Steve and I drove across the Highland Park Bridge to Joan’s for dinner. You’ve seen Joan’s spools of thread and checking out where she used to teach.
Since I went out of town on my birthday, we made a plan for when I would be back in town and when we could get together
Joan made James Beard’s recipe for Lahma bi Ajeen. The fresh tomatoes, cucumber and peppers,Baba Ganoush, Hummus, Yogurt Sauce with Fresh Dill from her garden, and wonderful olives.
The Lahma bi Ajeen recipe from Beard on Bread cookbook (A well used page)
Buttermilk Pound Cake from World of Baking by Delores Casella topped with fresh rhubarb sauce. Rhubarb from Joan’s garden- we ate outside.
Thanks for a nice dinner and good conversation, Joan. Everything was delicious
Joan inside her doorway keeping the dogs inside.
Happy late birthday!
Looks like you had a lovely and yummy evening.
Everything looks delish. A perfect summer feast.
Looks delicious! Beautiful garden!
What an absolutely delightful series of photos! Thanks for including the page from Beard telling me that lahma-bi-ajeen is the Arab counterpart of pizza!!! LOVE Joan’s garden and blue house with green door! Cannot dwell on Pound Cakes – or flan / creme caramel/ creme brulee etc. One makes me think of the other and my two favorite foods [one food group! 🙂 🙂 ] XOXOXO
What a lovely garden, and such a delicious alfresco meal, Ruth. Joan really spoiled you both. 🙂
What a feast. Yum!
Glad to hear Joan is in great health!
Great birthday dinner!
Joan looks like a fun lady. It’s always great to spend time among friends – and even better with terrific food. 🙂
beautiful garden- and you have such interesting friends.
I have to hunt that recipe down! Thanks for the link to the book!