- Oct 02, 2011 -

a night in

it began as just one of those

uncontrived, sublime autumn days

the enduring and unexpected warmth

created an opportunity for

spontaneity

 with a few good friends…

 so, a ramble through the market

 to procure fresh pears and plums

 buttery, nutty cheeses

and a jar of Blueberry Orchard Blossom Honey

for blue cheese dipping

 with Fiery Cheddar Bikkies

 toasting in the oven…

 couldn’t forget

the olives or the crucial baguette

for Aged Cheddar Apple Toasts

next, a few crisp leaves of butter lettuce

ready to receive some

Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon


finally gathering with hugs

 casual sampling of food

 and some delicious wine

 a great new album released just days ago

 “Skyscraper Soul”

 seduced us all

 to succumb…

 to the Soft and Cushy Ginger Cookies

with the laughter

 and stories told

 in the fragrant night air

around us…

well, it was a

perfectly imperfect

unforgettable

night

*thanks to denise, kris, amy1028, best of bridge, and karen miller for their recipes gently altered for this blog… homage to Blush Lane for their cheese


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kathryningridOctober 2, 2011 - 12:12 pm

Delicious in pretty pictures, delicious in food content, delicious in the leisurely pace, delicious in the tone of the telling. A thoroughly delectable evening indeed!

thefooddoctorOctober 2, 2011 - 12:45 pm

I love the new header and background :)
thank you for this sweet post, nothing matches the joy of the company of a good friend and great food…
so many recipes for me to explore and I look forward to each one

Just A SmidgenOctober 2, 2011 - 1:05 pm

Thanks for the compliments.. I am really so fortunate to be inspired by other blogs like yours!

Just A SmidgenOctober 2, 2011 - 1:06 pm

Thanks, must be the old “school teacher”, I had the urge to decorate with a seasonal header;)
You as so welcome, as I said above it is the inspiration and connection with other blogs like yours that is so inspiring!

ceciliagOctober 2, 2011 - 2:49 pm

That was beautiful. You must have had a wonderful day, everything looks perfect, love the colours! Oh i really miss having my friends around and doing just that, beautiful food, a few wines and lots of hugs.. c

Just A SmidgenOctober 2, 2011 - 7:40 pm

It was wonderful, c, just a bit too much wine so I had to lay low for a day:) I hope you get the chance to see your friends soon:(

Kay aka BabygirlOctober 2, 2011 - 9:41 pm

Oh the smoked salmon and then the grapes.. I am in heaven reading this post. Wait.. I think I will read it again just to see everything twice lol. Love this

Aimee@clevermuffinOctober 3, 2011 - 3:43 am

I’m just drooling looking at all these pictures. What a lovely mix of food, and those aged cheddar apple toasts! YUM!

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Rufus' Food and Spirits GuideOctober 3, 2011 - 11:45 am

That aged cheddar on the apple looks awesome! Actually, everything does.

Just A SmidgenOctober 3, 2011 - 5:12 pm

Thanks! It was the first time we skipped the whole “sit down for dinner” thing and it was so much nicer, I actually got to sit and enjoy our company without racing around. Will definitely do appetizers only again!

Just A SmidgenOctober 3, 2011 - 5:13 pm

Thanks, Aimee:)

Just A SmidgenOctober 3, 2011 - 5:14 pm

Thanks, that one is my favorites. I think it’s a “guy” recipe, though, because they were the ones devouring them:)

Geni - Sweet and CrumbyOctober 3, 2011 - 7:08 pm

I would love to have been at your gathering. All of the food looks beautiful enough to paint a still life of. So gorgeous and so delicious looking. What stunning photos and food styling as well.

cityhippyfarmgirlOctober 3, 2011 - 7:26 pm

Beautiful photos. What a lovely sounding time…all that gorgeous food and topped off by wonderful company…perfect.

CourtneyOctober 4, 2011 - 9:22 am

Love your prose! So well written and the pics just make me want to reach through the screen and munch!

ChgoJohnOctober 5, 2011 - 3:37 am

Such a beautiful blog posting! I certainly did pick a good one as my intro to your blog. Very nice, indeed!

SeasweetieOctober 5, 2011 - 6:16 am

Words and pictures are both utterly delicious!

Just A SmidgenOctober 5, 2011 - 8:48 am

Thanks so much! It was a fun night…

Just A SmidgenOctober 5, 2011 - 9:05 am

Thanks so much, Courtney. Wish I could share:)

Just A SmidgenOctober 5, 2011 - 9:06 am

Well, thanks! I really enjoyed reading through your blog as well. Such an interesting historical perspective to it. I’m inspired to search up my own family’s story!

Just A SmidgenOctober 5, 2011 - 9:07 am

Thanks for stopping by! I, too, love your photos… such a calming effect to look!

niasunsetOctober 10, 2011 - 1:54 am

I am inspired by your beautiful photographs and delicious recipes and poetical words… Thank you, with my love, nia

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Claire DDecember 2, 2012 - 11:13 am

Smidge,
Photos are gorgeous. Made the Aged Cheddar Cheese Toasts – simply elegant, great flavors and a hit at my first “small crowd get togethers” this holiday season. Loved this!
Claire

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