Mr. Green

We do not see each other nearly often enough anymore.  Funny we had more time when the darlings were wee ones it seems. We have made a habit of going out to dinner when we can find a date that accomodates all three of us.  A nice habit it is  but,,,,,

I invited them to my house this time. I wanted to maintain the Spring Cleanse momentum, so I decided to cook.  Hahahahahahah.  As I planned  and shopped I realized the menu theme  - green. 
Everything I eat these days is centered around green; green smoothies and blue smoothies made green with spirulina that stains the world the color of grass but really has no where near the pungent flavor of the green beans I tried in the smoothie today (and will not add again).

My beautiful clear glass platter sitting on my beautiful green plaid tablecloth was colorful enough with hummus and carrots and apples for dipping - green of course. The crisp gorgeous deep green of Kale Chips fresh from the oven spattered with sesame seeds tasted fresh and crisp - and green.  The pale gold of spaghetti squash set off the red and green of the homemade tomato and spinach sauce.  Each of us topped the main course with a sprinkling of the few remaining kale chips. Yummmm.

The girls brought wine - ruby red - and desserts; a creamy white rice pudding and a 4 layer carrot cake that I did not eat but enjoyed the site of.  I finished the meal with a cup of green tea - earthy and warm.  I was satisfied.

Green has all kinds of meanings these days.  It is a good color scheme for a dinner with friends that you do not see often enough.