Yesterday was my 35th birthday, and I felt like I was turning 10 all over again. I had a big party with all my favorite foods, favorite people, and favorite presents! It was great. Today I’m generously sharing with you the recipe of one of my all-time favorite foods—Olga’s. Growing up in Michigan, we used to eat out at this great restaurant called, well, Olga’s! Those of you lucky ducks from the north are probably familiar with these tasty gyro-type concoctions.
Put all ingredients in Cuisinart with metal blade. Process till well blended. Spread mixture into and 8×8 square pan and bake at 375•  for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
Below is Kim (said fabulous big sis) cutting my cake while 2 of her 4 children look on with anticipation.
Two of my 3 handsome boys.
My handsome father hugging my little sis. Amazing that he’s still spry, smart, witty, loving, and ALIVE after having hundreds of thousands (millions?) of cancerous tumors in his body. This pic was taken two days after he had 9 brain tumors radiated. He’s a walking miracle and we are all so grateful he was part of the chaos of a family celebration once again!
I adore my family. I adore my food. I pass on this cherished recipe with hopes that it might just become a traditional favorite in your family too! Have your own cherished family recipe? Share it with me!
Beth says
Oops, just noticed the date on this! Duh!!! Guess I was too excited to see the recipe, I ignored everything else! So, I guess it’s a VERY belated birthday!
Beth says
Happy Birthday Beth! I’ll be 10 ahead of you come February! I cannot believe you have this recipe! One of my all-time favorite places to have lunch!! It’s been too many years since I’ve had one, but as soon as I read the word Olga’s my mouth started watering. I lived in Michigan until I was 19 (Royal Oak area)and have spent the rest of my years in Chicago. I happened upon your blog one day and now I have to check in everyday! I’m one of your FB & Pinterest groupies too. Not a crazy stalker, I promise! Awesome blog, beautiful family, Amazing photographs & Incredible ideas! Thanks!
Jess says
Happy belated birthday!!! Sounds like there is no other place you would've rather been…..
mhunter says
happy belated birthday!!! all that food looks so yummy! glad that you had a great birthday surrounded by your family, especially your dad!
Pam says
Yummy…it all looked good but I leaned towards that cake for sure!
Thanks for sharing.
Pam
Jeanneoli says
It looks and sounds like a fabulous birthday…that cake was beautiful.
this blessed nest says
happy late birthday!
thanks for coming by the nest…i think we have a lot in common. houses, good food, decorating, trash to treasure type stuff!!! i enjoy it all. i'll be back soon.
btw, that cake looked devine. did it taste as good as it looked??? slurp.
Jane (Frugal Fine Living) says
Happy Birthday, Beth! I hope you enjoyed your day with family and friends. I love gyros. I haven't had one in such a long time.
Jane
Jane says
Happy belated birthday. It looks like it was quite a celebration!
randee says
happy birthday. may the coming year be filled with many blessings.
TidyMom says
Happy Birthday to YOU!! – yesterday was my hubby's birthday too!!
How awesome that your Dad was able to be apart of another celebration!!
~TidyMom
Michelle says
Wishing you a Happy Birthday! Glad you were able to enjoy such a special time with your family! I, too, am from MI but have never eaten at Olga's…can ya believe that?! LOL Your cake looked beautiful – tell your sis she did a wonderful job!
Hugs,
Michelle 🙂
Dawn says
Happy Birthday!! That cake does look delicious!!
Chris says
Happy Birthday, my friend! Looks like you had a fabulous celebration! I would LOVE to have a huge piece of that cake. What a sister, eh? Your dad looks amazing. How fun!
Ashley @ AshleysBusy says
Happy Birthday!!!
Who knew that flatbread was so easy to make. Yummmm. I'll have to try this recipe. 🙂
fawnda says
Happy Birthday! Spending time with family is the best I am glad your dad was able to be part of it! That cake looked yummy and so does the Olga recipe!