Mom called me a month or so ago and asked if I would cater lunch for her and my Aunts for Aunt Jill's birthday. They would come to my house since it is in the middle and I would fix them lunch. Are you kidding me? I loved the idea!!! Totally got into too! I spent yesterday doing most of the prep work so that my kitchen and I wouldn't be a mess. Today worked out better than planned. I absolutely love love loved doing it. If you ever need a self esteem boost, spend an afternoon with Mom, Cindy and Jill! They are my favorite! The food wasn't half bad, if I do say so myself.
The Menu: Fresh Grape Gelatin's, Fall Salad with Cider Vinaigrette blue cheese and candied walnuts, Chicken pot pie in a pumpkin, and turtle brownie "skookie's"!
Like Ina says... take advantage of some things prepared for you... like the bagged salad (the fall mix) and a Betty Crocker box brownie (Turtle variety...) and then do other things that make a difference like fresh herbs, homemade chicken stock and pie crust. Martha might have smiled at it as well... except for the flies :)
it looks GREAT!!! can i plan one for us?? we all have birthdays close ... we'll meet at your house!! ;) and i see you figured out how to write on your pictures! i meant to send you an email ... sorry!! but i love it!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that I missed it! My mom raved about the meal and the company! Glad you had such a great time!
ReplyDeleteWow! You put on quite a spread and your home looks lovely. I wish we lived a little closer so that I could learn some of your recipes. I love to cook!
ReplyDeleteA-mazing, Jen! You should come cater something for me. That would be too fun. I still need to come check out your home sometime. When would be good? Like how I invited myself? Will you cook amazing things for me too?
ReplyDeleteWow!! I think I will have to come up for lunch one day...wink;) wink;)
ReplyDeleteSERIOUSLY! YOU ARE AMAZING! I want to be you someday! Send the recipe over man that looks so good. Your baby is so big! How fun for you guys. You make everything so great - I just love you!
ReplyDeleteI love how you loved to make that Birthday lunch happen. Seeing the aunts together makes me wish Pat could have celebrated with them in person. She would have raved about it too!
ReplyDeleteEverything looked beautiful! Scooch over Martha Stewart!
Jenny!! I saw your name on Julie's website and took a peek at yours! Your family has grown so much. As usual it sounds like you haven't slowed down at all :)
ReplyDeleteHey, Jen, I tagged you on my wanna be site: www.chelleseywannabe.blogspot.com I decided to make a blog separate from the kid stuff. Check it out.
ReplyDeletewhat a BEAUTIFUL table! where did you get the amazing fall table runner?? looks fab!
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