Bake Sale

Husband M and I made it to the Church Christmas craft and bake sale as we do most years. We decided to sit in the tea room for sandwiches and coffee. The baked goods looked appealing so we got some cookies to take home. There were many student volunteers getting their hours in, it was nice to see the young people helping out. The weather was sunny and amazing, it was an enjoyable walk too.

Young at Heart

Sandra posted some fun memes the other day and I particularly loved this one!

Laurie, in case you stop by, the photo is of these 2 adorable grey haired older ladies having a little tea party sitting together on the floor beneath a dining table, its red tablecloth pulled aside to reveal their fun cameraderie.  It is indeed something we did as little children.  It is lovely because it captures the feeling of being 'Young at Heart' .

The Dessert Party

Taboule

I had a small dessert/tea party this past weekend for four girl(women) friends. Each person was asked to bring a small dessert or savoury item. One lady brought a tub of Lebanese Taboule salad which was delicious with some water crackers. I learned that it is quite easy to prepare couscous or bulgur, which is a grain. You simply add a cup of boiling water to a cup of the couscous, mix it in and let it cool. I found a recipe online and altered it as follows:

Taboule

2 bunches parsley finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
4 large tomatoes finely chopped
3 lemons, juiced
5 tbs canola oil
1 c couscous (or bulgur or cracked wheat)
1 c boiled water
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

Bring water to boil, remove from heat, mix couscous in, and cool.
Mix in the remaining ingredients

8 to 10 servings, great with water crackers.


It was a fun party, I learned that 3 of us were quiet and 2 were the life of the party being quite chatty and more entertaining.  It takes all types to make a world (and a successful party)!  Would you tend be more chatty or quiet?

One friend can't be more than 52 and has discovered she has osteoarthritis which involves pain in her hip and knee.  Another friend is 63 going on 53.  Another lady's husband retired this past February at 60 and is adjusting well, he has volunteered for a big upcoming golf tournament.

My daughter L made these cake pops for my party.  She says it was a very time consuming process that she did not enjoy.  They were however, very delicious!

Cake Pops