Thread: Final Mother's Day Picnic Dinner Menu

In article
<[email protected]>,
Ranée at Arabian Knits <[email protected]> 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
>
> It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
> too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. Happy Mother's Day
> to all the mothers out there!
>
> Regards,
> Ranee @ Arabian Knits
>
> "She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13
>
> http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/

Sounds like the best of times. :-)
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"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
>
> It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
> too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. Happy Mother's Day
> to all the mothers out there!
>
>

That sounds nice. Hope everyone had a nice time!

TMU didn't want me to fuss today. We had (baking powder) waffles for
breakfast. Lunch was pasta with prawns/shrimp and sliced tomatoes. No
idea what dinner will be. Trying to empty the freezer for the arrival of
the new fridge next week

On Sun, 09 May 2010 14:36:56 -0700, Ranée at Arabian Knits
<[email protected]> 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
>
> It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
>too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. Happy Mother's Day
>to all the mothers out there!
>
>Regards,
>Ranee @ Arabian Knits
>
>"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13
>
>http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/

Sounds like a wonderful day for a wonderfu mother.

koko
--

There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw

www.kokoscornerblog.com
updated 05/09/10

On May 9, 5:36*pm, Ranée at Arabian Knits <arabiankn...@gmail.com>
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
>
> * *It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
> too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. *Happy Mother's Day
> to all the mothers out there!
>
> Regards,
> Ranee @ Arabian Knits
>
> "She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13
>
> http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/

Happy Mother's Day to you too!

Sounds like a great picnic - muffalettas are a favorite picnic
sandwich of mine too! They travel well.

Glad your family treated you to it,

Kris

In article <[email protected]>, Arri London <[email protected]>
wrote:

>
>
> "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
> >
> > It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
> > too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. Happy Mother's Day
> > to all the mothers out there!
> >
> >
>
> That sounds nice. Hope everyone had a nice time!

It was very nice, thank you. Perfect day, too, sunny, but not too
hot, and only a light breeze occasionally.

> TMU didn't want me to fuss today. We had (baking powder) waffles for
> breakfast. Lunch was pasta with prawns/shrimp and sliced tomatoes. No
> idea what dinner will be. Trying to empty the freezer for the arrival of
> the new fridge next week

The breakfast and lunch both sound wonderful!

Regards,
Ranee @ Arabian Knits

"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13

http://arabianknits.blogspot.com/

In article <[email protected]>,
Ranée at Arabian Knits <[email protected]> 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
--

"Ranée at Arabian Knits" wrote:
>
> In article <[email protected]>, Arri London <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "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
> > >
> > > It is simple (which solves my husband's problem of worrying I'd have
> > > too much work), delicious and easy to eat at a park. Happy Mother's Day
> > > to all the mothers out there!
> > >
> > >
> >
> > That sounds nice. Hope everyone had a nice time!
>
> It was very nice, thank you. Perfect day, too, sunny, but not too
> hot, and only a light breeze occasionally.
>
> > TMU didn't want me to fuss today. We had (baking powder) waffles for
> > breakfast. Lunch was pasta with prawns/shrimp and sliced tomatoes. No
> > idea what dinner will be. Trying to empty the freezer for the arrival of
> > the new fridge next week
>
> The breakfast and lunch both sound wonderful!
>

TYVM! Apparently TMU thought so as well; she didn't leave leftovers
That is a rare occurrence in our house.