If I had known how much FUN we would have by turning 60 I might have celebrated sooner!
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| That’s me with my big brother Tom |
Fred asked me what I wanted for my special birthday. Here was my “wish list”.
1. I wanted to host a party
2. And invite people who are special to us…
3. And COOK for them!
Let’s just say my wishes came true…and more!
Here are some of the home made dishes I prepared…
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| Try stirring FIVE pots of soup at the same time! |
CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
SMOKED HAM & BEAN SOUP
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
And Drinks:
Soft Drinks, Beers and Wines
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| Our wine bar offered a selection of reds and whites… |
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| This cut glass punch bowl is almost as old as I am…It belonged to my mother. And the beautiful flowers were a gift from our son Nick and his family. |
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| Birthday Boy Fred…behind the bar! |
And desserts:
BANANA BARS
COOKIE SHEET CHOCOLATE CAKE
I’ll be posting all these recipes and more…so check back often to my blog. And remember the two mottos I live by…
1. Never Trust A Skinny Cook
2. I Cook With Wine…and Sometimes I Even Put It In The Food!
CHEERS!!!
Patty……….seeing all the good pictures is neat.
Dorothy