tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post115484016814509627..comments2024-03-28T02:29:04.350-07:00Comments on Orange County Memories: Arnold's Farm HouseSteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-68342023415220532082013-11-20T16:27:20.256-08:002013-11-20T16:27:20.256-08:00Now that Thanksgiving is approaching, I'm reme...Now that Thanksgiving is approaching, I'm remembering the fantastic turkey dressing (stuffing) that they used to have at Arnold's Farmhouse. It was a cornbread stuffing and it was wonderful! Does anyone have the recipe??<br /><br />Diana (Kirchen) - formerly of FullertonDiana K. Kelly. Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03825294510114627188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-90680219724575813892013-11-07T16:53:10.661-08:002013-11-07T16:53:10.661-08:00One thing all you Arnold's fans may not be awa...One thing all you Arnold's fans may not be aware of was a third restaurant in the "chain". It was the Williamsburg in downtown Long Beach. It opened and operated in the '80's. A 1700's decor with the waitresses in period clothing, innovative method of food preparation and stocking the service lines of the cafeteria. Supported some of the food needs of the other locations and promoted catering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-46054415731752532712013-10-01T10:56:53.813-07:002013-10-01T10:56:53.813-07:00Nice my family ate at both places. Since we lived ...Nice my family ate at both places. Since we lived in walking distance ..sad when the car dealers took over .first was the little trailer park across the street. I lived in that area since 1954.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-64416980518538770232013-05-22T02:22:03.040-07:002013-05-22T02:22:03.040-07:00That was true at the time of your post. Alas, the ...That was true at the time of your post. Alas, the last of the great Arnold's Restaurants, the one on 3925 Atlantic Ave, closed its doors a three or four years ago. I was a 30 year customer and there is nothing in L.A. county that I've found that comes even close to the quality of food and service. Does anyone out there have the recipes to their Swiss steak and potato salad? Their potato salad was good and at the time seemed like normal salad but I can't find any other place that was as good. I've tried different supermarket brands and they are horrible.Charlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-79980043176225430052012-10-28T19:00:24.867-07:002012-10-28T19:00:24.867-07:00I grew up in Buena Park from 1947 til I married in...I grew up in Buena Park from 1947 til I married in 1968. Arnold's Farmhouse was one of our favorite places to eat.Loraine Ertelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05205174016132907537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-10454269745661400782012-07-02T11:40:30.648-07:002012-07-02T11:40:30.648-07:00My parents would always take all out of twon visio...My parents would always take all out of twon visiotrs to Arnold's Farm House, even though we lived in Whittier. They loved the food and the uniqueness of the restaurant. My favorite was their roast beef. I also loved the salads. As I rememer, you got your choice the three salads with your meal. Choosing which salads I wanted was always a big deal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341963080702037432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-81852452362195910612012-05-04T11:58:01.152-07:002012-05-04T11:58:01.152-07:00I worked at both the Farmhouse and the Buttery. I...I worked at both the Farmhouse and the Buttery. I started in 1961 as a Jr. Hostess, when Jim was a dish washer.<br />Mr. Arnold had Jim do every job in the Rest., talk about work ethics, Mr. Arnold taught us all. Working 4 years at the Farmhouse then Mr Arnold moved me over to the Buttery as a Hostess then waitress. Many years later after Mr. Arnold passed away I came back home and worked for Jim, Sue and Miles as a Mgr.. I will always cherish the memories. I loved working there and the families and friends I met. Arnolds will always be part of Buena Park.<br />MonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-33897213991819119332012-04-19T16:33:45.256-07:002012-04-19T16:33:45.256-07:00I remember the people that we would get to know wa...I remember the people that we would get to know waiting in line week after week on Sundays. And yes the Chicken and Dumplings were the best. I also miss the pickled Herring in sower cream.<br /> And I remember a stained glass window in the entry that was all bowed out from thousands of fingers pushing against it over the years.