Easter Menu 2009

A Japanese friend was asking how we celebrated Easter this year. She is a Japanese Christian, but our church really doesn't have a lot of traditions around Easter at this point, so she really didn't know how to celebrate.

So, I told her I'd post on the blog here about the menu part of our celebrations. For all reading, this is not necessarily a traditional Easter spread!!! But it was special for our day, easy to make, and yummy! I'll get recipes posted as soon as possible!

• Italian Sausage and Cheese Bread (instead of ham and scalloped potatoes!)
• Hot Cross Buns (A TRUE Easter food - the cross symbol reminds us of the cross Jesus died on! Thanks for the inspiration, Heather!)
• Raspberry and Blueberry Clafoutis - can't wait to read THAT recipe, I'm sure!
• Strawberry Jello (jelly) with a ton of strawberries and a bit of banana in it. - I grew up on this!
• Rice Krispie treats cut in egg shapes for decorating - I'll post some tips and pics.
• Mugicha - barley tea, and Iced Tea

It was a simple menu because I could make it all the day before, and just enjoy our friends.

Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner 2008

This is my menu for Thanksgiving! Too bad I won't have a chance to make it or EAT it this year. Oh well, most of these yummy items are great for Christmas, so I get another chance this year!

• Roast Turkey
• Bread Stuffing
• Mashed Potatoes
• Turkey Gravy
• Apple Salad a la Grandma Esther
• Corn with Cream Cheese
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Rolls a la Mom
• Sweet Pickles using this relish recipe
• Dill Pickles
• Black Olives
• Pumpkin Pie
• Cranberry Pudding

Makes me hungry just reading it! Mmmmm. Looks like I need to get a few more recipes on this blog, huh! Happy Thanksgiving!