One of the many reasons...

why I am such a lucky gal: Molly R.  Not too long ago I had the pleasure of co-hosting Molly's birthday party with her for a bunch of her wonderful friends.  Not being able to count the many things Molly has done for me over the last 7 years of knowing her, and knowing she spends nearly all the minutes of her day providing for people besides herself, it was simply a no-brainer.  To spend time planning, cooking, and celebrating her was a gift for me.  We went with an Indian-themed party for spice and flavor.

perfectly purple

spicy roasted eggplant

Menu:
Curry Dip with crudites (#194)
Spiced Nuts (#195)
Lentil Dahl (#196) *recipe came from a cookbook at Molly's, - need to hunt it down
Spicy Roasted Eggplant (#197)
Indian Chicken
Chocolate-chocolate-chocolate cake with coconut ice cream 

belle of the ball

a real spread

Together we cooked, cleaned, cut flowers, arranged the table, and had a really special time working side by side.  A room full of people, some of whom needed babysitters and parking spots in Adams Morgan and other such things, gathered for one reason: we love Molly.  We all know this generous, kind, independent, nonpareil woman, and we all wanted to share in celebrating her.  

good company

From Molly I have learned many things.  Resilience, compassion, patience, independence and respect, to name only very few.  Thank you, Molly.  I hope to share many more birthdays with you.  

make a wish

eat cake.

103 to go...