Sunday Favorites

 

Yesterday was a really nice day - a Sunday that started off with coffee and my favorite french toast and ended with a family birthday party. I picked up this new oversized coffee mug when I was out running errands on Saturday and enjoyed filling it to the brim and sitting with a good book as I started my day, calm and relaxing. Sometimes it is the little things, like a new coffee mug that can start your day with a smile.

Later in the afternoon my family got together at my sister's house for our post Christmas/spring birthday celebration. We had a nice lunch together and it was good to catch up with all my nieces and nephews. I put together these gifts for my sister and sister in law. Very often, I don't use gift bags, but include some fun items in a basket and tie it with a pretty grosgrain ribbon. This time I found a black iron napkin holder and filled it with a candle, pretty napkins and some flower seeds. Putting together pretty gifts, for people I love, makes me happy.

My sister usually asks me to bring a salad to these kind of family parties and this time I brought my favorite, simple, but delicious Caesar Salad. This recipe is easy, but you will get compliments galore. Here is my quick method for putting this salad together.

 

Simple Caesar Salad for a Crowd

Place two bags of romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Slice two bunches of green onions and scatter over lettuce.

Sprinkle one cup shredded parmesan cheese over lettuce and green onion mixture. Toss well.

Add approximately 1/2 bottle good quality caesar dressing a little at a time. Toss well, as you add dressing.

Sprinkle a little more shredded parmesan on the top of salad and serve.

This salad is also really good with the addition of grilled chicken breast.

 

The Masters was very exciting and I loved that there was another first time winner and how he respectfully acknowledged Greg Norman. The rain at the tournament was a little disappointing - I look forward to seeing the course with the pretty sunshine and flowers. Happy Monday!

 

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