CO&S Holiday Shindig!

Our Holiday Office Party Feast. I made deviled eggs, lemon squares & butterscotch gingerbread cookies. I also helped put everything together!



Gifts under the tree. Since I never had a tree growing up I relish the office party tree!



Here's to a wonderful holiday season!

Party, Party!

My cake - made by the fine folks at Sweet Art bakery in Charlotte

On my birthday we went to lunch at one of my favorite places in Charlotte, Cuisine Malaya - you have to try the mango shrimp, the crispy duck and the roti canai appetizer! Then Dad, Diane, Patrick and I saw the movie "Blood Diamond." Later on we went to a fabulous holiday party at a family friend's house before heading back to my dad's house for my quarter century birthday party.

Holiday Party!!

Amy and Shelley at the holiday party


Steve, Mom and Liz at the holiday party

I had to try the fruit tart even though I knew my birthday cake was waiting at home!

They also had this lovely chocolate yule log cake


Liz and Anna - forever "the twins."

Amy's Birthday!!!


Dad, Diane and Maxine at the birthday celebration


Amy, Lori and Nishita


Dad bringing in the cake!


Amy takes charge and cuts the cake - it was lemon cake with a homemade raspberry filling.


My two grandmas - Bea and Sarah.


Nice posed kiss from Grandma Sarah

Woodfire Thrills!

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The lovely table at my firm's holiday dinner at Woodfire Grill in Atlanta, GA

After the trip to the mountains we drove down to Atlanta to attend my new law firm's holiday dinner. The dinner was held at Woodfire Grill, a restaurant specializing in grilled organic meats and local produce. We had a wonderful meal with great food, great company and great wine! Below are some of the dishes we savored throughout the evening.

We also had this delicious butternut squash soup


This whole trout was excellent - even with the eyes staring me down!


The three dessert choices - I recommend the caramel apple shortcake