Neighborhood Playgroup

I hosted the neighborhood playgroup today, it's been definately pre lil' G since I have hosted. I have been kinda occupied and without energy, what can I say.

It was a very nice day, so the kids could play outside and the moms could talk. The meal was simple and yummy, and now I don't have to cook dinner. I made "ice cream cupcakes" for Miss L's birthday. I think her B-day is officially over now...on to Christmas.

Here was the menu:

Asian Chicken and Craisin Salad-I had this at my baby shower for Miss L
Blackberry jalapeno jelly over cream cheese on crackers
Mac and Cheese
PB&J
Apple Juice

I was MOST proud of the Jalapeno Jelly. Anything in my garden I feel like is a blessing and therefore I should EAT IT, so that is why I made blackberry jalapeno jelly, besides HEB always has of rasberry jalapeno jelly over cream cheese on crackers in their gourmet cooking samples section, which is to die for...I think it tastes exactly the same. Gary would disagree, but I got several compliments. ... Although next time I will add more jalapenos.

Jalapeño Poppers

This is my Saturday project that took WAY too long. I feel for the catering business. Appetizers take just as long as meals, and the portion size is WAY smaller. However, my jalapeños from last year reseeded themselves among my beans this year and gave 4 nice size plants. So what to do with 100+ jalapeños? (Especially when 'mild' salsa is usually too hot for me?) Here is my remedy and they are actually really good. The filling has cumin in it, but no hot spices, so I can stand to eat 5-6 before my mouth is ready for water. The best part of these is they are great to freeze and pull out for a mid afternoon snack.