SUCCESSFUL LAKE LUNCHEON

There's nothing more fun than cooking for a group and having them enjoy the food.  Ed and I enjoy sharing our home with guests and are always delighted to host county functions.  The "Lake" is almost ready to be opened and a group of officials were in town today for a tour and lunch.  Cotton Branch was asked to host the lunch. They may look "official" here but when they got to the house it was "no holds barred".   The Honey Pecan Chicken, Jalapeno Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans, Yeast Rolls, Homegrown Sliced Tomatoes with fresh basil, Brown Sugar Pound Cake or (and in some cases both) White Texas Sheet Cake and Fresh Peach Homemade Ice Cream did them in.  They all wanted a nap after that.  Without the help of friends Debra and Buddy (along with Jeanette) I couldn't have gotten through it. They came and were willing and able to do what needed to be done.  Thanks guys for your help. And thanks, ML for letting us share in the Lake project.

BTW:  Ed called as I was finishing up the chicken and wanted to know what I was doing.  He didn't remember that today was the luncheon and  he wanted to know what I was cooking.  He repeated everything I said to the guys he was traveling with and you could hear them groaning.  I have a feeling I will be repeating that menu soon for the hunting group.  He'll be home tomorrow.