Saturday, October 05, 2013

Party at Sharon's


Saturday 28 September
Even though it's the weekend of CliftonFest and she's crazy busy, as Sharon had two nice out-of-town relatives (Marion and Mike) over to visit, she also invited Ken, Gus, and us over to meet them and enjoy a last-of-summer barbeque. 
As Mike tossed the giant sides of fish on the grill, the rest of us got going with wine and snacks of root vegetable chips, hummus, spicy tomato dip, and lusciously runny brie.
Then Sharon herded us to our seats out on the light-garlanded back porch.  She handed around an huge antipasto platter of salami, pepperoni, olives, pickled vegetables, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan, lettuce, and a bunch of other things I probably didn't find in there.
Then the main course: giant grilled filets of salmon and mahi-mahi, well seasoned and savory, served with a rice pilaf.

As for dessert, Holt made and brought his crustless pear tart Lorraine (adapted from the apple version of Best of Baking), and we had it with half-gallons of Graeter's finest black cherry chip and chocolate chocolate chip.
Thanks so much, Sharon, for the fine food and delightful party!

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