Father’s Day – Honor Dad on His Special Day!
Make Father’s Day extra special – with a meal and an awesome gift!
Did you know that Father’s Day has only been around for a little over a 100 years in the US? It was established in 1908 in reaction to Mother’s Day. But Europe? Europe was way ahead of the curve on this one:
A customary day for the celebration of fatherhood in Catholic Europe is known to date back to at least the Middle Ages, and it is observed on March 19, as the feast day of Saint Joseph, who is referred to as the fatherly Nutritor Domini (“Nourisher of the Lord”) in Catholicism and “the putative father of Jesus” in southern European tradition. This celebration was brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese, and in Latin America, Father’s Day is still celebrated on March 19.
The Catholic Church actively supported the custom of a celebration of fatherhood on St. Joseph’s day from either the last years of the 14th century or from the early 15th century,[1] apparently on the initiative of the Franciscans.[2]
In the Coptic Church, the celebration of fatherhood is also observed on St Joseph’s Day, but the Copts observe this celebration on July 20. This Coptic celebration may date back to the fifth century.[1]
Wikipedia
Dinner on Father’s Day includes DAD’S favorites – for a change! Normally, grilling would be out, at least around here – because our griller (Bert) is also Dad, and he should be able to relax and enjoy the accolades on his special day. But because we’re shelling out the big bucks for steaks, we’re letting him take care of them. We’ll give him time off later in the week! We’ve included last years menu too!
RECIPE LINKS
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
PARMESAN DRESSING
CRISSCROSS POTATOES
CREAMED CORN
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
FATHER’S DAY 2020
RECIPE LINKS
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
PEPPERONI BALLS
CRISPY CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICHES
SUPER SIMPLE SUCCOTASH
CREAMY RICE & FOUR BEAN SALAD
ZEBRA CAKES
Father’s Day 2020 GIFT Time!
Let’s get him something useful that he (probably) wouldn’t get himself!
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AMAZON PRIME
If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you might want to get it for yourself before you do any shopping, but it makes a fun gift for anyone that doesn’t have it.
PIZZA PACK
PIZZA STONE, PIZZA CUTTER, and/or PIZZA PEEL
From the Grocery Store, add some ready to cook dough, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and a small jar of sauce.
Use the stone as the base, and pile up the rest of the items decoratively on top. Secure everything with clear wrapping paper and tie with some festive twine.
LUNCHTIME
CANVAS LUNCH BAG, THERMOS
From the grocery store, add a jar of all natural peanut butter, Oreos, and snack size chips.
Wrap up everything in clear wrapping paper tied with decorative twine.
STEAK DINNER
GRILL PAN, SERVING TRAY
Add a steak, a bagged salad and some mushrooms from the grocery store.
Wrap the pan and tray in kraft paper, and use a gift bag for the groceries.
BLOODY MARY MORNING
HIGHBALL GLASSES, PITCHER
From the grocery store, pickup tomato juice, horseradish, celery and Tabasco sauce. Pick up a bottle of vodka from the liquor store.
Wrap the glasses and pitcher in kraft paper. Put everything else in a gift bag, wrapped individually in tissue paper.
MAN THE GRILL
GRILL ACCESSORIES
From the grocery store, buy a box of pre-made burgers, hot dogs and buns.
Wrap the box in kraft paper.
GIFTCARD – BARBERSHOP (# OF HAIRCUTS)
GIFTCARD – SHOE SHINES
GIFTCARD – PEDICURE
GIFTCARD – DRY CLEANER
GIFTCARD – DESSERT FROM FAVORITE RESTAURANT
GIFTCARD – GOLF RANGE
GIFTCARD – GAS
Always useful, these are quirky gift cards that should make the recipient smile.
Wrap them in tissue paper and put in a gift bag.
WHISKEY GLASSES, SQUARE ICE CUBE TRAY
From the liquor store, get several mini-bottles of whiskey.
Wrap glasses and ice cube tray in kraft paper, wrap all mini-bottles inside a pouch made of clear wrap.
COOL DOWN
From the grocery store, add a case of pop. Get a case of favorite beer from the liquor store.
Wrap in kraft paper. Leave beer and pop free form unwrapped.
TIP PLUS (MAYBE PLUS!)
LOTTERY TICKETS
Add some cold hard cash for those people that you need to tip.
Place both in a gift bag.
COFFEE BREAK
COFFEE POT, COFFEE GRINDER, COFFEE MUGS
Buy coffee at the grocery store – ground or beans, and assorted creamers.
Wrap everything in kraft paper and stack, tied with twine.
MAIL CALL!
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Put a current edition in a gift bag with a written notification of term.
SWEETS FOR THE SWEET
Buy local candy (if possible) or
Wrap in kraft paper.
HAPPY HOUR (FINALLY!)
BEER GLASSES
From the beer store, get an assortment of beers – a six pack or two.
Wrap in kraft paper. Put a ribbon on the beer.
MOVIE NIGHT
From the grocery store get microwave popcorn, pop, ice cream sandwiches and sweet tarts.
OR – Get movie gift cards.
Combine in Gift Bag.
GAME NIGHT
From the grocery store get some snacks and pop. Maybe throw in a bottle of something from the liquor store!
Wrap all in kraft paper. Stack and tie with twine.
GIFT OF TIME
Promise to spend some time with him and follow through with a hike, grabbing a cup of coffee, or just a walk around the mall. (The horror!) Your time is the most precious gift you can give. Be the present in the present.
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