The Good Life!

Finally! Exams are over, studying is finished for the year, and papers are written! It feels so good. And yet, so empty! As a full time 4th year university student I spend most of my down time working on things I have to for school. Without those assignments to fill my time, I'm not always sure what to do with myself. It's amazing how quickly the role of "student" engulfs who and what you are. So, to fill the time (and because I enjoy the company of good people, good food, and good wine), I hosted what I hope will become our first annual "Post Exam-Pre Christmas Potluck!".

Everyone was there. Well, almost everyone. And it was wonderful! My friends really are the best in the world (no offence to anyone else's friends) and I am so very very very lucky to have them in my life. I need them. They are so clever, and sweet, and honest and thoughtful talented and beautiful - I'm a very lucky woman. Below are the delicious treats everyone brought. And believe me - they.were. delicious. (And so are my friends, if you haven't gotten the point yet). Thank you everybody for coming and being so delicious and for bringing so many amazing and spectacular dishes.

I love you all. So much.

The Snacking:

My Sicilian Olive Mix 



John's infamous Cheese & Pineapple



Ben's "Original" 7 Layer Dip & Chips

The Dinner:

Jesse & Jeff's Yummy Crab Dip with Crackers



Haydn's Pulled Pork Sliders with Roasted Apple & Cheese (Buns & Wraps) - Umm, recipe please?



Kendra's Curried Prawns. Oh yeah.

My Truffled White Bean Dip with Sauteed Mushrooms & Herbs on Baguette.



The Sweets:

Kaitlyn & Jon's Super Fun Cupcake Word Game!!



Tara's totally awesome (Starbucks) Cranberry Tart.