Ham & Cheese Quiche

Sunday - August 28, 2011


We had some special company this past week, and as I always do, I tried to fix something that didn't require me to be in the kitchen all day! :):) Since I figured they had already eaten breakfast, I opted to fix something that could be a brunch style meal! I try to keep all who eat at our table happy, which sometimes means I tend to overcook! :):)


When shopping for our company, I came across some really nice storage/measuring containers!! My plan was to have what I needed to prepare already to add to the dish!!! I came across the following containers! They hold the amounts of one cup to four cups, and have a lid to seal the ingredients. When not in use, the larger container will hold the smaller ones!!! Love these new little containers, and I see using these a lot in my future!!!







The recipe I chose was one I have used many times, especially when we had Sunrise Breakfast at church on Easter Morning. I would do the preparation the night before and then bake it "early" Sunday morning!!! It is easy and delicious. I got the recipe from one of my "Taste of Home" magazines years ago!!!!! It isn't that difficult to double or even triple the recipe - it all depends on the size of pan you use! I have included the recipe and pictures of the process I used!


Even though the recipe called for Swiss Cheese, I chose to use Mild and Sharp Cheddar!



Before adding the veggies and ham to the plate, I sauteed them for a couple of minutes.

The first layer - veggies - I used onions and red/green/orange/yellow sweet peppers . . .

. . . now the diced ham . . .

. . . added the crumbled bacon bits . . . .

. . . now it's time for the cheese :):) . . .

. . . . what made this dish even more special was the help of a special granddaughter . . .

(picture courtesy of her mother!)

. . . once the milk, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper have been blended, we poured it over the ingredients already layered in the quiche plate without stirring . . .

. . . and the final product after about 30/35 minutes of baking . . .

. . . what made the dish even more special was the help I received for my special little girl . . . Mammaw loves you Cora Ann!!!!!!

Davis Family Reunion - August 20, 2011

Thursday - August 25, 2011

A family reunion is a time for the extended family to gather together and catch up with what has taken place in the past year. It is also a great time to eat some great food and enjoy everyone's company! From the time I was young girl, I can remember Dad and his siblings, along with their children going back "home" to where they were raised to visit for the day with their parents, brothers and sisters, and all the nieces and nephews! This "Layne" family was large by today's standards in that there were so many of us who would invade the "holler" on the Left Fork of Lick Creek.

My grandparents, William J Layne and Virginia Belle Davidson Layne, had seven children - all of who are pictured below!

Left - right front row: Uncle Pak (Palmer Layne); Aunt Hammy (Thelma Lane Scaggs); Aunt Oma (Oma Lane Blevins); Pappaw (William J Layne); Aunt Dean (Gladys Faye Lane Davis); Mammaw (Virginia Belle Davidson Layne);

Left - right back row: Uncle Pete (Eskow Lane); Dad (Elmer J Layne - Uncle Buck); and Uncle Son (Aubry Layne)

Since the passing of my grandparents back in 1970-1971, the reunions weren't the same, especially for their children. Eventually they ceased to happen. Each family group's family was growing and the family was busy doing things with all of the new little ones. The brothers and sisters were also starting to have some health issues which prevented them for doing things they had done in the past! Dad for one had several massive heart attacks!

But as the years past, some of the "grandchildren" decided to have their family reunions. Most years this was the only day out of the year they had a chance to see their siblings as well as their nieces and nephews. Dad's youngest sister, Aunt Dean's family, started gathering together years ago toward the end of August! They would change the place of the reunion with each sibling taking a turn in hosting the reunion. These reunions have been held in Waverly, Carey, and Findlay, Ohio. Most of the family have been able to attend. When Dad was alive, he and Mom went several times to the "Davis Reunion!"

Aunt Dean and Uncle Boyd had seven girls and four boys . . . . now that's a large family!!!! Sadly two of the children Eva Jo and Adorn have passed away, but eight of the nine remaining children were able to be there on Saturday. This year it was held in Waverly, which is a lot closer for us to have been able to take Mom! The weather was perfect and Mom was feeling like a road trip, so we got in the cars and headed North!!!

The picture below tells you what kind of a day Mom had! A GREAT DAY!

One of the older sisters, Geneva, made a special trip to see her Aunt Irene!!! she is talking with her "tall" nephew Jimmy, and her brother Boyd Jr.!

Two of the sisters - Glenna Faye and Peggy (the baby of the clan) were and are close!

Group pictures are a must! However, Geneva and Peggy had already left. Wanda lives in FLA and wasn't there, but six of the nine surviving siblings along with their Aunt Irene and two cousins, Mike and Sue were there for a group picture at the end of the day!

Life has a way of keeping us apart from some of the people we love the most. We get busy with our immediate family and all the activities they are involved with as well as activities we may be involved with from church, work, and even community happenings!!! Sometimes our health or the health of one close to us may hamper us being able to travel as much as we would like to see those we love.

We are so thankful to have had the opportunity, the health, and the great weather to make the trip to Waverly. We are sad that Dink didn't feel like making the trip and that Wanda didn't make it up from FLA. Thank goodness for FB because we can see one another on there.