My buddy Jenny (a.k.a. Dessert Darling) is a hostess with the mostess!!!
I arrived early and helped the ladies in red set up…
…noshed on a couple of these special edition Pretzel Crisps (<—-yessssss) while prepping (and eating) some chicken shumai
Everywhere you looked, there was food (my figgy pudding cookies were a hit!) …
…and Holiday cheer!
My first plate included chips/guac, buncha sweets, a chicken salad skewer, and…
…creamy, delicious mac n cheese from Erewhon. I was skeptical that the home of “healthy hippie food” could make a decent one, but this was pretty great – even lukewarm!
My second helping included cheese, crackers, Cranberry spread, some crudite, Panettone, popcorn, caprese skewer, and a few cookies
Ya don’t go to Dessert Darling’s and not fill up on sugar! Didn’t have any more room in my tummy so I wrapped up a few to try later.
Amidst the party…
…there was also jewelry from Stella and Dot for sale…
…and tarot/energy healing readings
I had my future told by Pauline, who was eerily accurate. Much better than my experience in NOLA
We’ll have to see what actually comes true! But as far as the past goes, I had a wonderful time last night. Thanks, Jenny!
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That mac and cheese looks wonderful….and I have those Pretzel Crisps! My review forthcoming
obsessed w all this holiday-limited-edition food!!!
The famous Dessert Darling! I see her all the time on the actorsdiet feed
what a party! That doggy under the coffee table in that one photo is too cute. Everything looks cozy and delicious. Jealous!
So fun!! It was great catching up Lynn! And thanks for bringing those amaaaazing cookies!!
Looks like an awesome party. What a spread!
I didn’t know y’all were buds! That’s cool. And what an amazing array of foods.
So Pauline knew things about you and then offered your future? I’ve never had any kind of reading done, but I am definitely intrigued.
yes – it was eerie! she does phone readings too if you’re not in the LA area…
do you know jenny too?!?
What a gorgeous home your friend has! Great spread of food too!
This party looks delish! I spotted the pumpkin butter from TJ’s in one of the pictures… it is so, so delicious.
it is the greatest! i need to pick up a jar of the fig butter soon too…
Yes, I just had those special edition pretzel chips last night…delish! The party looks like a lot of fun. I think I got some new ideas for my new cocktail party.
Hi Lynn! Great post! OMG- That mac and cheese from Erewhon is TO DIEEEE FOR! THey’re now making it Gluten Free too!!!
wow i have to buy those pretzel crisps, they look ridic (along with all of the other amazing looking food in this post!)
the mac and cheese looks pretty crazy, i bet the burn parts were the best. mmm crispy!
I love the salad skewers, what a great way to serve lettuce as finger-food!
looked like a great time!
salad on a stick sounds like such a creative idea! I love it!
Oh, I don’t think my first comment posted from earlier today..
ANYway it was so great having you Lynn! That mac and cheese from Erewhon on Beverly is TO DIE for, but so are the gourmet Cake Truffles from 95th Street! Yum Yum, sorry you didn’t get to try one!
xo
Ope, never mind, my other comment is there after all
The party looks like it was so much fun!
All of the desserts look delicious. And I love Erewhon- though it can be ridiculously overpriced. I always find the most unique foods when I’m in there.
It was so great meeting you Lynn. And thank you so much for bringing those figgy cookies. They were my absolute favorite (along with the mac n cheese of course!) It was such a fun party!
thanks so much, alicia – it was wonderful meeting you and your sister as well. here’s the recipe for those cookies: http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/bring-us-some-figgy-pudding-cookies/
You made those cookies??! The combo was unbelievable…a glass of red and I was be in heaven. I only had one to save some for the rest of the party girls. YUM!
thank you!!!!