Not very many people prepare a meal together and then eat the meal together. And, I think that is a problem. In an attempt to take Sunday Supper back to what it used to be in my childhood (or at least how I remember Sunday Supper in my minds' eye), I have created an almost weekly Sunday Supper Club to be held at my home, for now, where the participants can partake in the joy of cooking, the joy of eating, and just the joy of being together. Now, I realize that sounds kinda crazy sentimental. But I believe in this world of disconnect in which we live, the importance of actually spending time with people face-to-face (no facebook, no skype, no google chat, no texting, no email) is vital. And since we all have to eat, why not prepare the meal together (or at least eat together) in a home. Dining out is lovely, don't get me wrong but it's not the same thing.
At this particular Sunday Supper, I put my guests to work. This was the second Supper Club. And the theme was pizza. Everyone loves pizza, right? So, I asked that everyone bring a topping - could be traditional, could be experimental....
In the photograph above - Amy and Rebecca work at the beginning of the pizza pie making. We had so many fresh vegetables to choose from - that was just fantastic!
In this photograph, Amy demonstrates how to correctly apply the tasty toppings. Yes, there really is a correct way. It is a science. It is an art. Oh, I am being silly but this veggie delight pizza was just beautiful!
This pizza was AMAZING. Not only is it gorgeous, I mean look at how those mushrooms were artfully arranged, but it was sooo tasty! This pie had smoked provolone, three types of mushrooms, garlic scapes and fresh mozzarella (added at the very end). It was delicious!!
This pizza was a surprise. The sauce, as it were, was a herb cream cheese spread. On top of which, we put shrimp, caramelized sweet onion and red onion. It was superb. Such a lovely combination of flavors. I thank Rebecca for having the foresight to bring shrimp!
There was a fourth pizza. But apparently I do not have a visual record of it. It was a pizza with a little bit of everything on it: pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, green and black olives, red and green bell peppers, hot peppers, and mushrooms. Need I say more.
The first three hot out of the oven! From the front: Veggie Delight, Mushroom and Garlic, Shrimp and Onion. How beautiful!
Below: Jeff has the most important job - cutting the pizzas. Well, maybe not the most important job, but he did a great job!
We all had a great time, including the two year old (who has the broadest taste in food I have ever come across). Definitely credited to Rebecca and Stephen for introducing her to all sorts of food.
There were other delights to be had that are not pictured here: A raspberry lemonade with vodka, lemon liquor, and fresh raspberries, a green salad with tomato and smoked provolone, bake sale chocolate chip cookie bars and sugar cookies!
Everybody eats. Everybody should eat well (most of the time). I hope you all have the chance to sit down and enjoy a meal with friends or family or both. And if you happen to live near me, come and join us for Sunday Supper Club!
This week, we are touring the Middle East! Think hummus, think falafel, think kebabs. Think yumminess!
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