My focus for at least the past two weeks has been getting ready for two big food events. Thanksgiving: mashed potato casserole and 3 dozen from-scratch rustic dinner rolls. One week later: the 4th annual Bicycle Interest Group party. I enjoy making all the food and choose things that can be made ahead.
The savories: pineapple cheese ball, toasted walnut hummus, curried white bean dip,
ham and green chile mini-quiches and artichoke nibbles.
The sweets. Candied walnuts: Mexican mocha and orange brandy. Cookies: German walnut shortbread, maple walnut, espresso walnut shortbread.
On the day of the party, I only reheated two items. And .. “thank you” to all the people who have told me they like seeing food pictures.
arletelouise 