limey wrote:
> I know, I know. But I need to share.
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> The day dawned windy and dreary and calling for rain, and I thought, "Oh,
> no", since a cookout was planned and we were going to eat on the deck.
> However, it turned sunny so the plans were on.
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> Our daughter was here (it was her Mother's Day, too) along with her DH and
> two children.
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> Our #1 son had announced that I was to do absolutely nothing. They were
> taking care of everything. That's very difficult for me to do ;-(.
> His SO, who is from Lima, Peru, spent Saturday preparing a Peruvian
> appetizer called a "causa". As far as I could determine, it was cold mashed
> potato, layered with jalapenos and whatever else, then molded - it was
> delicious; I must get the recipe. She brought along her nephew (also from
> Lima) who is going to college here. He was a great help to everyone.
>
> We had the prerequisite hamburgers and hotdogs, prepared by my son. He was
> happily grilling, since he lives in an apartment and doesn't have a chance
> to do that. My daughter supplied the salad, lots of sliced tomatoes, and a
> coconut cake.
>
> Lili surprised me with another Peruvian dish. She knew that I loved tongue
> and so had prepared that dish just for me. Believe me, I tucked in - and
> spurned the hamburgers and hotdogs. Happiness was.
>
> It was a great day - French wine, plus Armagnac liqueur after dinner, with
> coffee. Here it is Tuesday and I'm still stuffed.
>
> Just a warm and wonderful day.
>
> Dora
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Thank you, Dora, for sharing your special day with us. What a
wonderful day it must have been for all and now for me as well, as you
let me read all about it. May you have many, many more of these happy
occasions with your loved ones.