Sara Ricke
Meal planning 101: Part Two
Hello again! I hope you had a chance to read the first meal planning blog -- from when our house was a wild and crazy "junior high and...
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Sara Ricke
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Meal planning 101: Part One
Fall is in the air -- and that means -- meal planning! This is a tradition of a LOT of years for us! First when our kids were little -
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Sara Ricke
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Planning a Holiday Party?
Holidays are approaching! And if you are like us -- you do a lot of front end planning -- before harvest happens! I have had a few...
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Sara Ricke
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Table Layout Ideas
Table layouts – super exciting, right? It is something that people wonder about – and I’m here to tell you that it is something that...
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Sara Ricke
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Catering for a small group or business meeting
We get asked about catering options a lot – and we do offer catering for smaller groups and business meetings (ie – I don’t cater wedding...
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Sara Ricke
Jun 8, 20223 min read
To Dance or Not to Dance
While they are the "norm" in Northwest Iowa, they are not required -- and you can go so many different directions if you choose not to have
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Sara Ricke
May 20, 20223 min read
How to Eliminate Wedding Stress
It is a beautiful day -- and another wedding is setting up in the Great Hall for tomorrow! This led me to think about something I've been...
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Sara Ricke
May 20, 20222 min read
Easy Rhubarb Cake
It's Rhubarb Season!! We LOVE rhubarb --- and I have been so delighted that the rhubarb we transplanted all took off and is loving it's...
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Sara Ricke
May 10, 20224 min read
Reflections of a June Bride
June has been a traditionally big wedding month..."June Bride" anyone? Me! It was me! :) Matt and I got married on an overcast day in...
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Sara Ricke
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Is Wedding Day Food Romantic?
I know -- it's not top of your list of fun or romantic -- but, lunch can be the heartbeat of your day! Something you'll hear me say again...
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Sara Ricke
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Some of Our Favorite Photo Locations
I thought this might be a fun time to share some of our favorite picture spots for weddings -- both inside and outside! But -- I must...
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Sara Ricke
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Wedding Registry Thoughts
The question is, do I have any recommendations of things to skip on your wedding registry?
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Sara Ricke
Mar 8, 20222 min read
The Busy Months?
What months are the busiest and how can our guests plan for them? Read more about when our busy times are.
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Sara Ricke
Mar 8, 20221 min read
A Fun Date to Fill
Is there a particular date on your calendar that you'd like to fill? Read about what I think are great wedding dates!
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Sara Ricke
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Homemade Pudding
Homemade pudding. The ultimate in comfort food. There is just something about it that you can't get out of a box!!! This winter as we...
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Sara Ricke
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Talking turkeys and trees (and family traditions)
It’s that time of year again….time to talk turkeys and trees! (Or, if you prefer, how does your family celebrate ?!) Blending family...
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Sara Ricke
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Quilts - A family tradition
These pictures -- they just make me grin. This summer for dad's funeral we had most of the family in town and used this time to go...
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Sara Ricke
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Becker Family Swiss Steak
It is a favorite! (But I can only make it in the cold weather months!! Much to Matt's chagrin!) Something about this hearty crock pot...
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Sara Ricke
Oct 11, 20212 min read
More tips to dress up your tables!
So --- one more quick thought on table decorations! If you read my other table decorations blog you saw that I believe it is easy, and...
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Sara Ricke
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Simple tips to dress up your table!
What is one area that sets the stage for your event? Ok, ok -- I know you're thinking Venue --- and you're not wrong! But, right after...
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