The Best Time in Anderson or In Your Life

[Gardengirl]

Anne-

I will, thank you! We might be around in July. I will probably get the grilled, my husband the breaded. I found out or remembered that my ex sis-in-law's name was Janet Kay. But, I still don't know her last name or who she remarried. I am trying to find that out.

We usually drive back to Philly every year. Year before last we took a train, but it was $3000 cross country both ways since we wanted a roomette. I don't like flying, so we drive. I know flying is quicker and safe, but I like the ground too much. <g>

[Ma and Pa]

Do you stop in Indiana on the way to Philly area?

How about sugar creme pie west of the Mississippi. Not the gritty one from Mrs. Wicks.

Anyone out there know of good home made pie shop. WE especially like nice Mom and Pop restaurants.

[Gardengirl]

Ma and Pa,

Yes, we either stop on the way or coming back from Philly. It's a 3 day drive to Indiana and another day to Philly. FULL days, like 12-13 hours with not much stopping to smell the roses. I always lose weight on the trips because my husband doesn't want to stop to eat. We might get lunch, but then when we stop at our motel, he doesn't want to go back out to eat, so it's the vending machine for dinner. Love to stop at Cracker Barrel, but never had a sugar creme pie. I can imagine what it tastes like, though. Yum.

[Ma and Pa]

Gardengirl: Ma makes the BEST in the world! It's nothing like Mrs. Wick's, which some people seem to think
is just great. I won't eat the stuff; guess I'm a pie snob! She might even give you the recipe, but that probably ought to go over to the food / recipes section; we'll keep this area clear for our "Best times" and
great memories. Me want pie!

[Gardengirl]

There is a food section here? I would love that recipe. I not the best baker in the world when it comes to pie crust. But, I can do the filling.

The one good thing about California is all the good Mexican food. My sis sure misses it. There is a Mexican restaurant in Bloomy, but it's not the same as the real thing she said.

[me]

Does anyone remember Sir Beef that used to be out on Broadway? 

[me]

Gardengirl: Ma makes the BEST in the world! It's nothing like Mrs. Wick's, which some people seem to think
is just great. I won't eat the stuff; guess I'm a pie snob! She might even give you the recipe, but that probably ought to go over to the food / recipes section; we'll keep this area clear for our "Best times" and
great memories. Me want pie!

Ma has a recipe for sugar cream pie?  I love it.  Think she might share the recipe with me? 

[Anne]

Does anyone remember Sir Beef that used to be out on Broadway? 

I do, we lived up north by Community hospital and we stopped there often. They were much better than Arbys.

[me]

I thought so too and can't understand why they closed.  They always seemed to be busy when we went.

[Ma and Pa]

Sir Beef had a wonderful corned beef on rye sandwich; exotic fare for a Hoosier kid raised on burgers 'n hot
dogs! Lookit me, I'm a real gor-may!

[me]

Sir Beef had a wonderful corned beef on rye sandwich; exotic fare for a Hoosier kid raised on burgers 'n hot
dogs! Lookit me, I'm a real gor-may!

Never ate anything but the roast beef, don't care for corned beef.  I have a friend who worked there, didn't know her then though, and she quit before they closed so she don't have a clue either.

I kind of miss Taco Tico too except the reason I heard they got closed down for makes me glad I had quit eating there a while before they closed.

[Ma and Pa]

me: I loved Taco Tico! It was Anderson's first Mexican restaurant, as I recall. I'm almost afraid to ask, but
WHY did they get closed down? The answer can't be any more gruesome than a bacon & jelly sandwich, can
it? Hello Gardengirl!

[Ma and Pa]

Anyone who would like the Sugar Cream Pie Recipe can get it on the Recipe thread. This pie can be made with frozen or refrigerated dough and has 4 ingredients made in a sauce pan on top of the stove. EASY AND OH SO GOOD.

[Gardengirl]

Now Pa,

You haven't yet tried that bacon and jelly sandwich, have you? Remember, crisp bacon, strawberry jelly preferred. My brother preferred grape jelly.

[Ma and Pa]

Gardengirl: No, I confess I haven't and probably won't try the b & j sandwich; you see,
I really don't care much for bacon. Don't eat bacon & eggs, or even a BLT sandwich.
Since I've been ragging you about YOUR sandwich, I'll let you in on my "dirty little secret".  One of my lifelong favorites is a peanut butter and TOMATO sandwich!
I know, I can hear you gagging; in my defense, I only eat them in late summer, when Indiana tomatoes (the best in the world, I'm sure you'll agree) are at their best. HINT:
eat one with the tomato on top; it keeps the peanut butter from sticking to the roof of your mouth!    Seriously drooling Pa