Food Service

Last Wednesday my parents came up and brought my niece, Rachel, with them. We only had 24 hours together but I was not going to complain. I am glad for every minute I get to spend with this girl. I was thrilled that she wanted to spend some of her Christmas break with me!

Rachel and Uncle Marc love to tease and torment each other. I think, in this picture, she was really wanting to hit him with the spatula!!

And there is no doubt in my mind that he was asking for it.

We didn't do a lot of "running around" this visit like we typically do. We did, however, eat. We ate well. And a lot. We made quesadillas Wednesday for dinner. Easy- peasy and oh-so yummy.
I got to use my new mini-chopper that my mom got me for Christmas. New kitchen tools make me happy. And it's red. So I was really happy.

My Dad told me he could eat the quesadillas all night. I think he would have too. That made me feel so good. I love it when people enjoy my cooking. Rachel loved them so much she is going to make them at home.

Thursday morning we made crepes. Rachel has been wanting me to teach her how to make crepes and what kind of Aunt would I be if I didn't??? I love that she loves to cook. We got some good bonding time in the kitchen. Memories I will cherish forever. It had been forever since I had made crepes. We decided two things: #1 Aunt Heather needs a crepe pan. #2 We will call this effort "craps". They weren't all that pretty but they sure did taste good!!!!

Rachel decorated hers with chocolate and whipped cream. I had strawberry preserves and whipped cream. Oh.my.goodness. So good. We also had bacon. Dipped in chocolate. Seriously. It is mega good.

Isn't she beautiful? She really is. Inside and out. She is an amazing kid, er- young lady. She is kind and generous, oh-so smart, considerate, funny, strong, and respectful. My sister truly is an amazing mother. She has done an incredible job of raising such a fine young woman. I love having her around.

The two chefs.

A horrible picture of me but it had to be documented. The dynamic duos' first time making crepes together. Early morning pictures are never supposed to be pretty, right? Bed head and all. Marc teased and said we were running a food service with all the cooking we did in the time we had!

It was a fun 23 hours. My family left and I was exhausted! I actually laid down a took a nap. That never happens. I have been sick sick sick since Christmas. Actually for weeks before but that's another post!!

Thank You Rachel for spending time with me. Thanks to my "O Sister Gorgeous One" for sharing her with me, and to my parents for driving her up. I had a ball and miss her already.

Blessings,

Heather:)