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Jude wrote:
> Dawn wrote:
> > Andy wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Eggs Sardou
> > >
> > > Toasted English muffins (open-faced) a layer of sauted spinach followed
> > > by an artichoke heart, followed by a poached egg and drowned in
> > > hollendaise sauce.
> > >
> > > Sad thing is, I haven't had it in as many years! [sigh]
> > >

> >
> >
> > That sounds good, too. I've done eggs benedict before, I'll have to see
> > if I can remember to get the artichokes and spinach and try it. Thanks!
> >
> >
> > Dawn

>
> Don't get spinach now!! Save that one for next month!!
>
> Funny you asked, we're having artichokes tonight for my daughter's
> birthday dinner. She's turning 10, and whole steamed artichokes are her
> favorite food in the world! (That and mac& cheese) I paid $3.99 apiece
> for em at the gourmet market - ouch! But they told me they had been
> 4.99 last week, so i count my blessings.
>
> So, for her decadent birthday dinner, here's our menu.
>
> Starter: steamed shrimp with green goddess dipping sauce
>
> Main meal: mini quiches with jarlsburg cheese, steamed artichokes with
> lemon butter, and orzo pasta. Possibly a green salad to add an element
> of crunch. And a bowl of fresh raspberries.
>
> Dessert: cake of course!

Sounds like that girl is wise beyond her years!