A Memorial Day Inspiration

<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Inspiration</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqqMun2_DXkFpxHHd-UDuonCFEjZqfTPbsMW70soK7zXGDvCncHiuYTU6vNXBFJilsfPYf4MdBLvUmDva1syvazIvVHmU-qnhee16g8_O4NMgnFZZQpF2chXPzfIsp3F9FmHrOseYh8w/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqqMun2_DXkFpxHHd-UDuonCFEjZqfTPbsMW70soK7zXGDvCncHiuYTU6vNXBFJilsfPYf4MdBLvUmDva1syvazIvVHmU-qnhee16g8_O4NMgnFZZQpF2chXPzfIsp3F9FmHrOseYh8w/s640/IMG_5583.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Today was a very emotional day! And I am feeling sentimental. I don't often post about very personal things, but thank you for indulging me tonight.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf7nVB1mncyssFwO7gneWOOe6bWJFR76O7COQItnMQ5G9I530jcY19iAxeNk95aJRPoiHNrZkzRG0vO4dF2CBGN76Hxe0o39wQ9LmlmzIfXyPXZZyGnQwAUxXWAXP3UMlyMXywlw7MdE/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf7nVB1mncyssFwO7gneWOOe6bWJFR76O7COQItnMQ5G9I530jcY19iAxeNk95aJRPoiHNrZkzRG0vO4dF2CBGN76Hxe0o39wQ9LmlmzIfXyPXZZyGnQwAUxXWAXP3UMlyMXywlw7MdE/s640/IMG_5586.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">T</span>oday, our family went to<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"> Fort Indian Town Gap National Cemetary</span> to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers and to my Dad. He is laid to rest there along with thousands of men and women who have served in the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Armed Forces</span> to defend and protect all Americans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M6CjfEFUoSI_TBfSnrT8D7g8Buaq78wQhrWwzIyqMKf-2Gk0tWWdhEJASnqHVOXytnheenkYNoUiBOo4yw4yM22VOTtozFHPn43IyMgxpmG0Cay2EDw31BqkV7jCILBy2mFxG13RSh8/s1600/IMG_5579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M6CjfEFUoSI_TBfSnrT8D7g8Buaq78wQhrWwzIyqMKf-2Gk0tWWdhEJASnqHVOXytnheenkYNoUiBOo4yw4yM22VOTtozFHPn43IyMgxpmG0Cay2EDw31BqkV7jCILBy2mFxG13RSh8/s640/IMG_5579.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">A</span>s we drove through the quiet gently rolling landscape of <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Pennsylvania </span>draped with <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">American flags</span> and decorated with flowers marking the graves I was so struck with a sense of extreme pride. The pride of having a Dad who served his country for over one third of his life! A career man in the<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> Army</span> first then the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Air Force</span>. A man who loved his country and his family and his <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">God</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y father came from a poor uneducated family in the Ozarks. With hard work, determination and a will to make a better life for himself and his family he worked tirelessly. And succeeded. His<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> love</span> for us was effusive and his<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> devotion</span> to my mother was something most women only can dream of. He was strong and dependable and private. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y father had a profound effect on my life. It was by his example and through his inspriation that I learned to love and feel such pride for this country. My<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> America</span>!  It was watching my Dad that helped me to understand the sacifice each <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">military </span>person and their families makes for all of us. I came to know the debt of<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"> gratitude</span> owed to all serving! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, on the <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Memorial Day</span> I want to honor my <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Dad</span>, my inspriation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXQcc3LALFPEcxXwuP86Ljbt2nwI7i4p4sULjv9MGvRS_Nw7Qj2j0a660wcvqJL___RGPpZ_JZ_-CtR0iGeLKYfCjhi3eyMPYqr3ewzfF6Lf3aaGzP-fxowiCmmBtHZhNH5cbvmZ7GC8/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXQcc3LALFPEcxXwuP86Ljbt2nwI7i4p4sULjv9MGvRS_Nw7Qj2j0a660wcvqJL___RGPpZ_JZ_-CtR0iGeLKYfCjhi3eyMPYqr3ewzfF6Lf3aaGzP-fxowiCmmBtHZhNH5cbvmZ7GC8/s640/IMG_5586.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am joining Maggie (my wonderful blogging friend) at <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">The White Farmhouse</span> for An <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;">Inspirational Party</span>! Please join her and see all the inspiring people there! Click <a href="http://thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.com/2010/05/2nd-inspiration-party-and-more.html">HERE</a> to visit and be inspired!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebvvTvN6B1zOL74ub59j8c7VDcCrFoxFRVyHPXd8q_tm90NG9rjjC-GPk9lvqzjUqw6QugXT4ai4hOrJfe_VNJikLvyjCAWvaSe1MKXTg_I8JKogQHn6OoUgO8OEpPVUdl5DPxo5F4UA/s1600/Project133-2-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebvvTvN6B1zOL74ub59j8c7VDcCrFoxFRVyHPXd8q_tm90NG9rjjC-GPk9lvqzjUqw6QugXT4ai4hOrJfe_VNJikLvyjCAWvaSe1MKXTg_I8JKogQHn6OoUgO8OEpPVUdl5DPxo5F4UA/s320/Project133-2-1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #351c75;">I as so humbled by you kind and loving post, Maggie. Thank you!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A Memorial Day Inspiration

