In article >,
Ranée at Arabian Knits > wrote:
> Rich wanted to take me out somewhere, but I knew it would be crowded,
>expensive, loud and not as good. He just didn't want me to have to
>cook. So, we decided on a picnic at the lake with the children and a
>very relaxing day. The children all made me Mother's Day cards, which
>were all sweet (and not a single Lightning McQueen to be found among
>them). My final menu is:
>
> Muffaletta Sandwiches with Salami and Ham
> Pasta Primavera Salad with Mustard Herb Vinaigrette
> Sparkling Lemonade
> Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

That sounds pretty awesome. I remember eating your lemon blueberry cake
and it is gooooood.

Also, very suitable for pic-a-nic.

Glad it was enjoyable! (You're so right to avoid restaurants on this
day.)

Our simple meal was:

Costco filet mignon - barbequed, by Dad
Sauce bordelaise - this was in the freezer, got thawed and heated
Baked potatoes
Sauteed mushrooms

Dad served the New Mexico pinot I bought him as part of his Christmas.

Dessert was kahlua truffles (Kay Hartman's recipe) and some peanut butter
squares made from Nigella Lawson's recipe. Mom also found the last two
pear bars (this is pear on a shortcrust type base with a pastry topping,
similar to how Dutch apple pie works) in the freezer.

Dad did most of the cooking, I brought the candy.

Charlotte
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