All Saints Day

Last night was Halloween and the girls

had a terrific time.

Today, the decorations came down

and once again, the house looked

at once empty, and airy and clean.

Today being a Sunday, Kayla made dinner.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

accompanied by a salad

with tomatoes, cucumber and fennel.

Actually it tasted like tortilla soup

in a casserole form.

It was excellent.

The rest of the family

thought it was too spicy.

I'm looking forward to the best lunches this week !

it will make me smile.......

the making of a great dinner

About a month ago

it was decided

that the girls would all take a day,

Ashley on Fridays,

Emily on Saturdays,

and Kayla on Sundays,

to cook dinner.

Because of our schedules

Kayla has been the only one

to consistently make dinner

on her chosen day.

Including dessert.

( you can check out her blog,

"a picture a day" for tonight's fare)

I would like to think

that this is a gift they are given.

They seem to be enjoying the process.

Cookbooks and the internet

are perused weekly

in search of the next great recipe.

What I love most

is that they are looking past the chicken recipes

to lamb, pork and pasta.

Greek and Morrrocan recipes.

Spices and ingredients never before seen .

What a wonderful pleasures

cooking can bring to your life.

It makes me smile.......