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June 22, 2009: Blue Moon Cornbreads, Roasted Pork Loin, and Carroty Apply Goodness

Most of the main table, June 22, 2009Nice moments from this week:
> The arrival of an unexpected cold bottle of champagne, and the way so many people said, taking a glass to share a small sip, "I never turn down champagne."
> The way one of the shorter Supperians reached for the bite-sized muffins labeled "Carroty Apply Goodness" and said to me, "I love these."
> Seeing newcomers each week, and seeing others who come often; enjoying new connections and reconnections.

Foods we enjoyed:
  • Carroty Apply Goodness (of course)
  • Watermelon Soup with garnishes (goat cheese, fresh mint)
  • (The famous) Beets, Apples, Celery, Red Onion, Marinated in Garlic & Ginger w/dusting of curry
  • Roasted Pork Loin
  • Pesto Cilantro & Noodles (No Nuts)
  • Whole-wheat pasta with tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, etc.
  • Beans w/vinaigrette
  • Bread Salad - Italian
  • Blue Moon Cornbread w/Stone Cross Bacon; garlic, shallots, leeks, and Kenny's Swiss & Cheddar
  • Blue Moon Cornbread vegetarian: garlic, shallots, leeks, and Kenny's Swiss & Cheddar
  • Lemon Cornmeal Poundcake, from Cornbread Gospels

Comments

  1. LizJuly 3, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I love it! Have just learned of your suppers from Michelle Bennett. I'm currently 10 mos. pregnant (whew!), due any day...but would LOVE to join you after we regain our balance post-baby. We also read Nola.com, so we must have lots in common...
    Liz Swanson

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