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| October 2008 THIRD THURSDAY: Holiday Side Dish Shake-Up |
Our October 16, 2008 Third
Thursday found us once again
getting a sneak peek at one of the
biggest delights of the holiday
season - the holiday meal! Picking
up where we left off last year, our
friends-turned-chefs outdid
themselves with new twists and
Thursday found us once again
getting a sneak peek at one of the
biggest delights of the holiday
season - the holiday meal! Picking
up where we left off last year, our
friends-turned-chefs outdid
themselves with new twists and
| Happy meal planning! |
takes on classic side dishes. Not a green bean casserole in sight!
Even better than the amazing array of food being carried in to the
Loggerhead Room at Southport's Hampton Inn were the smiling faces
of so many friends, new and old, who gathered together that evening.
How wonderful to take an hour or so out of our busy lives to
reconnect! The whole night felt just like a family holiday
get-together, from the frenzied last-minute preparations, to the
abundance of wonderful food, from the laughter and chatter of
friends catching up with one another to the roaring din of excited
children......
Even better than the amazing array of food being carried in to the
Loggerhead Room at Southport's Hampton Inn were the smiling faces
of so many friends, new and old, who gathered together that evening.
How wonderful to take an hour or so out of our busy lives to
reconnect! The whole night felt just like a family holiday
get-together, from the frenzied last-minute preparations, to the
abundance of wonderful food, from the laughter and chatter of
friends catching up with one another to the roaring din of excited
children......
even right down to the men sneaking off to
check the football scores!
Thanks to everyone who joined us and shared
their delicious food. As the Where We Live
family continues to grow, we plan to take this
opportunity every year to break bread together
and enjoy just being with each other. We hope
to see YOU there next year!
check the football scores!
Thanks to everyone who joined us and shared
their delicious food. As the Where We Live
family continues to grow, we plan to take this
opportunity every year to break bread together
and enjoy just being with each other. We hope
to see YOU there next year!
Click on any of the links below to see the recipe! (Missing recipes
coming soon!)
coming soon!)
| The Recipes!! |
| French Bread, courtesy MaryAnne & Scott Gilland |
| Pumpkin Cheese Ball, courtesy Michelle Lawson |
| Caramel Apple Dip, courtesy Michelle Lawson |
| Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread, courtesy Mike Fairbank |
| Corn Bread Casserole, courtesy Maureen Angers |
| Apple Pie Cider, courtesy Elie Erickson |
| Southwestern Corn on the Cob, courtesy Katrina Fairbank |
| Carrot & Apple Casserole courtesy Maureen Angers |
| Fully Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes, courtesy Sherry Stocks |
| Peach Sweet Potatoes, courtesy Maureen Angers |
| Scalloped Potatoes, courtesy Katie Deese |
| Chocolate Pudding Pie, courtesy Denise Greene |
| Caramel Cheesecake Bars, courtesy Katie Deese |
| Emeril's Funky Bird, courtesy Jen Iapalucci |