Old friends, new places.

For the first in the history of our long friendship, Kevin made it to my apartment in DC.  Back from the Peace Corps, he came down to visit with his girlfriend, ahem...fiance, for a mid-week supper.  Yes, indeed Kevin is gettin' hitched.  Normally I'd say the gal better understand just how lucky she is, but, I must say, both parties are quite blessed.  Maggie is a special person.

a success in my book.

maggie & schaeffer

Menu:
Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breasts (#174) with Thyme Gremolata (#175)
Caramelized Fennel (#176)
Green beans
Peach cobbler

We've already been through my love of fennel, but I haven't done much with it this summer.  Beth took a bite of the 
dish and said, "This is beckoning fall."  A better description is not possible for this supper.  The savory fennel next to the lemony chicken certainly brought on thoughts of cooler weather, crisper leaves and warmer clothes.  

Having spent some time cooking supper in Albania in Kevin's communist-era kitchen, and meeting Maggie over there, it was really special to have them both spend some time in DC.  The night was perfect for after-dinner drinks out on U St.  


The only downside is that I think I am alone in the beckoning of fall, - the weather hardly seems to be in agreement.

cheers!

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