Friday, April 26, 2024

At the Table

This post is late, and self-serving, and I apologize for that. Begun shortly after this menu was served on June 25 of last year(!), I'd drafted it, but never completed or posted it. But it marked a key moment in my husband, Joe's life, when he said goodbye to serving in youth ministry with our church community. Celebrating nearly 40 years of volunteering, we hosted a delightful evening in our home with the current co-leaders; and at the time, I made note of the menu, fully intending to post it. There's no good excuse why I waited until now; but I want to remember, so here we go. Oh, and I also want to remember that our son and daughter-in-law, who were living with us at the time, helped with prep, cooking, and serving, which was great fun, doing it all together. So without further ado, for the sake of memories....


appetizers

Pesto Torte 

Marinated Goat Cheese Spread from Olive & Mango with Crackers

Palmiers with Mustard and Prosciutto 

Joe's Moscow Mules



main course

Grilled Pork Loin

Grilled Salmon

Sharon's Baked Beans

Grilled Vegetables with The Best Grilled Vegetables Marinade


dessert

Alison Roman's Raspberry-Ricotta Cake


So thanks for letting me share. I trust you'll forgive me. I'm working on quilting my Pantone challenge quilt, so rest assured, I'll be back with quilty content soon!

4 comments:

  1. Wow! What a feast! I'm sure your guests felt cherished that you lavished such bounty on them.

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  2. What a great way to celebrate Joe's commitment to youth ministry through the years. The food sounds absolutely delicious. I'm sure it was enjoyed by all. And fun that you, your son and daughter-in-law could enjoy laughter and conversation while prepping the food for the celebration.

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  3. What a lovely way to honor Joe's long-term commitment to Youth Ministry! This looks like a very special meal. Agree that it's an excellent memory when shared with your son and DIL too. No excuse needed for sharing it belatedly! It looks like a wonderful time.

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