I have been wearing my apron again and acting as a Hostess.
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boots
skinny jeans
V neck black jersey knit top
regulation black and white striped apron
I cannot cook without wearing an apron as I am a messy cook.
I have ruined many tops in the past before reconciling the fact that I need to have protection from splatters!
a rather blurry image of the table set for our dinner party
Mr. HB's bar set up
Bowmore single malt scotch for the men
lemon drop martini's for the women
tray of nibbles
olives
Welsh cheddar cheese
eggplant spread
rice crackers
smoked salmon candy
dried apricots
spinach salad
tomatoes
sunflower shoots
slivered almonds
dried cranberries
with
maple syrup balsamic vinaigrette
(Dressing recipe Whitewater Cooks)
Thai coconut chicken
before cooking
recipe from Whitewater Cooks
served with coconut rice
sauteed green beans
chocolate cake
(recipe from Whitewater Cooks)
served with raspberry coulis
fresh raspberries
with
vanilla soy dream ice cream
Our guests were consulted regarding food preferences and allergies
the meal was lactose and gluten free.
Our friends came bearing gifts!
yellow tulips
paperwhites
single malt scotch for Mr. HB
wine
Prosecco for dinner
olives
and this lovely
chartreuse green baker
to heat up the black olives
if you have never warmed olives
run don't walk
pop some in the oven
you are in for a delicious surprise!
Hope that your weekend has offered up some memorable moments.
The weekend is not quite done...
The Golden Globes are on TV
as well as Downton Abbey
so we'll be glued to the tube tonight.
There's a dusting of snow on the ground
I plan to get outside and enjoy some frosty loveliness
before donning my apron to make a roast beef Sunday Supper...
but first I must get out of my robe and get showered and greet the day.
I spent most of the morning lazing about in bed reading the latest Town and Country
sipping tea!
(and putting together this post!)
It all looks delish!! I am going to try warmed olives! Thanks for the tip. Peg
ReplyDeleteWow. I want to come to one of your dinner parties. How nice. Makes me want to give one myself! Nice table setting too:).
ReplyDeleteWell, someone has had a great weekend and has the perfect evening planned! Love your boots, your home looks beautiful and the menu is perfection! Best wishes for a wonderful week Leslie!
ReplyDeleteJeanne xx
Everything looks so good. I'm going to order the Whitewater cookbook!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious supper! Tonight's supper is Shepherd's Pie, perfect for the cold and blustery day outside.
ReplyDeleteDownton Abbey is on the agenda tonight as well!
love your apron leslie!
ReplyDeleteYum, looks lovely! Is it a staub cocotte? I looove Staub, and have been collecting pieces over the last couple of years. Everyone else seems to like le crueset, but I like Staub more.
ReplyDeleteI am with mummaducka - I am a Staub lover. Your piece is ceramic?
ReplyDeleteAn apron must be on me at all times while cooking. It bugs me to even see someone cook without one - Rachel Ray, Giada, Ina. How can they not wear aprons? They must ruin lots of clothing.
Looks like a lovely weekend. I'll be watching DA, too. Can't wait! xoxo
Just stumbled upon your blog!
ReplyDeleteI am the messiest cook alive and can't cook without a heavy duty plastic coated apron. My daughter gave me a lovely red and white striped one for Christmas.
The olive warmer is cute. I must try....
Penny
I also have, finally, seen the light Hostess and wear an apron while cooking. Add me to the messy cook brigade!
ReplyDeleteDinner looks absolutely delicious
xx
Yum! I wish I was there to enjoy that delicious food. An apron is a must in the kitchen in this house also. I love olives so will have to give your suggestion of warming them a go. Ange
ReplyDeleteMmmm yum delicious food. Lucky guests. And I love an apron. x
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, but I have an apron! I, who spends as little time in the kitchen as possible ; ). And messy foods are not even on my menu.
ReplyDeleteYou really have the skill of pampering your guests in every possible way : ).
I think your new haircut has given you more energy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful meal. I'm going to mark this post because we have close friends who are lactose intolerant and this would be a perfect menu. What lucky guests!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful menu and I applaud your resourcefulness. I too have lactose-intolerant/gluten free friends- and vegetarian to boot. We mostly meet in restaurants. They realize that their diet is challenging for 'eat anyting' cooks.
ReplyDeleteThis was quite an elegant dinner – your guests must have enjoyed the food and the company for sure.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to have a dinner party. Yours looked so elegant and very delicious!
ReplyDeleteWarm olives - something I'll try soon. I'll be bookmarking this post as I have a dear colleague who is gluten intolerant and is often left out when treats are brought into the office.
ReplyDeleteYour party looks wonderful! Note to self...get invited to the bungalow!
ReplyDeleteI dont like olives but husband does so I think I will try making them warm for him! I will need to drive to the city and visit the middle eastern bakery/deli to get him the good ones!