A Seuss-ational Meal

We decided to have a Dr. Seuss themed meal
for small group this week in celebration of his birthday.
Brilliant idea!

I brought...

Green eggs and ham treats
Cat in the Hat fruit hats
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish jello

There was also...

Green eggs and ham
Cat in the Hat cake hat

Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. (Dr. Seuss)

I think my favorite Dr. Seuss book growing up was Green Eggs and Ham. That Sam-I-Am! He was so persistent, and it paid off in the end. This is very applicable in many areas of life. 

What's your favorite 

Dr. Seuss book? 

 

A couch full of boys.

A New Recipe

 

Eat feast during intermission. 

Enjoy lots of conversation and laughs. 

Come up with yet another movie idea to create. 

The Summer of the Blender... Continued

I like ice cream.

Just recently, I like using our blender.

Hubs and I have recently discovered that McDonald's has a delicious Arctic Orange Shake. I knew I should be able to recreate this yummy-ness.

I came pretty close last night.

I had some orange juice concentrate, milk, and vanilla ice cream. I blended it all together until I felt it was thoroughly mixed. I poured it into a cup and added a straw.

Mmm, mmm! Orange deliciousness.

Tonight I decided to go strawberry.

We had some frozen strawberries leftover from this drink. I added the leftover Strawberry Breeze concentrate, vanilla ice cream, and milk. Blend. Insert straw. I think this drink was even yummier than my homemade Arctic Orange Shake last night.

Mmm, mmm! Strawberry goodness.

Not to mention a little Flight of the Navigator action. What a lovely evening in with Hubs!

Ingredients to a Great Wednesday Evening

Bible Study...
Steaks and chicken on the grill...
Corn on the cob...
Yummy strawberry watermelon smoothies...
Friends...
Lincoln Lawyer, the movie...

All ingredients to a great Wednesday evening.

I wish I could share the recipe for our smoothies, but it went something like this:

A handful of frozen strawberries.
A handful of frozen watermelon.
Some strawberry ice cream.
A tablespoon of sugar.
Some milk.

At first it was heavy on the watermelon and a bland after-taste.

Some more ice cream.
Some more milk.
A squirt or two of strawberry syrup.

Blend. Delicious!

Breadbasket, Beans, and Berries

What a day!

I tried out a local restaurant with my Grammy for lunch. We ate at The Breadbasket in Newton, KS. It was like a Mom and Pop's Panera Bread. Delicious! We slipped in just before the busy lunch crowd and enjoyed a nice conversation amidst our salad bar munchies. Thanks for the yummy lunch, Grammy!


I finally got to the fresh green beans, a donation from
Mom's garden. I've never cooked fresh green beans before, but I loved them. Yum! And I had plenty leftover to freeze for future meals. Yeah!

Someday, when we own our own house, I want to make sure we have enough space in our back yard to have a garden to grow some of my favorites: green beans, strawberries, watermelon, corn, radishes.


My Grammy gave me a new recipe to try today (from kraftfoods.com). Of course, I got right on that assignment, and let me tell you, it is delicious!

Strawberry Pie
(Serves 8)



You will need:

pt. or qt. of fresh strawberries
2/3 c. boiling water
1 pkg. strawberry flavor gelatin (3 oz.)
ice cubes
1/2 c. cold water
1 tub lite whipped topping thawed (8 oz.)
graham cracker crust (6 oz.)

You need to:

1. Slice 1 c. strawberries and refrigerate for later use. 
2. Chop remaining strawberries and set aside. 
3. Add boiling water to gelatin mix and stir for 2 minutes, until completely dissolved.
4. Add ice to cold water to make 1 c. Add to gelatin. Stir until thickened.
5. Remove any unmelted ice.
6. Whisk whipped topping into gelatin. 
7. Stir in chopped berries. 
8. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to mound.
9. Spoon into crust.
10. Refrigerate 6 hours or until firm.
11. Top with sliced berries.

Needless to say, I did not follow step 8 very well. I think that is the reason I had leftover 'filling' when making my pie. Still, it was delicious... and easy! My kind of pie!

Happy Wednesday!

Mmm, Mousse!

I attended a jewelry party tonight with a couple friends, some colleagues, and fellow church "mates." We modeled and gazed (some even bought) beautiful jewelry. There were many lovely conversations. And, of course, where there is a gathering of women, there is delicious food!

The delectable treat tonight? Strawberry Mousse!

I did not go home with any jewelry (or the anticipation of jewelry coming soon to my door), but I did go home with this yummy dessert recipe. Let me share! The entire group of ladies enjoyed this dessert, so I know you will too!

Strawberry Mousse 
(serves 6)





You will need:

1 pkg. strawberry jello (sugarfree tastes just as wonderful, and it's healthier!)
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. strawberries, divided
1/2 c. cream cheese (fat free works just as great!)
1/2 c. cold water
1 c. whipped topping + enough for a dollop to top each cup

You need to:

1. Stir jello and boiling water together in bowl until dissolved.
2. Pour into a blender with 1 cup strawberries, cream cheese, and cold water.
3. Blend for 1 minute, until smooth.
4. Pour into a bowl. Whisk the 1 c. whipped topping into the mixture. *Don't let the jello settle to the bottom!
5. Pour mousse into cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Top each cup with leftover strawberries and a dollop of whipped topping

Around the Dinner Table

After tonight, I just HAVE to share another recipe!

We had friends over for dinner (for the first time?) and LOVED it! We've been talking about doing this for the longest time. All of a sudden something clicked, and we finally put our words into action. We enjoyed ourselves so much we're already deciding who else we can invite to dinner!

Thanks, Mark, Lisa, Samuel, and Judah, for making it an enjoyable evening around the dinner table!

So, what was on the menu, you might ask...

... the previously mentioned Quiche. (It really is quite yummy! I also think it tastes better every time I make it.)
... peas and corn, Samuel's favorite vegetables.
... and Angel Food Strawberry Dessert! Yum! It's easy and delicious (and certain to send guests back for seconds or even thirds)!















 
Angel Food Strawberry Dessert

You will need:

1 package strawberry jello
1 c hot water
1/2 c cold water
1 1/2 pints drained strawberries
1/2 c (or less) sugar (only if using fresh strawberries)
1 pint whipping cream
angel food cake

You need to:

1. Make the jello and let partially set or thicken.
2. Add sugar to the strawberries and let it set for at least 30 min.
3. Break angel food cake into pieces in a 9 x 13 pan.
4. Mix jello, whipping cream, and strawberries.
5. Pour mixture over cake.
6. Enjoy! (I almost think it is tastier after cooling in the fridge for a bit.)

My grandmother brought this dessert to the Mother's Day meal at Mom and Dad's house in May. Of course I HAD to have the recipe. The first time I made it, I actually made the angel food cake myself, which was quite an ordeal. After learning that Grandma cheated and bought an angel food cake loaf from the bakery section at the grocery store, that's exactly what I did for tonight's dessert. Delicious! I definitely recommend letting someone else deal with the hassle of making that persnickety cake.