Creative EATING!

Thought I'd take some time for RECIPES and COOKING.

I surprised my husband for his Birthday May 1st by having the dining area simply decorated when he wasn't around the day before (he isn't big on attention!)...and invited friends over to grill SHISH KABOBS! YUM

I spent the morning chopping colored Bell Peppers...
cherry tomatoes....onion...mushrooms...zuchinni...
and a FRESH PINEAPPLE..YUM! (Pineapple grilled is wonderful!)
add some marinated chicken and steak pieces, rice and some yummy bread to dip in Olive oil for a filling and easy to do HAPPY MEAL!




I took some of the pineapple chunks and made a fresh fruit salad also; adding fresh strawberries and frozen Blackberries..let them set in a bowl til ready and the juices just made the most delicious taste SUGAR FREE! ALL NATURAL!






The Pineapple TOP made a great decoration in the center of the bowl! (see photo above) Just a little idea!


We then had his favorite cake...Almost Heavenly Pineapple Cake.
(I'm guessing ..this was a PINEAPPLE DAY!)

THE RECIPE:
call for a yellow cake but I choose a Pineapple cake mix and bake as directed..
then while warm pour a large can of chopped Pineapple over the entire top of the cake..juice and all! Makes it moist....then top with a small package of instant vanilla pudding mixed with 4 oz. softened cream cheese and 8 oz cool whip. This cake is so light and tasty..very refreshing.

...and what is a Birthday party without kids...so for FUN..I planned a treasure hunt for each of the children. They had to find "their" bag with a certain color ribbon..if they found the other persons they could not tell and had to continue looking for their own. I filled celophane bags with little play rings and sunglasses for the girls and with only one boy.. he found a 'cool' car in his..was he ever happy!! Giggles and bubblegum pops made their day!



I hope this menu idea is helpful..and you enjoy the cake recipe!

Blessings
HOPE