Copycat!

Yep, I am a copycat today!
On a lovely evening in June we drove to the other end of our city to see the “Mennonite Girls” at McNally Robinson. I had already purchased their  newest cookbook,   “Celebrations” and was so happy that 8 of the 10 girls were there to sign it.
I think this is the only cookbook which can bring tears to my eyes …when I read the inspiring stories of families much like mine.
As I looked through the book, I noticed that one of the photos seemed vaguely familiar….a green ceramic tray was exactly like one I own.
“I can do that, I thought!…I have the tray, I have rhubarb”!…Rhubarb sorbet!
Here is a photo of the page from the book: (with my first attempt, using sparkling mango soda)005
Second time around: with club soda….
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Second photo taken out on the deck.
Delicious!
I asked to have the back page signed…the Doxology…which for me, sums it all up!
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Comments

ellen b. said…
All your versions look amazing Millie! What fun. It was so good to meet you and your hubby!
June 17, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Clara said…
The club soda looks so pretty in the glasses. I love that color pink and your version looks even better.
~Clara
June 17, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Betty said…
Looks beautiful and refreshing!
Thank you for coming from the other end of the city to meet us. We loved meeting you!
June 17, 2013 at 2:18 PM
Snap said…
Well done! I think your version is even better. Happy Tea Day!
June 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM
Judith @ Lavender Cottage said…
Your version is a real pretty pink colour. I don't have their book but frequent the MGCC blog often and use some of their recipes.
Judith
June 17, 2013 at 4:19 PM
Pamela Gordon said…
Your copy cat is beautiful Millie. You did a great job on it and it's neat that you have the same ceramic tray. I have the new MGCC Cookbook too and I love it. It really is beautiful and a real treasure. How nice that you were able to attend the book signing too!
June 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said…
Millie, your copy cat version looks really good; especially that pink one! Such a pretty pink! How nice that you have the same tray. I have only visited that blog a few times and I must go pay them a visit again soon. So happy you could join me for tea this week, Millie! Thanks for sharing with us.

Blessings,
Sandi
June 17, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Lorrie said…
Being a copy cat is so much fun. How great that you had the same dish! Your photos are so pretty.
June 17, 2013 at 11:40 PM
Cindy said…
Your tray looks marvellous! How fun that you had the same tray and were able to create a "copycat" version. It looks beautiful.
The plants that you gave me last fall are all coming along beautifully, but I have forgotten what they all are. Perhaps you could come by one day and tell me. It's time I have you over for tea again.
How fun that you were able to attend the book signing!
June 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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