2010 Smith-Roberts Winter Holiday Party

I'm late getting the post party update out...it definitely took me longer to "recover" from the party this year. Not sure if that was because I had such a good time or if it is age related. Thank you to Becky, Karen, and Dan!! This party is only successful because they make it so we all have everything we need through out the evening! Thank you!!

Here are the numbers! We raised $1296.00 for the Dayton YWCA Women's Shelter. Thank you for your generosity!!! That brings the total raised for 2010 to $3616 and the total raised since 2008 to $8516. It continues to amaze me how much we have been able to raise through our very generous friends. We love that we can all come together and make a difference.

In case you didn't realize because I certainly didn't, 100 people celebrated the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 with us consuming 8 lbs of beef, 9 lbs of pork, and 8 lbs of shrimp. In addition, we went through 2918.75ml of liquor (seems low to me), 32 bottles of beer (and no they were not on the wall), 16 bottles of red wine, 10 bottles of champagne, 11 bottles of white wine, 23 cans of pop, and 80 bottles of water.

As always, here is the menu and recipes:

• Bacon Leek & Cheddar Mini Quiches
• Spinach-Boursin Quiche (Perfect Party Foods)
• Mango Chutney Dip
• Oregano-Flavored Feta Spread (Perfect Recipes for Entertaining People)
• Sun-Dried Tomato Spread with Fresh Basil (Perfect Recipes for Entertaining People)
• White Bean Spead with Garlic and Rosemary (Perfect Recipes for Entertaining People)
• Artichoke Dip
• Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups (Perfect Recipes for Entertaining People)
• Mini Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam
• Italian Sausage Dip
• Stilton Tart with Cranberry Chutney
• Jerk Pork
• Korean Barbecue Skirt Steak
• Marinated Shrimp
• John's Soba Noodles
• Roasted Squash Salad
• Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
• Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Almonds

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2010 Holiday Party Menu

It's final! Finally!!

• Bacon Leek & Cheddar Mini Quiches
• Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Pockets
• Spinach-Boursin Quiche
• Appetizer Bar including Oregano-Flavored Feta Spread, Sun-Dried Tomato Spread with Fresh Basil, and White Bean Spead with Garlic and Rosemary
• Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups
• Mini Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam
• Italian Sausage Dip
• Stilton Tart with Cranberry Chutney
• Jerk Pork
• Korean Barbecue Skirt Steak
• John's Soba Noodles (shhh!! Don't tell Lillian...she'll eat them all)
• Roasted Squash Salad
• Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
• Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Almonds

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2010 Holmes Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

It is FINALLY done!!! And we've found some really interesting wines to accompany the meal.

Roasted Turkey Breast, Porchetta Style
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Roasted Brussels Spouts with Wild Mushrooms and Cream
Green Beans with Brown Butter and Pecans
Cranberry Citrus Compote
Roasted Rosemary Butternut Squash and Shallots
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Silky Pan Gravy
Sugar Spice Pumpkin Pie

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2010 Fireworks Party

Again, we can't THANK YOU enough for your generosity! We raised over $1100 for out new neighbor Good Neighbor House helping people in the Dayton area through tough times. I am continually amazed at how each of us giving a little can add up to make a big difference. Since December 2008, your support brings the total giving from Smith-Roberts parties to over $6000!

73 people braved traffic, parking, and 500 people in the Firefly Building to view the City of Dayton fireworks. John's cocktails were VERY popular! Now on to the damages! :) In addition to 6 lbs of me, 176 lbs of ice, and all the delicious goodies that you provided, we consumed:

	Used
Liquor	2575	ml
Beer	37	bottles
Red Wine	1	bottles
Champagne	4	bottles
White Wine	4	bottles
Pop	52	cans
Water	113	bottles

Special thanks go to Becky and Sherri for their help!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 4th of July!

Ann and John

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