Our friend Donna came for an overnight visit yesterday. She brought her viola, and all afternoon the house was filled with viola and guitar duets - mostly gypsy jazz - and lots of laughter as she and Kim made fabulous music together.
While they played by the fire I played in the kitchen, putting together a supper equal to the special occasion. As well as crispy roast chicken and potatoes, the meal had a last and two firsts. The last of the rutabagas, pulled up the day before to make room for new plantings, mashed with butter and a bit of cream. The first of this year's salad greens. And the first of what we hope will be many asparagus spears - carefully cut it into thirds so we each could have a taste.
Wonderful company, wonderful food, wonderful music. It can't get any better than that.
4 comments:
Oh man- I am so jealous you have stuff in the garden to harvest and eat. I am such a long way away from that.
By the way, I used to play violin and viola many, many years ago. I quit because I had no discipline, consequently I stink on ice. But I love music though! Especially home made.
Sounds like you guys had a great time.
There is nothing like good food and good friends and having good music is a bonus!! Glad you had an enjoyable visit!!
Sounds fabulous! I'm slightly envious...garden veggies already! I live in the mountains, and no veggies for us for months yet.
Sounds like the perfect evening to me!
We're hoping to cut the first asparagus in a couple of days..can't wait.
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