Damon Estate Road / Moanalua Valley

Poolside @ Sheryl'z

OMG ! So after a day of cocktails and the most delicious gourmet lunch at Sheryl's I just had to post a little something about it in my blog.

We had been planning this luncheon from our last camp which was a few weeks ago and we all decided that each of us would whip together our favorite dishes for a small private gathering for us gals. I had been looking foward to this as the mundane activities of work and getting the kids shopping out the way had totally consumed me for the past weeks.

I love love love to cook and really appreciate people who take the time to put together a well prepared meal with options instead of slapping something on a plate and serving it to the first open mouth.

BBQ is okay , but compared to a gourmet lay-out its a no brainner. Canned Food is out of the question ! Unhealthy & just plain laziness. Canned food is the guts of a pig , cow or whatever other creature. And I just cant do that. Unless of course its a can of SPAM which Ill make an exception only because I love making Musubi's for the kids.

Cooking is the source of pure imagination and it tells you about the person who is preparing the food; I believe. Its the inner core of your culture. Anything less than that better stick to fast foods and stay hell outtah the dam kitchen.

So Sheryl decided last minute to cancel on the everybody part; and decided to whip up her entire spread herself. I was dissappointed at first as I had big plans of preparing my famous gundule rice which is an old family recipe I learned in my younger years and I know I make the best. Also my signature stuffing which is a must have at our family Thanksgiving Parties for years. But Sheryl wanted to do this so my sister calls and says to just bring dinner rolls. Of course Mere cant just do dinner rolls so I stopped by a little hole in the wall bakery in Waipahu on my way and ordered a couple dozen spanish rolls which were sure to be a winner to compliment this lunch.

Sheryl's spread was absolutely to die for. From the Cheese Wrapped Salami Rolls to the Authentic Crab Dipp to the Main Dishes , Sweet Champagne and delicious home baked cookies & pies. I am so taken back and really appreciated the seasoning used in preparing each dish, down the the presentation of this awesome lunch. F*CKING MARTAH STEWART aint got nothing on you Sheryl.

Her kitchen so organized with pothanging racks down to the patio serving station poolside. Table cloths to match the serving dishes, a beautiful outdoor pool & the hottub.

This is the way I like to serve my guest, leaving them relaxed with every taste bud in their mouth wanting more. Thank You Sisters for such a lovely day .... Who's up next ? Michelle ? Cause its Ne' for Thanksgiving and Mz got the kitchen ;) .... and cocktails , Im planning " Slam Me Up Against The Wall Shooters " & " Layered Buttery Nipples " And ladies this time I promise it'll be layered lmao ... Luvvvs To All ......