Good Eats and a Wish

I'm a bit tardy in posting the New Years Day food fest we hosted in our home.  Not a huge party, but a simple small luncheon for 8 of our family.


Our table setting in a casual, neutral palette.



No wine glasses here... just sparkling punch for drinks (which I neglected to photograph!)



A prime rib roast was the star of the show.  I'm of the "low and slow" school of roasting meat.  325 degrees Farenheit, 15 minutes for every 1/2 pound or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees for medium rare.  Mashed potatoes with buckets of gravy, mushrooms, onions on the side.  And a light corn salad (another thing I forgot to photograph before it was all gone!)

 

Best things last... brownies with peanut butter chips for dessert

 

And peppermint bark...oh how I could devour tins of this stuff

We also served a large tray of crackers topped with sour cream and caviar, a lovely luxurious gift sent by a friend which we shared with our loved ones.  Another thing I didn't have a chance to photograph because they were gone in 10 seconds flat.  Come to think of it, that was pretty much how it all was.  Spent 5 hours in the kitchen preparing and cooking, food on the table by 12 noon.  Said Grace and by 12:20 everything was pretty much inhaled off the plates.  Done before I could even say "Bon Appetit."

We are grateful for our bounty and can't help but think of those who are experiencing deep challenges right now.  Prayers for our friends who have loved ones deployed in dangerous parts of the world.  We also send our wishes of hope and faith to those who are struggling right now to sustain their families and keep food on the table.

I hope you experience all that you wish for this new year :-)

Farewell 2010, Hello New Year

Another Auld Lang Syne.  For me, 2010 was a wonderful year.  There were sad times, frustrating times, but many, many, many happy and illuminating personal moments. 

Joy all around...
We adopted two furbabies from a local rescue group - Sonny and Cher - who along with our first pup, Squirt, bring our family so much love and joy (okay and triple the work, too!).  My human family members are all thriving and healthy.  How thankful I am.

Creative Inspiration...
I started blogging not too long ago as a way to embark on my own personal journey of finding creative expression.  This year I re-discovered how much I love crochet thanks to so many of you wonderful bloggers.  I didn't realize how delightful it would be to 'meet' such a supportive and kind community throughout the world.  It is truly motivating to make these connections.

So goodbye Old Year and a big, wholehearted welcome to 2011!

Happy New Year and I wish you many days of health, happiness and creative inspiration :-)