Geeter's Turnip Stop

There's talk of changing cafe germaine's name.
Hands down, the turnip fricasse stole the show at last night's New Orleans style red beans and rice dinner that also included a vegetarian variety. Turnip greens, corn bread, fricasse and only one balk (much to the chef's surprise) at organic sweet-potato pie!

Today's quiz (guest excluded): Who didn't take to sweet-potato pie? The award is an fresh-baked sweet potato pie.

Important announcements last night re: accommodations in Las Vegas, political endorsements and revelations of a top-secret critter laboratory in Woodlawn run by temporary scientists.

Tell your neighbors and tell your friends -- membership is crucial now! Plans have been solidified for an all Beethoven night with Katherine's (lead oboe at the BSO) woodwind trio!

New Theme Song Contest Winner

THE BALLAD OF GEETER TURNIP

Come and listen to my story 'bout a woman named Geeter
a poor swamp child, a real turnip eater
one fine day she was huntin for some greens
when out of the blue she come up with a scheme

Cafe Germaine, hoi polloi, hi-falutin

The next thing you know ole Geeter's got a plan
she packed up her pot and she packed up her pan
she said Dickeyville is the place I oughta be
I'll learn those Baltimorons 'bout turnip fricassee

So you alls invited in to have a little toot
and to sink your pretty teeth into good ole turnip root

Geeter style, with bacon grease
y'all set down now
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Martin Lanaux is a true bibliophile, and a gentleman bookseller. He serves on Fairhope AL library board, and is a beacon on the literary landscape. The telephone number is the same, 251-990-7980, and the bookstore is open everyday except Sunday. Everybody is invited, and encouraged, to check in at Over the Transom to see what’s going on in the book world, or to shop Martin’s eclectic titles, which can also be viewed on-line at abebooks.com.

FINALLY FALL

Which came first -- hot soup or fall? Okay -- you guessed it--the hot soup! Today's weather, however, proves that if you make it, it will come! How many of you are already dreading winter's icy grip? Fear not, many more soups, stews, and pot roast where this soup came from. Thank you new members for your savory conversation!

Tapas y Vino

Cafe Germaine was christened by a small but intimate group of food and wine connoisseurs on a muggy October night in Dickeyville. A flyer is going out today to refine the cafe's concept as I realize I have confused many of you. If you think you're confused, you should see the world from my eyes. An evening with good food, people and conversation certainly changes my perspective (for the better!) Viva Dickeyville! Please feel free to invite friends from outside the village.