<br /> Sunday memories of friends and family separated by time and distance.<br />Oh to be young again holding Moms hand in line.John Scothornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-55294779782257872692012-04-02T18:09:52.173-07:002012-04-02T18:09:52.173-07:00My first job was at Arnold's Farmhouse as well...My first job was at Arnold's Farmhouse as well. I have many memories such as every saturday cleaning the waiting area. I would clean the antiques. Maybe that is why today I collect antiques. Just the other day I was craving the chicken and dumplings.<br />Of all things...<br />KandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-72768778686581208292012-02-03T12:43:20.777-08:002012-02-03T12:43:20.777-08:00I grew up in the same place with the same memories...I grew up in the same place with the same memories as Jennifer (are you Julie's sister?) We often had dinner on a Sunday at Arnold's Farm House.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-33215003136279544152011-11-14T10:37:56.206-08:002011-11-14T10:37:56.206-08:00Wow! I was looking for the Jello recipe for my mom...Wow! I was looking for the Jello recipe for my mom a big fan of Arnold's Farmhouse and came upon this memory lane! I only went to the Farmhouse a few times when I was young and unfortunately don't have all the fond memories so it was really heartwarming to read all these postings. I grew up in B.P. from 1967-1980 and remember many of the city changes especially the Deer Park, the Alligator Farm, the movie house turned "adult" theater, Bob Big Boy's, the "fencing" and entrance fees to Knott's. It was a fun place, to walk around Knott's ghost town after Sunday dinner and watch the gun fighters and browse the shops for FREE! I could go on and on... I now live in Central Calif. and rarely get back to the crowded O.C. area. So, thanks for the memories!<br />Beverly Takemoto-Herron<br />Fresno, CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-17818806430533649712011-02-20T15:53:14.911-08:002011-02-20T15:53:14.911-08:00I loved the stroll down memory lane!! Thanks every...I loved the stroll down memory lane!! Thanks everyone, my neighbor worked at Arnold's Farmhouse. I grew up in unincorperated Orange County.(Rosecrans & Beach Blvd.)La Mirada was our mailing address and I went to Emery Elem. and Maccomber Jr. High in Buena Park. I went to Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton. Almost every Sunday we went to Knott's Berry Farm and fed the ducks (before the park was closed, in the late 60's)&(when they had a merry-go-round and a small lake on the opposite side of Beach Blvd)then we would go to the general store and buy penny candy. Great memories!! The Alligator Farm was where the pottery shack was. I remember the deer park. Jax donuts and the historical house across the street, that we went to in Girl Scouts. Los Coyotes Country Club and Bellhurst. I now live in Northern Cafif. and haven't been to Buena Park in years but the memories will always be there. <br /> Jennifer(Lettow)Bareis<br /> Susanville, CAJennifer(Lettow)Bareisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-51966913034173569572010-09-07T22:34:49.909-07:002010-09-07T22:34:49.909-07:00Well, as far as I am concerned when Arnold's F...Well, as far as I am concerned when Arnold's Farmhouse and the Buttery closed down and were demolished that's when the neighborhood went to heck.<br /><br />The Buttery was our favorite restaurant. We ate there very often. It was not expensive. It had a fireplace and a piano bar. It was great! When I was in high school (Buena Park High School) I took my Prom date (1960) and Christmas Formal Dance dates (1959 and 1960) to the Buttery for the pre-dance dinner. It was fun. I continued to go there all through the years until it closed in the 1980's.<br /><br />My wife and I have been searching for another restaurant like the Buttery in the Buena Park, Fullerton and Anaheim area but have not found any with the same atmosphere. Does anyone know of any?