Julie, Allison, Ellen, and I (sans Jamie due to food poisoning) got together for our monthly, "Married Girls Club" dinner. Our male counterparts like to call it something else, but we won't mention that name. Anywho, Julie hosted us this time at her house. Ben was sequestered to the upstairs while we enjoyed each other's company. I brought an appetizer...bruschetta of sorts. Thin slice of pugiliese bread, with a thin layer of pesto, diced tomatoes and basil in olive oil, balsamic, s&p, and garlic, and a thin slice of burrata on top. In the oven to melt the burrata and toast the bread then straight to the table for consumption. Ellen brought a salad...spinach with fresh mandarins from her friend's tree, pecans, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Delightful. Allison brought a bottle of Savannah Chenelle Syrah (God bless you my friend!) and Julie made a wonderful entree of braised chicken with chick peas and a tomato apricot sauce all over couscous. The flavors were delightful and I believe the recipe can be found in the Jan or Feb issue of Sunset. For dessert, Julie made our favorite No Pudge! brownies and ice cream. Love, love, love the No Pudge mix. You can buy it at Trader Joe's and some major grocery stores. You simply add non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt and they come out rich, fluffy, and positively delightful. Get some!
This gathering was mixed with a bit of emotion as there have been some recent losses for a couple of the girls, but we all agreed that we needed a night together to remember what happiness is all about. I am eternally grateful for my friendship with these wonderful, strong, beautiful women. Most of us have our husbands to thank for bringing us all together...thank you husbands!
MGC is at my house next month. We're keeping it casual...ordering pizza and playing Mexican Train. Choo-choo!
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