Father's Day and a Pancake Breakfast

The third Sunday in June is the day we honor Fathers.  That is the day to celebrate your Father or the person who is the Father Figure in your life.

For Mother's Day we suggested you make breakfast for your mom then why not do the same for your Father.  The best breakfast which is great for the family is a Pancake Breakfast.  You can make Pancakes, Home Fries and not to mention Bacon.  If your Father is vegan or is allergic to eggs then just like we suggested for mom you can make him oatmeal with soy milk.  If your Father can't have gluten there are pancake mixes that are gluten free.  If you don't want to stand over a hot stove that day it is okay to make frozen pancakes.

While it would be great to make this special meal for scratch but it is okay to take the easy route and use mixes or frozen food your Father shouldn't mind.  If you does then make it from scratch.  I am going to tell you about some products that will make it easy for you.

First there is Aunt Jemima. You should remember this from your childhood. They have a whole bunch of products from pancake mixes, frozen pancakes and syrups.

http://www.auntjemima.com/

If you need Gluten Free Items then check out Bisquick. They have a line of Gluten Free items.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/bisquick

Last but not least there is Log Cabin. They have Gluten Free Syrups.

http://www.logcabinsyrups.com/

For the Home Fries the easiest thing to do it by them from OreIda.  You can buy the Roasted Potatoes and add some veggies.

http://www.oreida.com/

If you Father doesn't want you to cook then go out to eat.

I Hop is known for their great pancakes.

http://www.ihop.com/

If you are on the east coast then you can always go to your local Diner.  If you don't have one The Waffle House is a great place.

http://www.wafflehouse.com/

If you are on the west coast you can go to Carrows

http://www.carrows.com/

Enjoy spending the day with your Father.

Ferris Buller's Day Off

Ferris Buller's Day Off

It was 30 years ago on, June 5, 1985, that High School Senior Ferris Bueller took the day off from school.  This movie was released in one year later.  Ferris Bueller'sDay Off was not only written and produced by John Hughes but he also directed this 1986 comedy blockbuster.  The movie is about how  Ferris Bueller (MatthewBroderick) cons his parents (Cindy Pickett and Lyman Ward) into thinking he is so sick that they let him take the day off from school. We follow along and actually see what he actual does on his day off.  His sister Jeanie (Jennifer Grey) knows that Ferris is lying but can't prove it. The principal of the school Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones) is also after Ferris and want to catch him in his lie. This movie also stars Alan Ruck as Ferris' hypochondriac and depressed best friend Cameron who along with Ferris's girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) goes along for the adventure.  We should also mention Ben Stein as the teacher taking attendance.

The other thing in this movie that is famous is that you see some of the iconic Chicago landmarks. Parts of this movie was also filmed in Los Angeles.

Here is a list of the locations in this movie:

http://www.movie‑locations.com/movies/f/ferris.html#.VXdbL0YyfEZ

One of the most famous scenes from this movie takes place during the Von Steuben Parade.  Ferris sings  Wayne Newton's "Danke Schoen" then The Beatles' "Twist and Shout."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaIjYvIayj0&feature=youtu.be

  

Want to know a little more about the movie click here.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/ferris-bullers-day-off.html

What would go great with this movie is a Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza.  You can get one delivered.  What is your favorite restaurant to get pizza?  If you want you can make one at home. Here's how.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza.html

Tell us what you like most about this movie? What do you do on your day off?

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is not only a day off of work or school for you but it is also the day we remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.  Please take a moment and remember not only our military who have died  protecting our country but also the families they left behind.

If you are near military cemetery you can plan and go and visit.  Visit the ones who don’t have anyone to remember them.  

Here is information on Arlington Cemetery.

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/

Here is information on what else you can do to support the troops and their families.

http://www.military.com/

Mother's Day Breakfast or Brunch

Mother's Day Breakfast or Brunch

Sunday is Mother’s Day.  For those of you who are Mothers, then we want to wish you a very happy day. Being a Mother is one of the hardest job in the world and your children should know that.  We hope that you get to spend the day relaxing and being waited on hand and foot.  Show your children this blog we will teach them how to make your day special.

A Mother should start this day with breakfast in bed.  If you don’t want to eat in the bed, that is okay, but someone in your life should make you breakfast. If you don’t want them cooking in your kitchen, then they can always take you out to brunch. 

We think the best place for brunch is The Cheesecake Factory. They have a very extensive menu that everyone can find something for everyone to eat.

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

The next best place to go is Marie Callendar’s

http://www.mariecallenders.com/

If you don’t like these suggestions then you can find a great place on Yelp.

http://www.yelp.com/

If you want to attempt to make breakfast at home, but can’t cook, you may want to order take-out from a  restaurant.

You can try to cook the breakfast yourself for your mother.  Make it simple, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast.    If your mom is a vegetarian or is allergic to eggs, pork or potatoes, then find out what she normally has for breakfast and serve that.  You can serve her oatmeal with soy or almond milk and some fruit.  Even easier a fruit bowl.  You can stop by Whole Foods and pick something up.

Here are the recipes:

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/scrambled-eggs-bacon-hash-browns-toast.html

Whatever you do, make sure that your Mom has a relaxing day.  If you are cooking at home, then clean up after so she doesn't have to.  Remember your Mom is one of the reasons you are here.  We need to celebrate her.  If you were raised by someone other than your Mother, this is the day you should remember them too.  Don’t forget your Grandmothers because if it wasn't for her your own Mother wouldn't be here.  If you do not live near that Mother figure in your life then pick up the phone and call them.

Once again to all the Mothers out there have an amazing day.  We hope you get to spend it the way you want to.  Then tell the Fathers out there his day will in June and he will be honored on that day.  This day is just for Mom.

April is Easter and Passover

This weekend some of you will be celebrating either Passover or Easter. Passover is the 8 day holiday when the people of the Jewish Faith commemorates when they were free from slavery.  The first two days of the holiday there are two Seders.  That is when they tell read the Haggadah which tell story of how Moses made Pharaoh free the slaves.  After the story is read there is a dinner with family and friends.  This is the holiday where certain foods are not allowed to be consumed for 8 days.  That is bread.  Instead they will eat Matzo.  There are many things that you can make with Matzo.  We will show you how to make Matzo Brei.  It is the Jewish version of French Toast. This is perfect for a Sunday Brunch.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/matzo-brei.html

Easter is the holiday when the people of Christian faith celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Some will go to church for Sunrise Service then come home for and Easter Brunch.  We have some suggestions for brunch. The easiest things to make is a Breakfast Casserole and Cheesy Potatoes.  If you want you can serve these for Passover too. We will tell you how.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/breakfast-casserole.html

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/cheesy-potatoes.html

If you have any vegan friends who will be coming to your brunch we have a suggestion for a rice salad.  The only suggestion we have for your vegan friends for the Passover brunch is just regular salad.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/minute-rices-spring-vegetable-rice-salad.html

We also have some suggestions for movies to watch for these holidays.  The Disney Channel will be playing the movie Hop.  This movie blends animation with live action. It is about Easter Bunny legacy.  It stars Russell Brand as the voice of EB, who is son of the Easter Bunny.  EB doesn't want to follow in the family legacy.  He wants to be a musician.  He leaves Easter Island to go pursue what he wants.  He meets Fred O'Hare (James Marsden), who is a human.  Fred is currently unemployed and not sure what he wants to do. When he was young he saw EB’s father delivering the candy and always a curiosity about the bunny. Watch the movie to see what happens.

http://www.projectc.net/hop_site/mainsite/index.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00466HN6S/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

The movie suggestion for Passover is a cartoon possibly from your childhood, A Rugrats Passover. 

http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/passover-clip.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/6304168187/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

What ever you will be doing this weekend just have a good time.  You don’t need to celebrate either holiday to enjoy the food.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

March 17th is St. Patrick’s day. This holiday is when everyone worldwide helps celebrate the Irish culture.  There are parades, dancing  and wearing of the green.  It is also the day you may find many people drinking.  Not to mention the day when you may want to eat Corned Beef and Cabbage.  This is the time of year that McDonald’s sells their Shamrock Shake.  We will help you understand the meaning behind the holiday.  We will also give you some recipes so you can make your own special foods.

The History Channel has a perfect website that helps explains the meaning behind holiday. They have videos that will show you all the things that we know about St. Patrick’s Day.   It will tell you about St. Patrick himself.

http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

Here is a recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage. With a little research we have found this to be a gluten free meal.  You may want to check the spice package that comes with the brisket just to make sure.  We will also give you a vegetarian version.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/corned-beef-and-cabbage-and.html

The easiest thing to do is go out and buy a shamrock shake from McDonald's but if you want, you can make one at home.  Here’s how.

http://advicefromroseandlyssamarie.blogspot.com/p/shamrock-shake.html

Now, if you will be going out and drinking that day please do not drive.  Make sure at least one person in your group is sober.  What you should do is buy them soda’s all night long.  If no one in your group is sober then call a taxi.  JUST DO NOT DRIVE!!!

Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!

Happy Pi Day 3.14

In honor of Pi Day, we will be sharing 2 of our favorite pies.  They are easy to make and can be enjoyed year round. Both pies are basic pies that you use instant pudding, milk and ready to use pie shells.  The recipes are from Kraft.

The first is a classic with a twist, Cherry-Chocolate Pie.  If you like chocolate pie and want to make a little bit fancy then you can add cherries.

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate-cherry-pie-53412.aspx

The next is a Banana Split Pie. 

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/coolwhip/coolwhip.aspx#/recipes/109526

What pie will you be celebrating Pi Day?