Thoughts

I met with the SBA woman again yesterday. She really thinks that this is going to be a great venture. Fort Scott really needs to have a bakery/patissere. Anyhow, its great to have this site to communicate with everyone. I am putting together a food album and it will be posted soon!
Thanks
Colette

Learn to Ride, Jump, Show

I also teach hunt seat riding for beginners to intermediate. Hunt seat is a great way for a rider to develop their seat, balance, and posture. It can be carried over to almost any riding discipline. I have conducted riding clinics with the Vernon County Horse Association and am available to teach lessons privately. I have been riding for over 15 years, competing proffesionally for over ten years, and have trained with some really great people. I am expecting a baby in a few weeks, and havent been able to ride my own horses for some time. I will be available to teach soon.
Check out this pricing list and give me a call if you are interested in learning, I teach tommorrows proffesionals today!
2008 Pricing list :Midnight Thunder riding academy

Group rate 4 or more (Duration 1 hour) = $25 per student
*Private lesson (Duration 45 minutes)= $35 per student*
Spring and summer camp = $85 per student full time, $40 per student half time
Specialty clinic’s= jumping clinic $30 per student, vaulting clinic $30 per student, cross country clinic $30 per student, hunt clinic $30 per student
Training fee= $500.00 / month
Selection and finder’s fee= $300.00
Leasing fee= (f) 200.00 per month (h) 100.00/ less than half per week 45.00.


*Private lessons are great for those who want to develop a certain confidence level before they enter a group lesson. However, group lessons are more instructive in that the students not only learn from the instructor, they learn from each other.*

Price List Munchins n Crunchins!!!!

Cakes: made to order and range in prices.
8-10" Round Cake serves 8-12 pieces =: $ 8.00-35.00
Quarter Sheet Cake serves 15-20 pieces=: $ 8.00-15.00
Half Sheet Cake serves 30-40 people=: $11.00-25.00
Full Sheet Cake serves 70-80 people=: $ 25.00-50.00

Pies and Tarts
Five Price levels for whole pies
Basic (Apple, pumpkin, peach) $10.00
Semi-Special (Strawberry-Rhubarb) $18.00
Special-Special (Mojito Pie) $20.00
Tarts: SAME As above
These items will be sold by the slice at the future store!

Cookies For Parties
Small: $10.50 per dozen
Medium: $16.99 per dozen
Large: 25.99 per dozen

Candies
Cake Bites: Cake dipped in candy, chocolate, etc.
$15.00 PER DOZEN

Breads:
By request

Bagels: $10.00 a dozen : plain, oatmeal, raisin
Muffins: $10.00 a dozen: blueberry, danish, etc...

Danish: 1.95 EACH

Seasonal items will vary the menu!

Echoes of the Trail

Poems by Boot Shine Gal Judy Johnston
Here are two poems by Judy Johnston, who had a boot shine booth at Echoes of the Trail 2007:
The Look by Judy Johnston, 3/95
His face is etched and weathered. His hands are callused and gnarled from wear. His step is still spry, He's got a look in his eye, Though the years have whitened his hair.
I heard this old cowboy a talkin' To a young buckaroo in the fray. Who was just starting out, To find what life was about Living the "cowboy" way.
The old man said "I could have read about being a cowboy. All about roping and riding for a brand.
But for me, what it took Why, I couldn't have got from no book. It took years to make this waddie a hand.
Ya see, It's a hunger. A need. A want to. When it makes no sense To some folks to even try. And you'll know from the start, Cause it comes from deep in the heart. And you can tell By the look In the eye."
Wannabes By Judy Johnston, 1999
There are some that are. And some that ain't. And some just wannabe.
There are some, that all they can do is talk. While others, quietly live a life and whose actions speak loud enough for me.
There are some that think wearing a cowboy hat, buckle and boots makes the man.
While others know it's what's inside the head and the heart that makes the man "A Hand."
Now there are some who get dressed-up on weekends and play cowboy just for fun.
Yet for others, it's a seven-day-a-week lifestyle and the only job they've ever done.
There are some, that have absolutely no business being around livestock.
Why, they can't tell which end is coming or going.
While a few, can read reams in:
the look of an eye, the cock of an ear and sometimes with nary a sign a showing. Now, the some that are - sure enough are! And some that ain't - ain't! And that's a given
And the wannabes?
Well, they are highly irritating! But they help western stores and Horse traders make a decent livin'

Echoes of the Trail

Well the event went well. We set up inside of Fort Scott Community college across the way from a wild west cookery. They provided the meats and we provided the sweets. The rum creme pie went over well, so too did the fruit salad and the fresh baked breads.
For some reason the whoopie pies were not that well received at this event.
Chuck wagon cookery abounded, the smells of metal begin forged on an anvil, coupled with the "twang" of the cowboys made the event a true tribute to the "Old West" The vendors lined the inside of the hallways, volunteers worked to keep the event running smoothly.
The day was all in all a great time for everyone.
Thanks Echoes of the Trail for hosting another great event!!

Our summer seasonal menu is now here!

Hey everyone,
Check out our summer seasonal menu...
Munchins ‘N’ Crunchins
Bakery/Patisserie
Summer Seasonal Menu

Fresh Strawberry Mousse: A dish that was actually set before a Queen!
Ambrosia: made with fresh pineapples, grapefruit and oranges blended with a fine coconut creme
Our current pies include:
Rum cream pie
Blueberry pie
Key lime pie
Bicentennial tart
Orange Tart
Try our yummy Banana cake or Carmel cake today.
Cakes, breads, bagels and muffins are available for carry out or delivery. We can make almost anything!
Call us for all your catering needs!
(620)215-2656, Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm.
We also offer seasonal beverages for your next buisness or family event!

Meeting

Well today I am meeting with the SBA to try and get some funding for my dream buisness. I am not sure when we are starting but we will definately be at the Cowboy Poetry event at Fort Scott Community College. This event is going to be great. I think that everyone should check it out. Not only will there be my baked items (fresh breads, bagels, cakes, cookies, and the unusual) but there will be old fashioned chuck wagon cooking and music. Its a must see event. For more information click on the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNM9SdUe8vI

We are getting ready

Munchin's n Crunchins cafe and bakery will be opening soon in Fort Scott,Ks. We've recently appeared at the Pittsburg State University Native American Association's Pow-Wow. It was a great day for us because it was the debut of our buisness. My husband Tim and I (Colette) are really excited about this. I am from Massachusetts and of French/Native heritage. Cooking and catering runs in my blood. My great grandmother owned a really popular diner and bakery in Westfield, Massachusetts for many years. I am just keeping with tradition. But there is nothing traditional about our menu, unless you count Chocolate Chip cookies! We offer Native American desserts, pies, cookies, cakes, French Canadian foods, and artisan crafted breads. We will be open for buisness and are now. Soon, I will upload a menu for all to see. So, check back often to see what's going on with the buisness!
Until then eat and be merry!!
Colette and Tim Davis