For These Things I am Grateful and the Weekly Menu including Thanksgiving.

Last night we celebrated Friendsgiving with a casual dinner and game night.  The Angel Face joined in the fun as her Parents were out having a date night.  Friends and Family are always first on my list of things for which I am thankful.

Repurposing Meatloaf Two Ways

Last Saturday, my brother, Dick, joined us for dinner.  We had Mass before he was scheduled to arrive so I decided to make Crockpot Meatloaf so it would be ready when we got home.  I made a batch and a half because Rae had said she would make Meatloaf Sandwiches for dinner on Sunday.

As a kid, Mom sometimes packed me leftover meatloaf sandwiches for lunch.  Cold meatloaf on soft bread with ketchup.  I loved it but had never made it myself.  Rae's Meatloaf Sandwich was nothing like that!!!

Wintery Pavlova with Port Cranberries #CakeSliceBakers

Gorgeous fluffy meringue covered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a savory cranberry compote.  It is not only beautiful but delicious too.

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers......

X is for Xylocarp

What is a xylocarp?  It is a fruit with a hard woody shell.  The best-known xylocarp is a coconut.  And the best way to enjoy coconut?  In a Pina Colada, of course.

With just 3 ingredients, some ice, and a heavy-duty blender you can enjoy an Xciting Xylocarp Cocktail.....

Banana Cream Pudding Parfait #SundayFunday

Layers of Nilla Wafer Cookies, Fresh Bananas, Banana Pudding and Whipped Cream.  It's like having Banana Cream Pie in a glass.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Parfait today....Hey, I'm a poet.....

Holiday Parties and the Weekly Menu

The holiday season is in full swing on the Farm and our calendar is filling up quickly with outings, gatherings, parties and preparations. I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off....

Image from Google

I'm just kidding.  Those who know me best, know that there is nothing I love more than spending time with my family and friends......

Maple Marinara Sauce #Movies&Munchies

Homemade Marinara sweetened with just a touch of Pure Maple Syrup slow cooked in the crockpot.  I added Meatballs and served it over Spaghetti inspired by the movie Elf.