MEMORIAL DAY MEAL IDEAS

Written by Arleen M. Kaptur


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AMAZING FRUIT SALAD

1 pint fresh blueberries

1 pint fresh hulled strawberries or raspberries 2-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

2 cups seeded watermelon chunks

2 bananas, sliced 1/2”

2 tbs. lemon juice

2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained 2 pkgs. (3 ozs. each) cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

1-1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice

1 cup whipping cream, whipped

1/4 tsp. grated lime peel

Toss bananas and lemon juice to keep from browning. Place in a glass bowl. In a layering effect, placerepparttar pineapple, blueberries, one half ofrepparttar 111600 strawberries, oranges, kiwifruit, watermelon, andrepparttar 111601 remaining strawberries/or raspberries. In a bowl, with a mixer, beatrepparttar 111602 cream cheese until smooth. Addrepparttar 111603 sugar slowly and continue beating. Add lime juice and incorporate, thenrepparttar 111604 lime peel. Lower speed, and add one-half ofrepparttar 111605 whipped cream. Mix until blended. Lower speed again, and addrepparttar 111606 remaining whipped cream. Pour dressing over fruit allowing it to drizzle insiderepparttar 111607 bowl. Chill for at least 1 hr.(br> *****

If you decide to grill hamburgers and assorted sausages serve your condiments in hollowed out red and white bell peppers. Serve sugar cookies that have been cut into star shapes and sprinkly with red/white/blue sugar. You have a meal that everyone will truly enjoy.

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If your family is geared toward seafood, try grilling swordfish steaks. Grill vegetable packets of eggplant, zucchini, and red bell peppers alongsiderepparttar 111608 swordfish. Serve fresh blueberries and strawberries that are sprinkled lighted with sugar for dessert. *****

For added treats, serve cherry tomatoes instead of tomato slices, cucumber sticks, and assorted melon balls. Your favorite potato salad recipes adds to your meal, as well as a pretty plate of deviled eggs. Brownies, vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce, or even wedges of a moist chocolate layer cake will end your meal in a grand way. *****

Enjoyrepparttar 111609 Memorial Day Holiday and have fun with family and friends. Enjoy!

Oh, byrepparttar 111610 way, when did you say dinner is being served? ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 May

Arleen Kaptur has written numerous articles, e-books, and the novel: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES Websites: http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.rusticliving.info http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving http://www.topica.com/com/lists/simpleliving


Homemaking Journals

Written by Dionna Sanchez


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~Holiday Traditions

~Kid Stuff (activities, projects and kid recipes like "goop")

~Gardening -planting info, seasonal planting favorites that you have used, tips, tricks and more.

~Seasonal Tips - helpful info on what to do before and after each season changes.

~Your Daily Routines - Do you keep a "to-do" list? Does it help you to stick by a certain schedule?

~Meal Planning - How do you keep organized in your kitchen? What helps you keep meals rotating regularly?

~Budget Outline

~Trusted phone numbers of doctors, dentists, builders, pastors and more.

While you put together your Homemaker's Journal, I think you will find that it has become a labor of love. It will be so treasured and cherished when you hand it down and also will become a valuable resource to whomever you choose to receive it. Whether you give it to your daughters when they move into their first home, your daughter-in-law when she marries your son, or a special neice; this idea is a real winner in creating a homemaking legacy.



Dionna is Editor/Publisher of Emphasis On Moms. Emphasis is a monthly newsletter focused on giving moms encouragement, support, and genuine tips and ideas to help them enjoy who they are as women and mothers while nurturing their families. Visit at http://www.EmphasisOnMoms.com/


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