That Kieran Can Cook! Kieran’s Recipes

March 13, 2011 By Kristi Rimkus 16 Comments

♪♪♬ I see skies of blue, and clouds of white

The bright blessed day, dark sacred night

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world . . . ♬♪♪

                                                         Louis Armstrong

I’ll bet you think I’ve gone off the deep end. You’re wondering why on Earth I’m quoting song lyrics from Louis Armstrong, and what Louis has to do with cooking. Absolutely nothing.

So why the song? This weekend my son asked his girlfriend to marry him. I realize this isn’t earth shaking news and people get engaged all the time. Still, for my family, adding a new member to our ranks truly makes it “a bright blessed day!”

(Yes, I’m being sappy, but moms have few of these moments in a lifetime.)

Jason and Kieran have been dating for three years, so she’s already family, but now Jason’s making it official and his parents couldn’t be any happier. Kiery is bright, beautiful, and best of all she cooks! This mother-in-law-to-be couldn’t ask for anything more.

You may recognize Kieran as a frequent contributor of scrumptious desserts and some mouth-watering salads.

Flourless Almond Orange Cake with POM

This Flourless Almond Orange Cake with POM Pomegranate Juice is one of Kieran’s inspirations. If you were my son and you found a woman who can make a cake this amazing, you would be crazy to let her go, wouldn’t you?

My son is a smart man.

So here we are, one happy family with Kieran. From left to right is Grandma Karen, daughter Lauren, Kieran, Jason, husband Mike and me.

Life doesn’t get any better.

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Kankana says
March 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

really happy for you and for them too! They surely make a very sweet couple :)
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Sandra's Easy Cooking says
March 13, 2011 at 10:33 pm

Ohh congrats...huge congrats! Now you got me thinking what I will sing when my son got to do that:)) well he is only 11:)) but time flies! Great recipe and beautiful family!
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- krimkus says
  March 14, 2011 at 6:42 am
  
  Thank you. We are one happy family. You are so right, time does fly. My son is 28. Crazy. Have a good week!
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Juliana says
March 14, 2011 at 3:34 pm

Congratulations...very cute couple...and glad that you very happy...have a great week ahead :-)
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Ilke says
March 14, 2011 at 4:29 pm

Congratulations! It is only natural you want to share it with the world! I know my mom has been waiting for my brother to pop the question to his girlfriend for over a year now and I am afraid she will take the matter in her own hands.:) You waited that long, so you deserve to brag about the new addition :)
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- krimkus says
  March 14, 2011 at 8:40 pm
  
  Thank you! We loved Kiery from day one, so I can understand how your mom feels!
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Katerina says
March 15, 2011 at 6:36 am

Congratulations Kristi! Very beautiful young couple!
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- krimkus says
  March 15, 2011 at 8:49 pm
  
  We surely love both of them. :)
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Lisa @ Tarte du Jour says
March 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm

What wonderful news! And the cake looks fabulous.... I had an orange tree in my backyard before hurricane Wilma blew it away. I'll have to tip toe over to my neighbor's tree!
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- krimkus says
  March 15, 2011 at 8:45 pm
  
  Oh my! We don't have hurricanes here, just tons of rain. I can't imagine. I'm glad you can still sneak a few from the neighbor.
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Sandra says
March 16, 2011 at 7:11 am

Congrats to you and your family. It's the most wonderful feeling to know that you son/daughter has found someone that they are totally in tune with and are willing to commit to each other. It's a double bonus when the rest of the family falls in love with them also. Best Wishes to the engaged couple.
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- krimkus says
  March 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thank you Sandra. Everything you've said is so true. My husband and I have been married for 30 years in September. There isn't anything better.
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The Farmers Wife says
March 16, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Congratulations to your Son and his Fiance and to your whole family! I hope that they have a wonderful life together!
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- krimkus says
  March 17, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  We are very fortunate. We love Kiery. She's amazing.
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redkathy says
March 18, 2011 at 6:53 pm

Congratulations! It IS earth shaking when it's your babies who are engaged! Lots of I remember when moments and OMG where has the gone? when these events occur.Blessings to you and yours Kris!
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- krimkus says
  March 19, 2011 at 8:10 pm
  
  Very true. I can still picture Jason playing in the backyard with his blond hair and blue eyes. Goes by too fast, doesn't it?
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