Apr 13 2009
Second Day of Easter and I’m worn out
In Australia they celebrate Easter in a big way. The day after Easter is still a holiday. Here in Southern California we had only one Easter Day, but it was a great one. We went to church and it was packed. There was special music. They were still serving fritatas and coffee cake after the service. We greated friends.
Our granddaughter and her FRIEND came earlier than we expected, which is OK. When my company comes, I quit fussing and relax and enjoy them - at least as much as I could and prepare the meal. Our granddaughter is always ready to lend a hand. I thought the ham I needed to be cooked - not a heat and eat sort of item - but when I took off the store label and saw the one it was packaged with, it said it was pre-cooked. So, I only had to cook it to 140 degrees F, or about two hours. It was a huge ham for four people. I had just chosen it for the good-looking ham I could see.
We had baked sweet potatoes. I baked them the night before and re-heated them with butter and cinnamon with pineapple slices on top. Baking sweet potatoes just brings out the good flavors.
Steamed asparagus, potato salad, and apple pie. Typical holiday gorge-yourself-until-you-can’t-walk meal. However, after the table was cleared I sent my guests away to walk the dog and I lay down to rest while they were gone. Great hostess trick!
So today, I realize I’ve had a strenuous week and I’m still tired now on Monday. Thinking back on it, I did Curves three times, Zumba (much modified) twice, square dancing three times, and getting ready for a company meal. No wonder I feel like curling up with a good book today.
I’ll go to Curves, then take it easy for the rest of the day. When you’re over fifty and your chicks have flown the nest, you get to do that.
Marilynne
We had very similar menus!! Ham, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Salad, Roasted Asparagus, Deviled Eggs, and Pineapple& Strawberry Fresh Fruit.
That we did. I should tease my husband because he’s the maker of the deviled eggs. I didn’t even think of it.
Still, we’ve got about 3 pounds of cooked ham left. It didn’t hurt not having the eggs.
Thanks for stopping by.
Marilynne
Sounds like you had a great Easter. Definitely take some time for yourself. And thank you for stopping by my blog. I really appreciate your comments !
We had enchiladas for Easter. Not very traditional but they were good. Plus fresh strawberries and salad. The best part was I didn’t have to cook!
that sounds a really good meal. i like the steamed asparagus, potato salad, baked sweet potato, and most of all, the apple pie