Maggie's Farm

I love Calvin.

RE: sleds....

GT Sno Racers are the best. They come in two sizes, kids and adult.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B_QA1nxSiA

Lots of last minute shopping and cooking to do this weekend. Should be fun.

Here is an easy feed for guests.....

This entire meal can be on the table in about 30 minutes. And that means time to set the table, prep the food and still not be rushed.

For this meal go Mediterranean. It's easy to find quality prepared foods. It also helps that many of the items are best served room temperature.

There is no centerpiece dish in this menu. The idea is to fill the table with lots of food and a few bottles of wine.

Begin with a bowl of purchased hummus, and top it with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of smoked paprika and a squirt of lemon juice. Accompany with flatbreads and crackers.

For something green, have a bowl of purchased tabbouleh, a flavorful mix of grains, parsley, onion, garlic and tomatoes. If the flavor is a bit dull, liven it up with salt, lemon juice and a bit of olive oil.

Next a feta platter, which is simple to assemble but offers
complex flavors. Just set a block of feta on a platter, drizzle
with olive oil, then sprinkle with pine nuts and fresh oregano. Let the feta cheese come to room temperature as
the flavors are much better. Serve it with slices of baguette.

Finally, arrange a platter full of dolmades, or stuffed grape leaves. These are available in large cans at import and specialty stores. Sprinkle with pepper, fresh dill, lemon zest and lemon juice.

A platter of cured meats and a bowl of mixed, herbed
olives would round out the meal. For drinking, put out a couple bottles of red wine and white wine