an american dinner party

I've got this lump in my throat that won't go away, because this evening I'll be sending Manu off on a plane back to Barletta. These past two weeks with him here have been nothing short of magical. With a spirit like Manu's, even the most mundane of activities were a joy and I feel so grateful that he genuinely loves to visit my home and loves America.

Kate/Mom wanted to say goodbye in style, so she planned an American meal fit for a king:
Manu's American Goodbye Dinner
Buffalo Chicken Tenders (his fave)
Clam Chowder
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Sliders
Boston Lettuce Green Salad
Watermelon
Brownie Pie
Though I'll be seeing him in three weeks, I can't help but feel sad that my better exceptional half is leaving. Buon viaggio Manu! America loves you!

26 comments:

  1. Already?! My goodness, it seems like he just arrived!


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  2. Awww! That is quite the feast though! Hopefully the time will fly!

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  3. That is the perfect American goodbye meal. I have a lump in my throat for you...looks like you guys had such a fun couple of weeks!

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  4. holy yum - can I come for dinner, too? glad you guys had such a great time together. three weeks will fly!

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  5. Wore Out8/27/2012

    YUM! I may steal this menu for our labor day party. It sounds like Manu got a kings send off and I'm sure he'll have an amazing welcome home meal planned when you get back.

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  6. Dancing Branflake8/27/2012

    Aww.... he looks so sad to be leaving!
    What a perfect American meal. Go USA!

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  7. Stephanie8/27/2012

    Sounds like his feast featured the best American cuisine has to offer :) Buon viaggio Manu!!

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  8. That meal sounds utterly American and utterly fantastic! It's making me drool a little! Sorry he has to go so soon, but glad to two had an amazing time :) 3 weeks will fly by and you'll be back with your other half sooner than you think!


    xxx
    Jenna

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  9. Everything sounds and looks great! I'm sure the 3 weeks will fly by, but I know how hard it can be to see your sweetheart go. Hang in there! :)

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  10. Carrie | acookgrowsinbrooklyn8/28/2012

    That meal has USA written all over it! You'll be back in Barletta before you know it!

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  11. He is in his element! you got yourself a great man there. i'm sure the 3 weeks will fly by :( i'm sure you still have a lot of "american" things to do before you head back any way!
    xoxo

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  12. What a perfect send-off for him! The time will pass quickly :)

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  13. it was perfect! thanks laura!

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  14. very true! and very sweet, thank you erica!

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  15. haha, it seriously does! he was loving it!

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  16. thank you shari! :) i'll keep busy with blog things and wedding plans but it's tough!

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  17. thanks jenna! i'm going to remember that meal when i'm back to salads this week to detox...haha!

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  18. grazie stephanie, i'm sure he'd say! :)

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  19. that's a great idea! if you need any of the recipes they're mostly barefoot contessa and the buffalo wings are just sautèed with some oil and then tossed with frank's hot sauce and some butter! :)

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  20. yeah, betsy! i'd love to have you! :) thank you dear!

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  21. aw, that's sweet of you, thanks alexa! it was SO fun and i'm glad i only have a short while to wait . :)

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  22. it WAS and now i'm all set with american food for a while, ha! thank you christin!!

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  23. that's what he said! time flies when you're hangin with manu. :)

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  24. oh boy! Lucky man with a send-off like that! That meal looks delicious and makes me not so excited about my own lunch today...

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  25. www.avillagetown.com8/28/2012

    i hope that he enjoyed his feast :) :) and that the 3 weeks goes by fast!!!
    krystal

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thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, i love reading them so much!

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