This weekend brought the beginning of the autumn get-togethers that will be fairly consistent from now until the end of the year. It's party season!
Cooper finally got to don his Halloween costume Friday evening for our ward party and while you'll have to wait for photos, rest assured he's so stinking cute I can hardly stand it. I finally quit trying to control the costume situation and eased up my not-so-subtle influence and let the child make his own decision. The choice didn't thrill me, but the end result is pretty darn adorable. I also ordered a costume for Seneca, but decided it was ugly and not worth the money I spent, so it's been returned and little Senny is blest to have a lovely auntie who sends her cute things to wear instead. Again, pics to come...
The Halloween party was fun, but a bit overwhelming for Cooper. He enjoyed decorating his cookie and the cupcake walk, but most of the games were either overrun by the bigger kids or just a little too scary. He was not a fan of the haunted house.
Saturday it was my turn to host our Gourmet Group. In short, 12 incredible women who have taken turns, in partnerships, hosting a fabulous meal throughout the year gathered at my home to enjoy each other's company and my partner and my humble offerings. I'm fairly pleased with the autumnal decor and atmosphere as well as the harvest-themed menu we presented. There are a few things I'd do differently, but the conversation was positive and I hope our guests left uplifted and grateful that the topics discussed were different from the standard topics that are routinely discussed among this group of friends. The event presented the opportunity to try a few new recipes in preparation for the evening as well as use my new birthday dishes (thanks mom). It wasn't the major stressful event I anticipated, but instead was quietly satisfying and has me looking forward to an opportunity to improve upon the night.
Our menu is below, please email me if you'd like any of the following recipes.
Gourmet Club
October 2007
Apple Pie Cider
Baked Brie with Apples & Cranberries
Proscuitto, Pear and Feta Panini
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Decomposed Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Cheese Tortellini & Butternut Squash with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Prosciutto
Butterscotch-Topped Gingerbread with Sautéed Apples
Ginger Pineapple Sparkling Beverage
8 comments:
Pictures, pictures, pictures! And I hope you took some of the gourmet group and the new dishes!
That is funny to learn that those were new birthday dishes. I was admiring them in my head throughout the night! Great job, it was a blast!
I am totally impressed! The meal sounds awesome. And your ability to make it all, you courage to even attempt, and then to comment on the evening conversation...truly, you sound like the perfect hostess.
I'm a little worried that you all ate something named "Decomposed" salad.
Oh, yum!! That sounds so fun. I wonder if I could start something like that with my friends here.
It was delicous and I totally enjoyed the questions provided...they made for some great coversations and even funnier stories!!!
i'm soooo hungry!! the night sounds totally up my alley...
Thanks for a great night! Too bad you didn't get any pictures. I love the little pumkin favor--if only I could convince Trenton that it isn't a bean bag to toss or package to open.
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