progressive dinner...

Our get-together last Saturday was a progressive dinner hosted by four

families to celebrate our kiddo's preschool teacher, after 25 years she'll be retiring.

However, it's been about 10 years since they had her for their teacher.

That should give you an idea how special she was!

We all live within walking distance in our neighborhood, and thought

a progressive dinner sounded like fun.

I'm so sorry, I'm the worst blogger when it comes to taking photos during a party,

 I just feel a tad obnoxious with my camera ~ I need to improve on being discreet!

 Also, I don't know that everyone likes having their photos and weekend's events publicized.  

On to the fun...

First Home ~ Appetizers

Our guest of honor, Miss Mary (in pink) and two of her fellow retired teachers. 

On the menu - Smoked Salmon on pumpernickel, olives, baked brie with fig jam, crudites,

pita chips and Greek dips

Our talented hostess is a potter and made all of the beautiful serving pieces and vase. 

Her husband, the gourmet, smoked the salmon. The doors were opened on the hutch

 which served as a bar.

Second Home ~ Salad

Our creative friend came up with this beautifully rustic yet elegant display for the buffet table.

Weathered wood paired with silver pieces and white cinderella pumpkins.

Roasted Squash with Dried Cranberries, Walnuts and Shaved Parmesan on Mixed Greens

served with a warm Citrus Vinaigrette 

Third Home ~ Entree

Can you believe this charming festive serving table was a rush job after this family attended 

three soccer games before the party?  

We enjoyed a fall favorite - Traditional Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

 and assorted warm breads. 

Fourth Home ~ Dessert

It was dark when we arrived at our home, I snapped a few photos early before we headed out.

Sorry, we were too busy getting drinks and ice cream on the mini pies to get a photo

and within a short time it wasn't photo worthy! 

The hot pies went on the tiered metal stand, to the right (barely visible) were the shot glasses

for milk, and donut holes were placed on top of each glass.

Caramel apples with twig sticks went on the gold tray in the foreground.

Hope you had a good imagination for all that!  

  I used my favorite items from our yard...leaves, pine cones and clippings in my

  diy rope vase here, along with a couple of pumpkins and lots of votive candles.

 

Mini Apple Pie in a Jar

Caramel Corn

Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes with Milk Shots

recipe here

Caramel Apples 

We had a fun champagne toast, the teenagers shared their preschool memories,

we reminisced about days with preschoolers, how quickly time has passed and

 how grown up they are...