Hello, dear friends. I don't know about you, but our Fall weather has been picture-perfect. Needless to say, not a lot of packing, purging, or organizing has been done.
We did have our dear friends, Annie and Bob, over for dinner. It was a great evening of catching up and reminiscing.
I would not be lying if I told you that I am getting a bit melancholy about our big move. Not only will I miss the dear friends that I have made over the past almost seven years, but I also feel sad about leaving our old house, which was a labor of love.
The last time I went on my hydrangea hunt around the outside of the house was the day that we sold the house. Lucky for me, I found several still blooming and ended up having just enough.
Another thing that I am going to miss in this old house is this big ol' sink, which is in my laundry room right off the kitchen. It has come in very handy over the years between arranging flowers and doggie dilemmas.
I took some behind-the-scenes photos to share with you.
Lucky for me, the Chef cleans up as he goes.
The CIA has trained him well.
Safety first!
We served the hors d'oeuvres on cakestands in my favorite room in the house.
Zucchini carpaccio croutons with onion bacon onion jam
Take note of this socially-distanced table.
Not user-friendly for passing the salt.
Who am I kidding?
The sweetest part was spending time with our good friends.
Until next time...
Halibut Baked in Parchment
6 oz. Halibut
1/4 cup of fennel and sweet onion mix
1Tb Butter
1t Dijon
1/2 t Capers
4 pitted Kalamata Olives
2 Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
1 1/2 oz. Lobster
Salt & Pepper
1 Lemon Slice
Quickly saute fennel and onions together and then chill
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Layout parchment
Top with fennel Onion Mix
lay Halibut on top of fennel and onion bed
Brush on Butter and Dijon combined
Add:
Olives
Tomatoes
Lobster
Salt & Pepper
Brush edges of parchment with egg whites, fold, & seal
bake for 12 -15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Use scissors to cut pouches.
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That belt is FABULOUS. What a perfect gift for the mister. The food looks good too 🤣
ReplyDeleteI am going to miss this lovely old home too, but I know you will find a wonderful one in the Big D. The meal looks scrumptious. I trained my man early too. He is the cook and I am the baker.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely and delicious! What a special time!
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful and the appetizers and meal are fit for a king! Glad you were able to share the time with friends.
ReplyDeleteYour Mister is truly a master culinary artist. We don't go to quite that detail when we entertain. And, neither does my hubby clean up behind himself, but I accept my role with humility.
ReplyDeleteOld homes have a charm that new ones rarely match. That being said, they are a pain to maintain! (I know, mine is 115 years young and demands constant attention!!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous dinner!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant....so luscious....I know you will miss your beautiful home....I would too!
ReplyDeleteDinner looks fabulous. You are one lucky gal to have a chef around all the time!! Good luck on your move, I am sure you will miss your lovely home! I think your sunroom would be my favorite room, too!!
ReplyDeleteDinner looks like it was delicious and those hors d'oeuvres look super yummy! It is always hard to move and leave loved ones behind but good friends will stay in touch and visit. It is really ever good-bye. I look forward to your new adventures in Texas!
ReplyDeleteI know you will find a lovely new home but this one!!!! Spectacular. Now I am going to see how long ago you started posting so I can snoop🥰😂
ReplyDeleteYou can never come to our parties. Pigs & a blanket served with honey mustard. Cheesy jalapeño dip ( on the blog) um homemade guacamole. My father in law calls it Guadalajara. When do you move?
ReplyDeleteWe will be closer ...
ReplyDeleteI love it when the Mister cooks! I'd sit on the roof if need to be enjoy one of his culinary masterpieces. I'm sure the upcoming move is bittersweet ... leaving behind that amazing sink .. I mean good friends! Wink. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful dinner! YUM! And I am having a good chuckle from the cute belt! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteAlways love seeing what your chef is conjuring up! We live on that bacon onion jam over here. I cannot wait for the recipe for the tasty tomato Galettes! Yum Yum Yum
ReplyDeleteGoodness, how pretty! Can my husband and I be your new best friends? Everything looks delicious and your home is so inviting! #happynowlinkup
ReplyDeleteI didn’t know that you were moving! Guess I missed a post or two. Good luck in your new stage of life! My Mister retired almost a year ago and it is a different way of life for sure, but it will be much better post virus. I am amazed at all you have accomplished over the summer! It must be a wrench to part with your lovely home, but there is no replacement for being near our children, and I am sure you will love Dallas! Cannot wait to see your new place and all of the gorgeous things that you will do with it! Congratulations on a whole new adventure!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will miss that beautiful house and those gorgeous hydrangeas! My hydrangeas did not even bloom at all this year!! :( Do you have a moving date yet? Best of luck in packing!
ReplyDeleteDinner prepared by The Mister looks scrumptious. I knew that your beautiful house would sell quickly. I'm jealous that you will be gone by winter.
ReplyDeleteI follow Mr. Villi and the Westie Boys, too, but now it just makes me sad to look at it knowing that Mr. Villi has passed. Your current home is so charming. I can't believe you can leave it!
ReplyDeleteOh, Katie! Your chef is amazing! WOW - my appetizers never look even remotely as pretty and tastefully artistically done as yours! What a special treat for all!
ReplyDeleteLove the belt - eye roll and all. My sister just needlepointed a belt for her hubs - took her all summer!
When do you move? Are you going far? Downsizing? I have a terrible memory and would forget my name if it wasn't on all the bills, haha.
Best wishes to you - moving is very stressful. Take care and please stay well.
I have always enjoyed peeks into your lovely home, I'm sure it will be hard to leave it not to mention all your friends. It's always fun to entertain friends, especially when we haven't seen them for so long, Covid! I'm sure your dinner was delicious and your chef was so nice to clean as he goes! Good luck with the move............
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful New England home, but can’t wait to see your Texas style. And your friends sure have a treat when they experience the “chefs” dinner menu.
ReplyDeleteWow, what gorgeous food!! You are going to miss the New England falls but not the winters!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Katie, I'd love dinner at your house at that lovely table. Hey, I'd love that dinner even if you put me in solitary on the porch! It looks divine and everything -- from food to table --is perfection!
ReplyDeleteDinner at your home looks to be a wonderful treat!
ReplyDeleteEvery aspect of that meal looks fabulous Katie! And it IS nice to see friends again, even it's from a distance! :)
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