My good friend Japra was kind enough to point out that the popcorn video is a hoax (urban legend), thanks Japra. (Whew!)
K's friend told me that the latest dance is called the Sea Walk for anyone that's not 'in the know' (-:
So our dinner party last night was a lot of fun. I made my own salsa, along with a salsa dip that contained cream cheese and cottage cheese. That was served with plain corn tortilla chips. I also made an eggplant dip to go with vegetables. Then I had dilled smoked salmon with an assortment of rice crackers. The main course was prime rib roast and baked chicken with rice. I made a mushroom and onion sauce with the beef drippings. For dessert one of the guests brought a delicious gluten free carrot cake with cream cheese icing and I had got some Valentine cupcakes from Sam's club which the kids really enjoyed.
For dinner conversation, one of the moms mentioned that she was compiling a cookbook of all her best recipes to give to each of her kids as they go off to university. At the moment, her son will call home to ask how to make certain things anyway. Her reasoning is that you will always miss the food from home. I was so touched, what a wonderful idea! This same lady won a recent trip to Iceland of all places by calling in to a radio show. So the couple went and had an interesting time. Apparently Iceland is just a big volcano and they have a lot of good organic food there.
Another guest mentioned that they had driven by the local pond on the way over and saw it full of skaters and activity and made me wish we had time to go by there today. I think he said there was this guy out with a parasail(?) catching the wind while skating. There is also an ice sculpture display outside the local art gallery. Unfortunately, it's been a busy weekend and it has to be a study day today as it's 'back to school' tomorrow. I haven't been walking due to all the ice.
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Wow, Christine, what a gourmet meal! I bet your guests felt very special to be served such an excellent dinner. Did you try the gluten free carrot cake? I wonder what they use in there instead of flour?
I like the idea of compiling favourite recipes for college-bound kids. I always try to pick my mom's brain about my childhood favourites. She always says, a little of this and a little of that. Grr! I need measurements :-)
That dance video is really something! In a way, it reminds me of breakdancing from the 80s. When I played that video just now, my dog went berserk and started whining. I guess she doesn't like that kind of music, LOL.
And finally, I am glad that cell phone video turned out to be a hoax. I saw on Snopes (see the CNN clip at the bottom) that bluetooth headset sales went up 100% after this "viral marketing" video first "aired" on the internet.
What a meal alright. When am I coming over for dinner?
The popcorn video is a hoax well I still think the evidence points to the face that mobiles are no good for us. Not sure I will be trying the latest dance I think I am still stuck in the 70s, lol!
Oh ice skating is wonderful. It reminds me of a Christmas spent in Germany at their Chrsitmas fairs skating around the ice. Loved it. We dont get to do that here for obvious reasons....
Hey Christine I just had to tell you I was in a store today and bought myself a satin sheet set. Black. Looks kind of cheap and seedy but if it keeps the wrinkles at bay I am up for it. Will let you know, lol!!! Look you are influencing my purchases from the other side of the world. I think its hilarious. Love your hot tips on a variety of subjects!
Lily--OMG, your comment just landed in my email and I had to come over to Christine's to tell you I am LOL! Black satin sheets sound so Oohlala!
Hi Christine,
What a lovely time and a wonderful meal. Hope you enjoyed the dinner party yourself and everything was a success.It's not always easy being the hostess !There was certainly plenty of choice for all.I would have had the salsa,chicken and rice and carrot cake !
Trust Lilly for the unexpected and fun! I think black satin works on a number of levels! After this, I think the least I can do is try a pair of silk pillowcases (and a silicone pastry brush inspired by Barbara and Japra). For sure I won't be trying that dance!
Japra, the gluten free carrot cake had more of a bread-like consistency as opposed to being cake-like, I would say. I think the mom has worked out a formula of rice-flour, potato flour, and tapioca flour.
Barbara, I did enjoy the dinner party, however, I won't say no to a couple of days of 'down-time'! Everyone seemed to take a bit of everything.
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