Today is my Dad’s birthday. Last weekend we celebrated his birthday at my parent’s Lake House. Carol celebrated with us. When I asked my Dad what dessert he wanted, he said, “Peach Pie”. I immediately thought of my ex-mother-in-laws peach pie. It is straightforward to make but special. I actually had her recipe and it came out wonderful! I think it was the hit of the meal. We are still talking about that pie. My family is spoiled by my homemade ravioli – while delicious it has become ordinary to them.

Note: The birds candle holders we used in the pie, are from before I was born. They are historical to my family. The Happy 81 balloons are from the Dollar Tree – they come with little straws to blow air into to inflate.

Dishes: Certified International Mountain Retreat

Homemade Spinach Ravioli with Pesto Cream – I used my favorite pasta dough, filling – Ricotta, Parmesan, Spinach leaves chopped in a food processor, salt and pepper, (I made the ravioli a week ahead and put them in the freezer), boiled just before serving. Pesto Cream – homemade pesto mixed with sour cream.

Garlic Knots – These were easy and delicious!

Broccoli – Boiled

Peach Pie – Peaches, sugar, flour, cream and cinnamon baked in a homemade pie crust.