Swordfish, Brussels Sprouts, and a dinner party

     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. 
   

 
     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. 

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

     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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