Heritage Fest

We gave out bottles of ice cold water for about 3 hours until we ran out. We started with about 14 cases. It was fun to watch people's reactions when we said it was free and some didn't want it free or not. Here are some of the volunteers passing out water or are they just drinking it? The group that was in charge of this had put on labels identifying our Church and the phone number and web site. There were a couple of French nuns selling pastries and bread and Kathy handed them some water and they looked at it weirdly, but Kathy told them it was OK to drink it, its just water.

This morning I was in charge of bringing in cake for our coffee during Bible study. I made April's Holiday cake with cherries[this is it before I put powdered sugar on it]. I also brought in some sliced muskmelon, which was refreshing. Unfortunately I have cake left over.

Heritage Fest

Today Lemont celebrates Heritage Fest. Its an old fashioned down home fair. No rides, a bicycle parade, music, games for the kids. It starts at 1:00 today. I'm going down there to help with giving out bottles of water from St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Its just a way to share God's love. It should be fun to see people accept a free bottle of water, no strings attached. I read this somewhere "Wherever the Spirit is, there is fun."

Farmer's Market

Went to the farmer's market in Lemont. I bought a couple of cucumbers, a zucchini and a tomato. The orchard people were there, had a sign for peaches, but they were all gone. Besides these two that sell fresh fruit and vegetables, there also is a farmer that is selling sweetcorn. It will be a couple of weeks before the Mirai corn people will be there.  Best corn ever.

Monday

A little hot and muggy today. Good day to stay in. I tried another new recipe yesterday and have it posted on the Mom Whats Cookin? blog that you can access by clicking on it on the right. It is made with 12 inch wraps, asiago and ricotta cheese, onions and mushrooms. Very tasty.

Rib Fest

You are never too old to try something new. I went to the Naperville Rib Fest yesterday for the first time. We got there about four and left somewhere after seven. There were a lot of people there at four, but later there were many, many more. I sampled 2 different rib places which were good but not spectacular.  A sample of 3 ribs cost $6. Small beers were $5. We brought chairs and managed to find a place to sit in the shade and was a quite enjoyable afternoon.

This is my sister licking her fingers. One cannot eat ribs with finesse.

Appetizer a Success

The Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers were a success. The recipe says that they taste incredibly "upscale". I know that some of you might want the recipe. It takes a bit to make them, but I guess well worth it.

Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers

1 container (8oz.) fresh mozzarella ciliegine cheese(24 cherry size balls)

1 can Pillsbury refrigerated bread sticks(12 breadsticks)

3 Tbs. basil pesto

1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

24 frilled toothpicks

24 grape tomatoes

24 fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. heat oven to 375. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray. Drain cheese balls, pat dry with paper towels.

2. On work surface, unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick in half crosswise; press each 1/2 into 3x2 inch rectangles

3.Spread rounded 1/4 tsp of the pesto lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Place cheeseball on each rectangle. Carefully stretch dough around cheese; pinch edges to seal completely.[take extra care to make sure they are pinch good and no holes for the cheese to escape]; place seam side down in muffin tin. Brush with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan.

4. Bake 14 to 20 minutes until deep golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Carefully remove from pan. With each toothpick, spear tomato and basil leaf. insert into cheeseball. Serve warm.

The party was very nice, too cool for swimming. One of the appetizers that the hostess's daughter made was a baked brie with a cream cheese crust and apricot  jam. Very tasty. I'll have to get the recipe. 

Party

Kathy H. is having an open house this evening so Peter, the intern can meet more of the Church folks.  Its a beautiful day today, but might be a little chilly when the sun goes down. I should be home before then. Kathy just requested finger food so I am trying a new recipe, Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers, made with Pillsbury bread sticks, mini fresh mozarella balls, pesto and a grape tomato and a fresh basil leaf. I will report on its goodness and success tomorrow. I don't know why they are called "margherita" as there is no tequila in them. Maybe I am supposed to drink tequilla as I make them?


I just looked up Margherita and its not the drink with tequilla but a dish that was favored by Queen Margherita, of Italy I presume.