short but sweet (or savory)
resurrecting the cocktail party- i’ll drink to thatGreat news- move is done and my daughter and I are in the Cleveland carriage house apartment for a couple days while I wrap up the house sale.
Tonight our besties are coming by to see the new digs and have a quick glass of wine before we head over to fire for dinner. How great that my best bud is the mom of my daughter’s!
Never a fan of toasting on an empty stomach but being short on time and shorter on space I wanted to whip up a couple nibbles.
Everyone should have Athens Mini Fillo Cups in their freezer. They are indispensable.
Go to your favorite market or deli and get a prepared salad. One of my old hometown favorites to just that is J Pistone Market. Their Pesto Chicken Salad is incredible.
Just chop it up slightly, check for seasoning and spoon it into a fillo cup- presto.
Nothing tops a great cracker. This one caught my eye at the grocery store.
A perfect and simple topping is a dollop of whipped cream cheese and a savory pepper jelly.
Two bites for our two bests!
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