Hosting the Ladies

Today was my day to host the Ladies Lit group.  It is quite an event, actually.  Fortunately, you get a co-host to help with the food preparation, serving and clean up.

I must say that I think it was a hit.  Everyone admired our lovely home.  Unlike many older homes, it is very open.  In fact, the kitchen opens right onto the living room.   That has many advantages.  Today, I discovered it also has a disadvantage.  While someone is making a presentation in the living room, we are right there making 'kitchen noises' getting ready for the tea party between presentations.  We were quiet, but I discovered that my new percolator pot is very very noisy, making all sorts of loud perking, knocking, and sputtering noises.  (but it makes good coffee).

There were twenty two ladies present today.  I managed to muster enough dishes, cups and silverware to set a pretty table. The co-host asked what she could bring, and I did ask her to bring her silver coffee serving pot.  My mother had one of those, but it was not something that survived to get passed along.

The dessert was also a big hit.  In fact, everyone  wanted to recipe, which is quite simple.  I used an 'old family recipe'----angel pecan pie.

I do enjoy entertaining, so it is not something I mind doing.  (Though it does require a lot of cleaning and polishing to have everything just right.)

One thing I did not think to take a picture of is the table.  How I wish I had.  I used a silver tray, two silver compotes, silverware, and a sugar and creamer set that once belonged to my mother.   Between that, and the recipe which was also hers,  it certainly brings to mind my mom.

The ladies themselves are interesting, well educated, accomplished, active in the community and love learning.   All things considered,  I'd have to say, I do think my mother would have been proud!