Lunch Bunch Christmas Lunch

We've been entertaining all December --

from the adult group at Church

to the

DAR

to

friends children

We've had parties galore!

But the best party is always

The Lunch Bunch Lunch!

It was this week

and we were ready --

The Magical City of Scott sparkled,

the tree held center stage between living room and dining room!

The table all set for lunch!

A "new" Quaker Lace cloth

(I've worn out the old one!)

The Christmas china

(Royal Doulton Tartan)

Jim's grandmother's cutlery

wee poinsettias in Waterford cache pots

damask napkins in the Christmas silver rings

And just before the ladies got here . .  .

14 salad/dessert plates came

In the Royal Doulton Tartan pattern

(an always wanted but couldn't afford)

But prices have come down drastically, so . . . 

They replaced the Lennox Holiday

(I do mix and match but I really like to match)!

The luncheon:

Indian-Chutney Spinach Salad

(loved that it had the red and green of the season and it looked so festive on the Tartan)

Apricot chicken

Served with garlic sour cream "noodles"

A peppermint cheesecake pie

Served with coffee

After dessert we opened presents

And the girls were more than generous --

A wonderful winter table runner from friend Joyce as well as a jar of

her homemade jelly

Sally's mustard (Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it)

And some wee paper dolls and a mixing bowl set

(to help me be a better Nana!)

It's always a fun day when The Lunch Bunch comes

but the Christmas luncheon is always THE BEST!