Supper Club

Jackie ♦ April 25, 2010 ♦ 5 Comments

Sometimes it’s an amazing concert, a morning sunrise, a snatch of sweet melodies, or a pair of tender moments; it’s a rush of affection or a peaceful lull that refreshes or enlightens you. They’re the kind of experiences that are hard to plan, but are so necessary, especially in the times when it seems hardest to slow down, to be present, to take deep breaths and release.

Tonight, it was the inaugural meeting of Supper Club: four women getting together for a revolving dinner party, semi-potluck style. My dear friend Karen came up with the idea, hosted the first meeting and made a delicious white chicken chili, and I and two others brought salad, sides and dessert. We had a wonderful salad with oranges, almonds and jicama, cheddar buttermilk drop biscuits (mine) and lovely little cappucino creme in phyllo dough cups. It seems like a great way to try new recipes, to trade time-tested favorites, and experiment with something new and maybe more adventurous than the family table often allows. More importantly, we spent a few hours talking, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company, hours without our children or our spouses. Not because we were on the sidelines of a soccer field, or chaperoning a field trip, or handing out paper doilies at a classroom party, but because we had chosen to set aside some time for friendship and company.

I’m already thinking about what I’ll cook this summer when it’s my turn to host, but more importantly, I’m so glad we got together, and so content with how I’ll be starting off my week.