InspirationToday was a very emotional day! And I am feeling sentimental. I don't often post about very personal things, but thank you for indulging me tonight.Today, our family went to Fort Indian Town Gap National Cemetary to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers and to my Dad. He is laid to rest ther…

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StoneGable Weekly Menu

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Menu Plan: May 31- June 6</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbItlBzNA2xG2UmbWLRnOsjwsObH7mdSfcVAArj1cJNe7pe8CyC3GIaFVndV1kwjNGnnnreGWM4QW53MEpRlu-_twSOyFzm8dZPrL9eOHl-bLQJVwNjxGSbCTSk3vo-TfAkQRe0yRlaY/s1600/Menu+5-31-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbItlBzNA2xG2UmbWLRnOsjwsObH7mdSfcVAArj1cJNe7pe8CyC3GIaFVndV1kwjNGnnnreGWM4QW53MEpRlu-_twSOyFzm8dZPrL9eOHl-bLQJVwNjxGSbCTSk3vo-TfAkQRe0yRlaY/s640/Menu+5-31-10.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Exciting news from StoneGable this week. Stop back on Wednesday evening for my very first <span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>GIVEAWAY</strong></span>!  I have teamed up with <span style="font-size: x-large;">April Cornell</span> and put together some fun and fabulous finds!  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is an easy menu planning week. I have guests (family) and we are going out a couple of nights. And I  will be away in Virginia this weekend to see my niece go to her senior prom. I am also sneeking in a trip to <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Old Lucketts  Store</span>-Lucky me!  Have a very<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> Happy Memorial Day</span>! Please take time to honor our soldiers and their families!<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Monday- Memorial Day Picnic</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Barbecued Chicken</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Homemade Mac and Cheese</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Coslaw</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Broccoli Salad</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Corn on the Cob</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Tossed Salad</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Angel Food Cake with Strawberries</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Chocolate Chip Cookies</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Watermellon</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Mac and Cheese</span><br />This is the best Mac and Cheese recipe! Given to me years ago by my sister-in-law Sue. This is my most requested family dish. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-dec-28-2009-jan-3-2010.html">HERE</a> and look for the Saturday's recipes to find Mac and Cheese.<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Girl's Dinner Out</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Boy's- Homemade Stromboli</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Ceaser Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday:Giveaway Kickoff!</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Crab Cakes</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Baked Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Oil</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Leftover Coslaw from Monday</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Recipe: Crab Cakes</span><br />I buy lump crab meat when it is on sale. These crab cakes have very little filler, so they are rich and very delicious.  Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-nov-30-dec-4-2009.html">HERE</a> for recipe and look for Mondays menu.<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Thursday:</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Out to dinner</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Friday:</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Hamburgers on the Grill</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Home fries </span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Salad Fixins' for Hamburgers</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday- Monday</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">Away To Virginia</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

StoneGable Weekly Menu

Menu Plan: May 31- June 6Exciting news from StoneGable this week. Stop back on Wednesday evening for my very first GIVEAWAY!  I have teamed up with April Cornell and put together some fun and fabulous finds!  This is an easy menu planning week. I have guests (family) and we are going out a couple of…

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Sunday Scritpture

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Sunday Scripture: Memorial Day Weekend 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rwczlthLcnq3aaDvtBx9ZXGyO3KNcw3tssEQm0aQIGcXpSRNGhksq31HfXJ9530Oo559rTVQySutbPnfqvgMy5CWrjxhkEOglgMg9PgxvgyrQ17LNSr8NEY2O3hZuONgtMk025BFm0U/s1600/3487911314_df26f23c13_m%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rwczlthLcnq3aaDvtBx9ZXGyO3KNcw3tssEQm0aQIGcXpSRNGhksq31HfXJ9530Oo559rTVQySutbPnfqvgMy5CWrjxhkEOglgMg9PgxvgyrQ17LNSr8NEY2O3hZuONgtMk025BFm0U/s640/3487911314_df26f23c13_m%5B1%5D.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=military+graves+at+Arlington&m=text"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo credit)</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his firends.</span>   Jn 15:13</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

Sunday Scritpture

Sunday Scripture: Memorial Day Weekend 2010(Photo credit)Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his firends.   Jn 15:13var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google…

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Pink Peony Tablescape And Birthday Party!

