Posts by Michelle:
Staff Lunch Recipes
A well-received staff lunch today–hardly anything left!! Here’s the menu…
Shake ‘n Bake Chicken (if you only try one recipe, this one should be it!!)
Bravas Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Veggies for dipping
Dipping sauces–BBQ sauce, Honey French Dressing, Spicy Sweet Chile Sauce, Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing, Ketchup, Honey Mustard, Dijon Herb Dip
A slightly sad lunch today, since my sweet helper Katya was sick and had to stay home! (Thanks to the last minute babysitter…) I missed her help and her company. I was very grateful for all the extra help from the church staff to get ready on time, since I was very late coming in. Hopefully Katya will feel better soon. She was disappointed to miss all the fun!
Random Quote
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.–Harriet Van Horne This quote reminds me to just jump in and go for it! I’m not a very good risk taker, but too much caution can be detrimental to good results (in food and in relationships.) So take a chance…ask [...]
Wedding Party
Inspired by my sister’s rainbow dinner party, I came home and wanted to throw a fun party of my own. We asked a few friends to come over for a special dinner (kids stayed with grandma) and had each couple bring their wedding photos. We enjoyed a grown-up evening of fun conversation, special food, and [...]
First Piano Lesson
Now that Katya is four years old, she was able to have her first piano lesson. She plays for fun quite frequently and often listens to lessons from her basement, so I thought she would be excited to begin. When I told her the day for lessons was approaching, however, she told me she couldn’t [...]
A Garden Picnic
Than’s Aunt Lynne was visiting us recently, and we were able to arrange a picnic at the Botanic Gardens with some of his family. It was a gorgeous day! Not much exciting to write, just some photos of us appreciating the gifts of beauty, family, good food, and sunshine.
May Day
Thanks to the mysterious benefactors who celebrated May Day with our family in mind! I was feeling sad that I hadn’t done anything for our neighbors, and when I went out on Tuesday morning I found this waiting for me… The next morning Katya spotted this one hanging from the mailbox… Whoever you are, thanks [...]
An Update for My Workhorse
Of all the small appliances in my kitchen, my Kitchen Aid mixer is the one I love the most. I can’t imagine cooking in large quantities without it! After seeing several pictures on Pinterest, I decided mine was due for a bit of a face lift. Here’s how it turned out… No matter how many [...]
Staff Lunch Recipes
A few recipes from staff lunch last week… Chicken Enchiladas (Test Kitchen Recipe) Layered Taco Dip with Tortilla Chips Chipotle Apple Salad (Than loved this one!!) Snickerdoodles And a random photo of my faithful helper, at home later playing with a truck made by my dad for my brother a long time ago…
The Pianist
It’s about time for Katya to start official piano lessons. Or perhaps she already knows how to play… If she can do it in gloves and sunglasses, she’s a better musician than I am!!
