Hooray for Hollywood and Katina ..........

 Hollywood put on the glitz and glamour last night
and so did Katina (and Mike)



We had a great time at Katina's for Oscar night on Sunday.
Mike is such a great sport, he is always there
when we arrive, helping us carry things in, and
welcoming us into his home.  He even took the time to
choose a star to put on our back.  Who do you think
this was?

We had to ask yes and no questions

to guess which Oscar winner we had on our backs.

I got mine in 2 questions.
I was the lovely and talented Julia Roberts.

We oogled the many gowns, and jewels, which
were amazingly classic and beautiful this year.
We did have a few favorites as well as
some we didn't care for. 
Perhaps the ladies will comment on their favs
or perhaps not.

As usual the array of food was unbelievable...here is

a sampling...

 Barbecued Pork Sliders - Julia

and Artichoke, pepperoni pizza - Yours truly

Pigs in a blanket (and no I didn't bring them)

Patty, one of the bestest cooks I know

made us homemade lasagna.
Was it ever good, so cheesy and the sauce ....well
the picture almost says it all.

Ice cold beverages galore

A mixed greens, spinach, blue cheese and walnut salad - Yours truly

Peanut slaw - Diana

Fresh strawberries - Diana 

Tammies delicious appetizer ... meatballs

Cynthia's delicious appetizer....we love this

Cynthia what is this officially called?

We also had a puff cheese appetizer

7 layer dip and chips

and I am sure I am missing something

All I know is, it was all so so good.

Peggy baked us an assortment of delicious cookies with a special

guest making a special appearance

(oh sorry wrong end...no pun intended)

Delicious .. oops I think I got his backside again....

 Here are a few smiling faces before the festivities began
Such a glamour shot....

 

And check out the great posters Katina put up for us.  She had just

about all of the posters for the nominated films

and some films that have not even come out yet.
Such a great hostess.

Outside and Inside

and decorations in our honor

We are always so happy to see each

other it is a chatter fest. 

There were even a few nail biting moments waiting for some

of the Oscar winners to be named

I think we were all pretty happy with the winners (and losers)

It is always so much fun to watch the AA together.

Alas, as soon as it began ....it was over and home we went.

I am curious though, how did everyone

like the show.  Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin?

Any opinions?

Thanks Katina and Mike for opening your home

and showing us a great time, as usual.

Until next year.....Happy movies watching

Tammie New Bunco Date

Tammie changed her bunco

to later in March....I am thinking

March 25th but I will double check.

I guess I am a bad listener

Pasta Fusilli - by Patty

Pasta Fusilli

from the warmth and goodness of Patty

1 1b salad macaroni

1 lb white beans (great northern or cannellini)

4 quarts of water

1 cup olive oil (wowser)

3 T minced garlic

2 T tomato paste

2 T salt

1/2 t dried basil

1/2 t oregano

Parmesean cheese

Black pepper

Boil beans in 4 qts water high for 15 minutes

Add all other ingredients except cheese and pasta

Boil 1 1/2 hours

Make pasta and add seperately

Add right before serving

Add cheese

Any questions....ask Patty.  This was a down

and dirty interpretation from Katina dated 12-13-06

I think I have a picture from Christmas bunco that I will add later

Not that anyone is reading this.....