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">A PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dY78_8R-PYYKujIN708HIzj9XNQeGm5IShxGm06KI43I5t9WWBfM02Z46RKvg1Q511sy5ZOFDEzpYsSLDEk7JXuQ-VQp5KdxnRlPa82hoBVDsO7hHTTx8BhzaLzhmPXw9Q1uIuWqN3c/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dY78_8R-PYYKujIN708HIzj9XNQeGm5IShxGm06KI43I5t9WWBfM02Z46RKvg1Q511sy5ZOFDEzpYsSLDEk7JXuQ-VQp5KdxnRlPa82hoBVDsO7hHTTx8BhzaLzhmPXw9Q1uIuWqN3c/s640/IMG_5492.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he peonies are in full bloom at <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. Their big moppy heads are bent close to the ground, wet with last nights rain. Their <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">glorious</span> perfummy aroma wafting up onto the back porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V6Zks805Cyu7pQ-yr_ltCiTC6A7gN67VipMdRGuXTySbvD3FfKn1oyYH41Du_nXpAZ5_LtLYOUl2eX1IR8sJxtkuDXFEFN7zvWIa7zyxpKIaTM1TdZ-H9n0wpXf_enJGttuH7y8Shig/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V6Zks805Cyu7pQ-yr_ltCiTC6A7gN67VipMdRGuXTySbvD3FfKn1oyYH41Du_nXpAZ5_LtLYOUl2eX1IR8sJxtkuDXFEFN7zvWIa7zyxpKIaTM1TdZ-H9n0wpXf_enJGttuH7y8Shig/s640/IMG_5525.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O-MuwGmg9Lux2cELS6vgkkbhn8s_UQ54YmOjwNwjvHbxk8e_d9stkfTJRWR-jEavlPA3Uk2E-bHV9oM3RygHFpESxiYexdalxTFvMri6-6vhSZaaw6e935vQKQCCKiuKUz44COPdkr0/s1600/Peony+montage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2O-MuwGmg9Lux2cELS6vgkkbhn8s_UQ54YmOjwNwjvHbxk8e_d9stkfTJRWR-jEavlPA3Uk2E-bHV9oM3RygHFpESxiYexdalxTFvMri6-6vhSZaaw6e935vQKQCCKiuKUz44COPdkr0/s640/Peony+montage.png" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I</span> have been planning this table for months. Finding the few elements to go on the table in thrift shops, flea markets and antique shops. Simple, white and<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> pink</span>. Lace, starched linens and touches of silver. Letting the beauty of these magnificent flowers be the center of attention. I have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the pale<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> petal</span> pink peonies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSjGE-KxTqfu6t_1tQ8EGLd7m3ISRVdYhKrD-MK7RxMj9_BJYAM92zWFnDd5v6FKvHufPlqYoJ1k8-A640Bnfb2Z5LyxSevzGL7-7b7ipvSTNsK4u8fKub9ueMxGTwjIfoysPBoo0GvI/s1600/IMG_5471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSjGE-KxTqfu6t_1tQ8EGLd7m3ISRVdYhKrD-MK7RxMj9_BJYAM92zWFnDd5v6FKvHufPlqYoJ1k8-A640Bnfb2Z5LyxSevzGL7-7b7ipvSTNsK4u8fKub9ueMxGTwjIfoysPBoo0GvI/s640/IMG_5471.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he very best part about creating this table is that the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">blooming</span> of the peonies also coincide with <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Pink Saturday's</span> second<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> birthday</span>!  A meme hosted by Beverly at<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> How Sweet The Sound</span>, Pink Saturday is all about pink attitude!  So this tablescape becomes a birthday celebration! Just for you and Pink Saturday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyk4qvhklBdmpRCk90OmvrFEXkWRur8DtR_BftUUS-ZimEFVJ7A4HHONekZbR0DrDjAweUoUR1UVM0XXef8Ry3o5Oo1BiQFJwuVcACdbrExKQ43cj-jF2jfu8_8bghA7vKbDIAkT87Xk/s1600/IMG_5456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyk4qvhklBdmpRCk90OmvrFEXkWRur8DtR_BftUUS-ZimEFVJ7A4HHONekZbR0DrDjAweUoUR1UVM0XXef8Ry3o5Oo1BiQFJwuVcACdbrExKQ43cj-jF2jfu8_8bghA7vKbDIAkT87Xk/s640/IMG_5456.