2022: Lambert’s Cafe and Smith Creek Moonshine
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Scrapping a Taste of Missouri: Lambert’s Café & Smith Creek Moonshine
Two of the most memorable food experiences from our Family Reunion trip were at Lambert’s Café (Home of the Throwed Rolls!) and the Smith Creek Moonshine Tasting Bar. These two spots may serve very different kinds of food, but they both offer unique, fun atmospheres, making them perfect to document in a single scrapbook spread.
Lambert’s Café – Catch Your Dinner!
Lambert’s Café is famous for its flying dinner rolls—and yes, they really do throw them to you! If you want one, just put your hands up and get ready to catch. These soft, buttery rolls are delicious on their own, but slathering them with honey or apple butter takes them to another level.
The menu at Lambert’s is a little different than your typical restaurant—you order a main meat dish, and then the sides are served family-style, all-you-can-eat. These “pass-arounds” include classics like fried potatoes, black-eyed peas, macaroni & tomatoes, and fried okra, brought around in big pots by the servers. It’s a lively, interactive dining experience that’s great for families.
We visited the Ozark, Missouri location, which is just south of Springfield, MO, on the way to Branson. Be prepared for a long wait, as this is a popular spot, but the portions are huge, the prices are reasonable, and the experience is worth it!
Smith Creek Moonshine – A Spirited Stop at Branson Landing
After our meal at Lambert’s, we made a stop at the Smith Creek Moonshine Tasting Bar, located at Branson Landing, a vibrant waterfront shopping and dining district. The bar has a rustic, backwoods distillery feel, with wooden barrels, industrial lighting, and a lively crowd enjoying moonshine tastings, cocktails, and live music.
We opted for a full moonshine tasting flight, sampling a variety of flavors. To be honest, I’m not much of a moonshine fan, but it was fun to take small sips and experience the different varieties. My son, however, had no problem finishing them off! They offer some unique flavors, from sweet and fruity to smoky and strong—so if you enjoy moonshine, this place is definitely worth a visit.
The Scrapbook Spread
Since I didn’t have enough pictures from either location for a full spread, I decided to combine them into one layout—and honestly, the warm, rustic tones of both places made them a great match thematically.
- I chose a brown color scheme to reflect the wood tones of both the restaurant and bar.
- The torn-edge border gives the spread a rugged, natural feel. I added washi tape along the edges to define the space.
- Using Cricut Design Space and my Cricut machine, I cut out the matting for the pages.
One of my favorite design elements in this spread is the whiskey jar embellishment:
- I created it from a jam jar graphic, using the Cricut draw feature to make the label.
- The lid is made from metallic cardstock, adding a nice reflective touch!
A New Pocket Technique!
I also tried something new on the left-hand page—a menu pocket! Instead of my usual method of manually cutting a slit in the cardstock, I used my Cricut machine to cut a precise slit, allowing the menu to slide in and out smoothly. This technique worked so well that I think I’ll use it from now on! The left-hand page also features a postcard and sticker from the Lambert’s gift shop, adding extra memorabilia from our visit.
Watch the Creative Process!
Want to see how this scrapbook layout came together? Check out my Mascrapping YouTube channel video below, where I walk through the design process and demonstrate how the menu pocket works in action:
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