tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post5874148395885143201..comments2019-11-19T10:49:13.662-08:00Comments on A Called Life: These Whirlwind DaysMindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15382696392076910611noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post-82978006824266455752011-08-25T00:13:47.529-07:002011-08-25T00:13:47.529-07:00Sounds delicious! Enjoy!Sounds delicious! Enjoy!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200088593233052818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post-43467447080169863262011-08-24T16:27:07.724-07:002011-08-24T16:27:07.724-07:00Thanks Mindy! All good ideas. I think I'm goin...Thanks Mindy! All good ideas. I think I'm going to do my raclette thing...I'm excited about that! :)<br /><br />Raclette is a Swiss dish that essentially makes, at least the way I do it, a glamorous baked potato!<br /><br />Now to figure out dessert...Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382696392076910611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post-88066245276130298992011-08-24T13:28:59.701-07:002011-08-24T13:28:59.701-07:00I'm not familiar with that, but it sounds fun!...I'm not familiar with that, but it sounds fun!<br /><br />One thing we like to do when "entertaining" a group is allow them to 'build their own' item to personalize what each person wants to have. For instance: we'll do build your own pizzas on tortilla shells and bake them in the oven. Regular tortilla shells spread with pizza sauce and a variety of toppings lets each person choose. You could do something similar with tacos or even quesadillas (one of our favorites). Just have all your toppings ready to go and get everyone involved in the prep!<br /><br />Another plan-ahead item I like to do uses my crock pot. I have a great recipe for sausages -a great summer classic- in the crock pot. You can do it with Bratwurst or even Italian Sausage. Depending on if they are frozen or thawed, you put them in at a certain time and just let them go. Then you can make some simple and refreshing side items to go along with it. A nice cole slaw or even just a relish tray would be fun.<br /><br />A nice veggie lasagna could also be really good and easy. The veggies will keep it healthy and light for summer eating, but it's easy to put together ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate until it is time to bake it (though keep in mind, sometimes that means adding a few extra minutes for it to heat all the way through from being cold).<br /><br />Wow...I sure have gone on and on, haven't I?!! Sorry--I get excited about food and sharing fun ideas. ;-)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200088593233052818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post-74726845952710207712011-08-24T13:01:02.176-07:002011-08-24T13:01:02.176-07:00I like this!!!
4 adults and one baby.
No special d...I like this!!!<br />4 adults and one baby.<br />No special diets except healthy is the name of the game.<br />No preferences on oven or stove top.<br />Typically I'm have "have it all ready" type of gal. BUT your questions did remind me that I have a raclette "machine" that I haven't used in a long long time. That would be fun...Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382696392076910611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520302674284549467.post-34560038245621897402011-08-24T12:47:49.078-07:002011-08-24T12:47:49.078-07:00What size is the group? Are there any special diet...What size is the group? Are there any special diets? If you don't have a grill, do you want to use the oven or is it too hot for that? Would you rather use the stove top or have something less 'hot' to prepare? Do you want it all prepared before they arrive, or do you want them involved in the process?<br />I have ideas! ;-) (and obviously a question or two...)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200088593233052818noreply@blogger.com