Friday, October 9, 2015

'Kickin' It In The Sticks' for PINK!

I live in a small country town. Amish horse buggies roam the streets, the local Dairy Queen has the best burgers, 'Trading Days' still exist, and a new stop light is usually front page in the local paper.  To many it may seem about as country as it can get, but I love this area and it's amazing how our town and communities come together in time of need.
On September 19, Mandolin Farms, family and friends came together to help one of our own, Kathy Stacy.  Kathy has been battling breast cancer and our community along with her family and friends wanted to help and support her as much as possible. The fundraising event was called 'Kickin' It In The Sticks'. I've not seen a local fundraiser to be so amazing in my life as I did this one! There were games for kids, silent auction, quarter auction, pig roast, dunking booth, corn hole tournaments, a variety of vendors, cruise in, and even a live band during the late evening.  It was amazing to see how much was involved and great to see how much people really cared.
I had made quite a few desserts to set up that day.  I made pumpkin bread, banana bread, zucchini bread, bread pudding with sauce, carrot cake cupcakes, and white chocolate pretzels. My daughter even helped me with the pretzels and we stayed up until about midnight the night before decorating the sweet treats to sale.
I set my table up next to Whispering Breeze Farm, located in Mayslick Kentucky.  I've been long time friends with Chris and Mary Breeze so it was good to sit down and chat with them for a day. All their products are home made and trust me, all of it is very delicious! My favorite is the Fire Roasted Salsa. Please check out their page on Facebook, Whispering Breeze Farm.
I've attached a few photos of my booth along with photos of Whispering Breeze Farm. I wanted to decorate the sweet treats pink in honor of Kathy and her fight and hope this will give other bakers ideas of what they can do as well. 
Breast cancer affects about 1 in every 8 women. Each of us have known or knows someone close to us who has faced the battle.  Breast cancer is a disease that is too close to my family.  I have survivors and I have loved ones who I will always cherish wonderful memories of.
Kathy, all I can say is that you rock! You looked awesome at 'Kickin' At The Sticks', the community was screaming PINK, and I wish you well! You can do it and my prayers go out to you!









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