JoJo the Queen Bee

Each year our church, Elm Grove Community Church, puts on a wonderful marriage conference. I love how our congregation is wise enough to invest into the marriages in our community. Every year, I'm in charge of the Caesar Salad and some of the decorating. I usually dress the tables for the amazing food we serve before the conference. If you've never been......attending just for the food would make it worth your trip. You don't have to attend our church to attend the yearly conference. This year, we had around eighty attend the conference and it was a great time. Here's my ticket: Our  menu this year: Valentines 2018 Dinner Filet Mignon 8 oz. Baked Potatoes (Loaded!) Caesar Salad Tossed Salad Mushroom with Onions and Garlic Hot Rolls Angel Food Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Covered Strawberries Table Centerpiece for Love Day: What You'll Need Glass Vase (Dollar Tree or Dollar Store Kind) Burlap and Lace Wrap Heart Beads Floral Arrange

I make this Caesar Salad often and most recently made it for our church's annual marriage conference . I've been making this for many years and its origin has a special place in my heart. Back in my days of 'holding hands', a beautiful woman gave me her handwritten Caesar Salad Dressing recipe.  Bertie Foster was a client of mine for many years when I had my nail business. We shared stories, memories and even recipes, while holding hands. Here is the recipe card she shared with me. Side note for Millennials: Recipe cards are how we shared our recipes with one another before the interweb. :) Handwritten recipe cards are so special and I cherish them. What You'll Need for Salad Dressing: 1 Clove Garlic, Chopped 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 1 Egg 1 T. Lea & Perrin 2-3 T. Lemon Juice 1/2 t. Salt 1/2 t. Black Pepper Blend all ingredients in blender until creamy.  What You'll Need for Garlic Croutons: 1 Pack

Valentines Day is one of my best holidays. The entire world needs a whole lot more loving everyday. Spread the love around and be kind to everyone, especially the ones who don't deserve it.