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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 08:00:16 AM
We are (happily) changing plans to have a nice Easter at our house, with my mom, so I want to make it lovely, but simple.
I'm making Spinach-Bacon rolls ups for an appetizer
and don't forget the hard boiled eggs!
For the entree
Thyme and Honey glazed baked organic (and local!) ham;
Grilled Asparagus;
Potato Gratin with Gouda and herbs (the potatoes organic, the gouda organic and local)
Mac and cheese (for Violet, who won't eat anything)
Rolls from a local bakery
My mom is making a chocolate cake for dessert.
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 11:30:30 AM
Aww, thank you, Judith. It's hard to photograph food, especially when there's nothing but storm clouds out the window! It's a humble spread, but it was delicious, and my husband and mom had seconds. I was so happy the lilacs were in bloom--perfect addition!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 11:24:32 AM
BTW, FebruaryViolet, you set a lovely table.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 8:01:18 PM
Judith . . . I'll ask him if he'll share his recipe. I didn't even know he was going to make it until it was done . .
I'll let you know. I know a lot of people don't like haggis. But I think my hubby and I figured out why. When you go to any Highland Games and someone is serving it, is usually is COLD and BLAND! No wonder!!!!! It's gotta be HOT and TASTY, like with herbs and spices! We've been to Scotland more than once and have NEVER had the awful stuff there . . only here in America at the games.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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| Kevin |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:45:22 AM
Oh I was kidding around but I did fully intend to eat a bunny! Muahahahaha 
-Kevin
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:31:25 AM
I couldn't quite tell if it was tongue in cheek or no, Kevin, but that's a compliment to your culinary skills, I'd say!!! Sorry there are no leftovers--we have leftover ham, but today, I'm thinking of making it into a hash. But that could change by this evening :)
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| Kevin |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:27:25 AM
Y'all probably thought I was joking but I did make rabbit stew. I don't have any leftovers though.  Gotta stop hanging out with hungry college students.
-Kevin
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:24:06 AM
I'm so glad to hear that, Judith! Even the grilled asparagus was a hit!!? Not that I have any doubt, but it's often hard to please everyone, but it's always a hit with everyone, here! The salad is so lovely, and I think, even better the next day with all the flavors melding, so you're lucky you have a little
Our dinner was really lovely--and simple, and easy and since it only for the 4 of us, it didn't take long to clean up afterwards! It turns out my ham that I ordered from the CSA was FRESH, not pre-cooked, and I didn't look at it before hand, so I had to sortof regroup my timeline but it turned out beautifully (after I stopped panicking of course :)). It felt really wonderful to serve the people I love farm fresh, local, organic foods!
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:21:27 AM
Ceejay48, would your husband share his homemade haggis recipe? If it is really so good, I would like to make it for my son! He's such a scotsman!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 10:18:33 AM
Well, Easter get-together was wonderful! 20 for egg hunt and supper.
You were right, FebruaryViolet, The fruit salad (I doubled the recipe) was gone in a flash! I only had one little container left to go home with SIL. And, the grilled asparagus was gone completely (4 large bundles) Even the little ones loved it. And, Countryteacher, your oatmeal brownies were a real success! I made to 9x13 pans. Gone! Thank you farm girl sisters!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 1:55:05 PM
You girls will think we have just gone bonkers, but we decided to embrace our Scottish heritage . .
For our Easter dinner we had:
- Hubby's Homemade Haggis
- Baked potatoes
- Sauteed carrots
- Home canned green beans
I made a Walnut Banana Cake and served strawberry ice cream with it.
NOT your traditional Easter meal!! But it was YUMMY!!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 1:51:55 PM
Hey Kevin . . .
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 1:56:35 PM
Dorinda,
Sorry I just saw this. I am posting it for you :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 12:43:09 PM
Oh, Kevin! Stinker!
Nini, can't wait for that pineapple recipe but will have to get it on Monday when I return to the office.
