Happy Easter!

Has everyone else's Easter revolved around family and food? I can't believe the amount of food we've prepared and consumed. And it started early with dinner last night after we learned Darr's best friend, Rick, was coming to town. We invited him and his family over for dinner.

Saturday night menu:
Easter ham
Homemade macaroni and cheese
Sautéed spinach
Chocolate cream pie

On a side note, I've been wanting to make the chocolate cream pie recipe FOREVER. Darr's not a huge fan so every other time when I suggested it as a possible dessert option I ended up nixing the idea because of his lackluster response. I was not to be deterred yesterday and you know what? IT. WAS. AWESOME. This recipe is the epitome of yummy and just when you think it can't be any better they have you make the crust with Oreo cookies. That's right, I said, "Oreo cookies." If anyone wants to come over and try it, I'll happily make it again.

We were joined by Brother Nick, Megan, and Miss Amels for brunch earlier today.

Sunday brunch menu:
Strata with Gruyère and spinach
Bacon
Fruit salad
Oatmeal
Mimosas

Of course there were pictures:



And Darr's dad just arrived for dinner. The boys have headed up to the store for croutons and bread. The weather is crappy but it has been a great albeit busy weekend.

Sunday dinner menu:
Pasta all'amatriciana
Caesar salad
Roasted carrots
Ice cream