The 2009 Mimosas & Memories Luncheon was held this year at the recently opened Shiner Restaurant & Bar, in downtown Shiner. Our program certainly fulfilled its promise to “celebrate the delicious legacy of Shiner, Texas”, thanks to the efforts of Chef Randy Rouse of the Shiner R & Bar, and Executive Chef, Shinerite, and Author Jennifer Schaertl. The festivities began with mimosas, visiting, and perusing the silent auction items. The beautiful hand-carved bar was lined with home-made vintage-recipe cakes ranging from Shiner favorites, such as Poppyseed Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, and fruit kolaches, to chef-made treats Citrus-Peach Upside Down Cake, and Bavarian Chocolate Torte. Spoetzl Brewery also donated a signed 100-year book and cookbook/baking kit to the silent auction. While a lovely 3-course lunch of poblano-corn soup, Caesar salad, Spinich-mushroom quiche, and green beans was served, attendees were entertained and given a glimpse into the methods of cooking and baking with Shiner Beers. Randy cooked up his famous Jalapeño Cheddar - Shiner Bock Beer Bread and butter, and Jennifer prepared a duo of Shiner Black Custard over Fruit Cobbler. Delicious! A special presentation on the history and impact of Spoetzl Brewery was given by local student, Jessica Arledge. Her great research and presentation gave everyone a special taste for the wonderful foods cooked up, served up, and enjoyed with Shiner beers. Thanks to all of the chefs, bakers, and staff for your efforts in making this such a memorable and successful fundraiser. The proceeds from our event were donated to the Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum for the preservation and digitization of thousand of Shiner area photographs that will now be available to the public. This year we actually went beyond sold-out to overflow seating, so make sure you buy your tickets early next year!