Even an overcast August evening and a light drizzle didn’t turn a small group of members away from last Sunday’s PCA Potluck. Our gracious hosts, Marcia Hamann and her husband Tom, opened their quaint country home for an evening of great food and conversation in their peaceful backyard (a stately tree and lovely porch provided plentiful coverage from the elements). A long picnic table held the highlights of the plentiful – and diverse – dishes and wine offerings everyone brought. For starters, there was a fantastic watermelon, feta, and fresh green salad and a twist on traditional guacamole that married grapes, pomegranate seeds, and peaches with bright avocado. Later, the wonderful main courses arrived, including delectable lamb from Sudan Farm and a stunning onion and fig tart inspired by a Barefoot Contessa salad recipe.
Desserts and conversation – the later often centered around Marcia’s friendly llama herd and her colorful gardens – were also in plentiful supply. When it came time for dessert, many opted to sample a bit of every dessert in our spread from rich chocolate, caramel, shortbread squares to tiny key lime squares.
As the night wound down to a close, we all commented how nice it was to introduce and re-introduce ourselves to members – old and new – in the comfort of beautiful scenery and inspired food.
