Mother’s Day is an occasion to honor the women who hold a special place in our lives. They don’t have to be our moms and grandmothers only, they can be close friends as well. Our table is a garden hat and hydrangea (Mama Bear’s favorite flower) theme. Deep purple and vibrant green make up the […]
Mother’s Day Lunch
Our Mother’s Day lunch includes an entree called “Raspberry Chicken Salad” that is always popular at women’s parties. Not only is it delicious, but it is very pretty. We paired the chicken salad with a spring mix salad tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. A nut bread tea sandwich finishes this lovely plate. The sandwich is […]
Easter Dinner
After snacking on Easter-colored deviled eggs and delicious cheese ball shaped to look like carrots, the adults were treated to traditional Glazed Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Layered Gelatin Trifle, Spinach Strawberry Salad, an Easter basket filled with cut, fresh vegetables and homemade rolls. (Notice the butter molded into pretty flowers!) COLORED DEVILED EGGS Twelve […]
July Magic of the Month – Six Summer Fixin’s
This month, we thought we’d share some side dish recipes, all of which can be enjoyed at a barbecue, picnic or simply dinner on the porch on a warm, summer night. DAWN’S SUMMER SALAD 1 box twisted pasta, cooked and drained 1 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced in half moon shapes 2 tomatoes, […]
April Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Salads
April’s “Magic of the Month” features Seven Summer Salads. It’s not too early to start thinking about summer entertaining. Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived we are all anxious to spend time outdoors. 1. Blueberry Bibb Salad On a stack of bibb lettuce leaves, sprinkle with fresh blueberries and walnuts. Drizzle the plate with […]