What is it with Easter and colored eggs?  Is it a symbol of spring fertility?  The whole rebirth thing?  'Cause it's a bit of a stretch to tie in eggs, chocolate bunnies and jelly beans with the crucifixion.  Actually, it's even a bit insensitive.  Sounds more like a Hallmark invention.  I don't think there are any egg hunts in the bible.

Any rate, Easter and Halloween are Lily's favorite holidays.  She was so excited coloring eggs yesterday that I thought she might need a paxil to calm down.  It's my turn to do Easter dinner this year so we're having 10 adults and 4 kids over on Sunday.  So far the menu is: ham; carrots; turnips; roast beef; asparagus; salad; and mushroom risotto.....and of course cocktails.  'Cause a big ole' martini is the only way I'm going to get through another family get together.  Dysfunction Junction here we come!

Is it your turn to cook this year?  What are you making and how many are you making it for?