WHAT HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(every day seems like this lately)
Seriously, guys, how is it already the week of Easter? I dunno. I just. I’m at a loss here.
In my family these days, Easter is mostly a time for us to attempt to get together and catch up. This has varying levels of success because of course I’m an adult child of a divorced, remarried, combined and significant other’s family type of family. (did you get that?!)
This year is no exception to the rule of us running around. We’ve almost got it down to a science now, so I am not as frazzled as I used to be when these dates would come up.
(this is us on holidays)
We’ll be visiting Bellingham, Lynnwood and Issaquah to visit my sister and her family, my mom and step dad and finally Paul’s parents. By no means covering the whole of our family, but a substantial dent for sure!
So, I have already put in a request for dinner. It’s breakfast! Don’t be confused, we’re having breakfast for dinner. Paul’s dad totally jumped on board with this idea.
We are having Nalesniki (Polish crepes), Marija’s (Paul’s mom) eggs with sausage (seriously, my mouth is drooling), and although I offered home made Belgian Waffles, we agreed that might be a little much. We’ll have mimosas (that’s a DEFINITE MUST, right?!), fruits, and the essential Polish accompanyments of condiments and meats (or as we refer to them, “sausages!”)
If you are lucky enough to be spending Easter (or if you don’t celebrate Easter but love a good recipe anyway), I wanted to pass on a couple of irresistable dishes I saw in the most recent BHG email I received today.
First stop, Carrot Cheesecake.
(credit Better Homes and Gardens)
Seriously guys, this canNOT be good for you. At. All. But you know what, you don’t eat it every day (at least you shouldn’t eat it every day), so go ahead! SPLURGE! I’m not even going to give you substitution ideas! (but if you want them, you know all you have to do is post a comment or send me an email!)
Second, the Bagel, Eggs and Lox Strata (something I’ll never get to make because of Paul’s allergies).
This looks so good, it makes me sad. I don’t even know. If you don’t want this, you’re crazy, and you should get checked out by a licensed physician (or just do something daring and try it anyway).
Does anyone out there have any awesome, funny or unusual traditions for Easter or Spring they’d care to share with the group? Or maybe some fun plans or destination they’re headed to or planning to attend?
Don’t be shy……..
Tags: brunch, carrot, cheesecake, cream cheese, Easter, Easter eggs, Eggs, strata
