I love gatherings of friends and family. There is comfort food., rich with flavor (like my company) and so many fat grams and calories but for a couple of hours it just doesn't matter. Plates of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, red beans, fried okra, fried corn, homemade lemonade and iced tea with lemon cream, coconut cream, and sweet potato pies for dessert. Gatherings like these are complete with lively conversation, music, and sure there are different ingredients every time but in the end I hope to conjour up a concoction of love and camaraderie. My son's favorite feasting prayer was always, "God we are grateful for family, fellowshop, and fun." Amen to that!

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Comment by katyzzz

June 30th 2008 04:55

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Yum, yum, Mis, what time do you want me for dinner, I'm sure I would not want to go away hungry.

Comment by Tracy

June 30th 2008 04:58

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I love these afternoons as well, Mis.

Tracy

Comment by Urban Panther

June 30th 2008 12:49

We have a huge kitchen (20'x30') with an 8'x10' island (The Urbane Lion was a professional caterer in his former life). Invariably the parties always take place in the kitchen, be it friends and/or family, with everyone pitching in with food prep and clean up. The conversations flow, and the laughter warms up the room and hearts. Food is not simply for nourishment. It is a true event.

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 1st 2008 05:18

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Katyzzz
Come on over! We would be glad to have you! The more the merrier!
Mis

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 1st 2008 05:18

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Tracy
Me too friend. They are my favorites!
Mis

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 1st 2008 05:22

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You are so right. Food is an event! I thik that you have captured the spirit of this post!

Mis

Comment by KylieW

July 8th 2008 04:36

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Hi Mis,

Very long time, no visiting on my part.....sorry!

You're absolutely right, there's nothing like friends, family and food.....oh and fun. Some of my favourite family memories are of all the family (the extended family) together, sitting around the table eating and drinking too much. Loud conversations and even louder laughter. Is there anything better?

Kylie

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 10th 2008 01:57

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Kylie
You are right! So glad to see you friend!
Mis

Comment by Mrs M

July 13th 2008 15:49

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I had a day just like it today...and it happened by accident.

Were supposed to meet this family at a coffee shop, but the shop was closed so it was decided to just grab some hamburgers and chips and head over to their house for some lunch. Lunch turned into dinner

7 hours later and it didn't feel like we were there for more an hour.

Love & stuff
Mrs M

Comment by Miswanderlust

July 15th 2008 05:06

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Mrs M
Congrats on having a serendipitous gathering.
(especially where time has no meaning). Those are the best times of all!
Mis

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