dinner parties

what's so great about a dinner party?
to quote a friend, "EVERYTHING!"

catching up on your friends lives
no agenda
food is healthier when prepared with love (and from scratch)
you linger at the table, and enjoy the food and the experience more
you can create a diverse guest list (6 is a good number) - do it lots and mix up all your friends!
it's slow and relaxing
making a meal becomes fun again (invite one or some or all to come early and help you prepare)
good conversation
awakens awareness of manners and etiquitte
fun culture

watch, next we'll all start corresponding through letter writing... (i don't think that would be a bad thing! when was the last time you got a real letter?)

let's slow the world down

take the dinner party challenge! all it takes is your favorite recipe or two, your best dishes on the table and a few phone calls. you can do it!

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this week's menu:

appetizers
cheese stuffed mushrooms (blue cheese is nice and mild in these, yet exotic)
french bread with oil and vinegar

main (all homemade except for the pasta which came from the little italian shop)
fun mini lasagna noodles
marinara sauce
garlic toast
ceasar salad

beverage
white grape and pear juice - looks good in my wine flutes

dessert
specialty coffees with whipped cream and flavor sprinkles

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Last week's menu:
French onion soup for starters
Roast beef in the crock pot, roasted potatoes, gravy, vegetables in cheese sauce
Grandma's butterscotch drop recipe for dessert