We drove to Abbotsford on Thursday November 30th a day early for our Mennonite Girls Can Cook annual Christmas party. We were graciously invited to stay an extra day with Terry and Lovella who were hosting the party this year. We arrived late afternoon and had some test runs on different drinks we might be serving at our party. Wonderful conversations were enjoyed in their home and at the restaurant where we had dinner that evening.
On Saturday morning we were invited to Anneliese and Herb’s for breakfast and again enjoyed gracious hospitality. Lovella and Anneliese live just around the block from each other. We were back at our hosts by noon to help set things up for our Appetizer and Dessert evening.
As each of the other girls arrived the ‘buffet island’ was filled to the brim.
The guys chatted as we finished up setting out the appies.
The ‘girls’ loaded up their plates and enjoyed time in the living room.
We all brought one gift and then got to choose one to take home with us. Soon it was time for dessert.
In case anyone is wondering…these girls can still cook. We enjoyed our dessert in the family room. Good times together and we talked well into the night.
After a quick sleep it was time for our car to head back over the border into the USA. We are thankful for our ongoing friendship with the Mennonite Girls and their husbands. God is good to us.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Wow what a spread. That all looks delicious. I bet you had a wonderful time catching up on all your news. B x
What a great dinner with your friends. The food and desserts all look delicious.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures with us, Ellen! I have been anticipating them ever since you told me that you were going. Lovella’s trees are beautiful and all of that food…oh my goodness, there’s definitely no question about it as to whether or not the Mennonite Girls can still cook! The desserts all look delicious, too!
…what a festive time.
Oh – everything is so lovely – food and home and people!! Are those sweet potato skins? What kind of shrimp?
Those were regular potato skins and I’m not sure about the shrimp…just that they were large and good. 🙂
What a lovely gathering and such yummy looking dishes! Great company and great food!
Very impressive food! I imagine a lot of work went into everything. It sounds like a lovely time.
Good to know you are still getting together and enjoying the fruits of your delicious recipes!! It was nice for me to see some familiar faces after all these years, from the old blogging days.
Wow! What an amazing buffet! I have one of the MGCC books and enjoy trying out some of the recipes.
Sounds like a great weekend and oh my all that food. Everything looks delicious and perfectly made!
It was so good to be able to see you and hug you! Thank you for coming out to Abbotsford!
Delicious looking goodies, and best of all, time with friends!
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