Mini leek appetizers

Today Chef Peggy shared her adaptation of a leek tart.  Everyone enjoyed these tasty, tiny treats. And their preparation sounds simple.  She used a can of crescent rolls, cutting each triangle in thirds. These were pressed into a mini muffin tin.  For the filling: in a skillet, melt 2 Tblsp. butter and add 6 leeks (halved and thinly sliced crosswise) and 1 tsp. fresh thyme.  Cook covered until softened, about 5 minutes and 5 minutes more until slightly caramelized. Spoon into shells; top with a dollop of goat cheese and bake acc. to crescent roll instructions.

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April celebrations

April showers bring May flowers.  Rather than pouring rain, I prefer to pour tea.  This month I will host a thank you tea for those who've been so kind during my recuperation.

Ides of March

As is my custom, I give menu items theme appropriete names.

Ides of March

The invitation is most effective when rolled into a scroll, tied with twine, and hand delivered.

Happy Pi Day

March celebrations

March is National Optimism Month.  So with that positive outlook, plan a party.  This month offers lots of party possibilities.  Most celebrated is St. Patrick's Day. (17th) Wear green, serve corned beef and cabbage and sing 'when Irish eyes are smiling'.  Everyone loves this holiday and just putting people in the same room on this day ensures a good time.  This month also marks the first day of Spring, cause to celebrate after a  difficult winter. (20th)  Dunk a thin mint cookie in a glass of milk on the anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts (12th) or dip on Potato Chip Day. (14th) For the math person, there's Pi Day (14th) when all kinds of pies can be served.  But for the Party Bee, the date to celebrate will be the Ides of March (15th).  Stay tuned for details.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is today and the name refers to the Catholic tradition of the last night to eat rich, fatty foods before fasting for Lent. A hallmark is the King's Cake in which a little plastic baby that represents Jesus is tucked.  The one who finds it makes the cake next year!  A cake that I love is Hummingbird Cake. Here's a recipe for 'cupcakes so good they'll make you hum'





  http://www.yumsugar.com/Hummingbird-Cupcake-Recipe-4415567