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Category Archives: Food
Around the World Birthday Party
I hosted an Around the World birthday party for my husband’s birthday. I invited his family and friends. My husband picked the countries based on the food he wanted to eat. Our countries were: Mexico, Italy, and Thailand. Decorations: I … Continue reading
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Tagged around the world party, italy party, mexico party, thailand party
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Vegetarian Irish Dinner
My Grandmother was born in Ireland. As an Irish-American I took step dancing classes as a child and my family had corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s day dinners. As a lifelong vegetarian, I ate Irish Soda Bread and potatoes … Continue reading
Irish Flag Bento
In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday I created this lunch. It is made of simple food but was satisfying. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Irish Flag: Broccoli, white rice, roasted carrots Fruit: Kiwi Nuts: Walnuts
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Food
Tagged bento, flag, Irish Flag, St. Patrick's day, vegetarian
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Shamrock Bento
This lunch was easy to prepare and tasted delicious. I loved the broccoli and garlic shamrock! In fact everything went well together. A satisfying meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Shamrock: Broccoli and garlic sauteed in olive oil, surrounded by sticky rice and … Continue reading
Hinamatsuri Dinner Party
I had some young relatives and a neighbor over for a Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) themed dinner. Click here to find out more about this Japanese holiday. I made a vegetarian meal tailored for American kids to eat. Music: I played … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged ひな祭り, girls day japan, hina matsuri, hinamatsuri, vegetarian
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Shark Bento
Awhile ago a friend gave me the idea of making a shark themed lunch. My 8 year old nephew is visiting today so it seemed like a perfect time to make a shark bento. It was very easy to make. … Continue reading
Buchanan Log Cabin Bento
The theme this week at the Bento Blog Network is Politicians. I decided to do a bento for United States President James Buchanan. He was one of seven presidents thought to be born in a log cabin (Andrew Jackson, Zachary … Continue reading
Homemade English Muffins
I have wanted to make my own English Muffins for a long time. Great Breads by Martha Rose Shulman has a recipe but the issue of rings prevented me from making them. I do not eat tuna fish and it … Continue reading
Small Plates Appetizer Dinner
I am finally getting around to posting this amazing meal. For Christmas Eve dinner my family enjoyed a small plates appetizer dinner. My Mom and I decided on the recipes and coordinated the plates/shooters/bowls we wanted to use. Yes we … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged appetizer dinner, hors d'oeuvres, tasting dinner, tasting party, vegetarian
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Dumplings Around the World
On Christmas day my family feasted on dumplings from around the world. I came up with this idea because I wanted something fun and unusual for 5 adults celebrating Christmas day together. Each course was served 1 to 2 hours … Continue reading
Christmas Appetizer Party
I helped my parents host a Christmas themed party for their neighbors. We served hot and cold appetizers. Our guests brought desserts. It was a fun party to host. Special Touches: Candy Cane vase with flowers (My Mom was inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged appetizer dinner, dinner party, holiday themed meal
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Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake with sour cream topping Spun sugar spiderweb Chocolate spiders My husband and I made this several years ago before I had a blog. The photo is not great and the spiderweb is not perfect but we were still … Continue reading
Jack O’ Lantern Themed Dinner
My family and I prepared and enjoyed a jack o’ lantern themed meal. Each course had a jack o’ lantern face and all but one course had pumpkin. Appetizer: Pumpkin cheese ball with crackers, carrots, and sugar snap peas I … Continue reading
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Dinner with Edible Bowls
My 15 year old nephew wanted to make a meal with edible bowls. This is the same nephew who when he was young wanted to make a dinosaur shaped bread that stood up. (we made it happen) Since I am … Continue reading
Bake Sale Food
We made caramel popcorn, cheese bread, and cookie pops for a bake sale at my in-law’s church. Caramel Popcorn My husband made his family’s favorite caramel popcorn recipe. Ingredients 3 quarts air popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups peanuts (optional) Cooking … Continue reading
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Union Square Greenmarket in July
The city that never sleeps does not wake up early on Saturday morning. I had some time Saturday morning before leaving NYC for my Great Aunt’s 80th birthday party on Long Island. I decided to go to the Union Square … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Food
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Zucchini and Cheese Pie with Rice Crust
I enjoy trying new recipes so I do not have a lot of repeat recipes in a dinner rotation. This Zucchini and Cheese Pie is one recipe that has been in my menu rotation for many years. It is adapted … Continue reading
Individual Cauliflower Pies
My Mom and I made Martha Stewart’s Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Hand Pies as a test for a dinner party. The menu will be vegetarian. This recipe appealed to me as a vegetarian entree that could be satisfying for meat … Continue reading
Union Square Greenmarket
This morning I visited the Union Square Greenmarket. The last time I shopped at the market was in 2000 when I worked nearby. Usually I attend a smaller Greenmarket near my home. Today I was seeking a large variety including … Continue reading
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Place settings – Sheep Party
My vision for the table was sheep in a pasture. The colors were white and green. Place card – I used the directions from this and this. I ended up doing a combination of the two. I made these in … Continue reading
Menu – Sheep Party
Mini Bagels – I made plain, cinnamon sugar, a few poppy and salt. I found this recipe a few years ago. It is very popular with my guests. The kids at the party loved the mini bagels. Lamb butter – … Continue reading
Bissap Juice
I tried Bissap juice (deep purple in the above photo) at the Bastille Day Fete in Manhattan on July 10. The woman who sold it said that Bissap was an African berry. I discovered during an online search that Bissap … Continue reading
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