I had so much fun with my friends for a recent luncheon at my house.
Did they tease me about my blog? Oh yes, they did!
Did they like their candy filled goodie boxes? I think so. Carol left hers accidentally at my house, so I gave it to the babysitter. (Sorry Carol!)
I mentioned in an earlier post, that my daughter and I made a batch of sugar cookies, and that my daughter ate many of them. I barely had enough left to give all of my guests one large cookie each.
Carol was so thoughtful she carefully wrapped hers in a napkin to take home to her kids. As she was leaving she set it down on a chair so she could grab her purse. Meanwhile Molly (We also call her Lassie because she looks just like Lassie.) surgically removed Carol’s cookie from it’s paper wrapping, and set it gently on the floor, where she could savor it’s sugary goodness. Carol screamed when she realized what had happened.
Well, I had to grab that cookie from Molly. The last thing I need is a collie with a delicate digestive system eating gluten. (Trust me, it’s not pretty.) I think I’m beginning to figure out why Carol forgot her goodie box. She, Carol, not Molly, did do a lovely song and dance for my birthday, which happened to be a few weeks prior. Turns out Carol used to deliver singing telegrams when she was younger.
I served wassail (spiced apple cider) and chicken a la king over heart shaped biscuits, along with some other goodies my friends brought.
Everyone seemed to have a good time and they even waited patiently while I took a few photos.
Jill said the food was getting cold, so these about all of the photos I got. I guess the patience could only last so long.
The wassail is something I make every winter. Here’s the recipe.
WASSAIL
2 quarts apple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
garnish orange slices
Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hours. Strain and discard the spices. Serve hot.
Want more? You can see the other posts on the Valentine’s Day luncheon below
homemade floral frog here
homemade sugar cookies here
candy/dessert bar here.
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Your table is beautiful…and I especially love those Copeland Spode Rosebud Chintz plates as I collect them!…the buffet was beautifully set as always…and loved the story of Carol, the former singing telegram girl!….Happy belated birthday!…Looks like a great time was had by all!!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Everything looks so lovely – and sounds like you had some laughs –
XOX
What a beautiful setting!How fun to have a Valentine party with friends!
xx
Anne
How nice and fun! Those stuffed hearts hanging there caught my attention.
Everything looks great and I like the favors in the chinese boxes. I bet everyone had a great time!
Cynthia
It sounds delicious – and well-documented, as befits a luncheon hosted by a blogger.
Sounds like a fun time was had by all! Even Mollie!!! Loved hearing abut the sond and dance routine:) Happy belated birthday. XO, Pinky
Anita,
I told YOU, I’m NOT good at guessing!!! Poor Molly…didn’t even get to savor the “treat”!
I am so lovin’ your new blog look!!! The soft palette is so~o~o appealing!!!
Hae a wonderful mid~week sorta’ day!!!
Fondly,
Pat
it sounds like you had a wonderful lunch in spite of the doggie antics! The cookies were so cute! Thanks for the wassail recipe, I’ve never made it and it sounds perfect for a cold day!
XO,
Jane
Oh how pretty, love the desert table, and sounds like tons of fun. Hugs, Marty
Anita-Happy belated birthday!
Hi Anita! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful party! What inspiration! ~Kristie
What a pretty table. I can see our Master Vic ( 2.5 yr old chocolate lab) doing that … stealing the cookie. Hahahahaaa..
Happy Belated birthday Anita.
Hugs, Gee
oh how fun
just for the record..I have not been to the doctor since my last child (24) was born and it’s because I eat after dogs and stuff that lands on the floor…and never wash my hands
What a pretty party…A perfect Valentine’s celebration.
It sounds like your pup had a gret time, too! teehee…
Smiles,
Carolynn xoxo
YOu are such a thoughtful girlfriend!!! What a darling Valentine’s luncheon! I love the table… and the buffet!
I wish I lived closer! So for now I’ll just pretend I was there!
Your dear friends must have felt supremely blessed. Every detail is perfect…yes…even the cookie derailment. I’m certain they all left feeling loved-on, savoring all the happy memories that were made through your thoughtfulness. Beautiful and inspiring!!
Thanks for sharing your special time.