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Our hosts welcome us! |
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Sandy & Charlie host our first anniversary dinner. A full rotation completed, and we look forward to more adventures in cuisine going forward. |
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First Guests Arrival |
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It is unusual to get both Sherry & Dan in a picture together. She is our official photographer! |
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Charlie Surrounded! |
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Trying to put together a golf foursome with Sue, TJ and Ruth. The girl's refuse, not wishing to give him strokes on the par 3's. |
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The Traditional Toast |
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With glasses raised on high, we toast a new year in our brief existence. Doug, (Sandy's Dad), is a delighted participant. |
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Sandy and Charlie's Second Guest
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Bailey was also delighted, but declined drinks. She thought the Pappadeaux Fondeaux would be a nice thought. |
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And Here It Is! |
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The Pappadeaux Fondeaux... Sorry Bailey, we weren't sharing. TJ and Bill's rendition was given a solid 10 by all of the judges. You must try this one. |
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Food Prep Begins!
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Here we see Mike and Sue, (With Charlie, Sandy and TJ), beginning the prep for the Belgian-Style Mussels. |
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The Plated Finished Product |
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Belgium Mussels, mmmmm. Let me tell you, (and I am not a fan of mussels), this was awesome. Where did they get the Hoegaaden Beer? |
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I Mean Really Good!
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Here Charlie is seen paying Mike to leave the pot of mussels which were not served. He's paying the restaurant price plus 10%. |
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Our First Between Course Break
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We usually have at least four of these. Here Doug regals Ruth and Joe with one of many stories while Bill and Brian look on. |
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Still Regaling! |
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Doug continues to mesmerize Joe, while Beth wonders how to get them both to the table for the next course. |
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Chilled Cucumber Soup |
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Karen plated this herself, although the menu says Karen and Joe's... I think Joe was still being regaled. |
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Jurisprudence!
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Charlie, who is a Doctor of Law, explains the Cobb County Judicial System, based upon a recent event he read about in the paper. I was impressed with his fervor. |
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The Arugula & Watercress Salad w/Warm Brie Dressing! |
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Ruth & Brian's Salad was another hit. Truth be told, Brian had nothing to do with it. |
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I'll Drink to That!
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Realizing that Brian had nothing to do with the salad, brings a rousing toast to Ruth. |
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Identify the Ladies Contest
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You've seen many pics, can you tell which of our ladies are in this pic? And the next one of course.
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More Legs!
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Apparently some of our ladies are developing European grooming habits. Is it our wide ranging cuisine?
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"What's the Entree"?, asks Beth... |
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"Roast Pork w/Goat Cheese Bread (Pudding), and Green Bean & Shellfish Succotash w/Grilled Corn", replies Ruth... |
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And Here It is, Plated... |
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Sandy & Charlie, with Sherry & Dan on the side dish, put this excellent entree together. |
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More Applause! |
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Beth, Sue, Craig, Mike and Dan register their approval! |
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Finally Dessert... |
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Beth and Craig prepared this most unusual home made ice-cream treat. This Date & Caramel Gallette with Parmesan Ice Cream was outstanding! I love Parmesan!!! |
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Unable to Get a Quorum!!! |
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Our group picture... Some were having seconds on the dessert. (Understandable). As for Black & White, it's the theme of our next soiree. Y'all come back... |
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