The 10-year anniversary of Cropping Daze was quite a milestone for our little retreat! 

When we started our journey all those years ago, I'm not certain I saw that far into our future!

But ... you ladies continued to come and support us - to share your lives with us - let us live vicariously through your amazing vacation photos - let us cry with you over loss and illness - and celebrate life's goodness along the way. 

When we started this journey, we decided that we would not serve duplicate menu items so we could keep it fresh and fun for our guests. 

There were a few signature items that we were almost threatened (lol) to keep on the menu. 

Through the years, guests would share with us dishes they loved along the way, and requests were made for "throwback" dishes.   So, when we began planning for year ten, one of our guests suggested we celebrate with a "favorites" year.

I loved it!   

So, for 6 months, we asked returning guests what their favorite dishes were.   

We posted on Facebook and asked for feedback.

We sent emails, and I even asked a few guests I had run into at Target and Meijer. 

The "favorites" were gathered, and year 10 went off with a bang!   

I wish I could remember what that menu looked like then - but I'm old now, and my memory is bad (haha).   

I do remember Hudson's Maurice Salad and the Hot Chicken Salad made the cut (you can find both recipes in our cookbook).

I also remember the comments from the dining room as each "throw back" made a "comeback." 

I'd love to do this again in year 20!!!!! 

Wishing you a creative day!

     Holly

Ps. Comment below if you were part of that journey with us!