I always look forward to Thursdays to see what everybody's doing with their dishes -- I bet I'll get lots of Fall inspiration this week.
Here in Virginia the kids go back to school the first Tuesday after Labor Day. It's always fun to see the kids waiting for the bus on the first day of school. I was reminded of when my husband and I were in High School. 1970 was the beginning of his Sr. year. So this "tablescape" sort of carries me back to those days. Today's tablescape consists of his high school letter jacket. His Sr. yearbook, our high school rings and a typical 1970 cafeteria lunch served tray style.
Two school rings from long ago. We're still "going steady".
Lunch was meatloaf - (don't you suppose those ladies got tired of all the jokes about "today's mystery meat"?), mashed potatoes with gravy, string beans, rolls with butter and milk. For dessert, by far everybody's favorite was ....
"Fudgies"!!!! -- I'll share the recipe tomorrow on "Foodie Friday". My kind husband said that this lunch was much better than he remembered the ones at school being. See why I kept him?
Be sure to check out all the tablescapes over at Susan's
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/See ya at the pep rally!
Oh what sweet memories and mementos. I remember all those lunch trays too. Those were fun days. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSo cute.............only you could have thought of this. Your so special..........
ReplyDeleteHave a great day today. Getting geared up for the three grankids for the week-end. The girls and the guys are going to lake cumberland for the week-end. Grandpa and grandma has them all for a two night sleep over. Trying to plan the week-end; movie, games. We are taking the three to the other two's cheer leading and foot ball game on sunday. Then the parents will be home. I will be exhausted by then. I'm sure we will have fun.
What great memories....Not so much great food.. school food that is!I am also having a new Give a-way over at our place .....You can find out all about it here!
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Julie
Wow, did this ever bring back some memories! Great post and I love that you still have mementos from school AND incorporated them into this very special post.
ReplyDeleteWell I do not think the kids lunch trays now looks as good as the one you have in the pics. I wonder if they still have those delicious homemade rolls like we use to? Stop by when you can. Connie
ReplyDeleteNeat post! The lunch trays nowadays have mystery meat that really is a mystery! Love your momento's too. Cindy
ReplyDeleteNow THAT's creative! Very cute idea & I bet your hubby smiled when he saw it, too. Love the cookies on the waxed paper.
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea, thanks for sharing your walk down memory lane. I love that tray. I totally forgot about wax paper, it reminds me of my grandmother, she used it for everything!
ReplyDeleteOh Martha, that is sooooo sweet! I think I've made those fudgies before. MMMMMMM MMMMMMM GOOD!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! My kids love the fudgies too - at least what I make that looks like yours. Will have to check out your recipe.
ReplyDeleteYour post sure brings back a lot of memories. Pretty cool!...Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I haven't seen one of those trays in years. Your meal looks better than anything I had at school too!
ReplyDeleteChristi
Cute idea! Oh, I remember those meals on the big trays! It does look pretty good!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
What a clever table! I really like the rings, leather jacket,and yearbook. I'll bet you have hours of fun reminiscing those glory days. My favorite desserts were those fudgies too! They were ALWAYS a special treat! I'll be back tomorrow for the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMan, I am so glad you guys are still going steady. I have fond memories of hot lunch at school!! I don't know why it seemed so special, but it did. Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO fun!
ReplyDeleteYou have it all correct!!!!!
I always loved pizza at school and cinnamon rolls!
Thank-you for stopping by!
love, kelee
What a great idea....so cute...I don't remember our school lunch back in 1968 looking that good...All I remember is everyday was a tuna sandwich on a hard seeded roll wrapped in waxed paper and orange drink....That's all we ever ate...
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post! I enjoyed it a lot! Great idea, very creative!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Eileen
The memories you brought back, only your lunch looked better than I remember mine looking. Great ideal.
ReplyDeleteSandy
What a creative post! I'm in Virginia Beach and the kids here go back the Tuesday after Labor Day too. Can't wait to see your recipe tomorrow! Those look really good.
ReplyDeleteMartha--Thanks for the blast from the past! I do remember loving school yeast rolls! I know what those cookies are--MY FAVORITE--no bake, drop 'em cookies??? If they are the same, I have been making (and eating) these since high school! I wonder where our class rings are?? :)
ReplyDeleteHow Clever! Although this looks much better than my high school lunches! LOL! :)
ReplyDelete~Liz
What a cute idea! Glad the two of you are still going steady.
ReplyDeleteHi Martha! Oh, this is wonderful! You've brought back so many memories! Love those little chocolate cookie things! We were served those in school and I still love them.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This was a great post!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember school lunches as being good when so many others were against them.
This was cute how you had us go back in time.
God bless,
d from homehaven
That was great! I am impressed you still know where your HS ring is! HS and college ring long gone..house was robbed a long time ago and that was in the the box..
ReplyDeleteFun post, Martha!
what a great post. awwwwww...memories. It's so neat to see our kiddos grow up and be reminded of yesteryear thru them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! And the food at my school didn't look that scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteCute idea, I loved those school trays. Can't wait until you post the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHi Martha
ReplyDeleteWHat a clever idea for a tablesape. It sure brings back memories!!
Rhondi
This is just FABULOUS!!! What a great, clever idea!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It brings back memories of my high school days. Although my friends always complained about them, I usually enjoyed our school lunches.
ReplyDelete:0 Oh, no ... food fight ... duck!
Jane
Hi, Martha:
ReplyDeleteThat looks so delicious that I'm starving!
He, he, he.
Warm regards from South America,
Val
This looks so neat, and a great way to celebrate back to school week, and bring back memories of your own school days :) Thanks for stopping by my place and for your lovely comment.
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Oh my, does this bring back memories! What a nicely balanced meal! :-) Love the letter jacket, rings and annual...such a fun, fun tablescape, Martha! I love this! :-)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Love your "tablescape" - especially loved the class rings. My husband and I were high school sweethearts too - brings back a lot of good memories:-)
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