Easter Week

And so we move on, past Easter and Passover for most of us, and into spring. All things considered, we had a good week leading into Easter and a lovely day.

I did some baking. These are the scones from blogger Marilyn Miller's teatime cookbook.

I usually make her stunning cream scones but I had buttermilk, not cream. And guess what -- she had a recipe using that too. They were delicious.

We also enjoyed some delicious Sweet Potato Hash. I love this -- just an easy saute with onions and garlic, sausage, herbs and a poached egg on top.

I've been trying not to buy things that don't have purpose, just things like food, cat food, a birthday gift, and a surprise package for Rick that is yet to arrive. But I did break down and order these two little gems from Vintage by Crystal. Check out the detail. They really do a lovely job with these.

And they looked perfect with another piece from Crystal as well. Now I have quite a selection for each holiday!

We had a Zoom gathering with some people with whom I once I worked. All but one of us have known each other for more about 40 years.

Rick and I decorated eggs on Good Friday, as is our tradition. They look pretty good!

Then we did show and tell with our friends Mark and Jan, with whom we usually color eggs.

So, on Easter, I trotted down to Rick's, dressed in my Easter bonnet (well, I was planning to but it was blowing off, so I left it at home. This was my Sunday mask till the rubberband broke and I was back to a paper one.) The hat was my mom's wedding (or at least engagement photo) hat, so it's kind of special.

Rick's basket left much to be desired this year. But I did make some molded chocolate for him. (Unfortunately the bunny broke in pieces as I got it out of the mold. But then, you always eat the bunny ears first anyway, so I gave him the pieces.

He was more than satisfied!

Easter Sunday was cloudy with rain due. But it didn't stop us from having a cute table, courtesy of the sugar eggs Rick's mom sent.

And, we had a terrific breakfast! Rick made challah bread.

This beautiful loaf made a fabulous French toast.

We enjoyed online church and then facetime with the kids. Later, dinner. Our Instacart order, due for over a week, hadn't yet arrived (In fact, they backed up delivery for a week, which is problematic, but we do have food; it's just frustrating!). We didn't starve! There was pork roast, deviled eggs, potatoes and corn. And dessert, cupcakes from my massage therapist Sarah, was worth the wait!

I did get out my egg tree, finally, or one of them.

I didn't put everything on it, but it felt right to have it up again. I know Mom would have liked that.

Rick and I took a walk to the Ditch and we enjoyed a chaotic facetime with Greg, Kevin, Molly and the toddlers. (Carson found Lizzie the highlight of that event!). I had Rick hunt for eggs in the yard. It was a respectable haul -- five dollars, M&Ms, almonds, bay leaves, rubber bands and refrigerator magnets. (You go with what you've got!)

All in all, a jolly good week. And now, onward, as lockdown continues. I leave you with the sweetest face I know.

She's whipped, too!