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Asparagus Centerpiece

Posted in Centerpieces, Easter, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, tagged on April 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »

When I saw this centerpiece idea from Good Housekeeping, I was intrigued. Finally, a good use for asparagus!

I love the color combination of the purples with the green and it is just simple, beautiful and the raffia gives it a touch of country whimsy. If you follow the link above, you can get complete instructions on how to make it.

As you may have guessed, I am not a big fan of asparagus. As a matter of fact, I think I was probably 10 the last time I was forced to take a bite of it.

Asparagus used to grow wild along the ditchbanks on the farm and it was a great rite of spring to go find asparagus to pick. In my little 6-year-old head it was quite an adventure to wander along and pick the asparagus with mom or to tag along with dad irrigating and pick it while he worked.

For whatever crazy reason, my mom thought I should want to eat it once it was brought home and cooked. I hated it.  It was slimy and mushy and so green. Over the years she tried to get me to eat it but rarely could I choke down more than one bite.

I know most people think it is delightful and delicious and perfectly wonderful. I just wouldn’t be one of them.

So for me, this fun little centerpiece is a perfect way to utilize asparagus!

She Who Won’t Touch the Slimy Green Stuff

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Egg Shell Votives

Posted in Easter, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, tagged , on April 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Happy Monday morning to you!

I found a craft project idea that I thought was entirely cute and clever and hope that someone out there will take the time to make. I will freely admit I won’t be doing this, but I love the idea!

I love these egg cup votives from marthastewart.com

They are cute, fanciful and yet so simple.

Check it out!

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Hawaiian Hoagies

Posted in Easy Recipes, Entertaining at Home, Fast Recipes, Main Dish, Quick and Easy, Recipes, tagged , , on April 15, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Hawaiian Hoagie

On evenings when I’m tired, work late or just feel like a lazy slug (which oddly enough, happens quite a bit) I like to make something fast and easy for dinner. Even better, I like Captain Cavedweller to make something fast for dinner.

Those hoagie sandwiches are filling and tasty and because they are toasted, nice and warm on a cool evening.

And simple enough that anyone can make them. Really!

You can literally be eating your dinner in less than 10 minutes. Serve with a side of cottage cheese and fruit if you are inclined for a healthy choice or a plate full of crunchy chips if you are inclined to go the more flavorful salt-packed route.

Ingredients for Hawaiian Hoagies

Put a light layer of mayo on your hoagie. Or not. You could also put on pizza sauce if you so desired.

Layer on some Canadian Bacon.

Sprinkle on some shredded mozzarella cheese.

Toast until the cheese is lightly browned and extra flavorful then add on your pineapple.

Top with some sliced black olives.

Enjoy!

Hawaiian Hoagie

Mayo

Shredded Mozzarella

Hoagie Rolls

Canadian Bacon

Olives

Pineapple

How much of each ingredient is really dependent on how many sandwiches you are making and how much stuff you want on each one. For me, I use three slices of Canadian bacon and one pineapple ring with a sprinkling of cheese. Hubby’s sandwich on the other hand features eight slices of bacon, three pineapple rings and we won’t discuss the cheese. At all.

Make it however you like and enjoy!

She Who Likes Easy Dinners

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Microplane

Posted in Entertaining Ideas, Kitchen Tools, Referrals, tagged , , on April 13, 2011| 3 Comments »

A few weeks ago I was in a kitchen store and was completely captivated by a display of microplane zesters/graters.

Not that the zester I own doesn’t function adequately (using the term adequately really loosely). My cheapo zester works great if you don’t mind giving your arm an intense work out and having chunks mixed in with your fine zest.

The pink handled Microplane was practically screaming out to me. “Take me home, please take me home!”

So I heeded the call and purchased it. And am I ever glad I did. I love, love, love this thing.

Not only is it pink (which is of course a strong selling point for me) it does a fantastic job. I zested an orange with it this weekend in no time at all and it was so fun to use.

You can find this great kitchen accessory here, the original Microplane, made of surgical grade stainless steel and dishwasher safe (another great selling point for me!).

She Who Likes Pink Kitchen Tools

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