With
March approaching and summer activities being planned, Chris Grove (Nibble MeThis), Katherine Aucoin (Smoky Mountain Café), and our spouses met at Almost
Heaven South to make preliminary plans for our 4th annual blogger party. We could have done it by email or on the
phone, but it’s still winter and every excuse for a party needs to be utilized.
It
took us about 5 minutes to do our preliminary planning and about 5 hours to
catch up with one another and have fun.
We
each provided an appetizer, we had some adult beverages, and Bev made the
dessert of Molten Lava Cake. For our
appetizer I considered several, but Kentucky Hot Brown Bites recently posted about by
Steph at Plain Chicken kept coming to the top of my thinking.
I believe Steph may be the queen of appetizer, tailgating, and sports watching foods and I have several of hers saved. I used her recipe for the most part but added some onion and garlic to the Mornay Sauce to make it more like the one we use on regular hot brown’s (it came from Chris). Thanks Steph.
I believe Steph may be the queen of appetizer, tailgating, and sports watching foods and I have several of hers saved. I used her recipe for the most part but added some onion and garlic to the Mornay Sauce to make it more like the one we use on regular hot brown’s (it came from Chris). Thanks Steph.
2013 Blogger Party
As
for this year’s blogger party, it will be May 26, which is the Sunday of
Memorial Day Weekend (same as last year) and we’ve chosen a Hawaiian Luau as
this year’s theme. We still have the
details to work out and will publish them in April, but for now we hope you’ll add
the event to your calendar and plan to join us to eat, drink, and get lei’d.
Photos
best if enlarged by clicking on them.
Have
a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
2/23/13
event date
Bummer... I was hoping to be able to get out there this year, but I just booked another trip the week before!!
ReplyDeleteI wish we lived closer because you parties always look like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteEat drink and get lei'd - so funny! Sounds like a party!!!
ReplyDeleteThe hot brown bites look soooo good! I wish we could make the get together. We will be in Vegas that weekend.
ReplyDeleteI wish I lived closer so I could come to the blogger party! The hot brown bites look mighty tasty.
ReplyDeleteLarry, As you might expect, not wanting to miss a dock party, a fun group and of course, the food, we'll be there for sure! (Roasted suckling pig? You can skip the poi through!) I may have to lose a bit of weight to fit into my only Hawaiian shirt though... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave and Laurie
ReplyDeleteWe are seriously considering adding the blogger party to our drive to the South or hitting the friendly skies and then driving the South...either way, we hope to be able to be there!
ReplyDelete5 hours for catchup time sounds just about right. Glad you're keeping the tradition alive!
ReplyDeleteI've put in on our calendar. Sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSam
It was great getting to hang with you guys for a while and we are totally looking forward to May!
ReplyDeleteJust saw the announcement and Jackie and I will be there!!! Whoo Whoo
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time planning the party and catching up with you, Bev, Chris and Alexis. Can't wait for May!
ReplyDeleteI am starting to lobby for a pig.. I'll bring the apple (and haooy to contribute to Costs)
ReplyDeleteI think a series of planning parties are in order - seems like the ratio of time spent planning to catching-up has been established for all future events... as always, looking forward to your blogging party posts
ReplyDeleteI am putting this on my calendar!! School will be out on Friday so I will be in a great mood!
ReplyDeleteAh Ha! A party before the party :-). I can't wait to hear more. Have a great day, Larry. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteWow, is it really that time again? Won't make it this year but your party is on my wish list for a future time. Love the Hawaiian theme.
ReplyDeleteNot sure of our Memorial Day plans this year ---but will keep the party in mind IF we can get there. Sounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Wish I lived closer! I'm sure it will be wonderful as always.
ReplyDeleteThat Steph is indeed the queen of good appetizer/tail gaiting ideas. As you know, I'm threatening to come. And I'll pout all Memorial Day weekend if I"m unable to make the trip.
ReplyDeleteWe had so much fun last year. I hope we can come. Kind of depends on when the kids are planning our Granddaughter's birthday party. Nothing better than a pig roast if that is what you are planning. We appreciate your dedication to this wonderful event.
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