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his small table on my porch is set for two. <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Silver</span> utility serving trays hold a stack of white and pink dishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgX25hd0SgDbeqVvo_DtLqIhKuVFRt1outukoH9lB1Rle8GMcYSBnFvxhQf0lY7krOf5aepzUCdXgthuf83lzNqdhNJE62V-3SKMg1AZoqrUcKYf5s7U7WpFojUKjksGLanF2b7LD8oI/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgX25hd0SgDbeqVvo_DtLqIhKuVFRt1outukoH9lB1Rle8GMcYSBnFvxhQf0lY7krOf5aepzUCdXgthuf83lzNqdhNJE62V-3SKMg1AZoqrUcKYf5s7U7WpFojUKjksGLanF2b7LD8oI/s640/IMG_5495.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">P</span>retty rose-like bowls (HomeGoods) top Limoges "<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Feme</span>" salad/dessert plates. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcsfmpvuIVSg0YowoUT4Z-8I9_D70oWRWYE_qLCLi2m7mEBj6GoTsjqyZArY8iy2JZ8kpW7FS20JKw70iNOkaJZqIfMqYl-jF1_gB5elP6Jzlgyl3FcnNgaLoKdKH4IhlPHlhPe0t0b8/s1600/IMG_5560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The knowledgeable and amiable owner was so helpful. And I was able to find some lovely pieces at very reasonable prices!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he delicate rose design on the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">porcelain</span> plates were created using a technique called "combination". The outline is a transfer and then they are hand <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">tinted</span>.  I swept them up to give them a loving home!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyO2Wl7fvCzF7M-8qYM4itSlvGjpmLQ9KzW5zmMASUOYruiNVYMY1-lPuNB2cGwDXxeWY9obw42UxEXOMm0y3b5Sv__Ae1bIkm19KEW8qyQjdbp2hl81I8i0NlS0wRnmiwzSvtNYE4850/s1600/IMG_5518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyO2Wl7fvCzF7M-8qYM4itSlvGjpmLQ9KzW5zmMASUOYruiNVYMY1-lPuNB2cGwDXxeWY9obw42UxEXOMm0y3b5Sv__Ae1bIkm19KEW8qyQjdbp2hl81I8i0NlS0wRnmiwzSvtNYE4850/s640/IMG_5518.JPG" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfxlTy-FLIbLm9OIgq0oEaHhg54syLCmk15PeWu8jRqiY8ShgqEps7yObWBC1NYMtseVq2cWW_SNkvZE8ccFxaqUqEb4529XXlOav4hdTLrhrmA9q4-cBXuUdijNVGpYdXeiaEDD3f5g/s640/IMG_5491.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I </span>love the pink<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> ruffle</span> of the peonies, the rose bowl and the <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">scallop</span> of the napkins..pink perfection!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnzNSVSZQVnrU8skhyphenhyphenUmKG4a1mkYBHcOwotsbgqm3ZmAegpxKl1u9vx0oO7hjHtdCfGTDdxMf8ULuPfNynJx5edPzhHDoKNiM44zZkI3CLfIkVLe52ECLQ0Eb8TdZLduBf3OAxgoGUGM/s1600/IMG_5555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A rose colored tablecloth peeks out from underneath  my great grandmothers heavy<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> lace</span> beauty. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">silverplate </span>flatware is a recent purchase from Rev Chi's Antiques. It was manufactured by Harmony House and dated 1944. It has a monogrammed "D" on each piece. I am wild about <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">monogrammed </span>silver... even if it is not my initials. If you are interested in silver and silverware care you might want to see my post on collecting and care of silver. