May River Supper Club

Last night was the first May River Supper Club gathering, hosted by Scott & Jen Leiti. They have such a beautiful house - perfect for entertaining.

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The theme was Wine & Dine and was kicked off with a competitive wine tasting. Scott ran the tasting and it was so much fun! Each guest had to bring two bottles of the same Chardonnay, wrapped so that the label could not be read. Scott then placed a sleeve over each bottle with "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E". We had to rate each wine on

different characteristics, and then the wine with the highest score won. Guess who won... Jay & Laura! Thanks, Publix!

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The 5 contestants are pictured below center: winners from the left to right.

For the main course we had a delicious pork tenderloin with mango salsa, rice pilaf & grilled asparagus.

On a related note, Mom sent me a clipping from the FM newspaper this week - an article about supper clubs and how they are becoming very popular; a revival in social supper clubs brought on in part by the economic situation, but just as much about friendship as food. Here's to good friendships and good food in the Low Country. The article featured a book by Debi Shawcross, "Friends at the Table: The Ultimate Supper Club Cookbook". You can also read Debi's blog: Table Talk. So, check it out, start a supper club...Enjoy

Pictured below are some pictures from the night. It was so much fun. I think we'll have one dinner/month going forward - oh the possibilities!