A GIFT FROM MY DAUGHTER

My daughter and I took a trip to Shipshewana, Indiana last year. We had such a nice time and talk about comfort food. They have every pie known to man, pies I have never even heard of and some I have heard of but never tried. Our favorite was the fresh raspberry , and fresh peach, too good! I tried shoo fly pie and have to admit I didn't care for it, a little too sweet for me. They had bakery the size of footballs and the chicken dinner was unbelievable. We live in Michigan so we do go up to Frankenmuth where they also have wonderful chicken dinners but this was just as good. The shops are so much fun and the atmosphere is very pleasant, not rushed, peaceful. I recommend going there to you all. My daughter and I were also huge fans(until the last season which I won't talk about) of The Gilmore Girls. In Shipshewana there was an area that reminded us both of Star's Hollow, we spent a lot of time there relaxing. Last Christmas my daughter made this picture for me, I was overwhelmed. It is just like the area we called"Stars Hollow". I am a lucky and very proud Mom.

Peppers and Onions and Grilling Season is Here!!

I love to grill in the summer. Today I am making brats, hamburgers and hot dogs. With the brats I love to make a cooked onion mixture on the stove first. I slice up 2 or 3 nice onions, vidalias are my favorite, slice a couple of green peppers and chop several pepperonchinis. In a 2 quart saucepan (depending on how many onions you might need a bigger one) melt 1/2 cup butter or you can use olive oil or both. Add all the ingredients and let simmer until everything is nice and soft but not burnt . You will need to stir it every so often and leave it on low. It smells so good, can't you smell it now, it is the smell of summer barbecue season!! Let it cook for a while and then add to the top of your delicious grilled sausages. It goes with everything and also good on hamburgers. The pepperonchini give it a nice warmth without making it too spicy. Of course you can had spicy peppers if you like. Now go and grill!!

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