LET THE PARTIES BEGIN

Let the holidays start with an Italian dinner party that was out of this world!

With the fireplace lit, the women took a seat with a plate of hors d'oeuvres while the boys enjoyed the goodies in a different room.    

This is a bit of what we were eating with that glass of wine.

But this was my favorite and I ate many of them.    Bacon wrapped around bread and cream cheese.   I am getting that recipe because it makes a fabulous before dinner treat. 

I must say that table setting was purely outstanding, as we all looked out the window.  The snowfall added to the peaceful setting as we dined.

Pasta and meatballs then desserts ended our truly wonderful dinner.   

Leon and JoAnn sit peacefully at the table, while Bill saw that we all had our wine glasses full.    We are always thrilled when we get that holiday call from JoAnn. "Can you and Leon come for dinner"?   YES!   We wouldn't miss it!