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Monday, April 22, 2019

Entertaining Book Club



Hello, dear friends.  How was your weekend?  The Mister and I had a wonderful one.  It was topped off on Easter Sunday at a lovely brunch hosted by our dear friends, Annie and Bob.  The food was positively delicious and the company beyond compare.

Speaking of company, I hosted my beloved Book Club last Thursday evening with A LOT of help from my Mister.  I told you that I would take pics and I kept my promise.

Here's the rundown.



While Chili and I were waiting for the guests to arrive we decided to use those few minutes to show you around.


Chowdah went to camp for the night, so Chili was the official hostess with the mostess.

Life would be so much easier for her if she would smile more.











We had all our bunnies in a row.








The table is all set.


Party favors were in place.



For your viewing pleasure - candlelight view.







For hors d'oeuvres, the Mister prepared a toasted Naan bar.  He included hummus, tabouli, roasted tomatoes, red peppers, olives, prosciutto and some other stuff that I probably forgot.


While the ladies were enjoying their 'tails and d'oeuvres in the den,  the Mister kept busy preparing our filets with blue cheese au gratin.






Accompanying the filets were grilled vegetables and couscous with carrots, asparagus, snap peas, and a dash of unicorn salt.



Don't worry... I remembered to take the plastic off the avocado tzatziki, which was delish btw.





Panacotta with fresh berries and mint topped off our yummy meal.



Here's Chili listening to every word.




I chose this book to read and discuss.  
It received mixed reviews, most of them good.




As always, it was another fabulous evening with these delightful ladies.  I am so blessed to call them friends.




Speaking of lighthouses, while I was writing this post this story came on the news. 


And you can find a sweet story about a long-lasting book club here.
I am currently reading:
Amazon

I'm really enjoying this one so far.
And listening to:
Amazon

This one is not for scaredy cats.



Until next time...


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34 comments:

  1. MaggieApril 22, 2019 at 5:05 AM

    Is the mister available to cater? Just kidding. What a beautiful setting and meal for a meeting. Thanks too for sharing the story about the 50 year old book club. What a heartwarmer!

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  2. coffeeontheporchwithmeApril 22, 2019 at 5:43 AM

    You have impeccable taste! I love your classic style in decorating, Katie! The mister's food looks to die for. (Your floors turned out great, by the way) -Jenn

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  3. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedApril 22, 2019 at 5:53 AM

    If everyone served their book club like ya'll do, there would be a flood of readers! It looks so scrumptious and gorgeous too.

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  4. Andrea NineApril 22, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    I will fly again just for this book club get together! Of course your Mr. did an amazing job on the food and the tablescape is just so lovely! I love every little detail!! xo

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  5. Julie @ Creating This LifeApril 22, 2019 at 7:33 AM

    Just perfect! Aren't book clubs the best?

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  6. Terri DApril 22, 2019 at 8:03 AM

    Your home is beautiful and that table a sight to see! Gorgeous! Hang on to that Mister and never let him go! A man who is good in the kitchen...

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  7. Lea @ CiCis CornerApril 22, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    Well, how I wish I had been a part of this group. Goodness, the table was just gorgeous and your home is lovely, lovely!!! Good job to the Hubs!

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  8. SarahApril 22, 2019 at 11:57 AM

    Katie, your home is fresh with spring flowers and tasty food. I'm always impressed with the Mister's skills and presentation. It's so handy to have an "in house" chef. Your table setting is gorgeous. Love blue and Kelly green paired ntogether like blue skies and tree tops.

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  9. BarbaraApril 22, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    Oh boy, Katie, I'll never be able to serve snacks again for book club after seeing your lovely spread! Your home, too, is so warm and inviting. Good books, good friends and good food....there's nothing better! PS The little glass containers for your dessert, they are adorable!

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  10. VeldeneApril 22, 2019 at 3:40 PM

    Great post!! You have a beautiful home. I LOVE the color of the walls in your dining room. Glad your book club was a success!!

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  11. Jae HermannApril 22, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful setting and story!

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  12. SandyApril 22, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    The table and food looked divine. I think your book club wins the club of the year award. The Mister is a keeper for sure:)

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  13. Arlene GApril 22, 2019 at 7:53 PM

    Where do you sign up for your book club Katie?lol What a delightful evening and your mister is truly a great chef!! I just finished reading Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk. It is one of those books that you think you should read but it turned out to be rather a disappointment. It was written the year I was born but set in the 1930s...parts were very good but I had to skim through a lot of the pages. Back to more modern novels.

