LIVE MUSIC

on the patio bar every Friday and Saturday (weather dependent)

July 7, Rhonda Federation

July 8, Monica Hall

July 9, The Songbirds

July 14, Julie & Mike

July 15, David Knaudt

July 21, Josh Hawkins

July 22, Orange Dog Club

July 28, Julie & Mike

July 29, Begging Angels

Each year the Oatka Festival, held on the banks of the scenic Oatka Creek, starts off with a gala musical parade. Many local churches and organizations provide the food choices and the continuous entertainment is family oriented.

Another highlight of the Festival is the arts and crafts show overlooking the scenic Oatka Creek. Many classes and families plan their reunions to coincide with the weekend and there is a “coming-home atmosphere” for all who attend.

Cookies And Cream Donuts

Makes 6 donuts

11/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1 cup gluten-free flour

1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 vegan crunchy chocolate cookies, crushed

1 12-ounce jar Dollop Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla vegan frosting Milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Pour the vinegar into a 1/2 cup measure. Add enough milk to come to the brim. Let sit until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Add the almond milk mixture and continue mixing for 1 minute more. Add half of the crushed cookies and mix until just combined.

4. Scoop the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling threequarters of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

5. Microwave the uncovered frosting jar for 5-second intervals, stirring in between, until soft. Gently frost the top of each donut. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the donuts.