And the Winner Is……….

      Well here we are, another appetizer contest in the making.  Each year we think we topped the last year!  What do you think?

Kaylee’s Birthday !!!

Oh wow!!! Do we know how to celebrate!!!  Picture a lakefront cabin in the beautiful woods surrounding Priest Lake Idaho.  A large family gathering including two of the cutest little toddler boys you would ever want to see.  ( I am not prejudiced of course).  Add a ton of good food, party decorations, and the…

Jeff’s Great 4th of July Pig Roast

Just another McGowan celebration for the record books!!!  You have to know by now that we love a party,  exceptional food,  great settings, tremendous friends and family,  mix well and you have a party,  add a roast pig and now you have a PARTEEEE!!!!  I was privileged to ride along and document the event.  What fun!  Following…

Two More Parties!

  What a hoot!  Three parties in two weeks, and we are not talking April Fools!! April 1st 2016 was Jason’s 25 year anniversary with D&L Foundry . They chose to celebrate his years of diligent commitment and outstanding accomplishment with a gathering of business associates , friends, and family at a surprise party at…

Easter 2016

    What a wonderful weekend.  We had various shifts of family members and menus.  It was all good!!!! So here for you  to see,  and reflect on,  are snap shots of  the “happening” in all phases….. Saturday lunch was Beer Cheese Soup with Jeff’s homemade soft pretzels. (  Both recipes can be found on the blog)  …