Sweetheart Dinner 2010

Sunday February 21 was our yearly Sweetheart Dinner. It's a tradition we've had in our family for at least 10 years.....ever since I stole the idea from my friend Peggy. What do we do? Well it is the only time all year that we eat "Fancy". All you "Fancy Nancy" book fans know what I mean.

We actually don't dress that fancy, but the tables are fancy and I get out my china and goblets and fine tableware. All my children and grandchildren that live close are invited. I especially loved to have it when Steve's mom was still alive because she was the queen of "Fancy". She loved to have everything formal and beautiful.

This year's menu:

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Tossed green salad

Mixed vegetables

Hot Rolls

Valentine Bubbly Drink

Raspberry Cheesecake

I purchased Sister Schubert's frozen yeast rolls at Sam's Club.

Thought I'd give it a try because I didn't have time to make any. They are FANTASTIC!! Everyone loved them and they go from frozen to hot on the table in 10-15 minutes. You gotta try them!

Here's the tables all decorated in red/gold/white. Yes, even gold silverware. Love it! A little dinner favor is at the top of each plate filled with chocolates and Valentine treats.

I'm terrible at remembering to take pictures and the only other picture I remembered to take was that of my three smallest grandchildren that didn't even get to sit at the tables. They are cute, aren't they?

I love my family and I was glad to have them come to the Sweetheart Dinner. I'm sorry Kirk and his family are so far away. We missed them.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!