Kathy's turn

We descended on Kathy's house this month for our eagerly awaited Delta duo of books discussion. We read one book by a modern day Delta woman who is a writer, excellent cook and an all around good time girl. 

The book is a series of humorous essays and her recipes. After reading it we couldn't wait to see which ones Kathy would choose for us. She actually had a little help from the author herself. Julia Reed was in town for the Mississippi Book Fair recently and Kathy spoke to her. She recommended the menu for us. She was also intrigued by the other book we paired with hers. It was Trials of the Earth by Mary Hamilton. It is the story of a pioneer woman in the Mississippi delta in the logging camps in the late 1800's. It was about as opposite of the other book as possible. Read it if you haven't already. Ok...the food. 

And the sangria of course. 

She made a white one. Yum. 

Summer squash salad with the best vinaigrette ever. She made the best appetizer that was bacon wrapped spiced watermelon rind pickles. Oh my. 

The table. Her mom's China and crystal was almost like my mom's. Unfortunately you can't see the perfect crawfish etouffe she created because I fell on it like a jackal and took no picture!! Trust me it was so authentic and wonderful. 

So you think lemon squares are good right? You think you have had some of the best ones, right? But you haven't had these moist, intensely lemon, lightly iced little squares of perfection. 

With a little cappuccino. Mom, is that your China pattern? It is a Theodore Haviland. Fabulous meal and a pretty raucous discussion.  

Cuteness break. He loves his mommy. 

Wolf cat in her natural habitat. 

Happy 22nd to Chris, who celebrated with a bowl of sushi. 

Lucy (on the bottom) and friend after their first week at nursing school.