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What can I say about Mother’s Day 2011.
I guess I can say,” Thank you, Lord.”
Mother’s day for me is not a restful one. When I am asked, “What are you doing for mother’s day?” My answer is, “I have to cook.”
Yes, I cook. Most mother’s take a day off from cooking, not me. Restaurants do a lot of business on Mother’s day, it is their busiest day of the year. We used to go out for dinner, long time ago, but it started to get to expensive as the family grew, and never mind the whirlwind of chaos that we brought with us.
On this mother’s day, we spent the afternoon outside. Drinks and appetizers out on the grass. The kids had room to play and we all just enjoyed the cloudless day, and the sun sending its warmth on our wintered bodies.
I must confess, I am not the only cook of the day, my mother helps with the preparations, as well.
Let me say a few words about my mother and Liz’s mother. They left their mother’s to migrate to America, in 1952. My mother was 17 at the time. She left her family and came to a new country with a baby that was only a few months old, that would be me. Not a word of English did my mom speak. What kind of strength does it take to leave your family? What kind of courage does it take? They sailed to a land that was alien to them, as they were alien to it. I am sure their hearts panged for their mother everyday. No mother to turn to for support, no mother to cry to when the world hurt you. No relief from the crying children that had no grandmother, as well. Now, 58 years later, they have created a new family, their own little nest. They made this land their land and look toward the future.
This is why I truly appreciate Mother’s Day. I have my mother and my children have their grandmother. This is a blessing that cannot go un-thanked.
Here are a few facts that I have learned as a mother: they are a pillar of strength, they are the glue that keeps families together, and they are bridges for peace between brothers and sisters.
God bless mothers.
Oh, one more thing, you know your mother may not be the mother you would have chosen, but remember no matter how hard we try in the end we end up just like our mother. I am reminded of that from my children.
I have also come to a realization… God created woman last because God knew that the rest of creation would need a solid rock for support…
mb
Have you heard about Butch Bakery?
Butch’s Bakery bakes their cupcakes with a masculine flare, this ain’t your school girl cupcake.
The creator, David Arrick, made a decision to give cupcakes a more butch approach, according to David this is “Where butch meets buttercream.”
David took our everyday cupcake and turned it into a delicious statement. He has christened his cupcakes: Beer Run, Home Run, Mojito, Jackhammer, Big Papi.
Don’t they looked good? But d0 they taste good? Yes, most definitely. Groovinmoms had the opportunity to pop one of these “Macho cup cakes ” into our not so macho mouths. I am sorry, did I say we had one. Not. After popping one of these little guys, we had to pop a couple more, if I had some coffee I could have popped the whole table of cakes.
Cup cakes are not the only thing Butch’s Bakery makes. They do quiches, too. OMG! A bite into Butch’s quiche awakened my memory bank, and I recalled the last time I had a crust like this was when I went to France . 
I guess real men don’t eat quiche, they bake it. That is fine by me, keep on baking, David.
Butch Bakery has been featured on Rachael Ray, Business week, NY Post, and Irish Times.
David, love the little hats on the cupcakes.
mb
Here is a great book with 365 ways to get out of the house and connect with your kids or grandkids!! So, come on, get out of the house – it is good for your kids – and your family.
As simple as having a morning picnic, watch the clouds race, give the dog a bath, this book, Fifteen Minutes Outside, is full of fun, creative ideas for all seasons.
Let outside lifestyle expert, Rebecca P. Cohen begin or enhance your enjoyment of the great outdoors. You will be surprised at the powerful and fun effect it can have on a family. This is a rich and entertaining book of ideas!
For me, it was a book of memories – growing up my sister and I would always play outside – all the kids were out there, it was so much fun. Jumping rope, skating around the block, drawing on the sidewalk with chalk and playing ball, swimming at the city pool, snow ball fight! Mom really did know best – go 
out and play.
You are going to love this book.
posted by liz
I’ve decided to eat healthier – simply, I’ve made a promise to myself to add more color to my meals. My sister Marianne. is a Registered Nutritianist and she told me, we need to add lots of color on our plate at every meal – to think vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants for energy and good health. Eating this way may help reduce the risk of disease and cancer and lessen the aging effect. Starting from the inside out – Great advice!
Blue/Purple: blackberries,blueberries,grapes, eggplant,raisins,potatoes,Brown: dark chocolate Red:tomato,watermelon,radish,cherries, strawberries –Green: pears,peas, peppers, broccoli,lettuce, cabbage, apple Orange: carrots,apricots, oranges, sweet potatoes, squash White: cauliflower, garlic, onions, potatoes Yellow: grapes,lemons, corn,banana
So, let your color nutrient imagination go wild and go for it! – Add something really good for you to all your salads, soups, cereals, drinks and desserts.
Prepare a great meal or just have a snack…..keep thinking color.
Researchers found that women who routinely eat nutritious foods slash their risk of dying from the usual culprits, including heart disease and cancer.
posted by liz