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Welcome to the The Morning Star Update!
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Greetings! Despite near freezing temperatures overnight, we still have flowers
blooming in the garden: chrysanthemums,
Raydon's Favorite asters, Safari marigolds, and ground cover roses.
Manhattan had spectacular autumn foliage in October, probably due to this year's mild summer temperatures and adequate precipitation. Bill is back from Australia. (Yeah!) He and his racing buddies had a wonderful time on and off the tracks. While he was away, the girls and I stayed busy at the bed and breakfast and enjoyed visiting with our guests. (Below: Bill on the Phillip Island Race Track.)
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Morning Star Artists and Authors: Louis Copt
Louis and Phyllis Copt have stayed with us at the B & B several times and have been delightful guests. Louis primarily paints landscapes, but also does figures, portraits, still lifes, and abstract pieces. He works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel. A selection of his atmospheric Western landscapes is being exhibited right now at the Strecker-Nelson Gallery. (I've been up to the show four times already!) To learn more about Louis and to see some of his work on-line, click here. A great feature of Louis' website is that you can send e-cards of his paintings from it. |
Cranberry Compote
(from A Taste of Morning)
1 c. granulated white sugar1/2 c. cold water 6 whole cloves 3 whole allspice 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. raisins or chopped dried dates 3 c. whole fresh cranberries 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped zest of 1 fragrant orange, minced or grated 1 1/2 c. chopped fresh apple or pear, optional Bring granulated sugar, water, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove spices. Add dried cranberries, apricots, and raisins or dates to sugar syrup. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in cranberries, pecans and orange zest. Cover. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold. If desired, stir apple or pear into compote just before serving. Cover and chill unused portions. Yields 8 servings. Note: This can be served on its own, mixed into yogurt, or mixed with maple syrup, heated and served over French Toast. I make this every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas when fresh cranberries are available. Click here to let me know how your Cranberry Compote turned out or to pass along one of your holiday recipes. |
Morning Star Readers' Picks
Vince from New York recently read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and described it as one of the most entertaining books that he has ever read.It is a 90 year old man's story about his days working for the circus during the great depression. Here's what Vince had to say about it: " I love the circus and the characters that made up the thirties Train Circuses. You will be absorbed by the vivid settings, the plot, and the characters. You will be rooting for them in different ways. You will wonder how it ends and revel in it when the author spreads it out." Full of adventure and passion, and wonderfully well-written, from what I can tell, Water for Elephants is one of those rare books equally loved by men and women alike. Do you have a favorite book to recommend for the holiday season? Click here to pass along your suggestion(s). |
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I hope that you have enjoyed this issue of The Morning Star Update. I look forward to hearing from you!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving,
Laurie Pieper
The Morning Star B&B |
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Bill at 12 Apostles
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If you look closely, there are a couple of small figures on top of the middle rock formation. Those are Bill and one of his friends rock climbing on the 12 Apostles.
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A Taste of Morning
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It's almost here -- A Taste of Morning: Recipes from The Morning Star Bed & Breakfast. Guests often ask for the recipes for what they had breakfast, and here they are, over 200 recipes. From spice blends to entrees, this collection is full of ideas for bringing flavor to your mornings. (And, of course, there are a few recipes for the dogs too!) 148 pages, including 7 full-color pages. Printed right here in Manhattan, Kansas. Available November 6th. $20 (plus tax on in-state orders). 2 or more, $18.50 each (plus tax on in-state orders). Shipping and handling additional. Click here to order.
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Dates to Remember
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through November 28th: The American West: Louis Copt and John Hulsey, Strecker-Nelson Gallery
November 2nd: Landon Lecture, Sheila Bair, McCain Auditorium
November 6 - Dec ember 26th: WRAP IT UP, Manhattan Arts Center
November 7th: KSU Art Auction, Willard Hall
November 10th: Brasil Guitar Duo, McCain Auditorium
November 11th: KSU Sticks and Strings, All Faiths Chapel
November 12th - 14th: Guys and Dolls, McCain Auditorium
November 13th - 15th and 19th - 22nd: Neil Simon's The Dinner Party, Manhattan Arts Center
November 16th: KSU Percussion Ensemble Concert, McCain Auditorium
November 19th:Shaolin Warriors, McCain Auditorium
November 20: Festival of Trees, KSU Alumni Center
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Autumn Garden Color
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(Crape Myrtle, Beauty Berry, and Raydon's Favorite Asters)
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