EASTER DINNER 2026

 Lots of shopping and preparation for Easter dinner.

And cleaning the house. Yes all the corners.

Dinner at 530 pm. Eleven of us.

Appetizers- four cheeses, variety of pickles, fruit- pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, veggies-cucumber, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, spinach and cheese mini rolls with dip.

Ham with pineapple slices, chicken legs, chicken breast, Italian sausage, lamb chops.

Roasted rosemary and garlic potatoes, baked potatoes- with butter and sour cream, roasted red peppers, pole green beans, broccoli, peas, salad-radicio and romaine lettuce, 

Italian buns. Butter.

Drinks. Wine, Beer, Pop. Water. Bought a special $32.00 bottle of Red Wine- 2022 Merlot from Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve. A winery in British Columbia. It was near where my folks lived in West Kelowna. I had a tour of it in 1997,

Dessert- Big Easter cookie. Cupcakes, Chocolate and a Birthday cake for Sonya.

Everyone liked the Easter bag with goodies with their name on it.

All in all a good Easter. The best part was celebrating with family. Always love having my daughters, sons-in-law and six grandchildren. Just being together for a celebratory meal is a blessing of life.

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EASTER PREPARATIONS-MISSING GRANPA'S SPECIAL COOKING

 Adolph loved making Canascione,

His lamb and potatoes were so tasty.

Some years when he made lasagna from scratch, it was so special.

Now I buy a Longos lasagna. I am making ham with pineapple, Italian sausage, chicken breast and legs and a few lamb chops just to have some lamb.

Lots of veggies, salad and desserts. Lots of drinks, beer and wine. I even bought a Mission Hill bottle of wine to remember the folks.

So all the preparation continues.

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So Easter dinner will just be a simple dinner to be together as family.

A MEAL WITH THE GRANDCHILDREN AT AN AURORA DINER-WIMPYS

 March Break and Nana's wish to take grandkids out for lunch.

So they chose Wimpys in Aurora.

A small 50s style dinner.

Memories at the time on the wall with music from the Era.

Heh Nana it was good.

Too bad the juke box n the table did not work.

The meal was typical of a variety of diner food. Breakfast items with scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, bacon and toast; crepes with strawberries or my meal a crispy chicken sandwich with french fries. I had a coffee while the kids had milkshakes.

A fun little outing with an old fashioned flair.

I was just missing the flaired skirt and saddle shoes.

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MARCH-TIME FOR SOME OUTDOOR BARBECUES

 I love steak.

So last Saturday, a barbecue steak at a daughter's house was great.

My son-in-law marinated the steaks then put them on the outdoor barbecue. He had to clear the snow around it as well as scrap the foot on top of the cover.

With some roasted potatoes, asparagus, salad and garlic bread, it was a wonderful Saturday night treat.

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FEBUARY WITH LOTS OF CELEBRATIONS-LIKE A SENIOR HOCKEY NIGHT

 

Not a food post but importantly a flower post.

My grandson Brody finished his hockey career of the under 18. Seniors night February 13, 2026 saw a celebration of all the Seniors on his Newmarket team.

Flowers in a skate used as a vase. His number 97 jersey in the background.

Coffee, hot chocolate and timbits from Tim Hortons gave family members something to drink and eat while looking around the change room.

Fun for this Nana to attend.

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FEBRUARY- TIME FOR CHOCOLATE AND FLOWERS BUT MOSTLY CHOCOLATE

 Valentines month bring a deluge of chocolate sweets.

I bought some treats for the grandchildren for Valentine's Day. I always give a little cash as well.

But flowers in the winter are always welcome.

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JANUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS WITH LOTS OF GOOD EATING-MARKHAM STATION IN RICHMOND HILL

 I don't usually post my photo but eating with family brought me some opportunities.

On my real birthday I went for brunch at the Markham Station restaurant in Richmond Hill,

I ordered their breakfast special.

Now that's a platter full of food, Hash browns, scrambled eggs, french toast, sausages, and a slice of cantaloup.

Happy Birthday Barb.

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