Tonight we were invited over to Karen’s friends’ (now our friends 🙂 ) Catriona and Jim’s house
Karen joined us along with their son, Ashton
We snacked on appetizers (Karen’s hummus and sun-dried tomato pesto!)
We played with the cutest kitty – Tiger Lily!
For dinner Catriona made manicotti, delicious Italian, plus salad and Great Harvest bread
And for dessert we enjoyed a Lemon-Almond Pound Cake
Topped with ice cream! Hit the spot.
Goodnight!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
The Madre would LOVE you. She is so into the beaded and hand-painted decor — she literally goes gaga for it.
I’ve always wondered …. did they name it pound cake because it weighs a pound?
KathEats says
I think because the classic recipe calls for a pound of flour, pound of butter, pound of sugar
Janet says
KathEats: That is what my mom always too. My mom and her mom (grandma) said that is how the ingredients were sold back in the day so you could go to your market and buy everything by the pound and make a cake from what you purchased. Many of those items are still sold by the pound for this recipe.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Those napkin rings are too fun! Love all the colors.
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Love those napkin rings!! They look homemade!
Mom says
Love the decor and the kitty!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I love eating with friends, old or new!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
oh my goodness, i LOVE those glasses – so pretty! the food looks delicious too!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
What beautiful glass and plateware! So colorful.
Tiger Lily is adorable. Reminds me of Angela’s (OSG) cat, I love the stripes. This looks like the perfect comfort food meal!
Kat @ Balance & Spice says
Looks like such a delicious evening. The bread looks the best. Have a great rest of your night!
[email protected] says
Love your new friend’s dish ware!
Kristi says
I’ve never even thought to make manicotti….looks delicious!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Love making new friends. I wish my family lived closer so we could share their friends too!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
oooo that lemon pound cake looks delish!! and even better with a scoop of ice cream 🙂
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
My kind of meal! Everything looks delish. I really like the star shaped cake! Very cute.
Andrea says
That kitty is adorable, but looks totally pissed! Look at those claws! Ahhh gotta love kitties 🙂
Those eats look amazing, gotta try my hand at making some manicotti! 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
mmmm sounds delicious!!
Deva @ Deva by Definition says
I love the colorful dishware – so festive and warm, especially this time of year!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Those desserts are so pretty!
Also, does Karen give the host a heads up that you’re a food blogger? Does it ever get awkward? You seem like a take charge kind of lady who probably wouldn’t be phased by it.
KathEats says
Yes, these friends know all about the blog. I always ask first!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
I would like friends like yours please. I love entertaining and making fun stuff like that but my friends think they’re doing me a favor by always wanting to eat out. Fun glasses and plates too!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I love how festive the plates are. Reminds me of home… Texas/San Antonio
Kelly @ Foodie Fiasco says
Congrats on a fun night with your (new) friends! Everything looks delish.
Kavi @ Lab to Fab says
Love all those bright colors — and the food looks delicious too! You have fun friends!
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says
That garlic bread made with great harvest looks seriously delish!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
What a fun night and I love that glassware. Just beautiful and so nice to savor beverages in pretty glasses…I think they taste better that way 🙂
Laura @ She Eats Well says
Ha ha, love that kitty’s face. Too cute. Good company and good food always makes for the best nights. Oh, and now I really want some pound cake and ice cream.
Khushboo says
Woo perhaps El Tigre and Tiger Lilly need to meet ;)!
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
Those plates and glasses are so freaking cute! Definitely festive. Do you know where they got them? Hope you had a fun night out with your mama-in-law and her friends. Always fun to have a reason to celebrate Monday night 🙂
Angela says
I know I have seen similar things (plates, placemats and napkin rings) at Pier1! http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/tabid/977/CategoryId/904/ProductId/29348/ProductName/Circus-Beads-Napkin-Ring/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Angela says
and similar drinkware! http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/tabid/977/CategoryId/110/ProductId/2929/ProductName/Confetti-Stemware/language/en-US/Default.aspx
KathEats says
Yep, she wrote a comment below!
Alex says
Awww… that kitty is adorable….
Laura says
Did you happen to ask how they got their pound cake in the shape of a star? I’m curious!
KathEats says
It was actually a gift from a company, but I think you could buy a star mold and get the same effect
Heather H @ Run Eat Play says
I love those glasses – so festive! Looks like a great night, and the hummus sounds delicious!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
The colors are all so beautiful! It makes a meal so much more fun!
Simply Life says
sounds like a fun night!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Pretty name, Catriona. Of course, everything looks delicious even at 7 a.m.!
Emily says
Those wine/water glasses are beautiful. So colorful and festive. My husband and I have lots of “nice” high quality glassware, but no fun festive stuff like that.
Glad you had a fun dinner party with your friends!
Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says
I love the colors in the decor. It makes me want to make a festive centerpiece just because!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Very festive dinner! Love all the colours…and that Lemon Pound Cake! Yummy!
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
That manicotti looks great!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
How fun! Dessert looks fab 😀
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says
The dessert looks so good, I love how it’s baked in a star shape! Is it store bought or homemade? If homemade, what sort of pan was used to create the shape and is a recipe coming soon? 🙂
Katie says
That is a wonderful picture of you Kath, you look so relaxed and happy! It look like your delicous dinner, drinks and dessert with family and friends was reason to be smiling. Love the fun, bright colors. The kids and I have been putting out festive Valentine’s decorations to brighten things up.
KathEats says
🙂 Thanks
Angel7 says
Very festive dinnerware!
Tiger Lily looks quizzical 🙂
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grace says
Love your pictures!!
Catriona says
From The Hostess: The place mats, napkin, and napkin rings and glasses are all from Pier 1. I found the plates at TJ Maxx. The ceramic creatures (frogs and geckos) are from Tecate, Mexico. It’s my fiesta look – served with an Italian meal…
KathEats says
Thanks so much for dinner!
Meagan says
You have such a good friend and entertaining and eat dinner at each others houses social-life. I love it!
Allison says
Oooh, would Karen share her sundried tomato pesto?! All of the bright colors in the table setting are wonderful!
Kelsey says
Karen is so popular!
Olivia says
That pound cake looks delicious. I am always super disapointed when dinner at someone else’s house does not include some dessert of some kind!