As I went to a Christmas in July at a Hallmark Store late Friday night to buy way ahead of time some ornaments, I started thinking more about gift giving for Christmas. I'm from the old school that you buy or make things through out the year and then are ready come Christmas Season.
This helps with the Christmas spending that seems to take me by storm every December. I collect a few of Hallmark's ornaments each year...my hubby and I had a late night date...more later.
Back to meatloaves...my daughter and I entered The Paxico Meatloaf FESTIVAL for our second year...we walked away with our meatloaf in hand and a cute apron that my daughter wore around. Better luck next year! Had such fun preparing for this event!!! and that's important. Felt like we were winners just because we entered and showed up with meatloaf and a smile on our faces.
So we entered the contest, looked at gorgeous cars at the Car Show, cooled off in one of the stores with Iced Tea and friends, took a scenic drive and got a flat tire like none other. Thankful my hubby was with us and he changed the tire lickety-split. It was so hot out we wilted.
Now that's a flat tire...
Have you ever just wanted to sit outside and watch the clouds drift by with no agenda to keep? Listen to the birds and watch cows eat their dinner in a field? I had one of those days.
Here are some pics of some meatloaf entries.
AND THE WINNER IS............
I don't blame them...It was a pretty looking meatloaf on a lovely china platter with tomato flowers and a few sprigs of ivy. The presentation was a piece of art and the Judges loved the flavor.
Next year....Lord willing I can do this again! Be thinking of a awesome recipe to try out. 2009's entry was an Italian Meatloaf and 2010's entry was Bar B Que. Think I'll try just putting together an 'ole plain meatloaf...please don't let the word out...I want it to be a surprise!
~Deanna~
10 comments:
Your meatloaf is still the best in my book! Next year we'll have a winner.
Still glad I was along. That flat was unbelievable and the pavement was so hot had to have a cardboard box to put my knees on so I could put on the spare.
The car show was well worth the trip, and so was the peaceful drive through the flinthills afterwards, even with the flat!
Rg
Looks like a fine festival; ice tea on a shady porch is one of my favorite ways to spend a day.
God's blessings on you, yours, and the work of your hands and heart.
Not sure why, but I find myself craving meatloaf. Wow, do those look yummy!
Oh, my goodness, I LOVE meatloaf. It wasn't something that was common on our table when I was a child, and I make the world's worst meatloaf, but I still love it! I eat it at CrackerB*arrel but I don't make it, because mine is terrible. Not sure why...because I really am a pretty good cook! All of your pics made me want meatloaf and mashed potatoes! lol
Dear Deanna,
Love the smiles on your faces, you are all so beautiful.
All the meatloaves, look yummy and I am sure that yours is delicious.
Good luck next year.
Hugs
Carolyn
I love this post, and have never heard of a meatloaf competition before. What a great idea! My husband tells me I make a good meat loaf and the way he gets excited about my meat loaf and eats it all up I believe him.
Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful. Isn't it fun to be able to do these kinds of things with them?
Blessings to you and yours Deanna~
HI again!!!
Yes, those displays were quite impressive, maybe they think that will help them win!!L:oved the flag one!!!!ANd they didn't win, yours will be a work of art next year and if it does not win --oh well, it's fun!!!Gosh I love hallmark stores and those ornaments too!!So fun to be thinking of Christmas when it is sooo HOT(113 tomorrow) hot!!!
Stay cool
how are you feeling by the way???
I am waiting for the praise report!!
god is good
hugs,
jamie
It's been fun doing the meat loaf festival. Only next year I will go straight home and not try to find boot hill. I got a swift kick in the pants for that one!
Love ya!
Do you have to have an original recipe? Maybe i might join you next year?! I think I could handle a little meatloaf competition. :) Glad you guys were safe, that was a bad flat tire!
Thanx Honey...and I was very thankful you were with us and took it upon yourself to change out the flat tire.
Thank you all for leaving such nice comments...I sure appreciate your blogging friendships. It is fun to do things like fixing meatloaves together.
Michele, You are welcome to come join us. You can use whatever meatloaf recipe you want! Maybe you'd share your recipe with us.
Love you all,
d
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