Travels with Bubba and Bonnie

  It was one of those beautiful sunny days that hints spring will soon be here. I had a wild idea to replay a bit of my youth and feed the swans, geese, and ducks at the Castalia duck pond. First stop  was the Gries Seed Farm Drive through for a bit of shelled corn. (Grandpa always said Gries Seed Farm had the best shell corn in the area).

The drive to Castalia was filled with that special banter that couples in love have between each other. We arrived at the Castalia duck pond about twelve-noon and the geese and ducks all wanted lunch. The sunshine reflected off the cool clear water and a gentle breeze kissed our faces, making this an extra special event. I was getting hungry enough to consider cooking a goose but the Queen Goddess wouldn't hear of it.

Located at 107 Main Street in Castalia, The Cold Creek Cafe was our destination. They are open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7am till 2pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7am till 8pm. 

 It is a friendly little place in downtown Castalia. We have more than a few wonderful memories that center around the Cold Creek Cafe.

We had been to the Cold Creek Cafe last summer. Our dear friend Martha Rogers had invited us to join her last summer for a Gospel Sing featuring Mini Pearl. I remember the pork chops and the perch sandwich were excellent. They still have the Gospel sings the first Thursday evening of the month. The Queen Goddess even had a discussion with a very young Castalia police officer about expired license plates.

I'll admit I forgot to ask our server her name. She was a young gal full of energy that had Happy Eyes and a quick smile. Breakfast is served all day so the Queen Goddess chose a Western Omelet with hash brown taters and rye roast. The plate was overflowing with hot and robust goodness. The Smuckers Jam container on the table even had apple butter as a choice. The coffee was also robust and plentiful.

Happy Eyes mentioned to me they had Country Fried Steak on special. She won my vote for server of the week immediately. Country Fried Steak is one of my favorite comfort foods. Since we stood in the cool breeze feeding the geese I was a bit chilled. The hot tea, country fried steak, hash brown taters , great gravy ladled over it all, warmed me both physically and emotionally. Y'all gotta try this meal!