This afternoon, Mal and I enjoyed a leisurely Easter dinner at his parents’ home. We arrived to an amazing-smelling kitchen, the dining room table beautifully set, and appetizers waiting to be consumed. Mal and I were totally spoiled with their hospitality!
I loved that the table settings were chocolate bunnies! 😀
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For Easter dinner this afternoon, it was just Mal and I and his parents. It was nice having a quiet and relaxing meal together.
While snapping photos of the dinner table, I stumbled upon a miniature copy of our wedding album that we had given Mal’s parents. Of course, I took a moment to reminisce about the best day of my life! (I’m such a cheeseball sometimes! 😉 )
Shortly after we arrived, Mal and I and his parents enjoyed a few appetizers and a glass of wine while chatting and relaxing in front of a roaring fire in the living room. It was such a lovely way to begin Easter dinner. I felt so pampered! 😉
Of course, Mal and I insisted on helping in the kitchen, but his parents were “all set” with preparing the meal. They eventually let us prepare the dressing for the salad!
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The Menu for Easter Dinner:
Mache salad with feta and fennel-mustard vinaigrette
2007 Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc Russian River California Wine
I loved these colorful wine glasses! Mal’s step-mom had a whole set, each in a different vibrant color.
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Delmonico Potatoes
Cider-Braised Ham with Apple-Onion Compote and Steamed Asparagus
Everything on my plate was so incredibly delicious!! Seriously, this meal was awe-some! There is just something about home-cooked meals, right?! The ham with the apple-onion compote was the BEST that I have ever eaten! I’m psyched that we were sent home with leftovers!
Dessert was also a special treat: Key Lime Mousse with Homemade Whipped Cream. It was creamy, light, and oh, so refreshing. It made me want summer to come right now!
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter Sunday! I’m off to bed! Night, guys!
P.S. Over the course of the evening, about 7-8 Reese’s peanut butter-filled chocolate eggs were consumed, but not documented for the blog. No reason really; I just didn’t snap any photos. All ya need to know is that each one was egg-cellent! 😉
