GRANPA ANTICIPATES THE SUMMER GARDEN

Okay, my garden does not look like this yet. But I have been busy planting the tomatoes and other veggies. Fresh home grown garden veggies or quick trips to the farmer's markets are just around the corner. For the cook, it is a welcome relief to pick some items for the sauce or just as a side dish. For the diabetic, even better. As we know the green vegetables are free and healthy. So I am hoping my garden will be looking green soon.

AN ANNIVERSARY LUNCH AT THE TILTED KILT PUB AND BAR

Barb and I went to lunch for our anniversary. The Tilted Kilt Pub and Bar in East Beaver Creek area of Richmond Hill was a loud and busy place. Clam chowder soup and a big Club Sandwich- must have been for a Scottish warrior- was my fare. Barb had a side salad and a delicious Sheppard's Pie with some garlic bread. Not Scottish but there always has to be a little Italian everywhere with the garlic theme. Served by some young women or wee lassies in short kilts made for an enjoyable lunch. With my sore knee I was not in the mood for pictures. So Barb did not bring the camera. Perhaps it was a real missed photo opt!
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MOTHER'S DAY- A TIME TO EAT

Attending my granddaughter's baptism was enjoyable. My contribution was 3 pans of lasagna while Barb made her devilled eggs. Two salads, a plate of sandwiches, cold cuts, pickles, cheese, olives, appetizers, buns, a drink of choice and a wonderful table with goodies. The cake with thick pink icing was well- the icing on the cake for the event. Mother's day and baptism day all in one was very good. Poignant, as many in the room were missing their mothers. Able to go home later and take off my tight pants replaced by jammies was enjoyable too! Overeating has its disadvantages!

See Barb's blog for the yummy food pictures.
http://reflectivethoughtsbybarbara.blogspot.com

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

So red peppers are good for us. Nice to know because Barb and I eat them often. Today I roasted some on the stove to have a bowl later with dinner. As we look forward to summer, red peppers will be an item in my garden. They are simple to cook. Get a little rack and put it on a burner. Roast your peppers until all sides are blackened. Let cool then clean the peppers by ripping out the seeds inside. Clean the black skin. Rinsing your hands often. After peeling pull the peppers into strips. Put in a bowl adding some olive oil, garlic pieces and salt and pepper to taste. An easy dish to add to any meal. I like to add some boiled potatoes sometimes. In the summer they can be roasted on the barbecue.
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