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7-18-09 Our Summer Barbeque

BB — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:02:46 +0000

We had a terrific dinner last night at Jim and Judy’s house. Ribs, Corn, Shrimp and more!! Jim and Judy’s guest were Ben and Jenn who brought the appetizers which started us off on our summer feast. So our appetizers consisted of some Shrimp-K- Bobs and a unique ceation of Mac and Cheese with Bacon on baguet slices. Very tastey!! Also Jimmy made some of his fried Crab Balls and homemade dipping sauce.

After letting the appetizers settle a bit we sat down and had some salad that the Rinker’s brought. Summer greens and home made blueberry vinegrette dressing.

Next soup that the Browne’s made. Coconut Shrimp Soup. Shrimp cooked in a broth of coconut milk, lime and toasted coriander. A nice refreshing light soup as the prelude to our main dish.

Okay we needed a little rest again so we sat around and chatted a little bit about the book “Cooking Club” that talks about our club and even mentions our names.

A while ago a woman contacted Annette and intervied her about our club. After she wrote her book she sent a copy to Annette that she brough and shared with us last night. Pretty cool.

Okay time for the Main Event. Jimmy cooked up a delicious batch of Ribs with his own barbeque sauce. These ribs were absolutely mouth watering. Sauce was sweet and spicey and the meat just fell off the bones. Some fresh corn on the cob was also served up along with some grilled vegetable slices Anntette and Rink made. Nice!!!

After a couple after dinner drinks Judy brought out dessert. Home made pound cake with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Perfect ending to a fantastic meal.

We missed Mike and Maureen at last nights dinner but we partied the best we could without them.

Thanks go out to Jim and Judy for hosting a nice dinner and also Thanks to our guests, and new friends, Ben and Jenn who as first time guests jumped right in there and added some great food to our meal.

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Our Jamaican Feast 2/7/09

BB — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:12:03 +0000

Here is the run down on what we ate at our Jamaican Dinner.

All of the dishes were very authentic and I think we all did a great job with the theme. Everything was delicious!

Dinner started out with appetizers that the Rinker’s brought. Hot Yam dip and Pan Fied Plantain chips. The dip was spicy and the chips were sweet. Nice combination of flavors.

Next we had soup made by our own “Cheif Soup Chef”, Jim. It was his own Black Bean Soup recipe which fit the theme perfectly.

Then we had “Festival Rice Salad” served cold and made with rice, coconut, and cashews with a tropical orange dressing. Sally and Bob brought the Jamaican salad.

Now came the Main Event, Our Dinner Plate of the evening and it was packed. Maureen and Mike made Coconut Fried Chicken and a Curry Shrimp dish. Sally and Bob made a side dish, Jerk Swordfish Kabobs. Carol brought a fruit slaw and there was also a nut bread.

After we rested, we all seemed to find room for the dessert that Samantha and Brad brought. A deliciously sweet bread pudding that topped the feast off perfectly. With a cup of good coffee, and Maureen’s Irish Cream it was perfect!

Man that was good!

Comfort Foods Dinner 11/22/08

BB — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:38:03 +0000

Our Comfort Foods Dinner Party last night was absolutely delicious. We all had a great time and ate like kings and queens. No one left hungry!!

Our dinner started out with Appetizers from Sally and Bob. Baked Stuffed Mushrooms and a nice Crab Dip Plate. Plus an assortment of Beer, Wine, and other beverages.

Next we sat down at the table for Soup. Mike and Maureen brought home made Chicken Soup that put anything in a can to shame.

Following Soup we were served up a Caesar Salad that Jim and Judy brought. It had Shrimp and yummie Anchovies and Jimmy’s home made dressing. Jim had a little problem with the dressing but got the salad mixed to the table. We all loved it!!!

Now it was time for the Main Event. Our main dish was Annette’s Home Made Chicken Pot Pies. Individual Pot Pies with a nice crispy crust that were out of this world.

Along with our main dish, Jim and Judy served up a nice Cheesy Brocolli and Cauliflour caserole. At this point everyone was quite full and quite comfortable.

Afte a little rest period listening to some great tunes we had dessert. Rink’s friends cancelled out so Annette made dessert for us. Sweet Potatoe Pie and Baked Pears. Very delicious and a great ending to another wonderful Dinner Party.