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/show-me-your-silver.html">HERE</a> for post.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLrf3A_NolLLv5Al_ee8cSFINbXZJszAxj6ftsAMsfWTMG8-a15baHfhmKGlUVBZmWtVAJOAYBUlEsnjwxjSWSlZIOprgyKXRDEpHtuZYjqZ03xN1-hGRgPoLVnbr2Q-rMM_aJ2SzoNg/s1600/Flatware+and+table+linens.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLrf3A_NolLLv5Al_ee8cSFINbXZJszAxj6ftsAMsfWTMG8-a15baHfhmKGlUVBZmWtVAJOAYBUlEsnjwxjSWSlZIOprgyKXRDEpHtuZYjqZ03xN1-hGRgPoLVnbr2Q-rMM_aJ2SzoNg/s640/Flatware+and+table+linens.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he cake server is a particularly lovely piece.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fYF8IyiPlyz1Y_aRdZzb1mVSzr4otjstGHEmq-qbYFhMtYmeOxxxlFzpU-tCpEeu5skbc2ulTJEd8T_6nEy4rn26TNR1LdBuP_nLBjkHu8BR9QRR9W7ATLp_AoX8AbpQ-GJcHbNHg5Y/s1600/IMG_5488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fYF8IyiPlyz1Y_aRdZzb1mVSzr4otjstGHEmq-qbYFhMtYmeOxxxlFzpU-tCpEeu5skbc2ulTJEd8T_6nEy4rn26TNR1LdBuP_nLBjkHu8BR9QRR9W7ATLp_AoX8AbpQ-GJcHbNHg5Y/s640/IMG_5488.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ups, saucers and dessert plates wait for those yummy strawberry birthday<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> cupcakes</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHN89PkGElBZR3yvmSGLaM9ukncvWEiDuhzr_xvAFhgxWjYWkzJs9BwRGhbd1HxrO4fwOOsq2wa1_zDcX84kF1jzGR3mCuf2KG9u3S49LaKmRUh2FlTE6nf25cuyIttObJLF090C_FCE/s1600/IMG_5467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHN89PkGElBZR3yvmSGLaM9ukncvWEiDuhzr_xvAFhgxWjYWkzJs9BwRGhbd1HxrO4fwOOsq2wa1_zDcX84kF1jzGR3mCuf2KG9u3S49LaKmRUh2FlTE6nf25cuyIttObJLF090C_FCE/s640/IMG_5467.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hese stately salt and pepper shakers were rescued from a<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> flea market</span> for $2.00. I shined them up and they have a new life now!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHwkFVHE1M-5z38QquaRaGP8EVu-dVFba9y0b-gCsOfHYwANQQslRCevR8NFTyB_Z-5ToaFcL3vvWtqWIxrEzabe-Jhab1ijxIj_6FPzHsKe8PYroveNqQFqYMF2pkhJMIr8bt2Qb8Zc/s1600/IMG_5470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHwkFVHE1M-5z38QquaRaGP8EVu-dVFba9y0b-gCsOfHYwANQQslRCevR8NFTyB_Z-5ToaFcL3vvWtqWIxrEzabe-Jhab1ijxIj_6FPzHsKe8PYroveNqQFqYMF2pkhJMIr8bt2Qb8Zc/s640/IMG_5470.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he real center of attention are these fabulous pink peonies! Full and<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> lush</span> and so beautiful. A soup tureen becomes a centerpiece for these <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">captivating</span> blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqy9BFRyI1OFX_jaq4JC7y2CvHD3Tbs0PdWxpuFzGC9C4eGvoxW3TOYk9Or-CV25db9q-OkKAUyyLu8Z9e2d9N5ABnQMrkOkaHk2gegkHoTB3-d5EqdN6oFvrNXWjdrmFEedD-hOSNPKE/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqy9BFRyI1OFX_jaq4JC7y2CvHD3Tbs0PdWxpuFzGC9C4eGvoxW3TOYk9Or-CV25db9q-OkKAUyyLu8Z9e2d9N5ABnQMrkOkaHk2gegkHoTB3-d5EqdN6oFvrNXWjdrmFEedD-hOSNPKE/s640/IMG_5520.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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Pink Peony Tablescape And Birthday Party!

A PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:The peonies are in full bloom at StoneGable. Their big moppy heads are bent close to the ground, wet with last nights rain. Their glorious perfummy aroma wafting up onto the back porch. I have been planning this table for months. Finding the few elements to go on…

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StoneGable Granola

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Granola:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi783_ZkpJddrGAjlQlEJn42tl7ELyxtpP6gxCOV0hrcUtB2MxUmXs6Yw_F0fS_ZYM20AG_OIDIhyphenhyphen8itM6JxxYS1_T-30GdJBaIxVK0F1Si5BjbgJm4FaMBN_vTbRLPcqPl-tQ2CrG39YY/s1600/IMG_5423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi783_ZkpJddrGAjlQlEJn42tl7ELyxtpP6gxCOV0hrcUtB2MxUmXs6Yw_F0fS_ZYM20AG_OIDIhyphenhyphen8itM6JxxYS1_T-30GdJBaIxVK0F1Si5BjbgJm4FaMBN_vTbRLPcqPl-tQ2CrG39YY/s640/IMG_5423.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e are having a house full of family for the long weekend. Nothing thrills me more! I often say our home is more like a hotel!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o I made <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">granola</span> to have for my snackers. It also makes a<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> great breakfast</span> when we need to eat something quick. Sweet and<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> crunchy</span>, this granola is a real energy booster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVNS8DHoze18I11_KhwXbgZYimZCXjdgLMNTePt5p7aUcQPRtS4ZXFc3agL7D24ZTdstqC7v_N_WWGuL1m6aAecFvki_SVsiUKLK3UPZnSUUvE7Nh_dD2MHEWfRdS9hpsFNjQNU1U4e8/s1600/IMG_5418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVNS8DHoze18I11_KhwXbgZYimZCXjdgLMNTePt5p7aUcQPRtS4ZXFc3agL7D24ZTdstqC7v_N_WWGuL1m6aAecFvki_SVsiUKLK3UPZnSUUvE7Nh_dD2MHEWfRdS9hpsFNjQNU1U4e8/s640/IMG_5418.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable Granola:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 cups of oatmeal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup wheat germ</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups slivered almonds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 1/2 cups chopped pecans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup coconut (flaked) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 dark brown sugar ( I use a little more)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup non flavored vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp cinnamon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TBS vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1-2 cups assorted dried fruit (I use dried cherries)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1-2 cups of add-in (mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereals)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">P</span>reheat oven to 225 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix all ingredients except dried fruit and add-ins in a large bowl. Mix well to coat evenly.  I omit the coconut, not all of us are fans. Distribute on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn every 15 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">R</span>emove from oven and cool completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stir in dried fruit and add-ins. I put dried fruit and  add ins in individual bowls and let everyone make their own customized blends if we have it for breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcHFUspZgbJCpOipU6dbkpksz5vICREo2l3dxucYoyu8Wz3HAPmqMZDdoSNC8OA7C5P2IkCp1lqWlHcVNC1oHI53zPnPEhwJLxVzxhVAEvjQqGB_h0O6eP4mv7B3ZS-jasmsomx5FJOA/s1600/IMG_5411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcHFUspZgbJCpOipU6dbkpksz5vICREo2l3dxucYoyu8Wz3HAPmqMZDdoSNC8OA7C5P2IkCp1lqWlHcVNC1oHI53zPnPEhwJLxVzxhVAEvjQqGB_h0O6eP4mv7B3ZS-jasmsomx5FJOA/s640/IMG_5411.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">S</span>tore in air tight container.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryvW3yDXvhFZps3dkTvGbX6X9YKsLojULKIdUS1hvoGonappJ2gGxdyp3wAJUcZAP-7ieTAFF4MvCfoi-rL59fJDZgeJ23sEynDE2_2KmC_D3ywXkslAhMT90oxrhgK6LwGxiRttApuU/s1600/IMG_5443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryvW3yDXvhFZps3dkTvGbX6X9YKsLojULKIdUS1hvoGonappJ2gGxdyp3wAJUcZAP-7ieTAFF4MvCfoi-rL59fJDZgeJ23sEynDE2_2KmC_D3ywXkslAhMT90oxrhgK6LwGxiRttApuU/s640/IMG_5443.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4IBd7HeeqF87xFHB_94qO92DnybiuOhJjiCUZPIa9DgPLHzAFlDJa98REdFi4jVMrPIu48tIq-T7DkiUQHAInv6h1oCoMBmqIwT4wUHOLGmTBWjf7w-d4WPoDl1X9yp9P8hIbu8s6p4/s1600/IMG_5436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4IBd7HeeqF87xFHB_94qO92DnybiuOhJjiCUZPIa9DgPLHzAFlDJa98REdFi4jVMrPIu48tIq-T7DkiUQHAInv6h1oCoMBmqIwT4wUHOLGmTBWjf7w-d4WPoDl1X9yp9P8hIbu8s6p4/s640/IMG_5436.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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StoneGable Granola

Granola:We are having a house full of family for the long weekend. Nothing thrills me more! I often say our home is more like a hotel!  So I made granola to have for my snackers. It also makes a great breakfast when we need to eat something quick. Sweet and crunchy, this granola is a real energy boo…

