Showcasing my Dinner Party
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
March 7, 2020 1:08pm CST
That’s my brother and sister-in-law in the photo. It was the best photo I had showing the dinner I made last night.
Our friend, who has cancer, and her husband were also there. My friend is allergic to garlic and onions, which limits my cooking for her.
She loves Shake ‘N Bake pork chops, so that’s what I made. She dislikes mashed potatoes, so I made a special mashed/baked potato.
I served it with fried asparagus, and grilled ciabatta bread, with no garlic on her slice. We also had a salad without onions.
Everyone, including my gourmet cook of a brother loved the dinner and had a wonderful time!
It was a lot of work and quite scary. We lost power twice yesterday!
Tonight we are all going out to dinner with another couple - my yoga instructor and friend.
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@snowy22315 (208951)
• United States
7 Mar 20
The potato looks good almost like a cupcake. Did you use a torch on the top?
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@snowy22315 (208951)
• United States
7 Mar 20
@DianneN I figured it was one or the other.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
7 Mar 20
It is tough to make food when there are food restrictions. But glad you were able to do it and it was enjoyed by all.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
7 Mar 20
you are really busy this weekend. the food looks amazing
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
8 Mar 20
It seems you are having lots of fun. It is a beautiful picture.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
9 Mar 20
@marguicha Oh, yes! It was marvelous!
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Mar 20
Glad to hear every had a good time and enjoyed the meal. It is hard to cook foods when people are allergic to stuff but glad it all worked out. I hope you all have fun tonight on your date
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Mar 20
@DianneN Your very welcome. I would think it would be also. My boyfriend and I have a friend she is a vegetarian and we went to the bar and ordered snacks she ordered some type of breadsticks that had meat in them and she did not know it until one of our other friends said something then she ran for the bathroom to get rid of them.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
7 Mar 20
@Tina30219 Oh, wow!
My son is almost a vegan except that he loves cheese on his pizza.
It’s so difficult to cook for him.
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@wolfgirl569 (135770)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Mar 20
Glad you were able to find tasty things to fix and everyone had a great time.
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I have not eaten ciabatta bread with garlic for a while. Enjoy your dinner tonight.
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
7 Mar 20
Your plate looks like a fancy-schmantzy restaurant! Lovely! Have a great time at dinner tonight.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Mar 20
I would have loved being a mouse, hiding somewhere. To see your face glowing, as you served these people you love. Your brother and his wife are adorable and I'm glad everyone enjoyed your delicious meal
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Mar 20
@DianneN You will need some 'Super'-Duracell batteries, young lady!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
8 Mar 20
Mmmm pork chops sound yum. How thoughtful of you - I love garlic and onion. - I hope dinner tonight goes wel too
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Mar 20
But you managed a wonderful dinner despite of the power outrage. 
And you definitely took care of each ones likes and taste. That shows you were a wonderful host
And you definitely took care of each ones likes and taste. That shows you were a wonderful host2 people like this
We all had a great time.
The food was just the icing on the cake.