<br /><br />We did go to Chris and Pitt's on Euclid in Anaheim. They have the old style padded booths and the dark lighting. It is similar to the Buttery. I guess we should go back there again. It is close to home, Buena park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-25563576601522868752010-07-30T11:33:35.559-07:002010-07-30T11:33:35.559-07:00Hello all, its SuzyQ again; wow, I cant believe it...Hello all, its SuzyQ again; wow, I cant believe its been two years since I last entered this site. Sorry for the delay in posting the Tiffany Jello receipe. I was so happy to hear from Jim Arnold, and Larry Houseman. Larry, I dont know if you remember me, but we used to banter back and forth when you were carving and I was working the register at the line. Hope you are doing well. Jim, happy to hear you and your family are doing well also. If I ever make it back to California, I will stop by the Long Beach location to say Here is the Tiffany Jello Receipe:<br />2 or three kinds (colors)jello prepared (small box)<br />16 oz. Cream Cheese<br />1 1/2 Cups Half & Half<br />4 oz. Lemon Jello<br />1/2 Cup Sugar<br />1 1/2 Cups Pineapple Juice<br />1/2 Cup Water<br /><br />Brig Cream cheese to room temperture. Slowly add Half & Half, and blend w/electric mixer until very smooth (consistency of butter). Set aside. Mix water & pineapple juice in saucepan; heat to a boil. Pour boiling mixture into bowl w/lemon jello mix, and sugar; stir until cool enough to stick your finger in comfortably. Once cool, stir into cream chees mixture till smooth. Cut assorted prepared jello into cubes. Put in 9 X 13 glass pan; arrange the cubes so the the colors are mixed. Pour cream cheese mixture on to cubes; use a spatula to lightly mix to assure mixture has covered cubes. Let set on counter 20 minutes. Chill till set (overnight is best). Enjoy!<br />Susan Chambler (Ensley)<br />ColoradoSuzy Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-62946683752034478022010-05-16T21:53:07.949-07:002010-05-16T21:53:07.949-07:00I used to work at Arnold's Farmhouse from 1983...I used to work at Arnold's Farmhouse from 1983-1985 when I had my daughter as did my mom for 12+ years. I have many fond memories of both my coworkers (who were like family) and the wonderful regular customers that came in every weekend. I loved the food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-79771750182942424272010-02-18T14:24:31.310-08:002010-02-18T14:24:31.310-08:00Boy, I have so many memories of Arnolds Farmhouse....Boy, I have so many memories of Arnolds Farmhouse. My Dad grew up in Buena Park and always wanted to go to Arnolds, and when he and my Mom wanted to go somewhere special for dinner, they often went to the Buttery. Unfortunately, I never got to go there although I hear it was great. Arnolds was always where we went for holidays and special occasions, i.e. Easter, Mothers Day, Thanksgiving. I am so glad I got to introduce my wife to Arnolds as we had Thanksgiving there in 1984 right after her father passed and no one felt like cooking. It helped make that sad Thanksgiving for her better & special. She still remembers it and wishes it were still around like I do. My family and I lived in Fullerton and were not far from the Plantation on Orangethorpe and ate there often after the Farmhouse closed. I didn't realize it was owned by the Arnold family as well, I always felt like it reminded me of Arnolds, no wonder! We all lost a true Orange County treasure when they wanted the Auto Mall. I am sure that down the road sometime that AutoMall might get torn down too. And you know what? I doubt people will remember it much or care about it's passing. But Arnolds will live on in our hearts, and I am going to plan a trip to Arnolds on Atlantic soon. I work in Long Beach and noticed it as I drove by it as I was on my way to lunch at another great family run restaurant of a different sort, Johnny Rebs. If anyone loves Southern Roadhouse food/BB-Q, check it out! They have 4 locations, 2 in the Long Beach area and one in Orange, one in Victorville. But the one on Long Beach Blvd. is the original. Thanks for some sweet memories!!Mark Marvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-43716066400993079542009-10-20T11:15:54.923-07:002009-10-20T11:15:54.923-07:00I was just talking with my Mom and I asked her if ...I was just talking with my Mom and I asked her if she remembered Arnold's Farm House. She suggested I Google it. I didn't really think anything would come up. This is so cool. Susan, I also grew up in Buena Park 1962-1977. When I worked at Noland Paper Co. (also in Buena Park) my boss would take us to Arnold's once a month. I remember that I loved the rice raisin salad? with cinnamon. I wish I had that recipe. Would love it if you posted the Tiffany jello recipe if you want to share that would be great. <br />Thanks for the memories,<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-82938467218957563782009-09-24T14:13:31.138-07:002009-09-24T14:13:31.138-07:00I was born the year Arnold's Farm House starte...I was born the year Arnold's Farm House started, grew up in Fullerton, later Irvine, now in Omaha, NE. My parents and I - later, my wife, Judy, and I - ate there every weekend WITHOUT FAIL, usually on Sundays, for about 30 years. I remember vividly not only the