It’s a beautiful, sunny day and someone sings out “ Let’s go on a picnic!”. It’s time to pack up the picnic basket! The trick is to pack as much tasty nourishment into a small space with as little weight as possible. Remember you will need to bring lightweight plates, cups and eating utensils. Also, …
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The Celebratory Ham
Special occasions deserve a special main entrée. What better meal to serve a crowd than large ham? Christmas, Easter, birthdays and other celebrations beg for a versatile meat that can be surrounded by a variety of side dishes. These can made by you or brought by special friends and family for a wonderful buffet. Leftovers …
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
How wonderful a new family has moved to the neighborhood! Peeking through the curtains, children are curious to see if there are possible new friends and companions. Neighborhood adults casually walk by hoping to get a glimpse of the new additions. Give the new family a few days to allow the them time to settle …
Welsh Rarebit (rabbit)
What is it?? A simple dish with humble beginnings, sometimes called a Welsh Rabbit. Possibly a fancy term for this dish but it is generally meatless. It seems there are many stories on the origins of the name but the recipe is basically a toasted bread slathered in a thick cheese sauce. A very budget …
The Sandwich Cake
This layered sandwich cake (or loaf) is fancy enough to be served at a ladies club or luncheon. Unlike other sandwiches, the bread in the sandwich loaf is sliced horizontally instead of vertically. It is served with a pie spatula and is eaten with a fork and knife. It can be decorated to be the …
The Art of the Appetizer
Appetizers are small portions of food served before the first course. It is “high style” to serve these tiny portions of food with beverages in the living room before a meal. The informality of guests moving around the room, helping themselves to dainty tidbits starts conversations and put the guests at ease. Chatting and sipping …
A Salute to the Frankfurter
Frankfurters, hot dogs, wieners, sausages, usually served in a bun eaten by hand. Children love the ease and simplicity of these hand carried sandwiches. These bring memories of baseball games, beach parties, summer vacations and barbecues. Easy to cook, lend your children a hand at cooking their first meal. Add these to the teenage party …
Club luncheon
When it’s your turn to entertain the club, committee, or reading group, decide on a menu that’s light, colorful and easily served. Preparation is key to allow you to enjoy your event, making you look creative and well organized. The best laid plans will make your guests feel relaxed and your luncheon look effortless. Set …
The Tea Sandwich
In general the rule is that tea foods should be only those which can be picked up in the fingers. But what a wealth to choose from! Closed or open faced with bread cut as thin as possible. The shapes can be fingers, triangles, rounds, pinwheels or using cookie cutters a variety of styles. They …
The Lunch Box
The lunch box When packing the lunch box for your husband and children, spend the time to make a delicious meal they will look forward to eating. Remember this should be both nourishing as well as appetizing. To make school lunch more fun, let children choose their own lunchbox, one they are proud to carry. …