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Memorial Day Table

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA-5eVPz8ICzj1KhkmCDN9E7RCxDAzmz4dy3Qes1darpbHDrCHh5_ZpMNV14wDKMIaO6YzqTjWlts4EG2BbU04_mxWSDPO_Dgv9y-aKnKI-rg6qi61aH3yUjZDCkjJtpa8JkkfwU81-M/s1600/RED+WHITE+AND+TRUE+BLUE+PATRIOTIC+TABLESCAPE-TITLE+PAGE-STONEGABLEBLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA-5eVPz8ICzj1KhkmCDN9E7RCxDAzmz4dy3Qes1darpbHDrCHh5_ZpMNV14wDKMIaO6YzqTjWlts4EG2BbU04_mxWSDPO_Dgv9y-aKnKI-rg6qi61aH3yUjZDCkjJtpa8JkkfwU81-M/s1600/RED+WHITE+AND+TRUE+BLUE+PATRIOTIC+TABLESCAPE-TITLE+PAGE-STONEGABLEBLOG.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Memorial Day was originally called Remembrance Day.  First established to honor and remember soldier's who had lost their lives in the Civil War<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">.</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Their</span> graves were decorated with flags and flowers to remember them and their ultimate sacrifice.</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Remembrance Day was later changed to Memorial Day and remains a day to honor American men and women who have given their lives so we can be a free nation!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-wHAlnsR_5CUTbfrKwOjGdUiwOhwMkITbZWGa9IKF4WSvMoPoZp4AP9c2QHbynEWFYRzzSVGOhVAtEvTh3LeF3iyyM3fMMA9oVUNxEy2mrElPqmaobJBpw9_ySv7rSgcVwTnM_E8cSw/s1600/IMG_5313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-wHAlnsR_5CUTbfrKwOjGdUiwOhwMkITbZWGa9IKF4WSvMoPoZp4AP9c2QHbynEWFYRzzSVGOhVAtEvTh3LeF3iyyM3fMMA9oVUNxEy2mrElPqmaobJBpw9_ySv7rSgcVwTnM_E8cSw/s640/IMG_5313.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">At StoneGable we will mark this day with a trip to a  beautiful National Cemetary where my father is laid to rest and honor his memory with prayers and flowers. And then back to our home for a family barbecue to live out his legacy.</div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">The inspiration for this table is our wonderful "Old Glory"! My heart sings when I see our flag. Being raised in a military family made me keenly grateful to be an American!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLAI7x8rlweQL5OhQH1BC64NsIy2_m9vNmIpUe_h3fP_ytf75DvxiaN5OHN-aZPw1AuCsuYYhy1ndxAObM0jGnmbR2ZwUvxxwhavetsPc4NtWurRScWtQDMeF6dZxC6WwlWULuWnTi94/s1600/IMG_5282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLAI7x8rlweQL5OhQH1BC64NsIy2_m9vNmIpUe_h3fP_ytf75DvxiaN5OHN-aZPw1AuCsuYYhy1ndxAObM0jGnmbR2ZwUvxxwhavetsPc4NtWurRScWtQDMeF6dZxC6WwlWULuWnTi94/s640/IMG_5282.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; 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The white plates are my very favorite leaf and berry plate I use in most tablescapes (both  HomeGoods).  The white salad plate has a pretty detailed rim, also slightly distressed. And the blue floral plates have a chintz look that dresses this table up a bit (both from Marshall's).</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvlHnhxwBGLftypGB4h5tHZQvsuHBEiEb0oPqjH3hYsYCJI-lcLnU_4ZUlKZIZtz12jFkDZmSvIRZ_tq1Vmp1qcLt6MUrUAZwC8SoU_waZdTRhwO7jGgLV75SqiNyW310hkdL2KoH7Os/s640/IMG_5232.JPG" width="428" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">A textured bright red napkin is folded and placed on the blue chintz plate. Twiggy stars in blue and white rest on each napkin.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYt2OxEf3nsHF6Sc4lOoXBkMQXu3mJcqnwvFgXykDCcUnCbUUEj4rlMVT9wLnbXiIF-2tv4zjO9a5u-01auCmCUF0zyEXCHblOZuGmOq0ZQHjp6kSzi3_KAdfyWIc5F4uOgwYPt-NoSw/s1600/IMG_5231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYt2OxEf3nsHF6Sc4lOoXBkMQXu3mJcqnwvFgXykDCcUnCbUUEj4rlMVT9wLnbXiIF-2tv4zjO9a5u-01auCmCUF0zyEXCHblOZuGmOq0ZQHjp6kSzi3_KAdfyWIc5F4uOgwYPt-NoSw/s640/IMG_5231.