Club Dinner 10-20-07

BB — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:54 +0000

Another Dinner From The Past!

While we wait for word of the next Gourmet Dinner Club Party here are some pictures from the dinner held at the Rinkers on 10-20-07. Anyone remember what the theme was?? I can’t seem to find anything official about this one. Well we know it happened cause we have the pictures to proove it. If you remember leave your comments.

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Past Dinner February 2007

BB — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:46:26 +0000

The dinners from 2007 never really made it to the website. Must have partied too hard and lost the pictures or forgot to write anything down. I do have some pictures that that I have recently found so I will post them and see if anyone remembers any details. Looks like it may have been a Greek Dinner. These pictures are dated Feb 24th, 2007 so we must have had a dinner then. Pictures show it was at Jim and Judy Wert’s house and our guests were Carol and Gus. Here’s the pictures.

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Tuscan Dinner 9/27/08

Bob — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:16:12 +0000

Our Tuscan Dinner at Bob and Sally’s house this past Saturday night was delicious. It was a smaller than usual party as our guests backed out and Jim was not feeling well so he and Judy didn’t come either. But that didn’t stop us from having a great dinner and party to boot. Sally hustled up an appetizer. She made vadallia onion pizzas that were quite tasty. Annette made a hearty eggplant soup that was yummy and Maureen made a fresh tomato, basil salad with balsamic vinigar. Next came the entre. Sally made Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Chicken that was served with Maureen and Mike’s Pasta with homemade sauce. All very delicious. For dessert we had an assortment of Italian (style) cookies and Lemon Water Ice in martini glasses. After all that eating we sat back and talked for a while, drank a little more, then called it a night. A good night at that.

Wanna see the pictures??

Here’s some pictures….

We always try to get some shots of the goofy things that happen and you might have had to be there to fully understand but believe me, we have a good time.

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Dinner at the Wert House 6/28/08

Bob — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:08:59 +0000

Our dinner at Jim and Judy’s is now part of history. We had a wonderful party with great food, a long soaking in the hot tub, too much beer and wine, and lots of laughter. We had an additional guest, Judy’s long time girlfriend Chris joined us, making it a party of 11 with Carol and Gus joining us too.

We started out with plenty of appetizers. Annette and Rink brought some kind of delicious grainy crackers and a chic pea spread/dip that got us all thinking Mediterranian and Chris made a Spanish Tortilla which was a baked potato, cheese and egg dish. Very Mediterranian! Mike and Maureen also brought an appetizer of clams with spicey sausage and white beans.

I could have walked away then but there was much more to come. We took a little break and endulged in some more drink and what not,,, then gathered around the table and had some chilled Sally Browne Gaspacho with some big croutons. Even after all the appetizers this was very refreshing and went down very well. Then we had a fresh green salad that Annette made with some home grown veggies along with her homemade Salad Dressing.

So Now it was time to hit the hot tub. Sally, Bob, Annette, Judy, Mike and Maureen made hot tub soup for a while and really didn’t want to get out but our main course was calling.

Jimmy brought out his entre! A delicious Pork Roast and served us up a Vegetable Paella as a side dish. The pork was so tender and the gravy he made was rich and out of this world. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Good job everyone and Thanks to all!!!

The next one is on the Browne’s and we’ll be looking at dates soon. Until then here’s some pictures from the occasion.

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Mike and Maureens Bon Appetit Dinner 3-8-08

Bob — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:41:06 +0000

Our Gourmet Dinner Club held a fantastic dinner on March 8th, 2008 at Mike and Maureen’s house. The guests were Brad and Samantha who live accross the street from Mike and Maureen. Dinner was fabulous starting with appetizers that Rink and Annette brought. A hardy crab soup from Jim and Judy Wert. A nice organic salad with homemade dressing by Sally and Bob. A main dish of Lamb chops and grilled chicken with a side of fruit salsa by our hosts Mike and Maureen, and grilled asparagus topped with bacon also by Sally and Bob. For dessert, our guests treated us each to a rich chocolate lava cake. WOW what a meal!!! Mike’s beer myster was in full working order and flowing nicely. We ended the night drinking and playing WII video games till pretty late. Another Nice Party!!

So Good!!!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!!

Here’s the pictures I took.

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