Welcome to our community. Join us for a meal. Let’s get acquainted over hearty fare.

Invitations like the above have been issued in America for generations and centuries. Towns, cities, and communities grew with new arrivals — often single men or families. Established residents often invited the newcomer to join them. News was exchanged. Employment opportunities were discussed. Food was eaten and drinks were served. Lives were enriched for both the host and guest.

The set table pictured gives a peek into 1830’s hospitality. Butter knives were not meant to cut meat. Sharp-tined forks encouraged caution. This table features a sugar cone — use your knife to remove a small portion for your hot tea.

In the sweet romance, Stitching a Dream, an established carpenter invites the new shoemaker, Kurt, to Sunday dinner. Imagine stepping into the house to the delightful aroma of simmered meat after a church service. A bachelor, must speak carefully around the family’s young adult daughters. Click on the link for more information and read the book to learn who captures Kurt’s heart. https://amzn.to/3VwoeFh