Theme Dinners - Morocco

Last night was our 2nd Theme Dinner and this time Jenna + Poe hosted on their outdoor patio - it was really pretty but a bit dark and all lit by candles - none of us thought to take any pictures and the camera phones were not quite cutting it by candlelight...so I am re-creating the dishes with photos from the web ;). The theme was...

We started out with some snacks and our old trusty friend - the perfect summer Chardonnay and we all especially like it because it is organically produced and very affordable!

Jenna and Poe made a traditional Chicken Tangine Jenna got the Tangine a while ago from Stephanie and has been dying to use it - the one she has is much prettier than this picture!

Renee made an awesome Moroccan spiced Brisket with Apricots, Parsnips and Onions in the slow cooker , not only was it yummy but you have to give her props just for bringing such a complicated dish with a 4.5 month old and a full time job!

Not my greatest culinary achievement but I made some Saffron Couscous with herbs and onions.

Jen and Dima came for dessert and brought a yummy mix of Baklava, Burma and some type of fancy Almonds .

I really need to get better at making sure to take pictures - Van is getting sooooo big and he is absolutely adorable - next time is "Mexico" and I promise I am taking photos of everyone and everything! :)