Festivities

The Christmas season is in full swing!  Festivities began on Monday night with our Recipe Club's Christmas party.  We had an Italian theme this month and all the recipes came from Giada's cookbook.  All the recipes can be found on the blog and they were all super yummy!  I made a zucchini dish and Sister made some amazing brussell sprouts...yes, I know what you're all thinking...brussell sprouts?  When you throw in some pancetta, garlic, and butter with the veggie, it totally kicks them up a notch!  If you're an Italian fan, definitely check the recipes out...almost all of them were super easy too!

Zucchini (with lots of great cheeses mixed in!)

Sister's Brussell Sprouts

Sister turned 31 this past week and we celebrated with a big family dinner Friday night at Satterfield's.  We totally branched out on our restaurant choice...no one in the fam had ever eaten there, but it had been highly recommended by lots of friends.  It did not disappoint!  We had an amazing meal with a fantastic bottle of wine.  Thanks, Blake, for sharing your magnum with us! 

First 'Cheers' of the night!  Happy Birthday, Sister!

Where does the best birthday cake in the world come from? A'ville Home Bakery! 

The Crowes

Second 'Cheers' of the night!  The Chimney Rock Cabernet was delish!

We didn't finish the entire bottle...but we sure tried! (This picture was taken at the beginning of dinner...there was a lot less left than this by the end!)

Sister and me 

My 2nd annual Christmas Party is this Thursday and I couldn't be more excited!  My house is decorated and all that is missing now are some great friends.  Happy Holidays everyone!