Behind the Lace Curtains-Tuesday Table Setting No. 8, Fiesta Butterfly

Over the Labor Day weekend, I was cruising through Herberger's and lo and behold, found something to buy on the clearance table!  I found some Fiesta Butterfly luncheon plates and a heart-shaped Fiesta bowl that said "Buy us!"  So, I did and bought the usual 6 plates.  Because if I...

Behind the Lace Curtains-Monday Mementos, Fiestaware No. 1

A huge part of my collection consists of dishes, and Fiestaware is one of many.  I love my Fiesta!  It was made in 1936 by the Homer Laughlin China company until 1973, when it went on a hiatus until 1986 when it was reintroduced, no doubt to the new interest...

Behind the Lace Curtains-Sunday Dinner, Easy Party Lasagna

Sometime in the 1990s, a cooking demonstration event was held at the Northern Armory Gym.  These used to come to Havre on a fairly regular basis, but none has occurred since that time.  For the first few customers, cookbooks were given out.  I didn't get one, but my good friend,...