Sunday, January 4, 2009

Save Illinois History Trivia Night

Save Illinois History is planning a fundraiser for Saturday, January 31st at 7pm at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion Hall. 8-10 persons per team and each participant pays $10.00 to participate. There will be a cash bar and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. Cash prizes will be awarded!!! To reserve a table please contact Sarah at (618) 334-2741.

A second fundraiser will take place on Saturday March 21st starting at 6pm at the Bullpen Banquet Hall in New Athens, Illinois. The cost will be $15.00 per person in advance and $20.00 at the door. There will be a benefit auction, silent auction, free beer, food and two live bands. SIH is also accepting donations of items for the silent auction, if you would like to contribute an item please contact Sarah at (618) 334-2741.

If you would like to make a monetary donations checks may be sent to: SIH, PO Box 331, New Athens, IL 62264-0331. Also check out their website at www.saveillinoishistory.com or if you have questions you can email them at info@saveillinoishistory.com
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Photos of Chimney Repairs in Progress

Contracting is being done by Lake Contracting and subcontracting by Diecker-Terry, Masonry, Inc. out of Marissa, IL. You be the judge

The Current Condition & Maintenance Issues of the Menard Home

If you don't like the photos, please call and write our Legislatures. Addresses can be found in the right hand column of this blog.

Maintainance Issues at the Menard Home

Houston We Have a PROBLEM!!!!!

This is what the southeast dormer looks like from the attic. The light you're seeing is daylight...guess what happens when it rains!?!!???!!!


Houston We Have Another Problem!!!

Houston We Have Another Problem!!!
This is what is happening in the nursery with all the heavy rain.

Baked Whole Pumpkin

1 (5-7 lb) pumpkin
6 Whole eggs
2 Cup Whipping cream
½ cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses
½ teaspoon Fresh grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ginger
2 tablespoon Butter

This dish was a favorite of George Washington. While it was called a pie in the old days, it's certainly not what we call a pie now. Here the custard pie is found inside the pumpkin and the whole thing is to be served up with a bit of anticipation for a very different pumpkin dessert. Cut the lid off the pumpkin just as you would for a jack-o'-lantern. Remove the seeds and save for toasting later. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the exception of the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the pumpkin lid and place in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the mixture has set like a custard. Serve from the pumpkin at your table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving. This is an interesting substitution for the usual pumpkin pie.

Herb Garden

The Menard Home Herb Garden has an extensive collection of herbs which were used during the 19th Century. These herbs were not used just for cooking but were also used for medicinal purposes as well.

The Menard Home Herb Garden in Early Spring 2008

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009
Please remember this, least we forget and history repeats itself. Be ever vigilant and protect our beloved home.