Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Mi Hermosa Hija

Mi Hermosa Hija - My Beautiful Daughter.



     Today I called my daughter, 19, and asked her to meet me for lunch.  She said "How about dinner?"  "Ok.  Come by at 5:30."   I arrived home at 5:10.   So at 5:15 this is what I put together.  Even surprised myself at how fast it came together, about 10 minutes.  She brought her good buddy, Jake, along with her.  Wish I'd gotten a picture of him.
     I wanted to make low-cal fajuitas, so I brought out my Mexican-inspired dishware.


Plates, placemats, tortilla dish, salad bowl  and glassware purchased at Dillards.



Bowls to fill with corn & beans, mixed peppers and onions, and roasted chicken pieces.  Purchasd at Kohls.



BING BONG!  (Helen, that one is for you)   I found two red salad bowls.


Shopping the house to see what I can find . . . . perfect.





Didn't know where to place the appetizer spreader knife, so I tucked it right into the napkin ring.



This vase of flowers was already on the bar.  How perfect is that?


While rushing through Dierbergs I came upon the sample platter of their Apricot Feta Spread Torte.  Irresistable.  Smart marketing techinique.  5:00.  Hungry.  SOLD!







Best of all was visiting my busy daughter and her good friend Jake.  The meal was fast and easy - Big salad and chicken faquitas.  And too much apricot feta cheese torte. 

Linda

6 comments:

  1. This is so colorful and inviting ... love to do things with not much planning ... always seems to be more fun! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I love your last minute preparations! So relaxed & easy and colorful too. Your daughter is a beauty!

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  3. How vibrant, Linda...can't wait to see your Cinco de Mayo table! Gorgeous dishes...so is your daughter.

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  4. Hola! I'm your newest follower and for sure: Tu hija es hermosa! I love your Mexican dishes, just great! I'm an Ecuadorian American, from Astoria-Queens... who lives in Ecuador since married to my wonderful hobby. I would love you to visit me and see OUR Ecua. dishes on my post Thanksgiving 2010.
    Your food looks deli! I love the fun invites, without much work and plan!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    FABBY

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  5. What a fun and vibrant table. I love your Mexican inspired dishes.

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  6. A warm and welcoming palate...perfect for your Mexican fiesta. Your daughter is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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