Adult Eyes Only

So Kjerstin wanted me to post this video as well. We were walking down the trail and being silly. That's what happens when the Erickson girls get together :)

The Mount of Charles

So I went to Vegas for my friend's wedding this weekend and as such got to stay with Kjerstin and Steve. Well, they took me up Mt. Charleston for a hike and a picnic. I of course had the brilliant idea to make a film. Kjerstin is Pocohontas, Steve is John Smith, and I am Meiko and Grandmother Willow. I hope you all enjoy :)

Steve's HOT new look!

So, I want to know why all you slackers haven't posted? Ha ha! Just kidding...I know we're all busy. I just think it would be nice if we could all post at least once a month. Okay, I'm off my soapbox now.

So, Steve and I were at Lens Crafters in the mall yesterday and we found the perfect frames for him. Check them out...what do you think?



Just kidding! I seriously can't believe that they still make frames like this though!

Happy Birthday Old Man!

You've had a birthday shout hooray! We're going to sing to you today. One year OLDER and wiser too...Happy Birthday to you!

I love you Tyler! You have always been the perfect big brother! Hard working, funny, and definitely a good example! We love you!

New car!!!!!

I bought a new car. My second car purchase and I must say much improved from the first. :) It's my favorite color and it has AIR CONDITIONING! No longer will I forge a summer without a/c. HALLELUJAH! But really I'm very excited and I love it. Here's a pic so you can all see. :)

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Thirty-one years ago, Robin Goodman and Kenneth Erickson got married in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now, all those years later, theres five kids, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and two grandkids as their posterity. Not bad! We love you Mom and Dad! MUAH!

My delicious Easter dinner!

So, I have discovered due to the "kid" in me, I LOVE to celebrate the holidays and make them memorable. I did some research and prepared a fairly traditional Easter dinner. The participants in this meal told me that it was "....delicious. One of the best meals I've had in a long time!" That made me feel great. So, I'm going to share these recipes due to request, and also just for your viewing pleasure. They are easy and delicious. Let me know how YOUR meal goes.

Oh, and look at my CUTE placemats!



This is the Easter punch that Steve's mom made for him growing up, so I gave it a try. She also makes Fruit Pizza. I didn't get a picture of that, but it was delicious. Let me know if you want the recipe. It's yummy; I put blackberries, fresh pineapple and strawberries on it!

Recipes below:

Ham with Pineapple-Orange Dijon Glaze

Serves 10

1 bone-in ham
1 1/4 C brown sugar
1/3 C pineapple juice
1/3 C orange juice
1/3 C honey
2 T orange zest
2 T Dijon mustard
1/4 t ground cloves

Place ham in a roasting pan, bake at 325 degrees for two hours. Meanwhile, stir remaining ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. When ham has baked two hours, brush the ham with the glaze, continue doing so every 10 minutes while baking for another 30 minutes.

Easter Punch

Equal parts pineapple juice and 7-Up
Sliced bananas
Frozen raspberries
Pineapple sherbet (I used orange-pineapple sorbet and it was yummy!)

Asparagus with Thyme

Serves 4

1 clove garlic, halved
1 1/2 lbs. asparagus spears
2 t olive oil
1/4 t dried thyme (I used fresh)
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub the cut sides of the garlic over a 9 X 13 inch baking dish, place garlic in dish. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Add asparagus to dish, drizzle with oil. Sprikle asparagus with thyme and salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Toss gently and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once.

Scalloped Potato Gratin

1 1/2 C heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 t ground nutmeg
Butter
2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled (I didn't peel) and cut into 1/8 in. thick slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 C grated Parmesan, plus more for broiling

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a saucepan, heat up the cream with a sprig of thyme, chopped garlic and nutmeg. While cream is heating up, butter a casserole dish. Place a layer of potato in an overlapping pattern and season with salt and pepper. Remove cream from heat, then pour a little over the potatoes. Top with some grated Parmesan. Make 2 more layers. Bake uncovered, for 45 minutes. Sprinkle some more Parmesan and broil until cheese browns, about 5 minutes.

P.S. SLACKERS!!! No one has posted in forever...get on the ball!