Mark your calendars, The Granary’s eighth annual May Madness sale is just around the corner! We kick it off on Thursday May 29 at 9:00 AM with the WFIN phone club, and will be open to serve you until 10:00PM. Friday May 30 we’ll be up bright and early and eager to greet you when our doors open at 10:00AM, and we’ll be going strong until 10:00PM. And just in case you miss the first two nights, we’ll be open Saturday May 31 from 10AM until 5:00PM. Extended hours are for our Farm store only. That’s 32 hours we’ll be open in order to better serve you, the customer. The farm store will be closed May 26, 27 and 28 in oreder to prepare for the sale.
This year, we’re taking the opportunity to say “Thank you !” to our Granary shoppers by making May Madness our Customer Appreciation Days. The Granary will have special bargains and markdowns storewide and all throughout the warehouse. Be sure to come early, among the items we will have marked down will be tables and chairs, bedroom items, computer desks, and much, much more! We will also be offering special savings on newly unveiled styles of Amish furniture. To make your purchases easier, The Granary and Advantage Finance are offering 6 month financing with approved credit.
All in stock giftware will be 25% off, and specially selected giftware items will be drastically reduced. Don’t forget to register for our hourly door prize drawings and grand prize drawing. We’ll be giving away something for everyone, and best of all it’s free!
Last but not least, bring your appetite! There will be Amish cookies both days, and this year, The Granary is going hog wild! On both Thursday and Friday from 5-8PM The Red Pig Inn from Ottawa, OH will be preparing a buffet style meal of BBQ pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, green beans and Amish cookies and pies w/ice cream. Tickets will be available at the door for $7.50 adult and $4.50 child. I you are planning on coming out for dinner, call The Granary (419-859-3785) and pre-order your meal tickets. Adult presale tickets are $6.50, child presale price is $3.50. Use either Visa or MC and be sure to specify Thursday or Friday night when ordering. The deadline for presale discount tickets is May 23.
So, mark those calendars! May 29,30 and 31, come early or come late and bring the whole family! There will be much to see, and great bargains on quality furniture and great gifts. Hope to see you all at our eighth annual May Madness!

Well, it’s May already and April showers have brought May bargains at The Granary Gift and Furniture Barn. In addition to our eighth annual May Madness sale and Customer Appreciation Days, all pictures are 25% off during the month of May. That’s right, all month long! We’ve got a great selection of styles and sizes that make great Spring perk ups and gifts. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 11, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Tell Mom how much you love her with a picture from The Granary Gift and Furniture Barn! We are also offering our entire line of Charles upholstered furniture at 15% off this month. Charles furniture is on display at both the farm and Findlay Village Mall, so come on out and take a look, have a seat and see for yourself, and feel the quality that is Charles Custom upholstered furniture!

This month The Granary is featuring some old favorites, and introducing some brand new items! This month, order your favorite gun cabinet and save! Order an 8-gun unit and save $100 on oak and $140 on cherry! Order a 6-gun unit and save $90 on oak and $120 on cherry! Fathers Day is just around the corner, take advantage of these great savings now! We’ve added many new sizes to our popular line of tile top island tables. These items are available in either oak or cherry and have a wide assortment of tile colors to choose from. If you’re looking for extra counter space in your kitchen, these tables are a great option for someone on a budget! Buy one now and save 10% off the already low price! Looking for a new dining room set? We’re introducing a new line of ding furniture that is available in oak, cherry, quartersawn oak, maple or hickory. Come see the quality of our feature floor model. Order one during May Madness and take advantage of introductory savings. We’re also unveiling a new line of painted entertainment centers. With a variety of styles and colors to choose from we’re guaranteed to have one that will look great in any family room! Do you have a child who’ll be heading off to college in the fall? Is you son or daughter’s room a little crowded? The Granary now has bed lofts! Our new twin bed/desk unit is both functional and attractive! Order one during May Madness and save $150 off the everyday low price! This great deal will only be available during May Madness, so be sure to stop and take a look! This will be our biggest and best May Madness yet so don’t forget to come on out and take a look at this month’s great featured items!

The Granary is now proud to offer our new line of Amish storage barns. These aren’t your ordinary storage sheds! Quality craftsmanship is evident inside and out. There are six great styles to choose from with prices starting as low as $1241.00! All barns include the following features; treated skids, 25 year fiberglass shingles, 1/2” plywood roof sheathing, 2X10 top plate, galvanized exterior nails, air vents on each end, aluminum drip edge, double studded door jams, lock and key, and 1/4” cedar trim. Your options with these barns are practically endless! Some of the available options include windows, extra doors, ramps, flower boxes, wall height, your choice of paint or stain, cupolas, lofts and much more! Each model is available with premiere, deluxe or standard features. Whether you’re looking for a place to store your tools, toys, or lawn and garden supplies we are sure to have the shed for you! These sheds can also be made to make excellent playhouses or even cottages! It’s really up to you on how you want to use your shed. Right now, order any 12’ or wider unit and receive a $100 manufacturer’s discount. These sheds really need to be seen to be appreciated, so drive on out to the farm and see the quality for yourself!

This Mother’s Day, let The Granary help you pick out that perfect gift for Mom. The Granary has a great selection of affordable gifts that are not only attractive, but practical as well. Our jewelry boxes and jewelry armoires will compliment Mom’s jewelry collection and help keep it organized. We also have a great selection of table linens, pottery, place settings, floral wreaths and arrangements, baskets, breadboxes, step stools and cook books that will look great in the kitchen. A new curio or cedar chest from The Granary would look great in mom’s living room or bedroom. Liven up the family room with a woven throw and quilt stand from The Granary. Tell mom to relax in her new glider rocker from The Granary and serve her dinner in front of the TV on one of our folding fireside tables or TV trays. Give mom the gift of music with one of The Granary’s stylish music boxes, or select an audiotape or CD from our collection. An oak or cherry stepstool would make a handy and attractive gift for mom. Shed a little light on Mother’s Day with a lamp or candle from The Granary.
Mom isn’t the only one who would enjoy one of these great gifts. The Granary also has gifts for the graduate, weddings, and showers. Maybe you’re planning a wedding in the future? The Granary offers a bridal registry service. Hurry in, Mother’s Day is May 11!

I’ve got some great seasonal recipes for you this month from the Gooseberry Patch: In the Kitchen With Family and Friends cookbook!
Attention dad’s! This Mother’s Day let mom relax while you take care of dinner. This recipe submitted by Judy Kelly of St. Charles, MO is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Grilled Pork Roast (pg. 150)

5-lb. rolled boneless pork roast
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoned salt and pepper

Rub pork roast with oil, making sure to cover it well. Rub with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook on grill over indirect heat. Begin cooking when your coals are hottest. Add another 6 to 7 charcoal briquettes to each side after one hour. Roast should be done in 2 hours; however test with a meat thermometer to be sure internal temperature is 160 degrees.

To complete the meal, throw some baked potatoes on the grill. Simply stick potatoes with a fork or knife, wrap in aluminum foil, and place on the grill over indirect heat for 30 minutes or until somewhat soft. If you want to get real fancy, slice 4 or 5 potatoes into 1/8” inch thick slices. Wrap potato slices along with 3 tablespoons of butter, bacon bits, and a dash of salt and pepper in aluminum foil. Throw them on the grill and in 30-35 minutes they should be done. Don’t forget to turn your potatoes over every once in a while so they will cook evenly.

Rhubarb is now in season, and this tart and crunchy garden treat sure does taste great in desserts! This recipe submitted by Jeannine Aeikens from Sycamore, IL will compliment any meal this summer!

Rhubarb Crunch (pg. 217)

1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 T. cornstarch
4 c. rhubarb, chopped

Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and butter. Mix well and press half the mixture in an oiled 13”x9” baking pan. Combine sugar, water and cornstarch; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until clear; set aside. Place rhubarb on top of crust; pour hot cornstarch mixture over top. Sprinkle on reserved oat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

These recipes and more can be found at The Granary Gift and Furniture and Barn. The Granary has a wide selection of Gooseberry Patch and country cookbooks. Remember, stop out during Midnight Madness and sample some of the recipes! Don’t forget to pick up one of our great cookbooks, during Midnight Madness they can be purchased for 25% off.

Do you have a recipe you’d like to share? Send it to me at mike@ggbarn.com and I’ll be sure to post it!

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