I hope you are all starting the new year safely and wonderfully! It seems like I have not participated in these memes for a while but you know how hectic it is during the holiday season. But I am determined to party today.
Joining the following parties:
Marty for Tabletop Tuesday at http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/
Lady Katherine for Teatime Tuesday at http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/
Martha and Terri for Teacup Tuesday at http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Wanda Lee for Tuesday Tea for 2 at http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/
WandaLee and Pam for Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/
Sandi for Teatime Tuesday at http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
Michael Lee for Foodie Friday at http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/
We had a dinner party on the 30th of Dec. I did a formal sit down setting in the formal dining room and served the salad ahead of time there but there was no way the food would fit on the table so I served buffet style and asked the guests to get their food after the salad.
I set the buffet on the kitchen counter. I always start it with white Jazmine rice.
Here is the buffet setting. Looks like I was still preparing the table when my friend shot this. I cooked everything except for the turkey. I ordered it from a local antique dealer and he is Cajun and is an excellent cook.
Here is the buffet setting. Looks like I was still preparing the table when my friend shot this. I cooked everything except for the turkey. I ordered it from a local antique dealer and he is Cajun and is an excellent cook.
Chicken Basil and Sweet and Sour Red Fish
The chicken has rosemary, parsley and basil, all from our garden. The basil have been frozen but the rosemary and parsley were just picked.
Turkey and sweet potato casserole
Roasted herbed potatoes using rosemary that I also picked from our garden and crab omelette
Black eyed peas with baby greens salad in the formal dining room. I will share the whole tablescape with you on Thursday.
We had 3 teen-age guests and I set the table in the kitchen for them. I tried to promote the oldest to eat in the dining room but she was too shy and she went back to the kitchen to eat with the youngsters, lol.
Debjani and me by the dessert table. I served flan, macaroons, turtle and mint chocolates.
Well, I really did not make the mint and turtle chocolates either. They were gifts from the staff and patients I think, but I did bake the macaroons and flan.
Well, I really did not make the mint and turtle chocolates either. They were gifts from the staff and patients I think, but I did bake the macaroons and flan.
You can see the dining room from here.
And the youngsters shared the tea table.
I used my Johnson Brothers' Friendly Village set for tea but nobody really wanted coffee so I did not even get to use my Lenox Winter Greetings set.
It must have been a full moon cause after all the other guests left, my 2 close friends lingered and we all got silly, lol. John went on the massager and fell asleep there.
I was exhausted and what better way to relax than putting my feet up on the recliner and do karaoke.
And we did not even wake John up!
It was a fun evening for sure. Today I am getting ready for another dinner party for tomorrow for 16 people.
Thanks to y'all for coming and thanks to our gracious hostesses. See you all again very soon!
38 comments:
Wow, Christine! What a wonderful, yummy-looking buffet! Everything looks fabulous! And it looks like you and your friends had a good time! I know your guests tonight will have a wonderful time, too! You are a great hostess! Happy New Year and happy week!...hugs...Debbie
Christine, everything looks DELISH!!! My hubby is a cajun. Aren't they the best cooks EVER???!!!
Christine,
You are amazing! All that food and all those dishes and then karaoke! Beautiful tablescapes as well.
Carol
This really looks like fun, Christine, and what a wonderful job you did not only with that divine food, but with the tables. You always are the hostess with the mostest! Wish I could have been there to celebrate with you.
Love you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
My goodness Christine...you've prepared a feast there for your guests. They're lucky to be invited to your beautiful home. Happy New Year my friend!
-marie
Oh, you make me so tired!LOL But everything is beautiful as always.
Great photos. Looks like you all had a fun time. Happy Blue Monday.
Your meals always look absolutely wonderful, Christine!
YUMMO!!~ Now that is what I call some entertaining!
Oh Christine, you really do set the most wonderful buffet with so many fabulous dishes to eat. It all looks so good and sounds wonderful. Love your little white labels you have for all the dishes. Fun to see you all having fun. I also love your header picture of all your family together. That is just the greatest. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Christine, that buffet looks wonderful. How on earth do you cook all that food. I just am not good at large functions like that. Great tables.
Christine, your buffets always look so good. I loved your tea and coffee station and the table settings for the teens. I look forward to seeing your dining tablescape. I wish I had just a little bit of the energy you must have for entertaining. You make it look so easy and like fun, not work.