Penny, that sounds ideal. I love a picnic, and there's nothing better than a ham sammich! My husband's grandmother always made good German potato salad (or course, she also made Irish, too--her mother was Irish, her father German) so they were BOTH at every gathering :)
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 12:11:52 PM
gosh everyone is working so hard at this! and all sound yummo--we decided since i have so much homework and it's just the two of us-we are having ham sandwiches! michael makes a tremendous potato salad like a German but cold and we'll have some beans...not sure about dessert yet- i think it will be fun!!!! a picnic!!!!
would love the recipes mentioned above!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 12:09:08 PM
Awwwww.... Kevin!!! No chocolate eggs or jelly beans for you!!! LOL!!! You're too funny! My husband told my nephew the same thing! ;) Men!!! LOL!!!
Girls - I'll get you the pineapple bake recipe asap. It's my Mom's recipe and she'll be here tonight making it!
Have a blessed Easter everyone!
Hugs,
Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
| Kevin |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 10:22:14 AM
Rabbit stew. 
-Kevin
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 09:50:01 AM
Sharon, Can I have your Double Coconut cake recipe? Thanks.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 06:18:08 AM
There's nothing wrong with simple, Dorinda--that way you can relax and enjoy the day--hope it's going to be sunny where you are!
Besides, how can you go wrong with ham and chocolate devils food trifle?
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| Dorinda |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 05:56:44 AM
I am trying to keep it simple this year. Honey baked Ham from the Honey Baked Ham Store. Deviled eggs. Macoroni Salad, Mustard Greens, Stuffed potatoes , rolls and Chocolate Devils food Trifle.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 05:37:06 AM
Oooh-this year I think I may try my hand at carrot salad. Chick fil-a's is SO yummy. :)
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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| sissarge |
Posted - Apr 22 2011 : 02:19:41 AM
Sue, would love to hear about your zucchini/carrot casserole! We love both, and this sounds like a new dish for my kitchen, have both in the garden also!
Thanks and Happy Easter! Farmgirl #946 Linda |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 1:38:27 PM
Count me in the on baked pineapple recipe too!!! I love pineapple and would really8 appreciate a new way to serve it..
Thanks Jonni - I have not had a holiday off in some 18 years and so it sure will be different..
Jenny I with your kids I still love dyeing eggs but that is because I love dyeing all kinds of things. I have the blue/green layers so the color is already there but no one is saying we can't overdye...
Reminds me of the first East we had here - had our first bottle lamb in the kitchen and a house full of folks for dinner. As we sat down to a nice roasted leg of lamb I was with one hand feeding the lamb and trying to eat my dinner. I had to promise the guests that the lamb in the oven was in no way a Larkspur Funny Farm Lamb. Strange dinner but the start of many with a sweet on in the kitchen... Enjoy your dinners and families ladies.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 12:51:57 PM
Sounds awesome, Nini! I'm very happy that I get to cook this year--we usually just bring a dish to my sil's house, but it's nice to hear what everyone else is making!
Would love to have your recipe for baked pineapple!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 12:42:05 PM
Wow - great menus, girls! You're all making me hungry!
Okay - here's our plan:
Roasted leg of lamb
Baked Ham with cherry glaze
Roasted potatoes and carrots
Asparagus with lemon butter
7-layered salad
Baked pineapple
Pickled beets
Applesauce
Stuffed celery
Stuffed grape leaves
Deviled eggs
Homemade Artisan Bread Rolls
Strawberry-Banana Trifle for dessert and
Banana Trifle for those who can't have seeds
Goll-y, I'm already full just thinkin' about it! :)
Happy and blessed Easter, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 11:53:09 AM
Everything DOES sound good! I like the idea of turkey, Melody. What was the heated debate? How widely split was the camp?
@Judith--that sounds like a gorgeous dinner. Perfect, in fact. I eat meat, now, but was a vegetarian for 10 years and I really don't "have" to have meat--your's is a meal I'd sit down to happily! I do hope you enjoy the fruit salad recipe because it's a keeper. You won't go back to the others!
@Grace, I'm so glad your son is cooking and that you don't have to worry yourself over food and taking care of anyone but your critters and you that day. Sit down and take a load off, sister!!
@Jenny--I love dying eggs and was so sad about "not" doing it a few years ago--I really loved that part of my childhood and well, guess I'm still a kid. Those were such wonderful memories, I'd like to keep them going. I'm glad your kids still see the wonder in it.
@Cathy--that's awesome! You can always make veggie enchiladas with asparagus!
@Sue--our meals sound almost alike. What are symphony brownies? Sounds like they'd be right up my husband's alley!!
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