Skip to content

Blog

RSS
  • June 7, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Garlic Festival July 20, 30, & 31, 2011

    The Gilroy Garlic Festival is a three day event starting July 20th. Sounds like they have three days fully packed with entertainment, cookoff, children's activities and even a Miss Garlic! To learn more about this interesting festival, visit the Gilroy...

    Read now
  • May 24, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

    Shelburne, VT July 24, 2011 Sample more than 100 cheeses from 40 local creameries, or try artisanal smoked meats, cider, and breads. Early bird bonus: Some creameries will open the day before for free tours. For more information visit vtcheesefest.com...

    Read now
  • May 23, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    World's Largest Brat Fest

    Madison, Wisconsin May 27-30 In 2010 a record 209,376 bratwursts were eaten with relish - 172 gallons worth, to be exact. The event starts at 6: am on Friday, a.k.a. Take Your Brat to Work day, when you can buy...

    Read now
  • May 22, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Georgia Peach Festival

    What do you get when you mix 150 pounds of flour, 75 pounds of butter, 150 pounds of sugar, 32 gallons of milk and 75 gallons of peaches? The world's largest peach cobbler! Visit Fort Valley, Georgia June 3-11, 2011...

    Read now
  • May 22, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Little Red Riding Hood

    Who would have ever thought that a tale so simple as Little Red Riding Hood, could cause so much mystique, cultural awareness ....and even have Freudian connotations. There is even a "politically correct" version....give me a break! My suggestion is...

    Read now
  • May 13, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Georgia Peach Facts

    Georgia Peach to us at Trendy Tree .....means the delicious peaches we get from Cherry Creek Orchards in the summer time that our grandchildren love so well and the Christmas ornaments we have in stock from Inge-Glas of Germany and...

    Read now
  • May 13, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Friday the 13th!

    Today is Friday the 13th! Some say it is the unluckiest day of the year.....maybe....maybe not. But a brief search on the Internet showed these interesting Friday the 13th facts (facts can be taken with a grain of salt......these are...

    Read now
  • May 11, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    The American Bible Society

    Today in history, the American Bible Society was formed in 1816 in New York City. It is non-denominational, nonprofit organization that translates, publishes, distributes the Bible, study aids and other tools to engage people with the Bible. It's mission is...

    Read now
  • May 3, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Teacher Appreciation Day May 4th

    Tomorrow is Teacher Appreciation Day! May 4th, 2011. Actually the whole week is Teacher Appreciation week. There is a website dedicated to Teacher Appreciation Day. Visit it when you have some time, very interesting. Small personal gifts are great for...

    Read now
  • April 29, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Tomato Ketchup

    Wikipedia: Ketchup (or Catsup) or tomato sauce is a sweet-and-sour condiment typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, and an assortment of vegetable seasonings and spices such as onions, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, and celery.<1> Ketchup is...

    Read now
  • April 29, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Just Arrived! Inge-Glas 2011

    Huge cases of Inge-Glas Christmas ornaments from Germany just arrived! Like Christmas.....well, in April))) Update the website as quickly as I can so you who have been waiting, can now place your orders!

    Read now
  • April 27, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    The Bridal Collection Miniatures

    The Royal Wedding this week has everyone talking about love, marriage and ceremonies. And, June is just around the corner - the biggest wedding month of the year. If you have a wedding on the horizon, Inge-Glas has some very...

    Read now