what was served

It's not every year that a friend from college receives her doctorate. So there was a graduation party at my place. (And because neither said friend nor I have the hang of doing anything by halves, there was so much food that the BYM and I hosted a second party the following night, and I took a big slab of cake over to my honorary mama.)

It was a pretty swell soirée, if I do say so myself -- people were chatting animatedly about everything from religion to criminal justice to gardens to ice cream, and here's what ended up on the dining room table (some purchased/made by me, much of it contributed by various guests):

deviled eggs

bacon-wrapped dates

pulled pork shoulder, sauces, and cornbread from Jack's

lemon pepper chicken (from Bree's oven)

mac and cheese from Edley's

cheeses, strawberries, and apples from the Turnip Truck

wines from Woodland Wine Merchant

blue cheese slaw

sesame carrots

baked beans

mushroom quiche and almond cake from Sweet 16th

cherry-chocolate brownies

Drew's Brews "Half-Jacked" coffee

:-)