My mom and dad are in their 80’s and they have everything they need.
“Please, no more stuff!” was the request a few holidays ago.
How true- many of us really don’t need more stuff- I can relate.
So last Christmas, I came up with a unique gift. I decided to make a care package of some of my favorite meals- and package it up and deliver it to them.Today, I’m picking up mom and dad at the airport, so rather than driving to Kalamazoo with their first care package of 2010, I’m going to have it packed in a cooler for them to take on the drive home.Even If you don’t cook, or want to supplement, go ahead and purchase some readymade meals from your favorite caterer or grocery store.
My dad has been vegetarian for 20 years, so I’m making everything veggie!
Some I’ll freeze (the lentil loaf, the lasagna, the soup) , and some is fresh for them to enjoy over the weekend.
“Please, no more stuff!” was the request a few holidays ago.
How true- many of us really don’t need more stuff- I can relate.
So last Christmas, I came up with a unique gift. I decided to make a care package of some of my favorite meals- and package it up and deliver it to them.Today, I’m picking up mom and dad at the airport, so rather than driving to Kalamazoo with their first care package of 2010, I’m going to have it packed in a cooler for them to take on the drive home.Even If you don’t cook, or want to supplement, go ahead and purchase some readymade meals from your favorite caterer or grocery store.
My dad has been vegetarian for 20 years, so I’m making everything veggie!
Some I’ll freeze (the lentil loaf, the lasagna, the soup) , and some is fresh for them to enjoy over the weekend.
Here’s what’s cooking in my kitchen today…
- Carrot Lentil Loaf…a blend of lentils, brown rice, onion, carrots and celery with spices and balsamic glaze
- Whole Grain Pasta Bake with tomato basil sauce and feta
- White Bean and Fennel Stew…white beans, fresh sautéed fennel, onion, fresh tomatoes, garlic
- Veggie Pizzas…topped with pineapple, mushrooms, peppers, onion, pepperoncini rings, a super good tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and lots of Kalamata olives
- Vegetarian Lasagna..simple with spinach, ricotta, good whole grain lasagna noodles and a roasted red pepper sauce
- Whipped Potatoes with scallion and ginger- just grate some ginger in with the potatoes when cooking, and sauté scallion in butter- blend together with a dash of milk
- Puree of Vegetable Soup- just cook potatoes, broccoli, beans, carrots, onions and celery- in broth with herbs and soy- puree until smooth and freeze in small containers. The perfect lunch or dinner with a salad and bread
- Cut up Veggies
- Salad
- Fresh Fruit BowL
- Banana Oat Muffins
Merry Christmas Mom and Dad!! A delivery of food to your home… Cooked with Love… by KatherineThink about giving the gift of food to those you love. They will savor it.
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