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">My mother's blue cups were lent to me for this table. I remember drinking coffee from them as a teenager!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJGGM92ajcMFVMkxnHgcaU1BQ6VLPIJEJuhhLys1E2j1YlbWMfKDN8nq2A6UuaPldgmYBxmmr6EcTe46DULxzeowZ-Sk5A5qKE0yjIL7p2vbWnpkq21TkLqCjGJf_Hamsfz48WcFgIgU/s1600/IMG_5246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJGGM92ajcMFVMkxnHgcaU1BQ6VLPIJEJuhhLys1E2j1YlbWMfKDN8nq2A6UuaPldgmYBxmmr6EcTe46DULxzeowZ-Sk5A5qKE0yjIL7p2vbWnpkq21TkLqCjGJf_Hamsfz48WcFgIgU/s640/IMG_5246.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Matching sugar and creamer, thanks Mom! I love to add colored sugar crystals to give a little punch to the sugar bowl...FUN!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxhLRqVPVlbEPTN3O0EjY0rcjuEF469KmXq0XoFUuJoEuHZLbkvLcmEjrKuTjLk7MnsnlQ1K1JlNtDkIoOPySYVOZFWJnMipzZ1iZqvprusq5R0rVSnbsAk79U7uSmNiIQy_uqjUztZU/s1600/IMG_5255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I love how bright and cheery it makes the whole table.</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcpkMk13A8f-QCOPFYON-vH8a5FtyB47_LS9oZ-jgRDcG58VSW_kAjELb_xHL4RNI44FSIVJwDYaIlVyJkU5ipOr9Z1sTgi4gY_CSBtcfI1Tk-7EL3LbaYnFbIKivBlRcZo9hWu-LlBc/s1600/IMG_5308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcpkMk13A8f-QCOPFYON-vH8a5FtyB47_LS9oZ-jgRDcG58VSW_kAjELb_xHL4RNI44FSIVJwDYaIlVyJkU5ipOr9Z1sTgi4gY_CSBtcfI1Tk-7EL3LbaYnFbIKivBlRcZo9hWu-LlBc/s640/IMG_5308.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the basket of geraniums several years ago and it sits on my family room coffee table all summer, sans the flags. But for this table I added the flags and  it became a tablescape centerpiece!</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmNeHF4HEFHVScVsEiOqFtQIqJDlOAt6zSgAAJvhdiA0euHaLdWYDeEHpMKzdZXPJhQ2erIyebtQs-cDa-9JLvCt_YYFK5gyIxBUBXQ6OtcX0D36BVmWsW4vgsCc2tiojg9K1DcZrxg4/s1600/IMG_5326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmNeHF4HEFHVScVsEiOqFtQIqJDlOAt6zSgAAJvhdiA0euHaLdWYDeEHpMKzdZXPJhQ2erIyebtQs-cDa-9JLvCt_YYFK5gyIxBUBXQ6OtcX0D36BVmWsW4vgsCc2tiojg9K1DcZrxg4/s640/IMG_5326.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Memorial Day Menu</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Barbecue Chicken</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Homemade Coslaw</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Macaroni And Cheese (my kids favorite)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Corn On The Cob</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Angel Food Cake With Stawberries and Whipped Cream</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">Happy Memorial Day! Remember our men and women who serve and keep us safe! God Bless America!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p7ttenHmM4Q1pPMZ1YFnlMym1XAEg7-CRslE5QzrfQGR9z6O8jZ8xeqS02ME_RsbDyIL49OQFTGPKxNsghy3UFfloHseB98ppq9jL8xrwF44Ww9gzBZI4sc0p_5nANSTFwrSxXw2jRM/s1600/IMG_5318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8p7ttenHmM4Q1pPMZ1YFnlMym1XAEg7-CRslE5QzrfQGR9z6O8jZ8xeqS02ME_RsbDyIL49OQFTGPKxNsghy3UFfloHseB98ppq9jL8xrwF44Ww9gzBZI4sc0p_5nANSTFwrSxXw2jRM/s640/IMG_5318.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Memorial Day Table

Memorial Day was originally called Remembrance Day.  First established to honor and remember soldier's who had lost their lives in the Civil War. Their graves were decorated with flags and flowers to remember them and their ultimate sacrifice.Remembrance Day was later changed to Memorial Day and rem…

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