Monthly Archives: August 2010

Minnesota Fall Color Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

After a sultry, humid August it was welcome relief this week to feel the cool breezes that remind us that fall is soon upon us.  We have gone from running the air conditioning all night to sleeping with the windows … Continue reading →

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Serving Peach Chutney at our Bed and Breakfast

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

We usually serve the peaches as fresh fruit with breakfast.  This year Carol is expanding her horizons by canning peach chutney.  We came home from the food Coop in Decorah, Iowa with a box of peaches and Carol started slicing … Continue reading →

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Canoe Trip Down Minnesota’s Root River

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

According to www.RiverPaddling.com, “Southeastern Minnesota is a paddlers paradise for both canoeing and kayaking. The Driftless Area of Southeastern Minnesota is quite different than the rest of Minnesota as it contains no natural lakes and the terrain is quite rugged … Continue reading →

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