On Saturday, just three days before Valentine's Day, my young and dynamic friend, Julia, hosted a "galentine" brunch.
The amazing turnout of about a dozen a young girls,
their mothers,
plus a few of us "mature" women proved the value women place on friendship!
There was a vast variety of food:
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peach-mozerlla skewers |
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chocolate crumb muffins |
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pear almond tarts |
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pear crumble coffee cake |
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Italian Frittata |
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Zuchini Rawls |
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and a whole array of desserts |
The food was amazing, but the time spent chatting with women was the highlight. I hope some of you will pick up on this idea and invite women of all ages for your own "galentine" party next year!