The Food of Mother’s Day
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Unlike Turkey at Thanksgiving, Ham at Christmas or even Turkey or Ham at Easter, there is no specific food that says “Mother’s Day.” Depending upon your outlook not having a “go-to” meal for Mother’s Day can be a curse or a blessing. If you know the favorite food or meal of the mom in your life is then your job is simple. Make a menu of those items, create your grocery list, shop for the items, find the recipes and cook. ... Read More
It’s Mother’s Day – Where Ya Gonna Eat?
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Your mother loves to eat and would like to have a special meal. There are many options available to you for your Mother’s Day meal and cooking for your mother is only one of the options. If you dread the cooking and clean up associated with well, cooking and cleaning up a meal then you might enjoy taking mom out to eat. The restaurants might be crowded but should be able to find somewhere to enjoy a good meal with ... Read More
Mother’s Day To-Do List: Thoughtful Things You Can Do for Mom
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Your mom is special and although you tell her you love her all year long, Mother’s Day can be the perfect opportunity to let her really see the evidence of your appreciation. By planning a in advance these thoughtful things can be added to your To Do list for this Mother’s Day. Take her on vacation – Not everyone will be able to afford to pay for an entire vacation but if you’re already planning a vacation why not include your mother? ... Read More
6 Mother’s Day Gifts of Gourmet Food
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If your mother is an absolute foodie then giving her a gift of food will both warm her heart and fill her stomach with yummy goodness this Mother’s Day. Here is a short list of ideas to get your imagination flowing. • For The Chocolate Lover – If your mother has a sweet tooth and completely adores chocolate or other types of candy then a basket (or other useful container) full of her favorite chocolates or candy from when she was a ... Read More
7 Great Mother’s Day Cooking Gifts
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Mother’s Day is a day to show your mother your love and appreciation. One way you can show your mother how much you care about her is by presenting her with a thoughtful gift. Think of the things your mom has talked about over the past year and take steps to make her cooking thoughts become culinary reality. • If your mom is a gourmet cook then perhaps you could select an item that she has been dying to get her hands ... Read More
Mother’s Day Fun for Moms by Kids
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Mother’s Day is coming up soon (psst it’s Sunday, May 10th this year) and you don’t want it to sneak up on you so get a grown up to help and make a plan to take care of mom for a change. Take a look at the easy ideas below, choose one and make this Mother’s Day one she will not soon forget. Breakfast In Bed If your mom is like most, then I bet she is usually up early every morning ... Read More
3 Mother Daughter Tea Themes Perfect for Mother’s Day
Category: Mother’s DayTags: Tea Themes
With Mother’s Day fast approaching now is the time to start planning your special activities for the day. If you’ve never considered holding a Mother Daughter Tea for family, friends or even the ladies in your church group, here are a few ideas to consider you started. Usually, simple is better, easier and more elegant. After deciding on your theme just add tea bags, hot water, lemonade and a few finger foods and you are ready to host a well planned ... Read More
Edible Easter Egg Baskets Recipe
Category: EasterTags: Easter Dinner Recipes, Edible Easter Egg Baskets Recipe
Edible Easter Egg Baskets Recipe Ingredients: 12 frozen puffed pastry shells 12 medium eggs 12 slices of ham, fully cooked 1 C of butter 6 egg yolks 1/4 C lemon juice 1/4 t cayenne pepper Edible Easter Egg Baskets Recipe Instructions: Bake the pastry shells according to the package directions but not for the full amount of time. Undercook the shells just slightly they need to be a very light brown when you remove them from the oven. Set the oven temperature to 325 degrees if that is different from the ... Read More
Orangey Banana Casserole Recipe
Category: EasterTags: Easter Dinner Recipes, Orangey Banana Casserole Recipe
Orangey Banana Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 6 bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 C Mandarin orange sections 1 T brown sugar 2 T of orange juice 2 T of lemon juice Orangey Banana Casserole Recipe Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the casserole. Lightly spray a 13X9 casserole dish with a non stick cooking spray. Layer the bananas in to the casserole dish. Spread the orange segments over the top of the bananas. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over all ... Read More
Spring Sautéed Fruit Medley Recipe
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Spring Sautéed Fruit Medley Recipe Ingredients: 3 T of extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 t fresh gingerroot, minced 1 C apricots, chopped 1 C pears, chopped 1 C pineapple, chopped 1 C apples, chopped 2 T lime juice 2 T of brown sugar Spring Sautéed Fruit Medley Recipe Instructions: Place the olive oil into a skillet. Position the skillet over medium heat. Place the onion and garlic in to the heated oil. Stirring continuously, cook for 1 minute. Stir in the apricots, pears, pineapple and apples pieces. Continue cooking for 4 ... Read More
