Aloha to the Strawberry Festival and Crafty Cupcakes

My family volunteered on Saturday at the Strawberry Festival.

The town of Savage grew in the early 1800s with its cotton mill. Our church was built by the mill owners to minister to the mill workers.  The church tower is now home to the original mill bell.

It's strawberry season ... and strawberry shortcake is a popular item to order!

The church ladies make tasty treats ...

... and crafty cupcakes!

Here's a close up of the crab ...

... the monkeys, and the long ear dogs!  How would you splurge your calories - strawberry shortcake or crafty cupcakes?  One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash.  Comments are open through Saturday, June 12, 10  pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, June 14, at SOS Aloha.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Learn more about Savage Mill at this link.

Aloha to Savage, Maryland

I walked into "town" ... 

 ... to mail last week's prizes.  I introduced myself to the postmaster as the "book lady" who will become a regular fixture at the post office! 

Although the town lies in the shadows of the former mill - turned - boutique shopping, Savage has its own unique charm.

The town park offers a glimpse of a time gone by where folks gathered on the common green.

The Carroll Baldwin Hall once served as a library .... 

... and it is just around the corner from Ma's Kettle.  The postmaster noted its BBQ earned its reputation.

The town boasts numerous historic homes ... 

... with the above home now serving as Solomon's Lodge.

On my way back to my neighborhood, I passed the Weiss supermarket ... I was intrigued by the Jewish Apple Cake.

Berger cookies are a Baltimore favorite that pack on the creme and calories!   Do you like BBQ?  Have you tried Jewish Apple Cake?  Can a cookie have too much chocolate?

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City