Personal Pizzas

Dear Jess,

As you know, one of my favourite things is date night. Whether it's with your significant other, or your very best friend, quality time together is the best.

Jason and myself recently had one such date night. We were both so tired, and had not seen each other in five days! We were starving and in need of some cheep, tasty, simple food. We were walking to the grocery store, contemplating what we had energy to put together when I had a flashback to my first two years of university...

I lived in Weston with the Robinsons, and every Saturday night Kathy would make everyone personal pizzas. She would use whole wheat pitas as the base, and ask everyone what they would like on it. Toppings ranged from sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, two or three types of cheese, spinach, chicken, pepperoni, bacon, sausage... basically anything your hungry heart desired. (What a wonderful woman!)

As you can guess, this is exactly what we did, and   o h   m a n   was it delicious!

Personal Pizzas
whole wheat pitas
whatever toppings you want!

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your pitas on the pan. Top first with your sauce, and then your desired toppings, and end with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and toppings are heated through.

2. Devour!

My Pizza had: mushrooms, spinach, green peppers, and hot peppers

Jason Topped his with: mushrooms, pepperoni, green peppers and hot peppers

Love,
Sally

So Much Food!

Dear Sally,

I think Friday night was one of many theme parties to come. I love the idea of combining food and costume and great company. What is it about food that seems to bring people together (besides the natural need for sustenance)? The 1920s party was just the start of an epic journey through the history, food, and

fashion. I look forward to sharing many more nights like this one with friends!

Love,

Jess

The pictures were taken just before all the food was demolished. Sally and I were so hungry we were worried there would

be no food left for everyone else once we got it all togeth

er but thankfully there was lots!

There were yummy chocolate treats such as homemade
truffles and turtles.

I served avocado salsa with chips, homemade tortillas with

dip (no I did not make the dip) and yummy veggie pitas with a lemon-pepper bite!

I learned this recipe from my mother's friend Margie so I am guessing a little but this is what I do.

Veggie Pita Triangles

4- 6 inch multigrain pitas

4 oz cream cheese softened

1 tbsp. Italian salad dressing or 2 tsp dry seasoning

tomato and cucumber slices

lemon pepper

1. Combine cream cheese and salad dressing and let stand for a few hours.

2. Slice cucumber and tomatoes into thin slices and set aside.

3. Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture over a pita. Place the tomato or cucumber slices on top and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

4. Cut each pita into triangles and serve!