Bright's Northfield Restaurant Blog

Cakes, Etc

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:28:47 +0000

When you happen to be in Plainview, Mn, in southeastern Minnesota, you’d be very sad to hear that you had
missed going to this very tiny, very quaint bakery with giant huge flavor and awesome tastiness when it comes
to their cupcakes, of which I had many.
We had heard through the grapevine that the cupcakes were quite good so we took a little 15 mile hop off Hwy 61 to Plainview and found this bakery shop right away on Broadway and 3rd Street. You cannot miss it as you drive into
town because it is the only pink store on that main strip. Like right out of a kid’s book, this shop sticks right out.

The cupcakes are so good I cannot imagine how they would ever be better. I had the coconut with cherry on top and chocolate cake, I also had the lemon cake and icing with raspberry in the middle and a lemon candy drop atop of lemon icing and raspberry candy coating. The ingredients are top notch and taste as fresh as can be. I also had a brownie, which would be what I could make if I could, and a maple cupcake which was just delish! I also have the nut roll, but no room to eat it a day and a half later. Sorry, you’ll have to see it for yourself.

I would recommend this shop to the Pope and his mom, it’s so good. They also have tea and coffee.

Stop by and tell them Bright and Doug sent you. Have a great time and don’t forget some to take home to your favorite people.

www.awesomecakesetc.com
Cake, Etc.
321 W. Broadway
Plainview MN 55964
507-313-8687
sam@awesomecakesetc.com

Wine Tasting Tips

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:33:11 +0000

I liked this short article on wine tasting tips;

http://www.lovepanky.com/travel-and-health/food-and-recipes/wine-tasting-how-to-taste-wine

Still Kicking!

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:59 +0000

Back in my hometown of Chicago, there was this wonderful small in stature woman whose name is
Lily. I would often see her on the elevator in the apartment building where we both lived. I would
ask her how she was doing, concerned especially because she was up in age and living alone, and
she would always reply, “Still kicking!”, and then she would kick her foot up a few inches and smile.
Right after that she would ask me how I was and compliment me on my earrings or scarf or something.
Sometimes she would tell me the same earrings I had on the week before were pretty.

I always thought Lily was a special and wonderful gal. She gave me hope and lifted my grumpy spirits
on days I thought weren’t worth the effort. But now, after Lily is gone, I do what she did. Thank you,
Lily. Thank you.

Ron Paul Homeschool Online Launch

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:07:52 +0000

http://www.examiner.com/article/ron-paul-launches-his-own-complete-homeschool-online

Land of Dreams

admin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:58:48 +0000

Bright Spencer http://www.discoveramerica.com/usa/song-download.aspx a free mp3 song or ring tone, from Roseann Cash

Invasive Fish Meeting Notice

admin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:14:19 +0000

Join up with these folks to understand invasive species in our waters.

http://agl.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=8401.0

200 Years of Bicycles

admin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:54:18 +0000

www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/art-of-the-bicycle/

I thought you bike enthusiasts would like to know about this
wonderful exhibit in an historic museum, large enough to
loose yourself and family for a whole day! The Museum of Science and Inddustry
was my childhood playground. I know every inch of it, butI haven’t seen this
exhibit yet. I am sure there will be a book on bikes in the MSI shop, too.

The exhibit runs for a few years … enjoy!

We Should Be Ashamed Of Ourselves

admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:14:54 +0000

Rant Warning: needs to be said
It has come to my attention more and more and way too much that people refuse to do business with people who do not belong to their political party or who do not hold the same beliefs as one self.
This is outrageous in a democratic nation where diversity is King and charity towards others is Queen. Yes, it is a right that we can do business with whomever we choose and we can pray or not pray with whomever we want. But to punish someone whose goods and services might be used just because on their own time, in their own hearts, they hold ideas with a different angle to yours. I am ashamed to be an American amongst people who use their power like that and how we must appear as such hypocrites to people who are oppressed by their governments, people who we have fought for their freedom, yet we do not give our own neighbors and friends that freedom! OMG, People are forced to decline from choosing a political side so that they may continue in their business, to support themselves and their family without fear, without having to burden our welfare system. What kind of awful oppression is that??? Please stop. Be a real American and not an old world system oppressor. No one is going to join your party when they find out what you are doing to this country and to our status in the world. No one.

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:49:42 +0000

With the event of winter and a visit to the emergency room in December, I have not been out. I have had time to think about what I like and what I don’t like about going out. And I have also put more focus on more gourmet eating in our home with the wonderful view. No restaurant I have been to has as good of a view as we have and because I don’t just sit around and stare at it all day, it’s still a very fresh experience. It is always changing and except for the very gray days and most nights, it is a wonderful thing to have in our lives.
I do miss the manicured beauty of Northfield. So many people show their gardening skills for all to see and it really makes a big difference when strolling or biking around town. It is the best town I have ever seen for the garden scenery displayed. Good job, Northfielders!

I miss my old garden and looking forward this time of year to my blooming white lilies, peonies, roses, bridal veil,oak hydrangeas, Japanese Pagoda trees, Smoke Grace Bush, sugar maple, and the lovely arbor vitae that surround the house. I miss the wildflowers and pond very much. Northfield is such a pretty town and St. Olaf’s is a place I miss very much, too, with it’s museum, food venues and lovely grounds, wind chime and buildings and gingko trees.
I miss the stores and restaurants where people seemed happy to see us. Maybe the food wasn’t so great, but the smiles were. Maybe the prices were too high, but you can’t buy a welcoming greeting. We made a few friends there, and those we still have. Thank goodness for them.
One of my blog outlets may be closing down, so be sure you hook up to me directly for the few posts I may have left in me. I will be going out again, this spring, if it ever warms up to 40. I’ll try then. So, take care, thanks for reading my blog, and enjoy the season with a smile.

Arm Yourself

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:56:09 +0000

That’s right. It is time to arm yourself with knowledge of the U. S. Constitution. Amazon is offering a free version of it for your kindle product here:

http://tinyurl.com/bt9h47q

You know why, now know what it says and what that means for you, a citizen of the United States of America.