Many Reasons to Celebrate!
The start of May
offers so many reasons to celebrate. Warmer, Sunnier Days, The Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo
and
most importantly Mother's Day.
I expect the day of
the Derby will be spent outside sprucing up the yard around the showroom
for a
spring face-lift. Sunny and in the 80's won't leave much energy for a
big
party but we will try a Maker's Mark Mint Julep and make a batch of
Bourbon
Balls we will enjoy for desert on Mother's Day.
As the
5th of May falls in the middle of the week we have a simple menu of
(actually I can't
decide on the main course)
Shrimp and Black Bean Salad or
Shrimp and Black Bean Salad or
Grilled
Chicken and Black Beans & A Simple Salad with Margarita
Dressing
very definitely Spicy
Corn Bread
For
Dessert - a
sampling for Margaritas of course
Our main course for
mother's day was inspired by Tucker's
Restaurant in Southwick. They always have poached salmon on the
buffet
and it is a delicious and fresh alternative to a roast cut of meat. I
have
been leaning toward simple meals, so we are going with
We
will be open for a spring sale this coming
Saturday
May1st
9am to 5pm
. If you are interested in stopping by all items
will be featured at the wholesale price. Feel free to place
orders on line as
well. (Regular UPS rates will apply)
Julie
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