The other day my mom came over to visit (she drives 2 hours every Thursday just to hang out with me, isn’t she the best?) She saw two copies of the same book on the table in my entryway. “Why do you have two of the same book, are they gifts?” she said.
“Yes, one of them is for you for Mother’s Day this Sunday.” <– that’s what I didn’t say, but I couldn’t think of a clever cover up, so I think I said something like, “uh huh, I gotta go to the bathroom” and left the room. Later that day she was talking about what she should get her own mom for Mother’s Day. “I was going to get her a book, but then I thought, well that’s kind of a lame Mother’s Day present. I can do better than that.” And that’s when I knew I was in serious jeopardy of losing my favorite child status. (There is a 5-way battle going for favorite child status in my family, but I know I’ve got it in the bag. I’m pretty sure all of my siblings think they’ve got it too, though. Which means my mom is pretty freakin amazing.) Here’s the mug my sister Nikki just got my mom:
I feel like I should also add some Karen n’ Eric classic to this story. We bought the two books at Target last week, one for his mom, one for mine. (We haven’t even read it yet. But we saw the movie and it was so great! And my book club read it and said it was great! Yes, we are those annoying people that recommend things before actually trying it. <–“these people don’t eat gluten because someone in their yoga class told them not to.”)
But THEN, being the responsible people that we are, we forgot to send the book to his mom who lives in Montana. So Eric bought it on Kindle and sent that to her on Mother’s Day so that we wouldn’t be late. Books bought: 3. Book read: 0. At least we have our own copy now! Well, Happy Mother’s Day anyway, Mom! Next year I’m getting you something WAY COOLER. I will redeem myself! (Read the disclaimer comment from Janice/Mom below that I’m sure will show up soon. “I love books! This looks like a really good one! I love all my children equally!”)
Who loves sliders?? (Who knows why they are called sliders??) I love mini hot sandwiches of any kind, but these Canadian Bacon and Havarti ones take the cake for me. They are just so cheesy and so flavorful! There is an entire stick of butter (mixed with pesto) drizzled on top, then it’s baked to crispy-cheesy perfection. Who needs a balanced diet when there’s cheese and butter to be eaten, right.
^^Do you see that crispy cheese skirt on the bottom? YUM. These would be a really fun appetizer or side dish to bring for summer BBQs this year. They are super easy to make, which is always a plus. Split rolls, add mayo and ham and cheese, throw together a 5 ingredient sauce and you’re done! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter If you make any of my recipes, share it on Instagram using the hashtag #TheFoodCharlatan so I can see it! I love that. One year ago: Easy Blackberry Cobbler with Oat Crunch Topping Two years ago: Rhubarb Meringue Layers < This is a Top 5 dessert for me. Try it! Three years ago: Easy Cheesy Asparagus Tortellini Bake More cheesy appetizers to love! Cuban Sandwiches (Cubanos) « These are always soooo popular!! That pork in the middle is amazing.
Ham and Cheese Dip « this is so easy and everybody loves it.
Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels « these are just like Pretzel dogs but stuffed with mozzarella instead!
Pimiento Cheese, Tomato, and Biscuit Sandwiches « ugly old photo, delicious sandwich.
More sliders from friends! Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders from A Family Feast Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders from The Cookie Rookie Ham and Havarti Sliders with Parmesan-Butter Topped Pretzel Buns from Noble Pig
