Nestled in the rolling hills of southeast Iowa near peaceful Kalona, Simone Delaty offers an array of unique dining experiences and homemade bread crafted in the great tradition of French bakers.  The brick oven was built in 1992 and is situated in the heart of Simone's homestead.

Simone creates home-cooked meals by using the freshest, locally grown ingredients—many from her own kitchen garden—that are served family-style around a large table. Sun-ripened vegetables (all organically grown), quality meats, aromatic herbs and spices, and luscious fruits inspire dishes both rustic and refined.

Note the major change for 2011

To anyone inquiring, to my guests, and many friends I made over these last ten years, all I have had the pleasure and privilege to serve with home-cooked meals at my farmhouse here in the beautiful Iowa countryside, it is with regret that I announce that I have made a decision at this stage of my life to make a change in my activities. The time has come for me to move on to a different phase, and so, beginning in 2011, I will no longer be offering dinners for private parties (previously offered on Fridays or Saturdays).  I will continue to have, on certain occasions, the ‘Tables d’Hôte’ dinners, as well as holding some other public events, which will be scheduled and announced shortly after they are planned; there will be no yearly calendar. Anyone wishing to be kept updated of any upcoming events, please use the sign-up space provided below and subscribe to my mailing list, so you will receive notifications of the specific dates and the details of upcoming events.

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