No recipe again as the warmer weather is keeping us out of the kitchen. We are eating a lot of salads or other quick meals. Just in case you would like to try one of my old recipes, this link will take you to a crockpot meal for Spaghetti Bolognese.
As for today's post, I realized I hadn't shared a visit to a restaurant when our family was visiting from Germany. It was the last night of their vacation. A little poignant knowing we would be seeing them off at the airport the next day, but we had a wonderful time together. Great company with lots of laughter and good food, a perfect ending to a very special time together.
The statue with cowboy and rearing horse is magnificent close up, though I would prefer a more peaceful-looking sculpture. It's supposed to represent the Old West.
Inside it is decorated in a southwestern theme. Even the lights had horses and riders.
The mirror was above our table...
with a closer view of the American Indian Hopi Kachina doll folk art. And as I always do with things that make me curious, I did a quick overview search. "Hopi Kachina dolls are carved representations of spiritual beings central to Hopi religion and culture, serving as messengers between humans and the divine. They are primarily made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona.
Originally these dolls were made as gifts for young Hopi girls. The Kachina figures represent spiritual beings that aid the Pueblo cultures in survival, specifically teaching young girls about the connection between the spiritual and the natural worlds. Their primary purpose was, and continues to be, to teach Hopi children about the various Kachinas, their associated stories and their religious significance.”
The history of the Hopi Peoples can be found here.
These are the meals ordered by the family.
Thanks for looking and
have a great day!
I am getting hungry looking at the delicious food 😋 I have to get up early tomorrow for a blood test 💉 🩸
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, dear friend, and I love ❤️ the horse 🐎 theme.
Me too Linda :) Thank you and I hope the blood test goes well my dear friend :)
DeleteIt looks like you had a great time Denise,
ReplyDeleteafter all, that's the beauty of life and one of the factors of happiness!!
A very special shop, with a point of view!!
Thank you Katerina, we all had a wonderful time together and that is so true :) Happy day and week to you.
DeleteYummy meals
ReplyDeleteThey were indeed Christine :)
DeleteYour Kachina Doll info is so interesting! I love the big chandelier with the cowboys riding around it!
ReplyDeleteAmerican Indian cultures have always interested me. I like to find out all I can about them : ) about lots of different cultures in fact. Thanks Ginny, I like the chandelier too.
DeleteLooks an interesting place to eat.
ReplyDeleteIt was Margaret :)
DeleteI especially love how your curiosity led you to uncover the deeper spiritual purpose behind the Hopi Kachina dolls.
ReplyDeleteKind of you to say Roentare, and very much appreciated :) I have always enjoyed finding out about various cultures in the world.
DeleteI am sure that no one went away hungry!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely David :)
DeleteThe food looks delicious. That's a nice place. I like the way it's decorated. Interesting history on the dolls
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, glad you enjoyed it :)
DeleteInteresting information about the Pueblos, and I love the art. Looks like a wonderful restaurant. Unique.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the information and my post enjoyable Gigi :) Thank you!
DeleteLovely memories entwined in these photographs.
ReplyDeleteVery much so Janice and thank you :)
DeleteFoods look awesome, esp. that steak!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, everyone enjoyed the food and we look forward to going back on another special occasion :)
DeleteThe food looks delicious! You made some good memories with that visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, we certainly did and it was :)
DeleteYummo-yummo-yummo! And what a fun atmosphere to eat in. Safe travels to your family going back to Germany. I thank them for visiting our wonderful United States of America. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrea, they have been home for some time now and would appreciate your kind words. That’s so sweet of you! Sending love and hugs xoxo
DeleteLots of eye candy and delights for the taste buds.
ReplyDeleteWe like Spaghetti Bolognese too.
Hugs cecilia
It’s a great dish, isn’t it? I need to make it again :) sending hugs.
DeleteWhat a festive looking restaurant. And the food looks delicious. I love learning about the Native Americans and their culture.
ReplyDeleteA happy week to you, Denise.
~Sheri
**I posted the picture that you had on your blog. It went perfectly for my son's birthday week, and I just wanted to thank you for that.
Thank you Sheri :) it is a fun place and is always packed. It is one of the few places around here that has a micro brewery. It is so nice we feel the same way about the Native American culture. I was also very happy to see the picture on your blog. I enjoyed reading about your son’s birthday. A happy week to you too.
DeleteThe stuffed potatoes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt was! I could make a meal out of just eating that potato :)
DeleteVery Western themed with what looks like delicious food!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit! :)
Thank you Rita, it was everything you say :)
DeleteLooks like a great restaurant, the food all looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
It was and thank you Eileen, I wish you the same :)
DeleteAquí estamos en pleno verano, con altas temperaturas y lo que más se apetece son los platos fríos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Nos gustan los platos fríos ahora que hace mucho calor. Me gustaría saber qué platos se comen donde vives. Gracias y te deseo una muy feliz semana :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic restaurant! The dolls remind me of the Tony Hillerman books although they might not be the same that he mentions in his books. I just looked him up and I know he passed away years ago but his daughter, Anne Hillerman has continued his books! Good to know. Now, stay cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay, I will have to read those books. How very touching that his daughter is continuing his books. You stay cool too and have a great week :)
DeleteLooks great and good food :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka, very much enjoyed by all of us :)
DeleteI enjoyed your photographs, the food does look good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So glad that you enjoyed the look of it Jan :) All the best to you too!
DeleteCuriosas muñecas. Me dio ganas de la comida. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias :) Yo también tengo antojo de comida, pero tendré que esperar hasta el desayuno :) Te mando un beso.
Deletei get so excited over food posts...recently, i have not enjoyed cooking as much as i did. i used home chef meal kits for many years, the food was fabulous but i was in the kitchen 45 minutes to a hour. that has become a little bit taxing for now so i switched to cookunity. these meals are really, really good, completely prepared and cooked and look similar to a tv dinner. delivered fresh to your door in an insulated bag, the meals are never frozen and take 3 minutes in the microwave - no oven. i hope to get back to home chef...i am just working on stamina!! great images from the restaurant and the food looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy these food posts too when I visit you and others blogging friends. They give me all kinds of ideas and like with everything else, I love variety. I will have to look this company up Debbie, and thank you so much for telling me about them :) They sound ideal.
DeleteSounds like a lovely time and fun memories.
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