Eddy Arnold sang it best for Mothers in our lives

M - is for the million things she gave me
O - means only that she's growing old
T - is for the tears she shed to save me
H - is for her heart of purest gold
E - is for her eyes with love-light shining
R - means right and right she'll always be
Put them all together they spell mother, a word that means the world to me

M - is for the mercy she possesses
O - means that I owe her all I own
T - is for her tender sweet caresses
H - is for her hands that made a home
E - means everything she's done to help me
R - means real and regular you see

Put them all together they spell mother, a word that means the world to me

The preceding lyrics were written by Theodore Morse and Howard Johnson, and sung by Eddy Arnold. They were also sung by my church Sunday School classes in honour of our mothers.

In addition to singing together and mostly in tune, individual families also feted Moms, Grandmothers and other elderly ladies by helping to prepare meals so Moms could relax and be Queen for a day.

This week’s recipes offer ideas for an easy to prepare meal — with adult help, of course.

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Breakfast Smoothie

1 1/2 cups frozen berries
1 banana, peeled and sliced
2 cups white or chocolate milk
2 tbsps. honey or maple syrup

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree on low until berries are broken up.

Turn blender to high speed and blend for 2 minutes until frothy.

Pour into a chilled glass and serve smoothie while cold.

Leftover mixture may be stored in refrigerator. Whisk briskly before serving the leftovers.

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Easy Macaroni and Cheese

1-10 oz. can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 soup can of milk
dash ground pepper
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
3 tbsps. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsps. butter or margarine, melted

Cook macaroni as per package directions. This should yield about 4 cups of cooked macaroni. Drain and keep warm.

Combine soup, milk and pepper. Mix well then pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Stir in warm macaroni, tomato and onion. Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serves four.

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Microwave Deep Dish Cookie

1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. white sugar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
3 drops vanilla
pinch salt
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsps. chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients, adding chocolate chips last. Spoon into a large cup or small bowl. Microwave on high for 40-60 seconds. Serve warm, topped with ice cream.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net