My dear friend Mary Margaret sent me this wonderful candle for my birthday. Since we spend as much time as we can sitting outside for meals, this will be well used. I didn't even notice it spelled out my name until we had it lit on the table. Thoughtful and creative gift!
Since I picked the menu I went with an international theme. Cuban Mojitos, sushi, fresh bread, cheeses and fresh strawberries. The refreshing Mojitos went very well with sushi - especially when you get too much wasabi on a salmon roll.
Strawberries are in season here and they are juicy, nice and sweet. Great evening, meal and company. We sat outside and waited for the foxes to come by and eat, plugged in the patio lights and lit candles.
That's one of my favorite things to do in the evening - just sit outside, listen to the birds, watch the wildlife and chat with my thoughtful husband. We make retirement plans, weekend plans, sip our drinks and give Aja treats. Life is good.
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Looks delicious - many happy returns!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mike!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! What a wonderful meal! I love the international aspect of it. The candles are lovely and such a thoughtful gift. I like you description of sitting outside. It sounds absolutely lovely and so peaceful. I need to focus on more time to do that as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katherine . It can be so relaxing sitting outside. You ought to plan a meal outside, I recommend it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! And what a delicious meal... I especially love your sentence "We make retirement plans, weekend plans, sip our drinks and give Aja treats" I'm hoping we can say the same thing very soon... but substitute "Zelda" for "Aja" :)
ReplyDeleteThanks JoAnn and Vicki - it's usually a low-key affair for celebrations and I love the ones at home the best!
ReplyDeleteZelda has a buddy named Angus, right, JoAnn?
Sounds like a perfect way to spend an evening!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a delightful evening! Happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteIt surely was, Jackie. Perfect evening.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb!
That sounds like a wonderful birthday celebration- happy belated birthday.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect and delicious night!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday, my friend!
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Happy Birthday! Have a great week. Cheers from Carole's Chatter
ReplyDeleteThanks, ladies, I appreciate the good wishes. We had fun but when we sit outside, we usually do. Sushi was a treat.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoy the same kinds of evenings. Lovely, lovely. What a great dinner and I love that candle holder.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday-looks like a fun celebration
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a Happy one! Hope the remainder of the year goes as well. Who made the sushi? It all looks good.
ReplyDeleteThank you, BFR.
ReplyDeleteClaudia, the sushi is made at a grocery stire, Publix. They hire sushi chefs to make trays of it, you can watch them work on it. It's very cool.
What a great menu for your birthday dinner. I agree that nothing beats sitting on the porch towards evening listening to the birds, sipping mojitos and some quiet time with hubby!
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