A Great Fall Day

Cleaning up downed tree limps from last week's storm.  Simon enjoys just hanging out watching!
Another gorgeous day today to be outside though it's only 30 degrees right now.  Frost on the pumpkins!
TTFN - Babs

The Culinary Institute of Michigan Experience

We had the pleasure of dining this evening at Baker College - Culinary Institute in downtown Muskegon.  Norm and Linda joined us.  This was my first time dining there.  They do offer both lunch and dinner.  They also have the Sweet Spot which offers coffee and desserts during the daytime hours.

Linda and I both order a cup of coffee while the guys had cocktails.  We were pleasantly surprised when our coffee arrived

French Pressed Coffee

Condiment tray for the coffee (orange slice, chocolate covered nuts, rock candy stick and chocolate nibs)

I ordered the Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken:

 It was made tableside - very impressive.

Linda had the meatloaf sandwich:

The mashed potatoes were wonderful and she ate the whole thing!

Norm had the special feature:  filet with green beans and some type of potato presentation:

Norm's comment:  Excellent!

And the husband:  Salmon with Chili Strings:

The salmon was very good except he said he could do without the string.

And what would the night be without dessert.  We couldn't pass that up.

Chocolate Mousse

Pumpkin Creme Brulee'

Very lovely experience.  Our waiter, well he was a tad bit nervous. They have to work the restaurant for a semester.  He was a third year student and well,  wonder if he's going to make it.  Waiting tables wasn't really his forte' - he must excel in the kitchen!

We would highly recommend dining at the Culinary Institute for a great experience.  The building is state of the art and very impressive.  There is a close circuit tv in the dining room so you can watch the students prepare your meal.
TTFN - Babs

Need your prayers for a speedy recovery

My darling Jackie had emergency surgery yesterday.  She is resting fine -she should go home today however, please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery.  We love you Jackie!

Have a good weekend - Babs

Laundry Tote Bag

When you travel, what do you generally do with your dirty laundry?  If you're like I used to be, I would put it in a plastic bag that was intended for dry cleaning in the hotel rooms or just a plastic bag from where ever.  Well, I have a solution.  I made one of these laundry bags for myself last winter and I really do like it.  It folds up until ready to use and then, it can store a lot of stuff when you use it.

My niece Jackie asked me to join her in a craft show at her church in Chicago.  I got a bit excited and tried to think of something "different" to make.  Thus, I came up with the laundry tote.  I used my pattern and used the embellishments from something I saw in Somerset Life recently.  So without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to my latest:

And here is a close up of the tag:

And the flower embellishments along the bottom:

This is 100% washable - all cotton and the inside is lined as well.  Think Christmas gifts once again!
I'll take orders - how easy can your shopping be?   Let me know what you think.  Back to the sweat shop!
TTFN - Babs

Winner Announcement for the Giveaway

Lucky Linda!  Your name was drawn.  I will be sending off to you.  Congratulations.

The Camera is Fixed

Have you noticed that my pictures have had a "haze" on them?  Jessie looked at all my settings and said they were fine.  Today I finally took it into the Camera Shop.  It was major!  He cleaned the lens on the zoom - he said the lens was filthy!  How embarrassing.

Look how much better this is - my Mr. McDreamy.

TTFN - Babs

It's Wild out there!

Took a ride down to Lake Michigan today - the winds were a whippin'.

Almost looks like icebergs and....notice the snow fences are up!  (Ugh!)