And Just Like That, It's Time for the Halloween Week Menu

Is it just me or does time seem to pass so quickly anymore?  It feels like it was only yesterday that I was lounging around in the pool and now I'm getting ready for the Holidays!!!  

It is just now starting to feel like Fall here in Michigan.  This past Tuesday, temps were still in the high 70's and we were enjoying dinner at a local restaurant al fresco during this amazing sunset.

Tonight we are having a large gathering for Oktoberfest.  Yes, I know it is supposed to be celebrated in September but there's that time warp again......I ran out of time in September and nearly ran out of time in October.  LOL.

I would have just dropped the Oktoberfest part but Frank ordered himself Lederhosen so I needed to stick with the theme.  Doesn't he look adorable!!!

When I was out shopping the other day I came across this cool looking dude...he was half off.  I couldn't resist.

On Halloween night we have a tradition of the neighbors gathering here for dinner.  We live in a rural area and do not get beggars. It is our neighbor, Michelle's birthday so we started hanging out together and celebrating the first year we moved into this house.  

So this Weekly Menu reflects two parties.  Let the Holiday Entertaining commence.....

Saturday

Appetizers

Pretzel Ring with Beer Cheese Dip

Shuler's Bar Cheese and Crackers

Beet Salad

Gherkins

Entrees

Bratwurst with Bacon and Apple Sauerkraut

Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken Thighs

Potato Kugel

Spaetzle

Desserts

Black Forest Cupcakes

Apple Strudel (provided by Sharon)

Cookies (provided by Amy)

Sunday

Leftovers from Saturday

Meatless Monday

Macaroni and Cheese

Taco Tuesday

Nachos

Wok Wednesday

Fried Rice 

Thursday-Halloween Birthday Gathering

Antipasto Platter

Minestrone

Caesar Salad

Lasagna

Garlic Bread

Birthday Cake

Friday

Leftovers from Thursday