Well Kate, sorry that some of the dinner didn't turn out to your liking, but
the most important parts -- wine and dessert -- sounded wonderful, and it
sounds like the gathering overall was fun.

I've saved the apricot recipe...just the other day, I bought dried apricots,
almonds, and pistachios without really knowing why (here's what happened...I
went to Trader Joe's to buy one stinkin' jar of peanut butter and walked out
with $62 worth of goodies). So now I just need some cream, and I'll be in
business!

And I will check out that Cherry Republic catalog, too.....

Happy Birthday!

Chris