Happy Easter! We were up pretty early thanks to Pixie playing outside the door. She kept banging on the door… grrrr… So, it was off to bagels!
And some coffee:
No grounds, either! Woo Hoo! We had a nice relaxing breakfast and then some grocery shopping. The guy bagging our groceries had a lot of comments on what we were buying. He saw my medjool dates and then was mumbling about all the great stuff we were buying like strawberries and brussel sprouts. I think his comment was “This is where it’s at!”. I wonder if he would have said anything if the cart was full of junk food….
I had to keep checking in with work today. Not much to do, but some. Since clinics are closed, it is only PICU work, since hospitals don’t close for any holiday. I had a quick protein shake, and then it was off to my sister’s house for Easter dinner!
We had a nice spread:
I made the fruit bowl pretty:
My favorite mints arrived via my Mom. We called these great grandma’s mints, because she always had them. I think the real name is french creams:
My plate:
Plus seconds on broccoli and some fruit. After eating, we took the puppies out for a walk (okay, 1 puppy and 1 older dog)
Honey went into the water for a little fetch:
My BIL is the manager for the tree nursery and part of what the nursery does is to grow the flowers for the DEC owned state campgrounds. Here are some Norway spruce seedlings:
The greenhouses have seedlings!
Sigh…. I love flowers….
It was time for dessert when we got back! Lots to choose from:
Jelly bean cake, which actually had jelly beans baked in it, kind of weird.
My sister’s birthday choice. This was good!
And a selection of little pastries.
My plate:
Plus another eclair piece. These were good.
After this – it was bonfire time:
Because there were some of these in the house:
Peep roasting time! Peep brulee anyone?
Past the point of no return here:
Now we all smell like campfire! I did not have any roasted peeps, although I kind of wanted one.
Good times.
I need to keep checking in with work tonight for a while longer and eating a little ham snack for dinner.
I hope you all had a wonderful day!
Okay, the roasted peeps made me laugh out loud! Looks like a good day was had. Happy Easter to you!
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Looks like a lovely time was had by all…except for the PEEPS! 🙂
Great food and great company, what more could ask for?
I love flowers too and took some nice pics today when I went for a walk. I posted them on my blog if you want to check them out.
Have a great night!
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Peep brulee – too funny. I’ll bet Peeps would make great s’mores…mmmm, s’mores (picture Homer Simpson drooling here).
Looks like a nice day!
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It never occurred to me to roast Peeps. What a great idea.. Looks like you had a fabulous day. Happy Easter!
Cheers,
Missa
LosingEthel
Looks like you had a great day, but roasted peep’s ????
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The old me would have loved being there for all the sweets 🙂
You’re right the family time was worth the extra calories.
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Hey, you just made me feel better about my eats today! And peep brulee–too funny!
Now its back to normal eating tomorrow! Planning on some custard oats and fruit and dairy. Mondays are my clean-up day.
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Peep brulee’s are the best! My hubby John does not approve, but I think they are the bomb…:-)
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LOVE the idea of Roasted PEEPS (types the Jew who had never ever though of that yet has a drawer full rightatthismoment!).
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should have put that peep inbetween a smore – now that’s what I’m talking about.
Looks like you had a wonderful Easter. Roasted peeps, what a great idea!
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I have never heard of roasting peeps but my mom likes to puff them up in the microwave.
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All of that food looks delicious! I’ve never thought about roasting a peep before but now I want to try it!
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I love your blog. Random question…. Do you always keep Pixie out of your bedroom when you sleep? My cat wakes me up about 4-5 times each night. I need a new plan.
Yes – my husband is allergic, so that is one room she can’t come in. I wish she could, though!
One of my biggest pet peeves is grocery store clerks who feel the need to comment on what I am buying. I dunno….maybe I am too sensitive because of my weight and I feel like they are judging me.
Roasted peeps….never would have thought to do that! Fun!
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Roasted Peeps, now I am going to have to try that! I always put them in the microwave and blow them up until they are nice and soft.
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Now that looked like a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those peeps – too funny!
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What a great dinner. I LOVE x 10 those french mints. They melt in your mouth. Gosh I’m really getting into sugar lately 🙁
Bon Fire’s a super idea.
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what a perfect easter day! that chocolate log cake looks divine-yum!
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You just made me remember, I haven’t had my usually birthday cake this year, angel food cake with strawberries and homemade whip cream.
Were the peeps en flambe tasty?
I didn’t try any of the peeps, although I did want one. The girls ate (or incinerated) them all.
What a great day you had Lori, I love the food pics it all looks so delicious!
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I want to roast a peep! 🙂
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glad you had such a great holiday! all the desserts look phenomenal and i love how the fruit looks like a little nest! so clever 🙂
Oh, yum! Looks like your day was tasty, too! And peep brulee, too cool! I’m yet another person who has *never* thought of doing that. (No one in our family likes Peeps, although my kids like marshmallows and and had most eggs filled with the springtime ones.)
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Never in a million years would think to roast a peep! All the food looks amazing Lori!
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Bwahahaha, love the roasted peeps 😛 I think that jellybean cake looks really good! I’m a sucker for candy though.
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Roasted Peeps, now that is something you don’t see every day! Sounds like you had a great Easter. 🙂