Alfresco Dinner Next Door

     My timing is a little off here.  It's November.  Thanksgiving is next week and I'm sharing images of an alfresco dinner that took place on our neighbor's patio in August.  There are no more thoughts this year of dining under the stars.  But I'm in the middle of a project -- making drapes (very nice actually ;-) for the large, arched window at the front of my daughter's house.  As is the case with most things I do, it is taking longer than expected.

     So I'm rummaging through old photos and recipes I've meant to share.  And since this August dinner was at the height of summer's glory, many of the meal's ingredients will be sub-standard if purchased now.  But I suggest that you keep this recipe for Crab Cakes with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing and Marinated Tomatoes and Corn tucked away for next year; it's the best thing I've eaten in a long time!

    Crab Cakes with Buttermilk-Basil Dressing and marinated Tomatoes and Corn
     ... recipe HERE

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