Early Saturday evening, Tre and I were able to catch up and enjoy the company of one of his former chiefs (whom over the years has become more like family) at a relaxed home dinner. Afterwards, we went to watch the movie, “The Help” which was one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time! It was an especially enjoyable evening during which I became aware of the complimentary hospitable personalities Tre and I have. While generally similar, our styles are distinctive-- he’s especially great at steering conversation and provides precision in balancing conversation between politics and humor, and I love playing the role of dinner hostess and creating atmosphere! We had been looking forward to spending time with our dear friend for a while so it was great that we were able to see her!
When hosting a dinner with a specific guest in mind, it’s always courteous to keep in mind the food preferences of your guest. In this case, Tre had reminded me that Ms. Shelia was from the Carolinas and enjoyed your typical southern/homestyle foods, which helped me determine what dishes to prepare. I am happy to say that before, during, and after the meal I received compliments on all the dishes. With the exception of the Stovetop stuffing, everything was prepared from scratch down to the chicken gravy! Below is a list (and pictures) of the 3 course meal!
Appetizers:
Thin Crisp Triscuits with Creamy Spinach & Red Pepper Dip
Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Seedless grapes
Main Course:
Stuffed Pepper Onion Whole Chicken wrapped in bacon
Sweet Potato Casserole topped with marshmallows
Whole Cut Southern Style Green Beans
Stuffing
Fresh Green Mix tossed Salad
Cornbread
Dessert:
Fudge Brownies topped with Tin Roof Ice-cream, Chocolate Syrup, drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with whole peanut M&Ms
Beverages:
Peach Orchard Juice
Wine
Sweet Tea with fresh sliced lemon
i loved this day! It was a good one!
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