Preparing for a dinner is almost as much fun as the dinner itself. I also love to unearth vases and serving pieces I forgot I owned. I set out these little darling ashtrays in the shape of a heart, spade, club, and diamond...
And I got to use my new spongeware bowl again...
(table setting in progress)
I set out smoked Gouda pimento cheese with Rosemary Raisin Pecan Raincoast Crisps. It's a wonderful sweet and smokey combination. Both items I found at Whole Foods and I can't recommend this enough for your next gathering.
I made mashed potatoes, gravy, and roasted carrots to go with the pot roast. For dessert, I made a key lime pie and paired it with a scoop of raspberry sorbet (but remind me to try this flavor next time I get sorbet...yum!). It was a great feeling to not care that my kitchen needs to be completely renovated or that I haven't found the perfect mirror for the fireplace. We had a good time and I can't wait to do it again!