Sue, I've been on vacation and missed your birthday! I hope there's some cake left for me. If not, I'll be just as happy with some of your cooking. In any case, I hope your birthday was the epitome of perfection! Sol

Thanks so much, everybody! Annie, I DO have time to post today, because the partying was done last night, when DH and I attended the bar mitzvah celebration of a cousin's twin sons. To keep this food-related: after munching on appetizers, we dined on filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, asparagus, roasted potatoes, salad, and fruit-nut bread. For dessert, there were two birthday cakes (chocolate and vanilla) plus make-your-own ice cream sundaes. It was all very wonderful and delicious. Tonight's dinner will certainly pale in comparison, but I think we need something light. My daughter's birthday gift is a cookbook, Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France, by Joan Nathan. It's filled with stories and mouth-watering photos, and I can't wait to dive in. Thanks again for all your good wishes, Sue

Happy Birthday, Sue, it's a whole new year. I hope you started celebrating yesterday on the holiday and just keep on going through the weekend! Annie

Hi, Sue--happy birthday to you! I messed up and posted your happy birthday wish on Susie53's. Sorry! Hope you have a great day.