When September rolls around, two things come to mind – football and Oktoberfest. Naturally, Oktoberfest makes us think of great music, arts and crafts booths and many events from bike races to the fun run (the ultimate oxymoron).
From the basketball bleachers to the post office to the grocery store, people are talking about money – how to stretch it, save it or earn more of it. The current recession has many worried about the future – from will our jobs be safe to how to pay for college.
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish for a day. Families often celebrate with corned beef and cabbage for dinner but there are other Irish options. A traditional Irish stew, made with lamb, is sure to warm a chilly March evening.
An easy way to successfully stretch your food dollar, is presentation, presentation, presentation! Without sacrificing taste, make your food look so good that no one will notice that you’ve changed the emphasis of the meal. To bring class to the mundane, try taking the time to “sprinkle and drizzle” or add the dab of butter and sprig of parsley.
Home-town gal Christy Peters and her husband, Daryl, are shaking up the Coffee Station – a former mid-century gasoline station overlooking Silver Creek in downtown Silverton – with their coffee drinks, Italian sodas, fruit smoothies, and, oh yes, milkshakes.
