Sunday, May 22, 2011

The Morning After

A quiet group of 5 gathered at our table for late breakfast, early lunch today.

We were tired.  Hostessing, in my case, charming 35 near strangers, in the Hai's case and cooking and chatting and cleaning up at at midnight in all of our cases took its toll.

But we rallied one last time to come together and toast the graduate, roast ourselves and just be together.

I had not one minute to take even one photo.  The Hai got over 400 , so surely he'll let me poach one or two.  But everything was delicious and thanks to all your input I streamlined the menu and added a hearty ratatouille for the vegetarians.

There was plenty of desserts, enough that if a few of you had dropped by we could have offered you a homemade cupcake.

In lieu of  last night I give you this morning.  The last of the salmon, the ripest of the tomatoes. the freshest bread and the most delicious berries.





Do I always seem to sign off with " time for a nap"?

Because it is definitely, time for a nap.

xo Jane
Posted by flwrjane at Sunday, May 22, 2011
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20 comments:

  1. rachelMay 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Deee-licious! Wish I'd been there.....

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  2. GwenMay 22, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Looks delish - almost as good as last night's fare!! Thanks again for such a nice time, and more best wishes to the Graduate.

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  3. SuzMay 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wow. You made me hungry!

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  4. Lotte and BloomMay 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    oh man.

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  5. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    That would be my favourite ever breakfast. I am trying not to salivate unseemingly. xx

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  6. Sherri B.May 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Looks like you will have enough leftovers to take a break from cooking and have a well deserved nap...sleep well.

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  7. flwrjaneMay 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    rachel, wish you have been too:)

    Gwen, No,thank you for the delicious and beautifully presented prosciutto wrapped asparagus.I have your platter but forgot the tongs, damn. So glad you came, Hai got fabulous photos of you.

    Sizzle and Zoom, my goal in life, make em hungry , then feed then.

    Lotte and Bloom, :)

    Belinda, Screen a little sticky here.

    Sherri, that we do. At least we will if I stop snacking.

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  8. the gardener's cottageMay 22, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    it all sounds wonderful. congratulations to dear gg. you two are awesome.

    xo

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  9. webbMay 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    What a grand weekend you all have had - and for good reason! Love all around.

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  10. bowstreetflowersMay 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Guess the fries aren't coming. Those berries are a painting.

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  11. GwenMay 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Thanks, Jane - I wanna snag a particular one of Hai's photos to use on my FB page. Best photo in almost 20 years; time to replace the Bride-with-Santa ~!! Hope you all are well-rested by now. G

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  12. JulesMay 23, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I could almost get hungry looking at those delicious shots! xx

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  13. Denise | Chez DanisseMay 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    You did it! And it looks delicious. Sweet dreams...

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  14. life, in small chunksMay 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Jane,
    What a beautiful breakfast! Can't wait to see pics of the big night - in the meantime, congrats to all!
    Karin

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  15. flowers on my tableMay 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Leftovers look fab so I can only imagine what the feast looked like. Well done you! Love Linda x

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  16. Semi ExpatMay 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Day off here and breakfast time and this would do VERY nicely thank you Jane!! And HUGE congratulations to lovely GG on her granduation - glad the party went well too! XX

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  17. the fishermans cottageMay 24, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Sounds like you had a busy time, glad it all came together, breakfast looks yummy especially the salmon x

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  18. Miss PickeringMay 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    The leftovers are the best bit, with tiredness but big smiles and a very large pot of coffee.

    xx

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  19. The Monkey Flower GroupMay 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    YUM. Sounds and looks like a feast and celebration to be remembered, as well as a reminder that summer is just about here! Eee!

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  20. Robin JohnsonMay 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Yummmy! Hope you've had time to rest up!

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