Easter

I've been hopping all over this month of March and this bunny needed a vacation day so she could play with No Bake Easter Bunny Bark and getting the table set for our crew. I broke up the bunny bark and put into small Easter gift bags with a window so the bunnies could peek out. 

 Joe has the Good Friday holiday off from school, so we were able to coordinate our schedules. I better hop to it since we are also hosting Easter on Sunday and thankful that my two sisters and nieces have offered to bring several side dishes. I am making salmon for Joe since he dislikes ham. And I'm hoping it will look as pretty as this. 

When I saw these Bunny Lollipops, I knew I wanted to make one for Xavier. I may also put a few on the Easter table as well. I better get hopping as I have made only one so far!

My wonderful co-worker is leaving me after 31 years! Boy do we have memories of attending sales meetings in several states. I think my favorite was the Dude Ranch in Lake George, NY when my horse's saddle came loose and I was hanging on for dear life.  We were in our 20's when we started with the company, and I am going to miss seeing her at work every day. I know she is only a text and phone call away, but I will truly miss seeing her beautiful face. I still can't believe she is leaving but am very happy for her.

For those who celebrate, I wish you a very blessed Easter! 

xoxo

Debbie

March is Maple Month

Living in Central New York, we are accustomed to seeing signs for maple syrup for sale and the buckets attached to the trees that collect the sap. My love of maple syrup started as a child and our parents would treat us to maple sugar candy in our Easter baskets. And in the summer, they would treat us to maple walnut ice cream at an ice cream stand on the way to our camp. To this day, I still enjoy maple walnut ice cream if we are out for a drive and stop for ice cream. We were recently in Lake Placid and picked up some maple syrup from the Black Rooster, and I have to resist putting it on everything :-)

I use manilla folders to organize my recipes, and they contain only recipes that are winners that I wish to make again and again. Would you like to see my drawer in the kitchen? LOL A few years ago I was delighted to find a biscotti recipe on La Table De Nana's blog. The recipe came from Costco Connection Magazine so please check it out at their site if you are interested. If you are a maple lover, this biscotti will win you over big time. 

If you are hosting Easter this year, may I suggest this cute bunny decoration for your door. I bought the last one they had at our store, and am glad I spotted her. For ten dollars, all I had to do was add a couple checked eggs and a ribbon. 

Joe "the cannoli man" made cannoli and three Stromboli for Xavier's second birthday celebration. This little guy is growing up so fast.

Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie