It’s that time of year again….time to talk turkeys and trees! (Or, if you prefer, how does your family celebrate ?!) Blending family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the biggest questions we hear is regarding the bar bill! During a tour for a wedding - this is often one area that people just...

One of the things that I have been having so many conversations about this spring and summer -- and leading into fall bookings -- is...

Sara Ricke10:38 AM (2 hours ago) to Sara, me Taco Ring --- one of the favorites from my kids' childhoods that must be brought out in the...

Egg Bake is a staple at the Ricke house. We have changed recipe’s over the year – each time as the girls try a new one and find it to be...

Sourdough has my heart --- the dense chewy texture inside and the crispy crusty outside...what's not to love?!? As with half of America,...

Ahhh comfort food --- and for our family one of the favorites is stuffed peppers casserole! The original recipe for this was a stuffed...

So…I’m about to say something a little controversial over here… Your wedding decorations and arrangements should be what makes you smile...

Ok -- here is a recipe that I can't believe I didn't try until this summer!  Matt's Grandma Ricke was a fantastic cook --- and when she...

Anyone else hunkering down for winter on some of these cold days?  I know our cooking/eating patterns change so much with the seasons. ...

So here I am --- a little embarrassed that I haven't already shared this recipe!  This is one of the easiest zucchini recipe's ever --...

Soooo...I labeled this blog as zucchini #1...and all you gardeners of zucchini totally know what I mean. The garden picture above is a...

Okay, sometimes you just need a little comfort food! And, this recipe has been a family favorite for probably about 15 years—when my...

Our rhubarb we transplanted is up! I have had rhubarb for about 20 years – but when we bought our place in Royal and I transplanted the...

So, I don’t know about anyone else – but this time of staying home (with no activity in the venue!!) has brought me back to my baking....

We are very excited to add a Royal feature to The Great Hall space! During this time of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, Matt has...