I had my first potluck party on Saturday. It was a party for no specific reason except to enjoy the company of dear friends. Everyone brought a dish and all the food was delicious! I had a bit of everything. Ralph outdid himself with the trifle! Not to mention his Waldorf salad... and pasta dish! Oh, yum! Gordon and Christina’s jambalaya was out of this world! Lani’s vegetarian pasta was excellent! Maria’s Hawaiian chicken was absolutely delish! My mother’s chicken and mushroom dish is a favorite of mine. Danielle’s and Pete’s contribution, stuffed cabbage, her grandmother’s recipe, was so tasty! Angela’s broccoli bake and Jeannette's sweet and sour chicken.... I gotta get those recipes!

All the food and drink were great, but the company of over 40 friends was the highlight of the evening. A couple of friends arrived after dinner was enjoyed but the point was that they made it! Can we ask for more? Some friends were unable to attend due to the fact that they live in another state, like Indiana and Texas. Another friend, Mark, was interviewing schools in California for his doctorate.

We all had a great time. We have to do this again soon. With all of the leftover food we could have a couple more parties!

“I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.”
~Nancie J. Carmody