It's hard to believe but it's the seventy-ninth anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Brave people sacrificed their lives for four years afterwards as they do today. Again we need to honor them and what better way then cooking and baking.
We should honor those that we have left from the Second World War. Of course , we can't see them face to face but we can drop off dishes and treats. Casserole dishes are always easy to make and drop off. An elderly couple may appreciate a baked mac and cheese or a homemade chicken pot pie. These are simple to make and always appreciated. You can vary the mac and cheese with the addition of ham, bacon and even chicken. Chicken or even turkey pot pie is easy if you have the shredded poultry along with cream of chicken soup for the gravy. Add some frozen peas and sliced carrots for color and texture. The crust can be a premade pie crust or biscuits. Also you can also make crock pot tomato sauce, pack that up with a box of pasta. Veterans from other wars such as the Viet Nam and the Gulf Wars will also appreciate these dinners too. Add a grocery gift card as a Christmas gift if you know they're food challenged . It's a just a lovely way of saying thank you for what they've done for the country.
Holiday time is baking time. Vets of any age will appreciate a cookie box they can have to themselves or share with spouse or close family members. Fill it with classic recipes such as shortbread, sugar and gingerbread. Spritz cookies yield large amounts so these would be perfect for several boxes. You can bake them in holiday colors like red and green along in festive shapes like trees and wreaths. Sugar cookies cut in snowflake and ornament shapes, then gaily decorated are always a cookie box must. You can also include chocolate chip cookies as well as oatmeal raisin and peanut butter blossoms too. If you're ambitious then think of a homemade gingerbread house.Nothing brings on a big smile than a fairy tale dream come true, decorated with the vet's favorite candies. Templates for the walls and roof can be found at any baking site or you can try your own hand at them. If you're really creative you can try baking a lighthouse or truck for extra fun. You can also also buy kits that have everything from the icing to decorations.It's not only gingerbread but also Oreo also has a cookie house too.
Today we should honor our vets from World War Two. Yet we should also honor them this holiday season. Bake them cookies or make them a meal. Show that you not only care but you're also grateful too,
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