Culinary Creations

This past weekend I was in a serious mood to cook some fancy h'orsderves.  Saturday evening we had a blizzard of snow, so the family and I just hung out at my Mom and Dad's, cooked some tasty treats, and had wine.  It was so cozy and the food turned out great!  Making unique appetizers is one of our favorite things to do.  Although the recipes take more time and skill, it is definately worth it in the end. 

Menu

Crostini with proscuitto and garlic herbed butter

Crab and red bell pepper crostini

Andouille sausage stuffed mushrooms

White vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting

*Also, check out the new recipe under the Good Eats tab. 

Remembering.an.Angel

Luke and I are both lucky enough to still have all of our immediate Grandparent's with us today.  Today I was reminded of someone in Heaven.  Almost two years ago, my Great Grandmother passed away.  I don't deal well with death or pain in the people I love.  I don't like to confront it, so I did not see my Great Grandma before she went to Heaven.  I chose rather to remember her in her happy days and moments - and I am happy with that decision.  I now only remember the happy times I spent with her, not her painful days.  I kept a single flower from my Great Grandma's funeral and I still have it, after almost two years.  I keep it in my car so that I always have a Guardian Angel protecting me while I'm on the road.  It's in a secret hiding spot, but every now and again I come across it and smile.  Today was one of those days.  I came across the flower which represents my Great Grandma.  I had a breif moment and told her the latests in my life.  The biggest news I had for her was the news that I, her Great-Granddaughter is engaged to be married.  Tears filled my eyes, as I was sad that she will not physically be a part of one of the biggest days in my life.  Then I had tears of happiness, as I remembered her and all that she has given me.  If it wasn't for her, I would not have Nana, and I would not have my amazing Mother.  You never know when a tiny little flower might show up, and how it can speak volumes in your life!