Surprise Luncheon for Granny at Payne's

Tuesday June 17th Special
Taco Salad

It's hard to pull a good surprise on someone... but I think we pulled it off.

Last week we planned and hosted a Surprise 80th Birthday Luncheon for Elizabeth. When she and her friend Sue came in she almost lost it. Tears welled up and her was opened mouth. I truly think we surprise her! Lots of fun!

Monday 6-16-08 Special

HAPPY(day after)FATHER'S DAY to all the Dad's out there!
Hope your SPECIAL DAY was as wonderful as you are!

Monday's Special
(per the request of a couple of Dad's)
*Homemade Meatloaf*
*Creamy Mashed Potatoes*
*Peas *
(I think it'll be the little round green ones)
*Homemade Slaw*

Dessert Selection will include Chocolate Pie and more!

Remember-
*Whole cakes and pies are available with advance notice. Call to find out prices.
*Cupcakes by the dozen... great for Birthday parties or just an easy dessert to have on hand.
*Need a casserole for 'Company's Coming'? Let us help!

*Daily Specials are subject to change... based on weather, grocery specials, and mood of the cooks!

Catch up...

So far we haven't been very good at keeping this blog updated but I hope to do better.

Things at Payne's are going better than we could have ever imagined! We have Paula helping with the cooking. Jug keeping all the dishes done and helping with plating. Jackie in her regular spot making all the sandwiches. Georgia is now at Payne's full time and I think she is really enjoying. Molly is helping some now that school is out. Granny Elizabeth helps bus tables when she comes in to eat and I even caught Steve clearing a table or two when needed.

We have a Daily Special Monday through Friday, that everyone seems to enjoy. The regular menu still includes the traditional favorites: hot dogs with red slaw, homemade chicken salad, tuna salad, and pimento cheese. We have added a second chicken salad that only has celery, grapes, and mayo that is probably our #1 sandwich seller (except for hot dogs!!) We also have the hamburger, cheeseburger, baked ham, and club sandwiches.

We have added a Reuben Sandwich, and a Cranberry Turkey Sandwich to the regular menu. We also now offer a Mixed Spring Greens Mandarin Salad with Grilled Chicken and a Strawberry Pecan Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken. I think our homemade dressing are a hit and are helping to 'sell' the salads.

The daily specials are a lot like what you would expect on a 'Blue Plate Special' or a Meat and three. Paula cooks up some of her specials like Pork Tenderloin, Pitted Ham, Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pintos, and the like. They are currently cooking around 40 -45 specials each day and they are usually gone by 12:00 . People have started calling in and reserving their plates around 10:00 lately!

Georgia has also started offering whole pies and cakes for sale. And does some awesome 'CupCakes by the Dozen' in very unusual flavors like - Key Lime, Reese's Chocolate, Neapolitan, Margarita, and others.

Coming soon will be afternoon Birthday Parties and maybe even Cooking Classes!

Wow....

Things have been super busy at Payne's and it is very exciting. Paula and the girls are currently preparing around 40 specials everyday and still running out around 12:00noon.

We have added a new twist--- We have a contest of who will be the GUEST MENU PLANNER each week. Last week PENNY AND MARY from JOB SEEKERS selected a SPRING SALAD TRIO PLATE. This week, VICKI WATTS from the SCOTTSBORO ELECTRIC POWER BOARD will be deciding. I think she is leaning toward a HOBO dinner.... but I'll let you know for sure.

I have several new recipes that I would like for them to try for specials....

1. Chicken Saltimbocca
2. Turkey w/Cranberry Vermouth Sauce
3. Squash Casserole

Mexican Chicken Casserole, Salad, Corn Salsa, & Mexican Cornbread

Wow! What a scrumptious plate. Mexican Chicken Casserole, Salad, Corn Salas, and Mexican Corn Bread! This was the "Plate" special on Thursday!


Watch for a repeat in weeks to come!

Dumplings on Tuesday

Tuesday will be Chicken and Dumplings at Payne's.

Paula will be rolling out those long wonderful strips of dough that will be floated in boiling seasoned chicken broth. Almost immediately they will become what I have grown up calling "SLICKERS". Added with white meat chicken, this becomes a comfort food for most of us.

So what type of Dumplings did you grow up with? Slickers? or Puffy pillow like dumplings?
Both kinds are wonderful to me....



As I was showing a friend how to use my camera,took a couple of shots of our backyard. Then I played around with a couple of editing things and this is what turned out....

SPRING IS POPPING ART.....

Week of April 14 - 18**

Payne’s
Sandwich Shop & Soda Fountain
On the Square in Scottsboro , Alabama
Since 1869
256-574-2140
Call ahead and have it ready when you arrive... eat in or take out!

Week of April 14 - 18**

Monday
Hamburger Steak in Brown Gravy with Rice,
Cooked Cabbage, Mac & Cheese and of course Cornbread

Also - Payne's special B-B-Q Sandwich -
Shredded Pork in our outstanding Secret Sauce on a warm toasted bun
(Don't ask for the recipe- it's top secret! lol)

Have you ever had a
3 Milk Cake
Oh yummm - It is OUTSTANDINGLY DELICIOUS!!

Wednesday
Pork Chops,
Green Beans (fixed Paula's special way), Roasted New Red Potatoes, Layered Salad, and Roll

Friday
Ham, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Deviled Eggs

**Menu Disclaimer - Menus are subject to change- depending on grocery specials, daily weather, and mood of the cooks.

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***Payne's strives for food that is excellent, service that is top-notch, and atmosphere that is fun and welcoming! All for a fair value! If at any time you see, think or hear of something that does not meet these standards PLEASE let us know. It is the only way we can fix anything that isn't up to par! ***