Pleased me

A special twist and shout to Teresa for hosting our 4-star "Beatles vs. Stones Jamie Oliver" concert.
Though the clear winner among us was the Beatles, every dish was delish.
From the Mother's Little Helper Bellinis to the Emotional Rescue chocolate, nut and fruit pie it was a rockin' good time.

And Annie B., thank you for the shake it up baby salad dressing. Had it yesterday for lunch and having it again today!

I'll post the recipes soon. Meantime, enjoy the concert program photos to the right here, courtesy of Ann.

Next gathering will likely be in July at the home of Sabrina. Vegetarian cookbook TBA.

"If you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need."
Lori

Gimme Food

Here's the set list:

Start Me Ups

"Mother's Little Helper Rhubarb Bellinis" -- Jan with the Faraway Eyes

 "All You Need Is Love and Slow Roasted Tomato Bread Soup" -- Lovely Teresa

"While My Salmon Gently Rolls" -- Hey Jamie

The Main Act

 "The Glimmer Twins Bangers and Mash (sausages and mashed potatoes)" -- Bitch Lori

 "Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away From Chicken, Sausage, and Prawn Jambalaya" -- Some Girl Sue

"She's Got a Chicken to Fry, Poultry Beware" -- Hello Little Girl Kate

"Crispy and Delicious Asparagus and Potato Tart Me Up" -- Jan with the Faraway Eyes

"Do You Want to Know a Secret Risotto" -- Laura in the Sky

"A Revolution Green Salad" -- Dizzy Miss Annie

"Good Day Sunshine Salad -- Betsy Lane in My Eyes


The Encore

 "I'm Happy Just to Dance with Apple & Lancashire Cheese Pie" -- Honey Pie Hollie

 

"On With The Show Orchard Eve's Pudding with Whiskey Jersey Cream" -- Jumping Jack Jenny

 "Emotional Rescue Chocolate Fruit and Nut Tart " -- Ruby Sabrina

Our intrepid traveler

Sandy has teased us with this:

"One of the restaurants at the hotel is :  "the Cookbook Cafe"...  Our kind of place.  More to share for the next meeting."

Beggar's Banquet

Here's the menu so far:
"Mother's Little Helper Rhubarb Bellinis" -- Jan with the Faraway Eyes
 "All You Need Is Love and Slow Roasted Tomato Bread Soup" -- Lovely Teresa
 "The Glimmer Twins Bangers and Mash (sausages and mashed potatoes)" -- Bitch Lori
 "Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away From Chicken, Sausage, and Prawn Jambalaya" -- Some Girl Sue
"She's Got a Chicken to Fry, Poultry Beware" -- Hello Little Girl Kate

"Crispy and Delicious Asparagus and Potato Tart Me Up" -- Jan with the Faraway Eyes

"Do You Want to Know a Secret Risotto" -- Laura in the Sky

"On With The Show Orchard Eve's Pudding with Whiskey Jersey Cream" -- Jumping Jack Jenny

Next meeting is approaching

'Allo luvs!
It's getting close to the first anniversary of royal couple, and close our Proper English night.
Please please me and select your dish for the beggars banquet.
Try not to have your 19th nervous breakdown over it: Just let it be, take a sip from your loving cup and get rockin!
We'll meet at the shelter of Teresa R.

Cheerio mates.
L

Beatles vs. Stones

Hi Ladies,
We are set for our next cook book club meeting at Teresa's house Saturday, April 14. That's right, it's a Saturday this time.
The original idea was to have a Beatles vs. Stones night where we cook dishes inspired by Beatles or Stones songs then perhaps discuss/debate which band is better. Naturally, a British chef/cookbook author would be best. So, we selected Jamie Oliver, a Brit known for his healthy food revolution.
This time around there won't be a specific book, so feel free to select any Jamie Oliver recipe from any of his books or his website (linked to the right here).
For fun feel free to rename your dish after a Beatles or Stones song.
Lori

Carlyn Berghoff loves us

Thanks to Laura V. for sharing our blog and recap of our Berghoff cookbook evening.
Here is Carlyn's response to Laura's email:
Hi Laura,

Wow, what a wonderful night! I'm so honored that you chose to include Berghoff in your club...and what a delicious spread! I love the idea of your book club and the inspiration from Julia Childs, one of my favorite :)

If you have time we'd love for you to share your book club night on our website. If you go towww.theberghoff.com, click on Carlyn's Corner, and then Share Your Family Tradition. It's sure to inspire some readers!

Best of luck with the future months and thanks again for the message.

Cheers,

Carlyn