Philly Marathon Photos

To the H’s …. my apologies for being a slacker. I hope you’ll forgive me! With the holidays, and new jobs and well, life in general … I’ve been ignoring my blogging duties!

I’ve posted some of the better marathon photos I took here … and I’ll snag Jay’s camera to upload some of his photos later tonight when I get home [most likely better than mine as he is the official paparazzi ]

I think this is the closest we’ll get to seeing Jay “in” a marathon

Juggling AND running a marathon … and we thought Patrick was crazy!

Congrats Patrick!!!!! Finishing in 3 1/2 hours WITH bronchitis. Now THAT is why you make Team Fried Oreo so proud!

Oh Fred – The Apple of My Eye

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.  Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

I didn’t know supper club killed it’s own dinner.  Oh – that’s just Fred.  In the rotisserie.  Tasty, delicious, succulent Fred.

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

Another successful evening of fun with friends and food!  From tasty turkey string and crispy skin to a euphoric apple dessert inspiring ice cream theft … and a 80s trivia game that was never finished … ’twas an evening to remember!  Somehow there was even leftovers for everyone (except our gracious host!) so they could relive dinner again the next day for lunch.  Don’t worry Lisa – you shall be feasting on some delicious turkey soup (ala Fred) this coming weekend while we have our hands deep in chocolate dog production!

What did we learn from this evening’s event? 

*Rotisserie rocks so hard that it needs WD-40 to keep it’s arthritic gears from squeeking. 

*Blue is evil in Totally 80’s Trivial Pursuit.

*It’s LI vs. NJ in the F.L.A.M. competition!  (Can you figure out the acronym?)

*The ante is now up – the host even had theme-appropriate handtowels in the bathroom!

Here’s the lowdown on the drinks that were had:

Apple Martinis

Hornsby’s Crisp Apple Cider

Original Sin Cider

Woodchuck 802 Cider

J.W. Lees Harvest Ale Matured in Port Casks – Brewed in 2004, Limited Edition (Manchester, UK)

Yellow Tail The Reserve (by Casella Wines) 2005 Pinot Grigio

Bartlett Coastal White Apple & Pear Wine (Bartlett Maine Estate Winery)

Coffee (& Baileys)

Oh, and the food ……

Baked Brie with apples in Puff Pastry

Sweet Apple & Cheddar Ravioli

Fresh Fruit & Cheese plate

Fred (aka turkey stuffed with apples & rosemary)

Turkey, Apple & Almond Stuffing (homemade of course!)

Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole

Mashed Potatoes & Apples

Apple Slaw

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Delicious, smooth, brown gravy

Apple Pie Bars

Apple Cake

Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Sugar Cookies

And now for the evening in photos …

“Tasting the String Theory”

“Fred & Friends”

“Suiting Up”

“Hostess with the Mostest”

“An Early Apple-y Thanksgiving Feast”

“Hungry yet?  ;p”

“Totally 80’s – Totally Fun”

“Dessert Euphoria”

Apple-ishious

You all ready to battle Apple?

Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert & Drinks.

All Apple – All the Time.

Music – 90s Tunes.

Shall I bring Fiona Apple as well?

Apple Facts.

Did you know Apples are fat, cholesterol and sodium free?  Well we just have to remedy that people!

See you Saturday!

Totally 80s

I was sitting here thinking about themes for upcoming supper clubs … and I think we really should consider a Totally 80s gathering!

Reasons why I am voting for an 80s themed party:

I know we all have the CD from Supper Club I for theme music, so Jay can take a little break from downloading madness.

We just purchased the Totally 80s Trivial Pursuit and I’m dying to play.

We have Pac-Man for pre-dinner entertainment.

I’ve been researching foods that were popular in the 80s … Chester Cheetah was invented in 1986!  Come on people – CHEETOS!!!!!!

You all know you have latent desires to wear leg warmers and tight jeans with holes in them

The wave people … the WAVE.  I’ll have to go and get some Aquanet!

Some interesting links with 80’s facts:

http://www.80s.com/resources.html

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade80.html

http://www.foodtimeline.org/fooddecades.html#1980s

So whaddya say?  You game?

Did I say it *starts* at noon? About that ….

It takes dedication, endurance, and some serious work to be on a triathalon team. Swim, bike, run! Did I just say, “swim, bike, run”? No no no. What I meant to say was caffinate, drive, cheer!

Team Oreo – and by that I mean Team Fried Oreo – CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! You survived your first full triathalon! Transitions from slumber to bathroom to road were excellent. But we seriously have to work on our equipment. Next time team members – pack breakfast, a cooler, folding chairs and a change of clothes. Hell … a few more of these and I think we deserve an official tour bus. You know what that means? We will have our very own private bathroom … no port-o-scary-potty for us!

All kidding aside, let’s hear it for Patrick! WOO HOO!!!!! Top 17%! There are very few reasons – very very very very few reasons we will ever get up so early – but for you my friend … it was worth it!  How many triathaletes come equipped with their own personal chef (who makes a damn mean meat sauce), motivational speaker, paparazzi & journalist?!

Supperclub Island

The Exclusive Eight

 

Ok, I know it’s a conspiracy. We’ve been out to Long Island for the past three weekends … and are going out next weekend again. We’re on to you and your plotting ways! Even the theme of this past supperclub … Supperclub ISLAND! Tricky subconscious plotting … schemers! Lucky for you, we love you all … maybe not enough to leave our land locked plot in NJ, but more than enough to come and visit … a LOT

Thanks to all the Hartens (you too Sugar!) we all had a very enjoyable evening, even when we were “breakin’ the law … breakin’ the law” (come on, you all know the words now!) walking on the Boardwalk with um, grown-up slushies and a four legged baby!

Let’s see if I can remember everything on the menu – it was a big one!

Watermelon Margaritas

Pina Coladas

Mini Cheeseburgers in Paradise

Mini California Burgers

Coconut Shrimp

Crab Dip

Jamaican Jerk Wings

Chicken Skewers

Broccoli Salad

Halibut with Creole Sauce

Coconut Rice Pudding

Coconut Lime Cake

Fruit Salad

Coffee with Godiva

Aloha Cookies

We’re going to have to get better at taking photographs of the delectable dishes before we dive in people!

Chef Lisa in her new designer duds

Happy Birthday Regina!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Supper Club Anniversary!

Oh how much changes in a year! Back in September 2005, a supper club was born that has grown to some serious food & fun!  A year ago, Lisa was pre-testing pasta recipes for her new teaching job at A La Carte so she would be prepped for her first day, Jay & I were introduced to a few of her close friends from the island, who we have bonded much more with over the past year, and the infamous Richie (guest #1!) popped in and out for a visit. Today, we’re celebrating our 1st anniversary of our supper club this evening at Patrick & Regina’s house, and for the first time in a while will have all official members in attendance!

What started out as a small gathering of friends for some great eats has now turned into an official club where if you want in … you have to pass the muster of Regina, the head of the club (aka club nazi) – and she is one TOUGH cookie! Good thing we are all on her good side There’s been food themes: Italian (a club favorite), French, Down Home Southern, & Beach Food. And thanks to DJ Jay there’s also been music themes: The 80’s, the 70’s, Blues, & Reggee. Bridges and tunnels have been crossed both directions across the Hudson, and many many laughs and excellent times have been had.

So, with all that said … and the crazy planners of Lisa & I wanting to document our elite  club of eight … I figured what better time than now to start a page where we can all put our thoughts, ideas, and notes on what worked or didn’t work, and keep tabs on the supper club guests – a VERY exclusive invitation I tell you – because many have wanted in … and been … denied.