Parental Summit

Mom and Dad came for the weekend so they could see Edward and Sylvia, the kitchen, and us-- the importance of the visiting in that order.   It was a gorgeous weekend and when we weren't visiting, shopping, sightseeing, or sleeping, we were eating. Or getting ready to eat.

Saturday was the big day: roasted leg of lamb for ten.  Cousins Jamie and Melissa came, as well as Joan (Biscuit's mom), and Patty (Edward and Sylvia' s--and now our's--dear dear family friend).

Table set with our new dishes. The leg of lamb on the rack (having been marinated overnight with garlic, fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper) was ready to go into the oven.  Brussel spouts ready to be tossed with maple sryup  and baked.

Well we wait for the guests and the food, Mom and Dad take advantage of the nibbles on the kitchen table.  I had gotten some "My Old Kentucky Tome" from Capriole Farmstead in Indiana.  It is an amazing goat cheese-- one of my favorite, and thank goodness Whole Foods down the road sells it!  

Alas, no photos of the meal itself-- we were too busy eating.  But I think you can see the satisfaction of full bellies on the faces of everyone has they have some tea or coffee before heading home.  A delicious meal for sure.

It was truly fantastic to have both sets of parents here and not having any other reason but to see each other.  No holiday to celebrate or wedding to attend; just stories and talking while eating some awesome roast leg of lamb (yes, I am the chef, but I can still compliment the food).  Will and I are quite lucky to have such great families.  It was a lovely way and feeling to have going into Thanksgiving Week.