s all I can say!

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Well it has been raining here for the past few days and now I’m tired of it….the ground is wet enough for the plants and trees so NOW IT CAN STOP! Plus it’s so darned cold.

I don’t have much to say today so my post is a bunch of rambling
But I did want to say THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO SIGNED UP FOR MY MYSTERY DRAWING….
I wish everyone could have been a winner – I know I’m a winner just by having so many wonderful friends and followers.

Hugs, Karen

This Graphic from Holly Berry Corners
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16 comments:

  1. Sounds like you have had a good time! It's been cold and wet here for weeks. I hope it warms up and turns sunny for you, to many wet cloudy days in a row can muddy the spirits.(But it's also the best time to rearrange things!)

    Tisha

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  2. Sounds like wonderful fun! I am glad that Doug got to enjoy it with you.

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  3. Such a treat for all of you. No cooking or cleaning up! Eating by the fire so nice. Hope you have a sunshine day Friday.

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  4. Hi Karen, we're having the same kind of weather here in Michigan. It has been raining like crazy and the cold goes right through you. I'm hoping that we get a change tomorrow! Enough is enough. Sounds like you've been having some yummy meals though. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Dawn

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  5. Hi Karen,

    Its been rainy here too but today turned out to look pretty nice. Of course I was stuck running errands and going to a job interview. All the places you talked about sound good. Wendell's idea of eating out right now is sitting on the front porch! lol

    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  6. Your week of eating out suits me just fine during this horrible weather. If these strong winds would only stop...and the rain...and the cold... I was just searching for somewhere to eat breakfast in Port Washington. Do you have a quaint and delicious spot there to recommend?

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  7. This sounds so much fun! And I can't believe that I missed the mystery drawing! I haven't been visiting blogs since Granny passed away. I am trying to get back at it. I loved reading your last few posts. Sorry I haven't been around. I guess it just takes time. Those places for lunch sound great!

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  8. Karen, it sounds like you have had a lot of fun!! :-) I love going to good places to eat. You are not alone with it being wet, rainy and cold!! It has been very cold and rainy here in Germany as well...I am so tired of it! I am ready for a little sun and warmth. It is, after all, MAY! I hope you have a nice day, even if it has to be spent indoors! :-)

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  9. Hi Karen, I love to read your blog. You have become my favorite one!!! It sure sounds like you had a WODERFUL MOTHER'S DAY, and you deserve it!!!!!!!!!!! It is rainy and cool here but tomorrow my Honey and I are going to plant!!!!I love doing that!

    I had a great MOTHER'S DAY, my Honey and the boys got me a GPS for the car so I could go yard saling if my honey doesn't come and I will NOT get lost, but at 43 good luck learning how to work it, the next car we get it will be built in and we have been looking for one!!!So I don't know why they got me that but what the hay, I love it and THEM!!!!!!!

    Love ya friend,
    Tricia

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  10. Yummy sounding restaurants and you didn't have to cook. What a great week!

    I agree it can stop raining any time. We can't even get the lawn mowed it is way too soggy. I'm still waiting to plant my flowers until I'm sure it's not going to frost. Hopefully within the week I'll be able too.

    Mary

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  11. HI KAREN... IT IS SO MUCH FUN TO TRY OUT NEW PLACES TO DINE, EH? I THINK ATMOSPHERE IS ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS THE FOOD.. SO NICE WHEN BOTH ARE WONDERFUL..
    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND..

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  12. Ah Karen, you are such a sweet, warm spirit! I will come here every day just to hear you ramble! =]

    Have a delightful week my friend~

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  13. Hi Karen,
    I was just thinking this moring that I need some cloves, love the sent and then I happen to come across your site and bingo you sell cloves!!So I orderd some from you. Looking forward to getting them. Had fun looking at your site and your little store, I put you under my favorites.
    Nancy Jo

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  14. That sounds wonderful ♥ Yummy food and a warm inviting atmosphere!!
    Blessings, Dawn

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  15. Hi Karen...Just wanted to stop by and say hello...
    sounds like you had a fun time eating out at all those yummy places...it has been cool and raining here a lot too...been a lot going on here with going to the doctors and having several MRI's done and trying to have yard sales in between all the rainy days and such haven't had much time on the internet...
    Have a Blessed day...
    Sweet Blessings
    Tonja

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  16. Sounds like you had a great Mother's Day, Karen! And the eat out places sound wonderful!

    I missed your giveaway. How generous....boy did I miss out! :)

    Hope all is well in your corner of the world. I just wanted to stop in and say hi!

    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Tammy

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen