Greek Night At Nel's

I wasn't able to carry on my tradition this year
and attend the Greek festival up north,
 

 

so I was so delighted when Nel said that she was going to make my favorite Greek dish, Pastitsio, and have us come over one night for dinner.   She prepared it with macaroni, ground beef and lamb, cheese, and a béchamel sauce.  And the ingredients that tell you it's Pastitsio is the cinnamon and nutmeg.  It turned out delicious. 
 

 

She also made salads for everyone and iced tea.
 

 

Nel's decorating is different than mine, but she has her own style, and much of it reflects the things she loves....old things that have been with her since she was small, travel, books, and more books!  This is the globe I bought her several years ago.  It looks so nice next to her reading chair.
 

 

I think she has books in every room of her house.  Here is the frog from the Disney movie, "Princess and the Frog," which is one of Mia's favorites to watch.
 

 

Every now and then, I'll notice something around her house and smile, as it brings back a memory for me too.  In Mia's room, some of Nel's old dolls and animals from her childhood.

 

Remember my Greek doll that I misplaced?  Well, I was glad that I found it during the move.  Now, she is safely with the other heritage dolls waiting for grandchildren to play with them.

 

Both of my daughters have become good cooks, and always seem to experiment in the kitchen.

It is sometimes fun to celebrate one's heritage, to honor our ancestors who lived and worked and played and sacrificed to bring a better life for our children.

 

It was a fun night, 

and the food was Yummy.

Thanks Nel.

 

~Sheri