Gosh, what a week! Life turned upside down ten days ago when my mother became very ill and ended up in the hospital. She will celebrate her 90th birthday in a few weeks and has been in good health so an unexpected hospitalization threw us all into a tizzy. I’m happy to report that she is doing better and life is settling down a bit. My older daughter came from Chicago to help out and spend some time with her grandmother, and I managed to get enough kitchen time to make a few of her favorite dishes that I always make when she comes to visit. I had time to do the cooking but taking photos was just too much so these pictures are from her last several visits home.
We all love crepes and strawberries are still in season so LEMON STRAWBERRY CREPES were on our weekend menu. I made the crepes and lemon curd ahead of time so brunch went together quickly with very little mess.
GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD is a perfect make ahead recipe when you are short on time. I doubled the ingredients so a quick lunch or dinner was available between hospital visits.
My daughter and SIL introduced me to CHICKEN VESUVIO when they took me to Danny’s Restaurant in Chicago on a visit several years ago. This is one of our favorite one-pan chicken dishes and the leftovers are fantastic. I thought I made extra but at the end of the meal there was only one lone potato wedge left in the pan. This is a “must try” recipe and be sure to double or triple the sauce if you make it because it is THAT GOOD!
Homemade GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE has always been my daughter’s favorite dessert and I wasn’t going to disappoint her on this visit. She loves it and I had to smile when I saw her cut a slice to go with her morning cup of coffee.
The past 10 days have been stressful and it helped to have a few of our favorite comfort foods in the fridge when we had time to sit down for a meal or had to get something on the run. The crisis has passed for now and my mom is doing much better. As frail as she is she bounced back like the energizer bunny. Way to go, Mom!
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So glad your mom is doing better, and that you got to spend time with your daughter.
wow…yummyy…drooling here…
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Glad to hear your mom is doing better Cathy! Also nice that you got to spend some time with your daughter, looks like you ate well:@)
So happy to hear that you mom is doing much better now.
The crepes with strawberries look so wonderful.
Wish you a relaxing weekend!
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Happy to hear your mom is on the mend..
Thanks for taking the time to share regardless ….the recipes are wonderful.
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Cathy, glad that you mom is on the mend. All of your recipes look so yummy. I want to try that Greek pasta salad. I agree with your daughter that cake is great for breakfast. Joni
Sorry to hear about the upheaval, glad Mom is on the mend!
Everything looks so good, and I haven’t even had breakfast yet!
A crepe would be nice!
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I’m really glad your Momma is doing much better. Hope she gets back on her feet ASAP.
all of these look wonderful.
I am so sorry to hear that your mom was hospitalized but happy to know that she is doing better and that things have settled down for you. Don’t know how I missed the Chicken Vesuvio recipe but know that I will be trying it. Take care.
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Glad to hear your mom is doing better. I’m going to take a look at the chicken recipe – sounds yummy!
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Very happy your mom is better! My mom is almost 90 and I always worry although she, too, is in pretty good health. Each of these recipes looks great but I have to make that Chicken Vesuvio! I am always looking for delicous and easy dishes like this for my family and that looks fantastic! And I have to make lemon crepes, too!
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Cathy – So sorry your mom was in the hospital, but glad to know she’s doing better. My dad is also 90 and healthy, but you never know from one day to the next. All those comfort food recipes look like they made for a delicious time with your daughter and rest of the family.
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Sorry to hear about your mom, glad she is recovering nicely. Your dishes are all wonderful. Hope life is settling down a bit for you. xo
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Cathy~
I know what a parent being hospitalized is like…I am SO relieved to hear your mom is better now! I pray that she will continue to do improve.
ALL (and I mean all) of your recipes above sound — and look — fabulous (especially those crepes)!
Blessings,
Aimee
Glad to hear your mom is doing better now! Best wishes to your mom.
Everything looks delicious!
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so glad to hear how well your mom is doing now. what a stressful time, but i’m happy that you were able to eat some comforting food during that time! xo
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good to hear she has bounced back. Take care of yourself too. Yes, this food all looks like comfort food to me. Yummmm!
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Whew! So glad to hear that your mom is okay. What I wouldn’t give to have a family member who can cook and bake beautiful dishes like these. Sigh. I’m the only cook and baker in the family. That German Chocolate cake is a stunner. I’ve made your Chicken Vesuvio, and yes, it’s fantastic– and really quite easy to make. Wishing your Mutti a good recovery. Hugs, Debby.
I totally understand the tizzy caused by your mother being in the hospital. I was in that state for about 3 years when the unexpected occurred. As always your foodstuffs look terrific and I do enjoy trying some of the recipes.
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Cathy, so sorry to hear about your mom. We had a similar situation this summer with Scott’s day who will also turn 90 this Fall so I know how it can throw your life into a tailspin! You are such a sweet mom to make your daughter’s favorite dishes despite the craziness in your life right now. I love that Chicken Vesuvio and will be sure to try it soon! Thanks Cathy and have a wonderful weekend, so glad to hear your mom’s doing better!
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Happy to hear your mom is on the mend and it’s good your daughter could fly out to help. Everything looks very good and I have the two savory dishes saved.
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Sorry to hear about your mums ailing, I wish her all the best.
I came because I saw the lemon strawberry crepes in my feed, I went and noted down the chicken vesuvio. ^.^ Looks all delicieux!
Bless her heart. Glad to hear things are on the upswing. And what a lifesaver for your daughter to be here.
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I am sorry to hear about your Mother but glad she is now doing better. Health scares are the worst. I hope you have a nice and drama free weekend.
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You know that we all wish your mother, you and your family better days. Hopefully your mother will make a quick recovery.
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Cathy, glad to hear your mom is on the mend and doing better. This has definitely been a stressful summer here too with 2 family members’ funerals. Here’s wishing the best for your mother and yourself. The dishes you made sound delicious!
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SO many delicious and mouth watering recipes, that the difficulty its only the choice!!!
Cheers and hope you have a fantastic day and week,
Lia.
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I’m so glad your mother is doing better Cathy. I know how hard it is so have a loved one in the hospital, but you sure have the food taken well care of. I’ve bookmarked a couple of these yummy looking dishes!
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These foods are so good! But anyway, I am glad to hear about your mom going better now!
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Oh it all sounds so good. I’ll be trying that chicken dish for sure.
Glad to hear your mom is doing good. I know what a tizzy that can create, my MIL is turning 93 in just a few days, and we found our self at the hospital with her last month. She’s fine now too, but so stressful.
I hope your mom is all well now. And you did fed her well. God blessed.
Kristy
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