A Spring Fling Dinner

 I mentioned last year that none of us in my immediate family are religious.  Yet, I continued to host Easter dinner.  Last year I said I wasn't cooking but somehow ended up making brunch AND dinner for my sons.

I admit defeat.

This year I am again cooking dinner for my family and my sister's.  Our menu is as follows:

Hummus, skordalia and naan

Grilled leg of lamb with tabil sauce or tzatziki

Spanikopita

Pastitsio

Greek salad

Green beans

Pita

Berry lemon mousse torte

And since the grandkids will probably like nothing except the hummus, naan and beans, I'll make some spaghetti.  We are Northern Italian after all.

Whether you celebrate Passover or Easter this week, or just the arrival of spring, enjoy it with friends and family.

Nana's Little Helper

My grandson Charlie turns eleven today.  I have no idea how this has happened as just yesterday I was changing diapers.  Wasn't I?  Anyway, I thought I would share a few photos of Nana's little helper from his first few years.  Somehow, as kids age, they seem to have less interest in the mundane tasks of life, lol.

Reorganizing the pantry

Making brownies

It just needs a little tightening

Dusting the pictures

Cleaning up the spills

Might as well tighten up the light plate while I am at it

Wiping down the shower

OMG.  How does Nana make sense of all her committee work?

Well, maybe cleaning is better than paper work.  

As long as you don't sit in a puddle.

We had a great time celebrating yesterday.  And remembering the 'old' days is always fun, too.