fantastic food (Tiffany Jello, Swiss Chocolate Log Roll, esp.), but also Mr. Arnold coming out on Sundays to shake the hand of everyone who was standing in the long line extending past the white player piano and on out the door. I also loved the piped-in music, usually featuring a quartet of cup-muted trombones plus rhythm section. Thank you all for mentioning that Mr. Arnold's son still runs the original Arnold's in Long Beach. We never knew about that place. We plan a visit to CA soon, and a visit to Long Beach and Arnold's Cafeteria is definitely a MUST! - Curtis WhiteCurtis Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-34599653524130069402009-07-22T23:49:34.784-07:002009-07-22T23:49:34.784-07:00My grandfather use to own an auto body repair shop...My grandfather use to own an auto body repair shop on Commonwealth next to a Volvo dealership in the 70s and early 80s. We would often go to Arnolds, every person working that line knew my grandfather, I think he ate there often. I remember the small chocolate cake for birthdays.<br /> Sadly my grandfather sold his business to a jerk, the Volvo dealership is gone and so is Arnolds. If I had a time machine, I know where I would go right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-83586739127260365342009-04-29T21:17:00.000-07:002009-04-29T21:17:00.000-07:00omg this is so cool ! I worked there many years an...omg this is so cool ! I worked there many years and loved every second <br />Jimmy and I had a love hate relationship ...but it was all good <br />it was my first real job and I worked with Larry Houseman ;) Loved all the folks who ate and worked there ...Sue was so sweet and Mr Arnold scared me lol hope to hit long beach soon !!!! Yvonne Burnetrt<br />WoolfYvonne Burnettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-83031075385202306732009-03-18T20:05:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:05:00.000-07:00I have a friend, Kathy Merton who worked there wit...I have a friend, Kathy Merton who worked there with her sister Sue back in the 60s. She told me about how great it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-42329591956181729342009-03-18T14:15:00.001-07:002009-03-18T14:15:00.001-07:00I hope. I understand that there were other restau...I hope. I understand that there were other restaurants owned by members of the same family that owned "Arnold's Farm House". Does anybody know if there is still any restaurant that is owned by the same family in Los Angeles California?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-438606660509367362009-03-18T14:15:00.000-07:002009-03-18T14:15:00.000-07:00I hope. I understand that there were other restau...I hope. I understand that there were other restaurants owned by members of the same family that owned "Arnold's Farm House". Does anybody know if there is still any restaurant that is owned by the same family in Los Angeles California?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-912637967437942552009-03-07T10:08:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:08:00.000-08:00I worked at Arnold's Farmhouse for 13 years. ...I worked at Arnold's Farmhouse for 13 years. Long Long ago.It was always a new an interesting experience to go to work each day. I sincerely enjoyed working with the wonderful people that frequented the restaurant. Mr. Arnold was a stern, but fair boss, and no one I have come across since in my lifetime, even comes close to comparing with him on his knowledge of food. I learned a lot while working there. I still carve the turkey at Thanksgiving to this day(family tradition). The farmhouse, was a piece of Buena Parks history, it was a shame to see go. Isaw children grow up over the years,and families expnd. Really enjoyed working there, and will always have great memories of that time of my life and guests we served. Thanks for the opportunity to be apart of Mr. Arnold's legacym and the history of Buen Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-20634410916364609292009-02-12T09:59:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:59:00.000-08:00I always wondered the name of the restaurant that ...I always wondered the name of the restaurant that had the big windmill that could be seen from the freeway (if I'm not mistaken, it was near the 91/5 interchange). Thanks for answering that question for me! I grew up in Riverside, and my grandparents lived in Norwalk. I remember as a child in the 1980's, I would look for that windmill and know that I was closer to Grandma's house. I was sad to see it torn down...and unfortunately I never got a chance to eat there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com