Monday, June 16, 2008

Father's Day Dinner

Sis worked and then spent the evening with her dad, and Nat and Shel and I went to church then I helped them cook dinner and dessert for their dad.

First we made an apple pie.

Public Service Message: with pre-made pie crusts, it's so easy, and when someone makes you a pie it's so impressive. I highly recommend pie making for those that want an easy way to make a good impression.

Seriously, look at that thing. Who would not be humbled when presented with such a treat?

Then the girls made chicken and rice and spinach salad.

It was a hit. They had a good time and were so proud of their accomplishment.

At our house when there is a female in the kitchen doing more than boiling water for ramen or mac and cheese, it's a big deal. My husband does almost all the cooking. He really enjoys cooking, so who am I to get in the way of his enjoyment? I don't want to be known as a fun-sucker after all. Plus he can look at the all the random stuff in the cupboard and fridge and throw together something edible. I however, need not only a recipe but all the correct ingredients as well. Imaginative I'm not.

5 comments:

Emy5 said...

I am so impressed with that pie!

My husband likes to cook and I do not consider myself to be a very good cook! I agree, why spoil the husband's fun?

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...

Way to go girls! Love the pictures.

Karen Schmautz said...

The pie is gorgeous. I love premade pie dough!

Cute pix.

Anonymous said...

Both of us lucked out by marrying men who are wonderful cooks! You have the baking category cornered though .... and what's more important, a delicious, balanced meal or brownies right out of the oven (I think you know my answer to that one .... lol!). It sounds like Uncle Mike had a great Father's Day!

Love,
~Big Sis

Ally said...

Uh, I am soooooo afraid of pies!

Pie making, that is.

I can eat a pie pretty well. No inclination to make them. Scared of them. Plain and simple.

That one, though, looks so yummy!