Teaching Fishing

We are participating in the Hooked on Fishing fundraiser on March 5.  To find out more about Hooked on Fishing and the fundraiser, click on their website: 
http://www.hookedonfishingpark.org/

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Illinois trout fishing

Innkeeper Jan finally caught a trout this week.  Check out the photo on our facebook page at this link:  http://www.missionoakinn.com/facebook

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Breakfast pizza recipe

2 pkgs (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion (optional)
1 small green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 envelope country gravy mix
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese

Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles and place on a greased 14-inch round pizza pan with points toward the center.  Press onto the bottom and up the sides of pan to form a crust; seal seams.  Bake at 375 degrees for 11 - 13 minutes or until golden brown.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain.  Prepare gravy according to package directions.  Stir into sausage mixture; set aside.  In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.  In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.  Add egg mixture; cook and stir until almost set.  Spread gravy mixture over crust.  Top with eggs, mushrooms, and cheeses.  Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until eggs are set and cheese is melted.  Cut into wedges.  Makes 8 servings.

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Romantic Valentines getaways

Look no further for a wonderful romantic Valentine's getaway for your sweetie.  We have one or two night valentine's specials that include dinner for two and chocolates for any available nights in February.  Check our website for the details.

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Wildlife carvings

Denny will be showing and selling some of his wildlife carvings at the Henry Decoy Show on Feb 12 from 8am to 2pm at the Henry High School on Route 29.  Check out the website for more information http://www.henrydecoyshow.com/

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Baked Oatmeal recipe

3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
Additional milk

In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.  In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and butter.  Stir into oat mixture until blended.  Spoon into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until set.  Serve warm with milk.

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Bald eagle watching

Starved Rock State Park will be hosting an eagle watch weekend January 28 and 29, 2012.  Check out the details at this link:  http://www.illinoisriverroad.org/events.cfm?waypoint=Events

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