Happy New Year!
Tammy
Christne,
What a wonderful evening you provided for your guests. The buffet looks so delish!!and so nicely presented.
Thank you for stopping in for tea and sharing your special evenet with us. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings, Pam
Looks marvelous! Question: Where did you get the little white pottery tags to identify the food? I am always looking for something similar.
Wow, Christine, you are the best Hostess! Everything always looks so lovely, and I can tell that you really make your guests feel at home. Your buffet looked delicious too. I would be able to eat that whole tray of roasted potatoes! LOL! Can't wait to see photos from your latest dinner party for 16!!!!
Best to you and John in 2011,
Gloria
P.S. Love your new header with all the kids and the whole family!
gv
wow what a spread! and a very well prepared hostess! food looks delicious! friends look so fun to be with and ambiance looks lovely! together sounds so much fun!
Hello Christine and Happy New Year
You sure know how to throw a dinner with style! All the food looks yummy and you girls are having a great time.
Judith
WOW Christine-you're amazing-beautiful home, beautiful meal- and most importantly-looks like you and everyone is having a great time!!!! Hope to visit more now that the holidays are over-again-Wow!
Hello Christine,
you did an amazing job. Such a huge buffet and everything looks perfect and yummy. I am sure your guests all love to join your parties. Have a wonderful New Year.
greetings, Johanna
Christine...I really enjoyed your post with all the beautiful table settings and buffet. Your home is beautiful and I enjoyed seeing your Christmas Decor and the fun time you had with your friends. Great post and beautiful photos!
What a lovely party, Christine! The buffet is beautiful, the teasets are beautiful and love your tables. You have the decorator's touch, most definitely! I also loved the chili for two setting you did a couple of days again. Elegance in dining, rather for two or 32!!! Happy New Year, Christine! It has been a pleasure getting to know you a little bit through blogging this year.
xo, Beth
Christine: Can I be invited to your next party? That table looks amazing. Such elegance! I have just loved getting to know you this past year. I look forward to sharing more of each others lives in 2011. May God richly bless you, Martha
Wow, look at all that delicious food! You must have had a great time. Your tea sets are both really beautiful. You set them out so nicely too.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hugs,
Terri
Wow Christine! I'm going to your house next year!!! Everything looks delicious. Love the Friendly Village -- one of my favorites. Happy Tea Day and Happy New Year!
Wow, Christine! What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year! Everything looks and sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing and have a lovely week.
Blessings,
Sandi
Christine, your tables and your food look beautiful, and it looks like at least 3 of you had a blast! How cute y'all are. Was the camera set on automatic, or did someone else take the pictures? And then another dinner party! I think you have MORE energy that the Energizer Bunny. laurie
Oh I forgot to tell you that your header mosaic is beautiful. What gorgeous children! laurie
Xinex, your dinner looks deelish, your table setting is very inviting & beautiful ... love the colors in your presentation.
What a fun eve ...
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Have a beautiful New Year.
TTFN ~
Marydon
Oh Christine... everything looks so delicious and beautiful! I want to be there!!!
The food looks marvelous, the setting beautiful and the friendship - well as they say - priceless - love all the wonderful smiles.
Kathy
Hi Christine. Your buffet looks delish! And you did all but the turkey - wow - fantastic. And, you have another dinner coming up....you are one busy lady! Linda
What a feast you prepared. And an antique turkey too! :)
It all looks wonderful, and looks like you and the gals had a good time! Great party!
You're killing me Christine!! All that food looks sooo scrumptious!! I'm drooling a little on my puter. You ARE the hostess with the MOSTEST for sure! Y'all look like you had a great time! Vanna
Oh I forgot to mention I love your new header! That's one beautiful bunch of kiddos!
Everything looks so good!
I need some of your energy. :D
Christine, that table and all that food! Oh my, you totally had me wishing I was there! And that new header is sooo darling! Been still busy with trying to organize all we own and stashed away into this house, but it's getting there. No more paid storage! Woot!
Hoping you, again, have a great year! Hugs!
Wow that was FUN!!! And everything looked SO YUMMY!!! and everyone had the BEST TIME!!! Happy New Year to you Christine!!!
Hugs, Donna
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