Leave it to Sheebee to throw an Easter themed dinner party on the night astrologers warned us is a “monster moon”. Says one of the experts:
“Think tug of war with freedom and the harsh realities of life. This will be scary, dramatic and will easily blow you away if you allow it. I hate saying this at Easter but to be warned is to be armed.” View source
Spooky! Also called a “worm moon”, so named by the Algonquin tribes for the time when “the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins.” (view source) And this moon has yet another name, ” Sap Moon”, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins. Though unintentional, Sheila’s Seared Salmon with Maple Syrup was right in the spirit of things!
(Sheila searing up the salmon while Diana looks on.)
In any case, it turned out to be a wonderful night, and the only “monstrous” thing that happened was that my husband threw my new camera, quite accidentally of course, across the room while trying to adjust the ISO. Though cracked, the camera survived to capture these pics, and so did we. In fact, a lovely time was had by all, under a monster moon. Below, Sheila and I in moment of repose:
Eggs hanging from the chandelier? Why the hell not?
A lovely egg-y table was set.
Cocktails were served in the living room while Ebee and She worked their magic in the kitchen!
An exceedingly pungent, and delicious goat cheese.
Here’s Sheila’s Roast Leg of Lamb pre-roasting. Smells like a ginger rosemary dream.
Carving up the lamb in all its post roast glory.
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Corn husk dolls made by yours truly. More on this awesome inspiring craft come summer, when the corn is high as an elephant’s eye.
The perennially calm Sheila, never flustered no matter how intricate the menu, no matter how large the crowd.
Ebee poking at the potatoes. Not helpful.
Lovely Deb.
By the time we sat down to dinner, the decibel level was high, the mood full moon wild.
Ebee serves up some Belgian Endive Salad with Honey Balsamic dressing.
She and Ebee are always in sync.
And now dessert. Ebee’s homemade sorbet is a huge hit!
The bunny cake before he meets his demise….
His demise…
Even Kitty gets into the act with a bit of lamb on his plate! 
After a wonderful feast, we all rolled outside to take a look at the glorious luminous moonimous. Some had a ciggy, some chatted, all were sated. Un succes fou!
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