…………………For dinner we couldn’t make up our minds what to order….there were so many things we liked!……Cathy had the brilliant idea that instead of ordering one main course for each of us….we would order lots of appetizers and share them…which is exactly what we did…..Everything was great, and we were all happy…..Everyone at the restaurant was celebrating, and there was a party boat that was docked in the marina….photo second in from the bottom left…..The weather could make up its’ mind what it wanted to be….First there were ominous clouds and then bright sun, and the clouds again…..At one point it started to rain, but only for a short time. The rain left behind a marvelous RAINBOW….photo upper right. There were two huge swans who came by right under where we were sitting….to greet us…I couldn’t help but to think of Jac…..Maybe she sent them to say hello!……We all agreed….this was the perfect way to spend the holiday, and enjoy the beginning of the summer season……..After dinner we went back to my home for desert!……Cathy had a request….would I make the COCONUT CREAM LAYER CAKE she had seen my post of……Yes, of course I would……This was my second go at this cake, and it came out perfectly!!!! We all enjoyed it very much….Of course when they left I gave them a large piece for the road!…..They were then going to visit with their daughter, who they were planning to spend the rest of the Holiday weekend with…….I always love my visits with Cathy and Jim….two wonderful people!..,……..Have a wonderful and SAFE Holiday!
The spontaneous shift from dining out to enjoying your coconut cream layer cake at home sounds like such a charming way to celebrate the holiday, especially with the rainbow that appeared over the marina. It’s wonderful to hear how sharing appetizers brought everyone closer together, and I love the thought of the swans greeting you as a special touch from Jac.
What a lovely way to spend a holiday—sharing appetizers, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, and ending the day with that coconut cream layer cake sounds absolutely perfect. The idea of sharing dishes and celebrating with such warmth and joy really captures the essence of a great meal. It’s moments like these that make food and company feel so meaningful.
Switching to an all-appetizer meal is such a brilliant way to enjoy a variety of flavors, and it sounds like the perfect move for a relaxed holiday dinner. I love the sentiment about the swans visiting you—those moments often feel like a very special, gentle hello from someone we miss.
I love the idea of ordering a variety of appetizers to share; it really turns dinner into more of a festive experience. That rainbow looked spectacular, and it’s such a touching thought that those swans were a special hello from Jac.
What a lovely way to spend a holiday—sharing so many delicious appetizers and ending the evening with that coconut cream layer cake sounds absolutely perfect. The idea of celebrating with a party boat, a rainbow, and even a couple of swans visiting your table makes it feel like a truly magical day. It’s moments like these that remind us how special it is to enjoy good food, great company, and a little bit of serendipity.
It’s amazing how the simple act of sharing food and enjoying nature can turn an ordinary evening into something truly memorable. The swans and rainbow sound like beautiful signs that Jac was with you in spirit.