Remembering Memorial Day-Greek Orzo Salad and a Book Review

Let us take a moment before we begin the busyness of our day to offer silent gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms and benefits we enjoy each day.

photo courtesy of Vecteezy through Google images

Feliz Cinco de Mayo and a Book Review

We combined my husband, Frank's, 75th birthday on Saturday with Cinco de Mayo for a wonderful Fiesta.  We had about 30 guests, and I wanted to keep things simple.  Life doesn't get much easier than a sheet pan Shrimp Fajita platter. 

Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar #SundayFunday

This elegant appetizer is incredibly easy to make and impressive to serve.  A great way to show the special person in your life just how much you appreciate them.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Elegant Appetizers for Mom...

The Holy Triduum Weekly Menu including Easter

We are heading into the Easter Triduum....We have choir practice on Wednesday, Mass on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday.  On Tuesday, we are going downtown to see &Juliet.  We will have dinner out before the show.  

courtesy of Hail

Pineapple Pistachio Cake #SpringSweetsWeek

This delicious cake starts with a boxed cake mix and is finished with instant pudding and frozen whipped topping.  I served it up for my brother's birthday, which we celebrated on St. Patrick's Day.

Today is the final day of Spring Sweets Week........

The Weekly Menu including Christmas

I must have blinked because here we are at Christmas Week.  We have spent all month preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and it still feels like it snuck up on me.

I am pretty much prepared.  I just need to pick up a couple of last-minute stocking stuffers and groceries.  Before I can get those groceries, I need to decide what I'm serving this week....so here we go.....

Tonight we are taking the Angel Face to the Jurassic Experience and then out to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner.  Then she is coming back to spend the night with us.

Christmas Eve is spent at Dan and Rebecca's.  We will sing at Mass on Christmas Morning and then have an open house starting at Noon with Dinner at 3 pm. 

On Friday, the First Day of Christmas, we are going to see the Broadway play Shucked at the Fisher Theater at 2 pm and will enjoy dinner out afterward.

Saturday

Out for Dinner after Jurassic Experience

Sunday Supper

Chicken and Dumplings

Meatless Mexican Monday

Bean Burritos

Tuesday

Teriyaki Chicken

Steamed Rice

Stir Fry Veggies

Christmas Eve

Dinner at Dan and Rebecca's

Christmas Day

see large menu above

Friday

Out for dinner after the Theater

A Week of Celebrations and the Weekly Menu

Today is my Mom's birthday.  She is celebrating up in Heaven with all the other family and friends we have lost before we were ready.

Our mom loved nothing more than a good party.  She was a very social person, and when she wasn't out having fun, she was bringing fun to our household.  

Happy St. Nicholas Day and the Weekly Menu

Boy, this house sure is quiet.  Dian and his family left yesterday, and the silence is deafening. I'm going to certainly miss all the squeals and laughter those children brought into our house. It was a wonderful visit, and I look forward to the next time.

Gratefully Sharing my Weekly Menu including Thanksgiving Day

Here we are at Thanksgiving Week.  I have so much for which to be Grateful.  God has blessed us abundantly.   Last night we enjoyed Friendsgiving with our neighbors.  Having good neighbors is definitely something we are grateful for.

White Chocolate Martini #ChristmasSweetsWeek

 Finish off your Holiday Dinner with this festive and beautiful White Chocolate Martini.

Today is the Final Day of Christmas Sweets Week, an event scheduled by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures for Monday, Wednesday, and today.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding #ChristmasSweetsWeek

This delicious pudding starts with a sourdough pumpkin loaf, flavored with warm spices and studded with candied ginger.  Perfect for a Holiday Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert.

Today is the first day of Christmas Sweets Week, an event scheduled by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures for today, Wednesday, and Friday.

Baked Pumpkin Rice Casserole #HolidaySideDish

 All the flavors of Risotto, without the time spent standing at the stove stirring.  This Pumpkin Rice bakes in the oven, freeing you up to make other dishes or to enjoy a glass of wine before your company arrives.

Today is the final day of Holiday Side Dish Week......

Wondering whether to serve Red or White for Thanksgiving? How about Orange? #WinePW

When our administrator, David of Cooking Chat, suggested we share Creative Thanksgiving Wine Pairings this month, I immediately knew I would share an orange wine.  I mean, what is more fall-like and unusual than an orange wine?

Copy Cat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice #HolidaySideDish

Change up your holiday table by serving rice instead of potatoes.  This delicious recipe is a copycat of one served at Texas Roadhouse.  

It's day 2 of Holiday Side Dish week......

Squash, Apple and Cranberry Casserole #HolidaySideDish

All the wonderful fall flavors you love, baked up in one casserole for a delicious side to enjoy with your upcoming holiday meals.

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes today, Wednesday, and Friday......

Happy Halloween, I'm scaring up the Weekly Menu

Happy Halloween, Friends.  I thought I would give you a smile today, sharing the Angel Face and Little Miss M in their Halloween get-ups.

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread and a Book Review #BreadBakers

This fun bread uses both sourdough starter and instant yeast.  It is flavored with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices, flecked with candied ginger, and then shaped into a pumpkin before being baked.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Pumpkin Breads today......

Pumpkin and Apple Soup #SundayFunday

Fall is finally in the air here in Michigan.  The weather is crisp, the colors are starting to change, and the air smells clean.  It's soup weather, and this delicious recipe combines all the Fall Flavors for a perfect meal to warm up your little goblins when they come home from begging on Halloween.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Halloween Recipes today.......

Preserved Lemon Hummus

This quick, easy dip is loaded with flavor from the preserved lemons.  Sure to be a hit at your next gathering or enjoyed as a snack or light lunch.

Easy Pretzel Ring with Beer Cheese Dip #SundayFunday

This is a super simple way to make pretzels starting with refrigerated biscuit dough.  Make a ring of dough in a cast iron skillet.  Fill the inside with beer cheese.  Bake and serve in the same pan.  So easy and so good.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating St. Patrick's Day.......