Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

I hope you had a great week! We had a bit of snow again in Wisconsin this week. I’m really craving spring! This time of year I always go to the grocery store and buy a bag of lemons. I put them in a bowl in my kitchen. They brighten up the house on some cloudy gray days! This weekend I’m going to use some of those lemons to make some lemony fresh recipes!

My Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a family favorite! It’s so yummy and just a little bit of sunshine on a not so sunny day. Super easy too! Makes a nice spring dessert. I love it with coffee in the morning too. It’s also perfect for Easter! Click Desserts for more sweet treats.

Speaking of Easter I can’t believe it’s just a couple weeks away! If you are doing a ham, you gotta make my Brown Sugar and Mustard Ham Glaze. It’s HAM-TASTIC! Talk about taking your ham to the next level. Just try it! I’ll be sharing lot’s more recipes for a delicious Easter over the next couple weeks so stay tuned.

It’s Friday and for a lot of us that means no meat during Lent. For dinner tonight, why not treat the family to something special? You pay big bucks when you order shrimp out at a restaurant. Why not save some dough and make my Shrimp and Artichoke Scampi at home? It’s AMAZING! And, a quick fix too!

Need a a new chicken recipe? My Best Ever Lemon Chicken really is THE BEST! It's perfect for spring. You can bake it in the oven or do it in a foil pan on the grill. Either way it’s delicious!

I love it to serve it with my Parmesan Potato Gratin and my fresh Asparagus Salad loaded with Bleu Cheese on top. Not a fan of bleu cheese? Use crumbled Feta or shredded Parmesan. Click Dinner, Sides, and Salads for more delicious recipes.

Got leftover corned beef that needs using? We sure do! Use it to make my cheesy Reuben Dip, Rolled Reuben Sandwiches or Reuben Soup. So good! Click Appetizers, Sandwiches, and Soups for more fun recipes and ideas.

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If you are stuck in a recipe rut, why not treat yourself or a loved one to new recipes? I have 2 cookbooks with lots of beautiful color pictures and each is filled with nearly 200 unique recipes. Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

Join Me This Summer for an AMAZING Trip to Mackinac Island!

I know we are all excited to start traveling again! I’ve planned four AMAZING culinary vacations. My trips are extra special and different from the rest!

It looks like we’ll all have the opportunity to get the vaccine by June. Let’s celebrate! My 3-day trip to beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan is the perfect way to start traveling again. It’s ALMOST sold out! There are just a few spots left! We’ll be there when the lilacs are in full bloom. It’s going to be gorgeous! We’ll have the opportunity to see and do it all! From a sunset cocktail sail under the beautiful the Mackinac Bridge, to a carriage ride around the island, a gourmet wine dinner, a visit to the famous Grand Hotel and so much more! Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get more details. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to get in on the fun and reserve your spot. I can’t wait! It’s going to be a blast!

In September 2021, join me for a river cruise through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A river cruise is the absolute best and stress-free way to see Europe. It’s a great value too because gourmet meals and wine, beer, and champagne are all included on the cruise! This trip is going to be spectacular!

If you’re dreaming of a beautiful beach vacation with amazing food this trip is for you! We’ll beat the winter blues and spend a week in one of my favorite cities, gorgeous Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! In January 2022, we’ll stay in a super small, just 80 rooms, 4-diamond luxury beach front resort. I worked really hard to make sure this trip is not only first class but really budget friendly too! All of your food and wine and top shelf cocktails at the resort are included. And it’s not your typical all-inclusive. The cuisine is gourmet, fresh and locally inspired! We’ll even have the option of a multi-course chef’s dinner overlooking the ocean.

Besides the fancy stuff we’ll go local! We’ll join local foodies in search of Puerto Vallarta’s freshly made warm tortillas, the ultimate tacos, tamales, amazing fresh seafood, and fabulous cocktails too. It will be whale watching season during this trip. Let’s go watch! It’s going to be AMAZING! Why not treat yourself to winter getaway you’ll never forget? Read my latest blog post Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to see pictures and get lots more details. This trip is going to book up fast! Hope you're on board. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 for more. You can also email her at: brittany@bonvoyagebt.com

In April of 2022, join me on an incredible trip to Ireland! This trip is also booking up quickly! From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, whiskey tasting, a VIP tour of Guinness, and so much more. We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in a real castle outside of Dublin! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

To find out more about my trips and what makes them so unique click Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom.

If you want to get on the list for updates and details on all my trips email me at info@thecookingmom.com!

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Here’s hoping you have a great! weekend! Stay safe and cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom