Graduation party/pig roast

On Saturday we had a graduation party/pig roast for our girl, at our home. Hubby-with the help of some friends-roasted a pig. I-ordered some food, made some food, and friends and family made food and helped us out. Thank you (you know who you are!), from the bottom of our hearts. We couldn't have done it without you! For hubby and me-this was a big job. We were both wiped on Sunday, but today-we are feeling much better-thank you God!

I wanted to list what was on the menu-here-so I don't forget.

On the menu was:

plain pork, sweet and sour pork, and bbq pork

buns

potato salad

macaroni salad

Frito salad*

grape salad*

spicy pretzels*

puppy chow*

baked beans

green bean casserole

veggies and dip

fruit salad

sweet and sour smokies

bacon wrapped water chestnuts

stuffed jalapenos

relish tray

cookies

red velvet cake

coffee

iced tea

pop

water

*recipes for these can be found under the food category. I'm just too lazy to put in the links!

Grape Salad

Here's a yummy recipe. Everybody seems to love it and it contains fruit.

Here's a tip though-try to make make this when grapes are on sale. I bought 4.44 lbs of grapes at $2.99 a pound. I'll do the math for you-that's $13.28 for grapes. Wow. It was worth it though, because it all got eaten and everybody liked it.

Grape Salad

8 oz. block of cream cheese (softened)

16 oz. sour cream

8 oz. Cool Whip

1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

grapes-2, 3, 4 pounds-whatever (I used 4.44 pounds this past Friday)

Blend first 6 ingredients. Add grapes.

Congratulations-you're done! ☺