a night of Derfs and merriment
Last Monday, I had the pleasure of finally meeting Mrs. G., her lovely daughter Caitie and another long time blog friend, Erin! Also got to see Erika again and that was a pleasant surprise! I was happy to meet some new derfs folks, one of whom, Deb, lives less than 5 miles away from me and at whose lovely home we all met. She put on quite an amazing spread and her children (in their late teens or early 20s, I believe) helped her by doing most of the cooking, serving, and cleaning up! It was a magical night, truly. Lots of laughter, good food and drink and some new friendships made. Thank you, Deb, for opening up your home!
We started off with some drinks
and hors d’oeuvres (Deb said that peanut butter and horseradish on a ritz was a snack her grandfather enjoyed very much and let me tell you, it was VERY good!)
Derfs and food
more Derfs and food (notice who’s lurking in the corner)
Mrs. G., finally!
Here, Deb’s kids are serving us dinner…they were so amazing, seriously! Deb, at the head of the table, looks so proud of them, as well she should be!
Deb made this delicious pavlova, too! Wow, it was so light and airy, I loved it!
Whoopie pies, made by Deb, and quite delicious! She did well on the New England theme (whoopie pies are said to have been invented in Maine, although there is a debate about that … since some folks say they were invented in and around Lancaster, PA)
Mrs. G. and me, holding the goddesses Debbie made for us and sent all the way from Japan! Mrs. G.’s was for her trip, mine was sent a couple years ago when I was fighting cancer. Thanks, Debbie!!!
Posted in Photos, food, friends, recipes, travel | 19 Comments
July 13th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Oh what fun! Hey Market Basket has Lobstah for $3.99 a pound! Get yours while they last. Sale ends on Saturday night!
July 13th, 2012 at 9:36 am
this whole post, from start to finish, just made me smile so big.so…really….really….big!!!
so glad you finally got to meet mrs. g….isn’t she just da bomb? (i was going to say “the cat’s pajamas” but it made me think of that picture of the cat she’s toting around the country and…really? that cat? kind of freaks me out. so….maybe a different cat’s pajamas!!)
July 13th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Such a fun night. Great pictures! Even that lobster looks happy to be there.
July 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
My mouth waters just seeing all these great shots. Looks like a brilliant party, thanks for sharing!
July 13th, 2012 at 10:02 am
What a blast!
PS–Whoopie Pies are from Maine! A-yuh!
July 13th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Janet, you are such a talented photographer. I have a question? What’s with the post-its on Johnny? And I am swooning over Deb’s house, especially the dining room walls.
July 13th, 2012 at 11:42 am
I love the colors in that kitchen. Looks like a great time!
July 13th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
The smile on your face in that last photo brings tears to my eyes! And the other photos with all of that food and fun and fabulousness and friends? Wow! Four “F” words in an alliterative row.
You cheer the soul, Janet! XO
July 13th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
P.S. Jack got a Debbie goddess too. She’s the BEST, huh? !!!
July 13th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I lurve you.
July 13th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
What a great evening! And the food…
July 13th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
wow that looks like it was fun!
July 13th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Oh- I love following this trip and good grief I would have loved to help you eat that food!
Someone did a great job rearing those children.
July 13th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
What a great party! Oh, and the pavlova….I swoon. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
July 13th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
What incredible pictures, and such a nice write-up! Thank you for posting this. Now, MAYBE, it will be easier to explain to my friends!
July 13th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
That was so much fun. Soooo fun to meet you finally. Thanks for the photos. xoxo
July 14th, 2012 at 1:03 am
I think bloggers meeting are always magical places–not the big conventions, but the intimate get-togethers. It’s because it’s like you really KNOW the people.
If you want to see Mrs. G. again you could come out to San Diego when she comes in September. It would make a nice getaway for you and Dave–I’ve got the room!
July 14th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
How wonderful! Everything about this post, this evening — mahvelous! Deb’s kids are jewels in her crown, that’s for sure, and everyone looks so happy and relaxed.
July 16th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
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