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  14. Michele MorinApril 23, 2019 at 4:18 AM

    Love this update from a fellow New Englander. I was sure you must be the minute I read the name of your sweet dog!

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  15. Tanya April 23, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    That dinner looks delicious, with such a beautiful presentation. It looks like a nice group of ladies, too. My current read is True Places - pretty good so far. Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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  16. Pam RichardsonApril 23, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    Katie, I am so impressed, may I join your book club? Your flowers and bunnies are stunning and your home is gorgeous! The tablescape in blue and green is so perfect, you are definitely a fabulous hostess. The Mister is amazing preparing that feast for the eyes and I am sure every morsel was delicious. The ladies should have felt pampered and loved! I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with you this morning!

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  17. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 23, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    Wow, so fabulous. Love the tour along with Chili. Your table looks so beautiful. The menu looks delicious. I am sure your guests felt so special. The dessert is a lovely presentation. I want to be with this fun group. Happy reading and a happy week ahead.

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  18. thepaintedapron.comApril 23, 2019 at 7:24 AM

    OMG the food your Mister prepared!!!!! Do you know how lucky you are??? I need to know more about the filets with bleu cheese au gratin, did he pile on the bleu cheese and then melt it with a brulee torch?? Heaven!
    Jenna

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  19. KarenApril 23, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    Katie,
    Where did you find the small blue and white planters for your hostess gifts? The table looked amazing and the food looked like something out of Bon Apetit!
    Karen

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  20. Kelly McKenzieApril 23, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    Lovely, Sis.
    Just the sort of repast Burt would prepare, no?

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  21. AnonymousApril 23, 2019 at 9:23 AM

    That food! I would show up early and leave late with my bag full of purloined filet and bleu cheese. The Naan bar would easily fit in my backseat.
    That is one good looking book group! I read The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter and enjoyed it so much I passed it on to my sister. Annie g.

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  22. KristineApril 23, 2019 at 11:53 AM

    "Chowdah and Chili." Too cute! Also, I gotta ask: Does your Mister hire out? That Naan bar sounds delicious! He can cook at our house any time! :)

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  23. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsApril 23, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    Katie, this looks like another fabulous evening at your house. I love reading and seeing all of the delightful treats that you serve as well an reading the book. Have a great week.

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  24. JeanieApril 23, 2019 at 5:15 PM

    Wow -- I thought our book club ate well! We need a Mister around! It looks beautiful Katie, and I know everyone had a fabulous time!

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  25. Good Better Best FoodApril 24, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    What a beautiful party! Happy spring.

    Patty
    Goodbetterbestfood.blogspot.com

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  26. JbooApril 24, 2019 at 11:21 AM

    Ooooh -- your house looks gorgeous! That food has me drooling!

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  27. Amy KennedyApril 24, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    Oh my stars! Your home is lovely! Your decor with all those cute bunnies is just so sweet! Your table looks beautiful! And the food! Oh my stars!!! At our book club we use to have something like Chex mix and cheesecake! Goodness gracious what a lovely feast you had! What a beautiful and inspiring post!

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  28. PaigeApril 25, 2019 at 6:03 AM

    What a terrific evening you hosted! I don't think that you all could have experienced a better meal and ambiance in a restaurant. The panna cotta dessert was a showstopper!

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  29. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestApril 25, 2019 at 7:30 AM

    I love the blue mixed with the green place settings! And your husband outdid himself again. Can I be in your book club?

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  30. Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomeApril 26, 2019 at 8:36 PM

    Wow! You put so much into this. Lovely! Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! --Jennifer

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  31. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 28, 2019 at 6:24 AM

    Beautifully done and looks like such fun! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  32. Kim CookApril 28, 2019 at 5:20 PM

    What a lovely post. Your table and the food look amazing. I love to listen to books even though I don't belong to a book club. We are currently reading Killman Creek...love it!

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  33. Calypso In The CountryMay 3, 2019 at 4:30 AM

    What fun and such beautiful decor! Blue and green is one of my favorite color combinations. How wonderful that you have such a talented husband. Mine only grills or messes up the kitchen. Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. This post was one of my features this week! Enjoy your weekend!
    xo
    Shelley

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  34. JulietMay 6, 2019 at 9:00 PM

    My initial thoughts are a) I want to belong to your book club, and b) if only Chili could talk. xo

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