The Secret Life of Bees

Not only can the Bitches cook, we can read too! And so we did....

The Secret Life of Bees was the theme... so after flipping through the book, we headed to Bridget's to see if we could unravel some of those secrets in the kitchen. I think the little insects would be proud!

The honorary cocktail of the evening was The Bees Knees. And it was delicious! 
The "secret" to this drink in the winter, was definitely the gin... barrel aged for a little more depth... perfection!

Up next, Grilled Bruschetta with Teleme, Honey and Figs.
Bees hibernate during the winter, so how better to partake in this appetizer, than to head to the cave!

The salad course was selected as an ode to smoking the hives... Smoked Mackerel Salad with Crunchy Vegetables.

Then it was back to the kitchen for some real work. Honey-Marinated Pork with Gremolata, Pecan Rice & Honey-Roasted Carrots. Oh my! We chopped, sauteed and roasted, and after all of our efforts were rewarded with the most comforting, honey-laden meal you could imagine.

But what dinner would be complete without Honey Cakes?! Absolutely Divine...

And the surprise ending.. right from the book! Coke with peanuts... sweet, salty... what's not to love.

After drinking fine spirits and eating delectable dishes, I couldn't help but resonate with the following quote... I hope the other bitches can relate...

“The bee is domesticated but not tamed.”
William Longgood, Author

Without a doubt, another successful evening!! So much fun...