This time of year seems to be super busy for all of us.
At the Fillmore County Journal, we’re in the same boat.
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, we hosted another Tasty Temptations cooking contest at the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Expo at Fillmore Central Schools in Preston, Minn.
Thanks again to our taste testing judges. The Fountain Study Club provided some judges: Suzy Miller, Mary Kelly, and Joan Clement. And, we were fortunate enough to have volunteers step forward: Becky Jones, Michelle Quanrud, Ellen Whalen, Pastor Tim Ward, and Landon Sethre. As a seasoned judge, I was glad I didn’t have to eat alone.
The results of this cooking contest are shared in the 2019 Tasty Temptations Cookbook appearing in today’s Fillmore County Journal, showcasing a total of 72 tried and tested recipes from your friends, neighbors and possibly family. Congratulations again to Jeff Michel for winning the drawing for the KitchenAid Mixer!
For those of you looking forward to starting your Thanksgiving Day with a 10.3 mile scenic run or walk along the Root River, the 11th annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run starts promptly at 8 am in Lanesboro and concludes in Preston. Over the years, some participants have chosen to go halfway, and finish at the Old Barn Resort. All participants will need to make transportation arrangements after crossing their finish line. Feel free to call our office at (507) 765-2151 if you have any questions. There is no fee to participate. The only thing we ask for is a donation to the Preston Food Shelf. Each year, we’ve averaged around 95 pounds of food donated to the Preston Food Shelf. And, some people prefer to make a monetary donation.
And, while we are training for the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run, we are also working on the beautiful full color glossy 2020 calendar that will be inserted in the Monday, December 23, 2019, issue of the Fillmore County Journal — provided as a gift to readers. Every year, I’m impressed with the images provided by contributing photographers from our region. They capture these landscapes of nature that represent all that we cherish in Historic Bluff Country.
These things that keep us busy are important because they bring people together. Whether cooking, running, or photographing the region, they engage our senses.
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