Canadian Gardening: Mini Round Up in Calgary, 1 by fancyvan

fancyvan wrote:
Well here we all are in my garden - now you know why it was a mini Round up!
From lthe left: Violist (Theresa), Dahlianut (Les),Joannabanana (Jo-South) ,Tallulah 41 (Susan) Annabell 52 (Ann), in front Fancyvan (Carol) and Inanda (GInny) ( Plus Fancy and Bailey!)

Ginny arrived on Friday and we did a little bit of puttering around, then Saturday morning she taught a great Iris workshop, lots of hands on to some Hort Society members. She brough irisis for all and we had a great door prize of a Spuria Iris.
Then I took Ginny for a tour of Lougheed House where I volunteer - 1891 restored mansion.
The crowd arrived late afternoon for a pot luck supper and a few plants were exchanged.The weather was great and we were able to eat outside.

Just so you know what you missed - including the great company of course here is how the menu worked out:

Miniature quiches, Salsa and French Bread
Roasted Red Pepper Humuus and pita chips.
Chicken and Rice Casserole with veggies.
Pasta side dish
Green Salad
Home Made buns

Rhubarb Pie
Mini cream puffs ,plain and chocolate dipped.

Ice cream cherry brandy punch
Ice Tea
Red and White wine.
Coffee.

Here is the casserole recipe for those who asked.

1 Box Uncle Bens long grain and wild rice
2 tbsp butter
4 chicken halves ( I use about 8 chicken thighs, skinned and boned)
1/4 pkg onion soup mix
1 cup sliced muchrooms
1/2 cup red/green sweet pepper cut into slices or cubes
Optional: Sliced onions
1 10oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can of water

Put rice in 9x13 pan with spices and stir together, dot with butter.
Arrange chicken on top, sprinkle with soup mix.
Arrange veggies on top.
Blend soup and water, heat and pour over all.
Cover pan with foil,Bake 50 minutes, 350F, remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 mins.

I usually make a full pan for myself, eat a couple portions and divide up the rest into small containers and freeze.