2022 means 72 for me

 HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR FRIENDS!

May 2022 bring us all things good and joyful!

and Happy Birthday to me!

Once a week, instead of once upon a time

 The lovely Scarlet gave me a great idea of how to shake this languishing off! Instead of trying to write every day and then feeling down for not making it happen...here we are!

It's been strange times around here that I'll share at some point, but for now, there is good news or some fun news to share.

Last night the MITM and I catered and served a four-course dinner party for Captain Chaos and Stretch. The starter was a Louisianna Turtle Soup served with a drizzle of sherry, chopped hardboiled egg, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onion. A lovely Pinot Noir was the perfect accompaniment!

The main course was a Northern-Italian Rabbit Cacciatore served over egg noodles, instead of the more traditional polenta. All the ingredients were fresh and some a bit unusual! For the first time, the MITM used juniper berries in a recipe. They've been sort of an inside joke between us after watching a Nero Wolfe episode ages ago and now I understand the argument over the number of berries to use in a recipe. A couple of delicious reds were shared.

Normally, the cheese course would be served now, but it was so lovely that guests helped themselves first. Hat's off to REDACTED for her contribution!

Dessert was also presented by friends, REDACTED, for a gorgeous pear galette and a delicious Chocolate Lava Bundt cake served with vanilla or chocolate ice cream! (I had both!)

It was a grand party and  I'm truly glad the MITM and I could do the catering and clean-up, so they could really enjoy hosting their friends!

Sadly, no one took pictures of the food, but I guess it was because it was too good!

xoxoxo