Graduation

This week kz and I traveled to Shawnee, KS for a graduation party. Our good friends, B & D, son graduated from high school and we were invited down for the party. It turned out to be the 'Best Graduation Party Ever'! That was on Saturday night and the theme for the food was Hot Dog night. It turned out great and the food was incredible. There were a total of five hot dog choices. B&D had each family member create one of the dogs (yes - we are considered family:)) and here were the choices:

Italian Dog - created by Mama Bev  - A hot dog covered in homemade bruschetta
Asian Dog - created by Mama Mila - Toppings included pickled green papaya and hot chinese ketchup
New York Dog - created by Sis Gigi - A twist on the chili cheese dog, this topping was like a sloppy joe with cheese on the dog
Chicago Dog - created by k and t - A classic Chicago style dog - including all the fixings - poppy seed bun, bright green relish, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, dill pickle slice, celery salt
KC Dog - created by b and d - Invented by b and d - This dog was topped with homemade baked beans and BBQed burnt ends - This was my favorite!

As for Sunday Supper it was a feast. B and D do not mess around when in comes to cooking and outdoor entertaining. I wish they lived closer - I would be over there more often for supper! Here is the meal from Sunday night:

appetizers
leftover bruschetta on toasted (leftover) hot dog buns
grilled scallops with sweet pea sauce
poor mans caviar (Mila's black bean salsa) with chips

main course
asian strawberry salad
roasted salt potatoes with asparagus
corn on the cob
cedar planked salmon
grilled KC strips

dessert
crème anglaise over berries and a madeline cookie

This is one of the best desserts I have had, light and tasty!

I am hoping to post some pictures of the 2 nights soon!

Hot Dog Heaven - Here is what we had to choose from: