Valentine's Family Dinner

I know what you are thinking, family dinner for Valentine's day, not the way normal couples send this day. Well, it is not what it sounds like. My husband and I have a group of friends who are more like family. After thinking about it, we felt we do not spend enough time together just enjoying each others company. Since we all love to cook, we decided to have what we like to call "family dinner." Each weekend we rotate to each other's home. The Sunday before Valentine's Day, was my day! I was so excited! If it was up to me, I would host every weekend but I am sure that my husband would not like the cost that would accrue with that each weekend. However, despite being so excited to host I had no idea what to make. I asked my husband and of course he went with his famous phrase, "anything you make Honey, will be delicious." Of course, this was no help. I decide to go with a Southern theme(Menu to follow). However, what I am most proud of was the table. Ridiculous, I know, but it was fun for me. I mixed the different sets of dishes that I have to go with my theme. I also went with my first attempt of napkin folding. Below you will find the menu and some pictures... enjoy!

Menu

Salad:

Fresh Spinach, Strawberries, Red Onions & Candied Pecans

Dressing: Poppy-seed or Blushed Wine Vinaigrette

Main Course:

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Homemade Mac and Cheese

German Potato Salad

Dessert:

Pecan Pie with Buttermilk Crust



Welcome... My name is Rebecca. I am a happily married 27 year old, living outside of Chicago, IL. I have been told by many that I am living in the wrong generation, not because I dress in icon fashions of the past (all though I wish I was bold enough to pull that off) but because of my outlook on my life. I applaud the modern day women, striving to get ahead in the grind of it all, but that is not me. I grew up in the 90s when little girls were told to pick a dream (meaning career). I always wanted to be a wife, however I always kept that quiet because it wasn't what people wanted to hear. I went on to college and then earned my Masters and been teaching for the last three years. I love my job but it is not my calling. I am the most happy after cooking six hours for a dinner party that I am hosting. So in a sense this is what this blog will be about, how a modern girl runs a household that conflicts with the modern view.