No snow but much fun at Xmas in July

Hi R

Last night's dinner party was lovely - great to get together with good friends, share a meal, talk and laugh.  This time, there had been significant rites of passage  to discuss  - birth, death and recovery from serious illness.

Celebrating birthdays is the starting point so in a group of eight we get to have a significant number of get togethers.  We generally have a theme of some sorts; last night's was somewhat eclectic with the original idea being Xmas in July, at the last minute, morphing into 50's style because that was when Birthday Boy was born. So those that could donned bobby socks and pony tails and sat down at a table with a Xmas setting. 

The food, however, came together more harmoniously, (each couple brings a course)  beginning with  a very tasty Moroccan Sweet Potato soup, then succulent roast lamb with Moroccan Veges, and by special request from BB who loves his sweets, not one, but two desserts, Sticky Date and Pecan Pie.   Mary adores her oven and makes exquisite cakes  and desserts which look better than in the magazines and taste divine. 

Recipes to follow - wish you could have been there.
Clara




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