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Swordfish, Brussels Sprouts, and a dinner party

10/18/2012

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     I had the pleasure of making dinner one night this week for two women I haven't seen in over 23 years.  My friends from Asiatica in Kansas City, were in town for the Hot Art Cool Jazz benefit at the Textile Center of Minnesota, and subsequent trunk show of their exquisite clothing, handmade from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics, contemporary Japanese textiles, and Italian linens and wools. 
   
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     I became acquainted with Elizabeth after attending the Kansas City Art Institute in the early 1970's.  Through Elizabeth, I was fortunate to have access to pieces of vintage Japanese silks and linens from Asiatica's vast collection; small remnants I used to line my one-of-a-kind crocheted tapestry bags. 

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     The impromptu dinner party meant I'd be able to spend the entire day in my element; ingredients were purchased, red cabbage were harvested from my garden and surrounded with fresh sage for the centerpieces, the table was set, and the afternoon spent chopping, baking, roasting, and grilling. 

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   +  Cheese Plate, Grilled Swordfish, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Tiny Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Meringue Tart, Good Wine


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     The evening could only have been more special, had one other person been able to attend.  I hope you know who you are...

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rs
10/18/2012 04:15:48 am

Cool post and menu...love your bags.



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Carol link
10/18/2012 08:11:21 am

Beautiful table, dinner and I am sure friends....Still have my handbags, and yes, I still do use them......

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Kate
10/20/2012 07:27:02 am

What a flurry of fun! Friends seldom seen is the greatest reason to be bustling around your market, garden, pots and pans and bringing it all together arrayed in finery. Beautiful photos.... but those crochet handbags are FaNTasTic!!! To me, they have an Iroquois Confederacy look. Must be the geometric designs. Gorgeous fabrics set your handiwork off beautifully. We both enjoyed your impromptu diversion ;)

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kathy
10/22/2012 12:47:54 am

The table and food looked lovely, but so good to see your bags again!

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Jan Painter
11/12/2012 01:36:49 am

I had the food (yum yum) I have the bags (little jewels) and the company was really wonderful! As always!!!

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